When raising ornamental turtles at home, a series of basic requirements need to be met to ensure the health and happiness of the turtles. Without these necessary conditions, blind raising will not be advisable.
When raising ornamental turtles at home, a series of basic requirements need to be met to ensure the health and happiness of the turtles. Without these necessary conditions, blind raising will not be advisable.
Water quality requirements
- [Clean water source]
For the breeding of aquatic ornamental turtles, water quality is a crucial factor. The water source must be kept clean and free of any chemical pollution. The best water quality options include mountain stream water, reservoir water and well water. Tap water needs to be treated. It is recommended to use it after 1 to 2 days of exposure to dechlorination or explosion oxygen treatment to reduce the adverse effects on the turtle's skin.
- [Water quality pH value]
The pH value of water quality should be maintained in the range of 7 to 8, and it should not contain salt (except for special cases such as diamondback turtles). Therefore, it is necessary to avoid the influence of salt and keep the pH value within the appropriate range.
Environmental requirements
- [Quiet environment]
Most ornamental turtles prefer a quiet environment. An overly noisy atmosphere will not only interfere with their daily activities and foraging, but also cause them to shrink their shells for a long time, affecting their health and ornamental value. Therefore, in families with children, it is particularly important to choose a quiet indoor environment to raise ornamental turtles.
- [Necessary configuration]
The breeding environment needs to provide air circulation, moderate and soft light, and shade and sun terraces so that the turtles can freely choose to bask or avoid the sun.
Turtle breeding equipment
- [Indoor equipment selection]
The indoor breeding of ornamental turtles mainly depends on glass tanks and storage boxes. For aquatic turtles, glass tanks are an ideal choice because they enhance the ornamental and interactive nature. Semi-aquatic turtles are suitable for storage boxes. The size of the glass tank can be determined according to personal economic conditions and breeding needs. Some people even choose to raise fish and turtles together to increase the fun.
- [Construction of courtyard turtle pond]
The construction of courtyard breeding ponds is intended to provide a suitable growth environment for aquatic turtles, semi-aquatic turtles and land turtles. In the warm climate conditions in the south, the breeding of land turtles is particularly suitable. There are various shapes, such as round, octagonal, oval, triangular and diamond, and the area is determined according to actual conditions.
When building a viewing pond, it is necessary to follow the principles of safety, beauty, firmness and convenient management, while ensuring necessary protective measures.
- [Aesthetics and Management]
The courtyard pool must be ornamental and also a landscape in the courtyard. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the characteristics when building it, such as creating a breeding environment with rich water and land landscapes by setting up rockery, sand, small ponds and planting green plants.
In order to facilitate daily management, such as changing water, cleaning and feeding, the design of the water inlet and drain should be kept unobstructed.
Summary: Whether raising turtles indoors or in the courtyard, our core goal is to create a livable environment for turtles, promote their healthy growth, and bring us a pleasant experience. I hope that every enthusiast can choose the most suitable environment for raising turtles according to their current situation.
