I really love my small pet turtles. They are so much fun to watch, as they swim and play in their new aquarium that I set up for them. But I later found out they have special needs that must be met to keep them happy and healthy.
So lets discuss some of the things that are necessary to keep these small reptiles healthy so they can live a long and happy life.
1) The first and most important thing is that they must have to have clean water to swim in. Turtles spend a lot of time in the water, so make sure you have a good filter. Dirty water is one of the main reasons that a turtle will become ill.
2) Every turtle is a bit different, some spend more time in the water and others like to bask on a rock for hours. Get to know each of your turtles and their different likes. They really do have different personalities, so get to know your pets.
3) Make sure that your turtles have enough room to swim and play. You have to remember that if they are cared for properly, they will thrive and can grow quite large. You need to know this so you can plan ahead and get the right size habitat for them. The larger the set up the better, you do not want them cooped up in small living conditions. They will not be very happy if they are cramped and don't have much room to swim.
There are many other things to know about raising small pet turtles such as water temperature, aquarium setup and feeding. These are some of the many things that must be done correctly to keep them thriving and happy.
After getting my new pet turtles my kids fell in love with them. I had to make sure they were happy and healthy, so I learned all that I could about these cute little guys and gals. I have more free information about caring for them at: Small Pet Turtles
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