How big can crocodile turtles be raised in deep water and how much water level is appropriate

When the tortoise's body length reaches 10-15 cm, it can be farmed in deep water. Because when they grow to about 10 cm, their physical strength and swimming ability will improve, and breeders can put them into relatively deep water to live. Although they can live in deep water at this time, breeders should not raise them at too deep water level, otherwise they will choke and drown.

1. How old can crocodile turtles be raised in deep water

When the body length of crocodile turtles reaches 10-15 cm, breeders can raise them in deep water. Because when their body size reaches about 10 cm, their physical strength and swimming ability will be improved a lot, and their adaptability to the environment will be stronger. The breeder can adjust the height of the water level.

In addition, when they grow to about 10 cm, their growth speed is the fastest, and their carapace will also develop rapidly at this time. If the breeder raises them at too shallow water level, it may affect their carapace development. Although they can be raised in deep water when they grow to about 10 cm, they cannot be raised in particularly deep water. The water level is 1-2 times the height of the carapace.

2. The water level of crocodile turtle is suitable

The water level of crocodile turtle in infancy should not be too deep, and the height of water level is consistent with the height of carapace. Because crocodile turtles are just born, their physical strength and swimming ability are not strong, and the deep water level will affect their normal ventilation. As they grow in size, the height of water level can also rise. When they are adults, the height of water level can be controlled at 2-3 times the height of carapace. Because they are larger in size and have stronger physical strength and swimming ability in adulthood, the water level of breeding can be relatively raised.