What environment are pig-nosed turtles raised in
(1) Water: It is best to raise fish water, directly pump out some into the tank to raise pig-nosed turtles, and then add some new water, if there is no fish farming, sun-dried water or tap water directly can also be used, but it is best to filter 1 week after the turtle, the filter material is not too much, generally with coral stone, biochemical surface and filter surface.
(2) Water temperature: it is best to be 26 °C ~ 30 °C. However, the water temperature when changing water must be higher than the water temperature in the tank °C -2 °C, and it is enough to change 1/3 to 1/5 a week, if the water in the tank is very turbid, it means that the water is not well raised or a large number of digestive bacteria die. Each time new water is added, it should be poured into the cylinder slowly, the slower the better, preferably by siphoning into the filter box.
3) Food: Pig-nosed turtles belong to omnivorous turtles and generally eat food. However, it is still the best feed, and fish and shrimp can be used as a side food.
What is the environment in which the Star Turtle grows
Although the star-spotted turtle belongs to the ze turtle class, the adult star-spotted turtle prefers to live in the water about 1/2 of the time on the wet land, which is about 2/3 of the time in the water than the general ze turtle. Therefore, the entire rearing environment setting can be divided into two parts, one part of the water and one part of the land. Due to the small size of the star-spotted turtle, taking a 60 cm fish tank as an example, 2 to 3 adult turtles can be raised, and 4 to 5 young turtles can be raised. The water depth is about 10 to 15 cm, and this species does not need too deep water level, because they prefer to move in shallower areas; The land field can be erected with magnetic bricks or stones, and some shelters can be placed for them to breathe, and some stones or pillows can also be placed in the water, so that they can climb up to breathe, and when there is any emotion, they will be hidden in the stone.
When selecting substrates, fine stones or small gravel are ideal, of course, you can also use the substrate directly, so that cleaning or changing water will be more convenient. The star color has no requirements for water quality, because its survival adaptability is strong. If you want to use a filter for fear of trouble, try to use a filter with a small water flow to avoid disturbing them, but remember to change the water frequently. In addition, it is best to provide natural sunlight for sunbathing, otherwise it is necessary to use reptile-specific ultraviolet lamps and heating lamps to provide them with the necessary heat energy and ultraviolet rays.
Star-spotted turtles are also quite suitable for outdoor breeding, because their native areas in the winter will also be as low as 15 ° C environment, wild individuals may even have dormancy or hibernation phenomenon. Especially adult star-spotted turtles. We can use large grooming boxes or plastic boxes on the balcony, which provides a half-water and half-land environment, and allows them to enjoy the natural sunshine.