It is now mid-April, and by May, the temperature across the country will gradually warm up, and it’s time for turtles to wake up from hibernation. Turtles are very cute animals, and more and more friends are “planted with grass” by them, which makes them want to raise turtles. So, as a novice, what preparations do you need to do before the turtle arrives home? Next, I will share with you based on my actual breeding experience.
Environment
Before buying a turtle, choose a suitable breeding site, such as a balcony, living room, or yard. It is best to be a place that can be exposed to the sun every day, and then prepare a turtle tank as large as possible according to the size of the site. Beginners must not use “happy tanks.” Here, I recommend using a storage box for breeding turtles, which is cheap and durable. I personally use a storage box of 70x56x23 centimeters, and it is not a problem to raise five or six turtles. I really advise everyone. If space is allowed, the larger the turtle tank, the better, because a large tank represents a large water body, which can reduce the temperature difference and provide turtles with more free living space.
In addition, after you raise the first turtle and feel the fun of raising turtles, the next thing is definitely to buy the second, third, fourth, and so on. Friends who have this experience, please type “stop buying” in the comment bar. So, buying a larger turtle tank is definitely the right choice. Moreover, considering the growth of the turtle, the small tank will definitely not be enough in a year or two, so just get a large tank at once, which is worry-free.
Water Quality
Stable water quality is definitely the key to breeding turtles, whether it is tap water, well water, river water, or mineral water. If conditions permit, please prepare a set of filtration devices. Here, I recommend the more mainstream three-tiered drip filter or swamp filter on the market. If your home is cleaner and the light is not very sufficient, you can choose a three-tiered drip filter; if you usually like to take care of flowers and plants, and the light is more abundant, you can choose a swamp filter. With filtration devices, we can greatly reduce the number of water changes, effectively purify the water quality. If the environment and water body are both good, turtles are less likely to get sick.
In addition, those mini small filters actually have no effect, so please do not buy them. Of course, you can also use water filtration or manual water replacement methods to breed, depending on the specific situation. If you want to understand different filtration methods, you can leave a message in the comment area.
After we have prepared the environment and water quality, we can go to buy turtles. So, when should a novice buy a turtle? What kind of turtle should a beginner raise for the first time? How to raise different breeds of turtles? What do they all like to eat? Friends who want to know these questions, please continue to pay attention to the series “Beginner’s Turtle Raising Strategy”, and I will answer them one by one later. Friends who like it are welcome to like, follow, and share. See you next time, bye.
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