Soft-shell turtles are aquatic omnivores and like to eat animal food. Young turtles feed on aquatic insects, water earthworms, tadpoles, shrimps, etc. Adult turtles eat snails, clams and other molluscs, fish, shrimp and animal carcasses (because they cannot catch fish). They also eat vegetables, fruits, cereals and other plant feeds.

Generally, there are not too many domestic turtles, only one or two, so there is no need to buy special turtle feed. You can just buy some small fish, shrimp, and some pork when you buy food. , you can also eat some vegetable leaves, etc.

Generally, feeding is done about twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening under normal circumstances. The amount of feeding is determined according to the size of the soft-shelled turtle. If you can't decide the amount, you can test it several times to see if it's finished. Slowly I got to grips with its appetite.

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Precautions for turtle farming:

1. Water temperature and air temperature control

The water temperature of soft-shelled turtles is 30℃～32℃. Within the range is the best growing environment. Turtles begin to eat when the water temperature is higher than 20°C, and their food intake increases as the water temperature rises. If the water temperature is lower than the optimal temperature, the synthesis level of digestive enzymes is low, and the feed conversion rate is reduced; if the water temperature is higher than the optimal temperature, the amount of activity increases, which will also reduce the feed conversion rate. Therefore, the heating and insulation work in this link is very important. Water and temperature should be kept within the optimal range. Too high or too low will cause waste.

2. Feeding method

Underwater feeding is suitable for the feeding habits of soft-shelled turtles and can speed up the eating speed of soft-shelled turtles. Feeding with soft pellets can reduce feed waste more than feeding with lumps.

3. Feeding amount control

The feeding amount of soft-shelled turtles is greatly affected by environmental changes. When the air temperature and water temperature change and when medication is used, the feeding amount should be adjusted considering the impact on soft-shelled turtles. Generally, underwater feeding should be completed within 30 minutes.

4. Feed selection

Feed accounts for about 40% of the breeding cost. The feeding of feed and the quality of the selected feed determine the success or failure of breeding cost control. When choosing feed, you should choose full-price compound feed produced by large-scale regular manufacturers. The technology and equipment of large-scale manufacturers determine the technical content and quality of the feed.

5. Water quality control

Soft-shell turtles naturally like cleanliness and fear dirt. A good water environment is an important condition for the stable growth of soft-shell turtles. The quality of water quality control determines the success or failure of breeding.

6. Sewage discharge and water change

Regular sewage discharge is an effective means of controlling water quality (once a day or several days). A pool with good sewage gathering capacity can create a suitable environment for soft-shell turtles. Living environment, this method is effective and can extend the water change time.

Reference: Baidu Encyclopedia: Turtle