There are many kinds of turtles. Among them, egg turtles, mud turtles, snapping turtles, and deep water turtles can stay in the water for a long time. It should be noted that it is best to provide them with a resting place so that they can also stay on land for a while. As for other turtles, it is easy to get sick in the water all the time, and because they breathe with lungs, they still need to breathe on the ground.
1. What kind of water to use: Changing water for turtles is similar to changing water for fish. Tap water is usually used. However, it should be noted that the newly connected tap water can not be used directly, residual chlorine is harmful to the health of turtles, it is best to dry it for a period of time, until the chlorine volatilization before use.
2. Frequency of water change: Generally, turtles do not have high requirements for water quality. However, if water is not changed for a long time, it is easy to cause water body to stink, which is also harmful to their health. Generally every two to three days will be changed, the summer turtle's appetite is strong, feeding large, excretion will increase, so need to change water every day.
3. Precautions: Different from fish farming, the water for turtles is usually completely changed, so as to ensure the cleanliness and hygiene of the water quality. At the same time, the water level should not be too high. If the water is too deep, it will be unfavorable to the growth of turtles. In addition, we should pay attention to the water temperature and ensure that the temperature is consistent before and after, so as not to stimulate it.
