Green Turtle Cultivation Tips
Green-haired Turtle

Green-haired turtle is a turtle that is highly observant. Green-haired turtle The green hairs are originally a kind of algae. Just like the green hairs that usually attach to stones, the algae will also attach to the shells of turtles.

The green-haired turtle cultivated using the yellow-throated water turtle as the base turtle is the best. Since there is more calcium-containing substrate on the back of the yellow-throated water turtle, the algae used to cultivate green turtles are most suitable for adhering to the calcium-containing substrate on the back of the turtle, and they grow quickly, are of good quality, and have no odor.

First, wipe the roughness of the back shell of the yellow-throated water turtle with emery cloth and put it into the turtle tank, then use clean water to submerge the turtle until the surface of the water is away from the back of the turtle. 3cm arrangement. Then, pick the algae from stones and other solids in lakes, rivers or streams, smash it with a hammer and put it into the turtle tank. This can reduce the scope of movement of the algae spore cells and put the algae cells into the turtle tank. After one month, change the water once every 6 days to keep the water clean. Add insects, earthworms, small fish, shrimp and other novel animals and legumes that turtles like to eat on time, and add a little nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium to reduce fat. and vitamins, allowing the algae to sprout and take root. The turtle tank should be exposed to the sun for about 2 hours a day, and it is not suitable to be exposed in the afternoon. The appropriate water temperature is 15~30℃, and should be maintained above 0℃ in winter. In severe cold weather, the container should be covered with insulation or the room temperature should be raised. In summer, the water temperature in the turtle tank should not exceed 35°C to prevent the algae from changing color.

After generally 35 days of cultivation, short green hair will grow on the back of the turtle, which is very beautiful. At this time, the green-haired turtle is considered successful.


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