Because of the complex eating habits, the pink ring sawback turtle eats a variety of things, and it is not picky, but it can't be fed casually just because it can eat a little of everything. Complementary, so how to feed the pink ring sawback turtle to make it grow more healthy? Which type of food do you prefer to feed?
1. Fish slices, meat slices
Meat and fish bought from supermarkets or fresh fish stores may be eaten, but at best only as a supplement food. When choosing fish, you should avoid those that are high in fat. Intestinal or liver parts can also be used in meat, but be sure to cut them into bite-sized bites, otherwise the water quality will quickly deteriorate.
2. Artificial feed
Generally speaking, tortoise special feed should be used. Turtles can be fed with tortoise feed. It is also possible to feed the feed used by ornamental fish as an aid. For example, the feed for feeding large carnivorous fish will also be favored by carnivorous turtles, and the feed for goldfish is suitable for use in the early stage of raising turtles because of its strong taste and sinking properties. Some of the feeds for feeding marine fish are mainly composed of algae, and some have a strong taste, which is suitable for supplementing plant nutrition for those carnivorous turtles. To prevent some large turtles from getting fat, koi-fed feed can also be used.
Three, dry feed
The most commonly used dried products of seafood, but there are also opinions that this kind of feed contains too much salt. If it is only used as a supplementary feed and not as a main feed, it can also be used. Some river prawns can be used regularly, and this kind of feed is liked by many turtles. Such foods are very easy to acidify after opening and are best kept in the refrigerator.
4. Vegetables and fruits
When feeding vegetables or fruits to those aquatic turtles, be sure to cut the vegetables and fruits into bite-sized pieces. swallowed size. Otherwise, it will only pollute the water and make it impossible for the turtle to eat. Also, it should be cleaned up immediately after eating.
The pink ring sawback turtle has high requirements on water quality, so after feeding, pay attention to the changes in water quality, clean up impurities in time, and ensure the health of the water body.