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Why do grass turtles float on the surface of the water and how to deal with them

Saul Goodman
2021-07-02 14:22:08
Weak constitution: Grass tortoises may float on the surface of the water because of their weak constitution. At this time, they need to lower the water level and supplement some glucose and vitamins. Sickness: It may also be because they are infected with bacteria and suffer from pneumonia. At this time, they need to be isolated and injected with cephalosporin solution. Malnutrition: It may also be caused by long-term non-feeding. At this time, they need to be fed with some food with high nutritional value, such as clean shrimp meat.
Why do grass turtles float on the surface of the water and how to deal with them

1. Weak

constitution 1. Reason: If the grass turtle is weak, it will lack vitality, move very slowly, and like to float on the surface of the water.

2. Treatment method: Take out part of the water in the fish tank and lower the water level in the fish tank to prevent the weak grass turtle from climbing up. Then put some glucose and vitamins into the fish tank to supplement their nutrition and strengthen their physique.

2. Sickness

1. Cause: When the water in the fish tank is often not changed, the bacteria in the fish tank will multiply and infect the grass turtle. Or when the temperature in the fish tank changes too much, it will reduce the resistance of grass turtles and make them susceptible to other pathogens. Once they get sick, they will be very uncomfortable and will float on the surface of the water.

2. Treatment method: fish out the diseased fish and put them in a separate tank to prevent them from infecting other healthy fish. The diseased fish are then injected with a cephalosporin solution. After a period of time, wait until they recover and then put them back in the tank.

3. Malnutrition

1. Cause: Not feeding grass turtles for a long time, or feeding them without nutrients for a long time, will lead to malnutrition and lack of physical strength. At this point they will float on the surface of the water.

2. Treatment: Start by feeding them a small amount of nutritious meat. Feed them 2-3 times a day to give them enough nutrition. Wait until they recover, and then feed them once a day, each time they can eat seven or eight full food.

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