When breeding the Brazilian red-eared turtle, it is necessary to set up a basking table in the tank and give them proper sunshine every day. Appropriate sunlight exposure has many benefits for the health and growth of Brazilian red-eared turtles.
First of all, appropriate light can promote the absorption of calcium and vitamins by Brazilian red-eared turtles, strengthen their shells, and avoid the occurrence of cartilage and soft nails. In addition, sunlight can kill bacteria and parasites in the body of Brazilian red-ear turtles, which is conducive to their healthy growth. In addition, sunshine can also improve the resistance of Brazilian red-eared turtles, reduce the occurrence of diseases, and be more beneficial to their growth and development. In a word, there are many benefits of sunshine. However, the Brazilian red ear turtle every day to bask in the sun should not be too long, the best control in 1-2 hours on it. In addition, the light can not be too strong, especially in the summer, need more attention.
After the Brazilian red-eared turtle stays in the water for a long time, some green algae and other plants will grow on its back shell, and these plants need to be cleaned by brushing its back. However, if the Brazilian red-eared turtle has been living in a relatively clean water area, then there will generally be no green algae. Brushing the back can also clean up some harmful bacteria on the back shell of the Brazilian red-ear turtle, which is helpful to the health of the Brazilian red-ear turtle, so brushing the back is still necessary. When brushing their backs, don't use too hard a brush, and don't use too much force, otherwise it will hurt their backs.
