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Raising temperature and water quality of Brazilian tortoise

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2021-04-17 11:58:31
The suitable temperature for Brazilian turtles is 20-32 degrees Celsius, but their favorite water temperature is 23-28 degrees Celsius. Keepers can control the water temperature within this range, which can not only promote the growth and development of Brazilian turtles, but also enhance their activity. If the temperature is low, you can use a heating rod to raise it above 25 C. But when they hibernate, they need to lower the water temperature, just keep it above 0 C and below 15 C.
Raising temperature and water quality of Brazilian tortoise

1. Raising temperature

of Brazilian tortoises Brazilian tortoises like the temperature of 23-28 C. In this temperature range, they are the most active, and their metabolism and growth rate are the fastest. If the water temperature is low, you can use a heating rod to increase the temperature, but in winter, you need to adjust the temperature, because the Brazilian tortoise generally begins to hibernate at 11 degrees, and will enter deep hibernation below 6 degrees, so the breeder needs to adjust the water temperature to above 0 degrees and below 15 degrees. After the Brazilian tortoise enters hibernation, it is also necessary to keep the water temperature stable and minimize the temperature difference, so that the Brazilian tortoise can also develop well during hibernation.

2. Water quality

for raising Brazilian tortoises Brazilian tortoises do not require water quality, but they need to be clean and refreshing, because unclean water can easily cause white eye disease, so raising Brazilian tortoises can choose to change water 2-3 times a week. From June to August, the breeder can pay attention to changing water frequently. First of all, this is the fastest growing period for Brazilian tortoises. Secondly, from June to August, the temperature is relatively high and the water quality is easy to deteriorate, so it is better to change water after each feeding. If it is from November to April of the next year, you can reduce the number of water changes, or even do not change, because at this time the Brazilian tortoise has entered hibernation, the body's metabolism will be reduced to a minimum, and the winter temperature is low, the water quality is not easy to deteriorate.

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