2. Water quality requirements: Because raising musk turtles at home is different from large-scale breeding, to ensure the cleanliness of water quality (water quality generally does not mean that there is no requirement for water quality), it is best to have a perfect biochemical filtration system suitable for the life of musk turtles, which can reduce your labor.
3, temperature requirements: Musk turtle, native to America, can be said to be quite adapted to the temperate climate, of course, this is a bit too big. The water temperature must be guaranteed, and the difference cannot be too big. Generally speaking, it should be kept above 20 degrees Celsius, and the maximum temperature should not exceed 28 degrees Celsius. This water temperature can ensure the normal growth of musk turtles.
4. Get ready to lie on the platform: After all, is the musk turtle a water turtle? It is inevitable to enjoy the beautiful feeling of sunshine on the beach. Even if it is kept artificially in a small aquarium, it is necessary to prepare a suitable "lying table" to complete the operation of "drying the back", which can be said to be relatively large pebbles or other things that can be used as lying tables.
5, feeding food: musk turtle, it can be said that the taste is still awkward, generally speaking, food is mainly mollusks, and various nutrients need to be supplemented. Under normal circumstances, the brand turtle food on the market can still meet this requirement.
6. Mixed culture: Musk turtle sea snakes can be mixed with other turtles (preferably belonging to the same species). Common razor turtles and grass turtles are acceptable mixed culture conditions. Of course, it would be better if you can get a suitable opposite sex musk turtle, and the happiness is self-evident.