The mini musk turtle is a relatively small species of turtle. Because of their good ornamental value, many breeders choose to keep them at home. The breeding of miniature musk turtles is moderately difficult, not too difficult. They are not too demanding for most of the factors in the environment, but there are some issues that need attention. For example, water quality needs to be kept clean, especially when the miniature musk turtle is still relatively young, it will be particularly sensitive to water quality. Although they are not particularly difficult to raise, they need to be carefully raised if they want to grow well and have strong ornamental value.
1. Space: The mini musk turtle is a better turtle to raise. They are small and like to bask in the sun. They can put the aquarium in a sunny place. The arrangement in the aquarium can be a combination of water and land. A piece of land can be laid with sand and stone. A basking platform can be placed on the land. Because this kind of turtle likes to live in the water during the day and has the habit of sleeping on the shore at night.
2. Feeding: The mini musk turtle is an omnivorous animal and can eat a variety of foods. Animal baits include various insects, small fish, shrimps, etc. Plant foods include duckweed, wheat grains, tender leaves, etc. Two types of food should be fed alternately to achieve comprehensive and rich nutrition. They can be fed once a day, because they are small and do not eat much, so they should not be fed too much at one time to avoid overfeeding.
3. Water temperature: In order to raise the miniature musk turtle well, the regulation of water temperature is a very important link. The change of water temperature will affect their appetite and activity. The most suitable water temperature for their growth is 25-30 degrees. In winter, when the temperature is about 10 degrees, they can naturally enter hibernation.
4. Water level: The water level of the mini musk turtle is OK, but their size is small, so the water level should not be too deep, and the water level should be kept at two carapace heights.