The core turtle can be raised in deep water, because the origin of the core turtle is in rivers and lakes in North America, and when they are in the wild, they also live at the bottom of the current or in deep waters. Therefore, when they are farmed artificially, they can also live in deep water. However, when they are born, they cannot be placed directly in deep water. Because they are just born, their water quality is not good, their physical strength is poor, their hands and feet are short, and their swimming ability is not strong. If they are raised directly in deep water, they are likely to choke and drown, so it is best for breeders to raise young turtles in shallow water.

As mentioned above, the core turtle is a deep-water turtle, but the water level for raising them needs to be determined according to their body shape. If it is a young fruit turtle, it is best not to raise it in deep water. The height of water level can be controlled at 2-3 cm above the carapace, which will not affect their ventilation. As they grow in size, the height of water level can also be adjusted. When they are adults, they can be raised in deep water, but the water level does not need to be too high, and the height of the water level can be controlled at 2-3 times the height of the carapace. In addition, breeders need to build a balcony for them, so that they can have a place to rest and bask in the sun.