every few days. The grass turtle changes the water every 4-5 days. Their requirements for water quality are not very strict, and their courage is relatively small, so they can not adapt to the environment of sudden changes in water quality. Therefore, the frequency of water change should not be too high. In different seasons, the frequency of changing water is different. In winter, because the grass tortoise has entered hibernation, it is not allowed to change water too frequently, but twice a month. In summer, the water will breed a lot of bacteria and mosquitoes, so it needs to change water two to three times a week.
for the grass turtle? When changing the water for the grass turtle, the amount of water should not be too much each time. Generally, about one third of the total amount of water should be changed. To change the water for them, we should use the water that has been dried in advance, that is, the water that has been exposed to the sun and dried. This effectively reduces the amount of chlorine in the water. If grass turtles live in water with too much chlorine for a long time, they are likely to die of kidney failure.
When changing the water, first take the turtle out of the fish tank and brush off the dirt on the surface of the turtle shell with a soft brush. Because their shells are extremely prone to bacteria, if they are not cleaned regularly, they will increase the risk of disease. At the same time, it is necessary to clean up the feces and food residues in the fish tank. After that, the old water is drawn out, the new water is poured in, and then the turtle is put back into the jar.
