Step 2 feed water. The water for raising turtles can be tap water or well water dried in the sun for more than two days. After drying, harmful substances such as chlorine in water can be removed, and the reproduction of algae and probiotics in water can be promoted. The little turtle has strong stress ability, and it takes a long time to adapt to the water quality after arriving in a new environment. Using tap water directly will make the little turtle suffer from various diseases such as rotten skin, rotten nails and white eye diseases, so don't covet the convenience of raising turtles directly with tap water. The water level of the turtle should be 0.5- 1 times the length of the tortoise shell, so that the turtle can put its head out of the water for air at any time. You can change about half of the old water every time you change the water. Pay attention to keep the temperature of the new water and the old water the same, and change the water with higher temperature every day to avoid causing the turtle to catch a cold. In addition, the filter can be used to purify water quality, enhance water circulation and reduce the frequency of water change.
3. Feeding temperature. The optimum growth temperature for small turtles is between 25 and 30 degrees. Too high a temperature will cause the little turtle to get heatstroke, and too low a temperature will cause the little turtle to stop eating. In summer, we should do a good job of heatstroke prevention and cooling to avoid the death of small turtles from heatstroke.
4. Lighting. When raising a small turtle, a terrace with gentle slope should be set up on the water surface, so that the small turtle can climb out of the water at any time to rest and bask in the back. It is of great significance for young turtles to receive proper light every day, which can not only promote the synthesis of vitamin D3 and accelerate the absorption of calcium, but also effectively prevent various diseases. In addition, when basking in the sun for the little turtle in summer, you should avoid noon time to avoid the temperature being too high.
5. food. Feeding small turtles can use all kinds of food for young turtles, and can also feed fish and shrimp. When feeding fish and shrimp, cut the food into appropriate shapes. Too much food is not good for young turtles to eat. At the same time, pay attention to clean up the residues of hard objects such as fishbones and shrimp guns in food to avoid scratching the stomach and esophagus of the little turtle. You can feed it once a day, and the weight of each feeding is better if the turtle can eat it within 5 minutes.