Yellow-eared turtles can be raised in aquariums. They are lively, have low requirements for the environment and living containers, and have strong adaptability, so they can be raised in aquariums.

However, when raising, it is necessary to ensure that there is enough space at the bottom of the aquarium, because they generally move underwater, so there should be enough space at the bottom. In addition, the height of aquarium is generally relatively high. Although yellow-eared turtles can move in deep water, their swimming ability and water quality are relatively poor compared with pure water turtles, so breeders should pay attention to the height of feeding water level.

As mentioned above, yellow-eared turtles are deep-water turtles, so they can move in relatively deep water. However, the yellow-eared turtle in its infancy has poor adaptability to the environment and cannot move in deep water, so the water level in its infancy can be controlled below the carapace.

As they grow in size, so can the height of the water level. When they mature, the breeder can raise the water level a little more. The height can be controlled between 1.5-2 times the height of the carapace. Because the swimming ability and physical strength of yellow-eared turtles will increase in adulthood, even if they live in deep water level, they can quickly swim to the water surface for air.