When we are little, and not so little, we always want there to be a pet by our side. The most chosen animals for the little ones in the house are: dogs, cats, fish, parrots and of course the Turtles!
Turtles can be freshwater and saltwater. We can find a wide variety and various sizes. And as every animal needs special care to be able to live, and then we are going to tell you what they are.
Instructions to take care of a water turtle
- It is important to choose a good terrarium. The terrarium should consist of two parts, a part in which there is 10-20 cm of water so that it can swim and a dry part where there is an island, set of stones or a trunk where it can be to sunbathe.
- As we can imagine, turtles need a lot of light. It is important to place it in a place in the house where the sun does not directly touch it and it has a lot of natural light for most of the day. There is the possibility that your house or the place where you want to place the Turtle lacks sun, so it is convenient that you buy solar lamps, which you can find in any animal store.
- Once we have the fish tank and its placement, it is important to take into account the temperature of the water, although turtles are very resistant animals and normally adapt to any temperature, it is recommended to have them at a temperature between 26 and 28 degrees, for this there are some thermometers that allow regulating the water.
- It is important to know that turtles eat a lot at the same time that they make a lot of waste, which makes the water very dirty, as it grows, it will be more and more frequent to find dirty water. You can put a filter in the water, like in fish tanks so that it cleans itself and from time to time change the water that the filter has not been able to clean or simply change the water regularly.
- Finally, it is important to know that turtles, like all animals, have their own food, and that it is not recommended that they be given food that we humans also consume. It is true that turtles in their natural habit feed on all kinds of things, both animals and vegetables. So, we recommend that above all you give her the food prepared for her de Ella and at most you can give her fruits and vegetables (carrots, apples, endives, lettuce, melon, etc.)
- If your turtle is very young, we recommend that you put a calcium supplement in the tank, which you can also find in any pet store, often in the form of a turtle.
What do you need to take care of a water turtle?
- Fishbowl
- Toilet
- Turtle food
- Tortoise
- Solar lamp
- Temperature-thermometer
Tips for caring for a water turtle
– Take good care of your turtle.
– If you notice any irregularities in it, take it to the vet.
– When you buy your pet ask for information about it in addition to solving all your doubts.
