The difficulty of raising the saber-back musk turtle is not too great, because the requirements for the surrounding environment are not very harsh. And their adaptability is relatively good, even in the case of less suitable environment, it will not endanger their lives. However, if we want them to grow fast and ornamental, we need to pay attention to some problems in the process of breeding and provide a suitable environment for their growth.
1, container: breeding knife back musk turtle, first of all to prepare the appropriate container. Generally speaking, if the number of breeding is one, at least choose a container with a capacity of 30 gallons. In the container, you can place some sunken wood, they have many functions, such as softening water quality, beautifying the environment and so on; In addition, there can be some green plants in the container. The location of the container should also be noted, the knife back musk turtle is still relatively timid, can not let them be frightened.
2. Water quality: The musk turtle has certain requirements for water quality, and it is easy for them to make the water dirty when they eat. Therefore, it is very important to change the water regularly. Generally speaking, it can be controlled to change once a week, and one third of it can be changed each time. If conditions permit, a water circulation system can be set up in the container.
3. Feeding: Sword-backed musk turtles prefer meat, so they can use meat as their main food, such as fish, shrimp, snails and so on. Other vegetables, fruits, cereals and so on can be fed in moderation, not too much. The interval of feeding can be controlled at 1-3 days. Excess food residues need to be cleaned up in time to avoid affecting water quality.
4. Water level: When the sabre back musk turtle is in the juvenile stage, it should not be raised in too deep water. Generally speaking, it should not exceed 2 times the height of their back shell. When they are older, they can be raised in slightly deeper water.
