Position : Home / Blog

Can the masked side-neck turtle be raised in deep water?

2020-11-24 / 808 Read

The masked side-necked turtle is not suitable for deep water aquaculture. Masked side-necked turtles are small semi-aquatic turtles that usually live in ponds with stagnant water, and burrow into the sediment to sleep during the dry season to survive the drought. Next, let's take a look at the precautions for feeding the masked side-neck turtle!

The

1. Water quality: Good water quality is a necessary condition for the breeding of masked side-necked turtles. It is necessary to change the water on time to keep the water clean. It is recommended to change the water once a week to two weeks, and the amount of water should not exceed one-third of the overall water volume. After feeding, if there is food residue in the tank, it should be cleaned up in time to avoid polluting the water quality.

2. Water temperature: It is very important for the masked side-necked turtle to adjust the appropriate water temperature. The water temperature will affect their appetite and thus their growth rate. The best water temperature is around 28 degrees.