How should the water turtle aquarium and habitat be?

Yazar: Tuba Günvar

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3358 Görüntülenme / 12 Haziran 2023

How should a turtle aquarium be?

Aquariums and habitats of water turtles should best imitate their natural environments. Here are some important points to consider in this regard:

Aquarium size

The size of the aquarium depends on the species and size of your turtle. However, as a general rule, the aquarium should contain at least 38 liters of water for every 2.5 cm of your turtle's shell length. For example, for a turtle with a shell length of 12.5 cm, an aquarium of approximately 190 liters is required. Of course, this is the bare minimum, a larger aquarium will increase your turtle's range of motion and improve its overall health. It is also easier to maintain water quality in larger aquariums.

You also need to consider how big your turtle can grow when choosing the aquarium. Adult sizes of some turtle species can be quite large, in which case a larger aquarium or an enclosed pond may be required.

What should be in the turtle aquarium?
When setting up your turtle's aquarium, you may need the following materials to create a natural habitat for it:
**Filtration system:**Turtles need clean water and produce plenty of waste. Therefore, a powerful filtration system is required. You can choose a filter that provides both mechanical (collects solid waste) and biological (neutralizes ammonia and nitrite) filtration.
**Heater:**The aquarium water temperature for turtles must be kept between 22-28°C. This temperature may vary from species to species, so be sure to learn your turtle's species-specific requirements.
**UVB and heat lamps:** UVB light helps turtles produce vitamin D and absorb calcium, which are vital for their shell and bone development. The heat lamp provides an area for the turtle to sunbathe outside of the water.
**Basking area:** There should be a dry area created with stones, floating platforms or other materials where the turtles can go out to sunbathe under heat and UVB lamps.
**Decoration:** The aquarium should imitate the turtle's natural environment and provide a safe area. For this, you can add plants, hiding places and surfaces that the turtle can climb. However, avoid small or sharp objects that your turtle could swallow or get hurt.
**Water testing kits:** Use test kits that will help you regularly test the pH, ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels of your aquarium water.
It is important to create a natural habitat for your turtle when setting up its aquarium

How to clean a turtle tank? This can be a container of clean, warm water or another aquarium.
Drain the water from the aquarium with a siphon or an aquarium vacuum. These tools also help you remove detritus (dead organic materials) and waste from the floor.
Remove all decorations, rocks, and other objects from the aquarium and wash thoroughly with hot water. Never use soap or detergent because these substances can harm your turtle. Clean the filter according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Clean the interior surfaces of the aquarium with an aquarium cleaner or a new sponge or brush. Do not use chemical cleaners.
Refill the aquarium with water, heat the water to the appropriate temperature for your turtle species and regulate the pH level.
Reinstall the filter and other equipment and check that they are working.
When the temperature of the aquarium water is correct and all equipment is working properly, return the turtle back to the aquarium.
Once the aquarium is cleaned and the water is changed, check the water quality. There may be rapid changes. Therefore, it is important to test the water regularly for several days after cleaning.

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