Raising turtles, for many enthusiasts, is not just a way of raising pets, but more like a philosophy of living in harmony with nature. However, we also know that at least in the past few years, it is time for prices to rise. Except for a few varieties with stable prices, the rest are rising. Especially for egg turtles, the current trend is still on the rise.

So, since it is expensive, we will also Those who feel physical pain will feel more affection for the turtle. Therefore, turtle lovers are beginning to pay more and more attention to the survival rate of turtles. To ensure the survival rate, from the perspective of breeders, it is necessary to improve their breeding environment and technology. From this point of view, it’s a good thing, right?

Many turtle lovers may have never used filters, basking lamps or heating equipment while raising turtles over the years. So, if we decide to add these devices to these friends in the future, will it have any impact on their lives? After all, sometimes high technology is indeed a powerful tool to improve survival rates. We should think about using them instead of blindly rejecting them.

First of all, we need to make it clear that every turtle is a small life, and they have their own habits and life patterns. If the turtles are still healthy and active without any filtration, basking lights and heating, then this actually means that the current breeding method has met their basic needs. In this case, sudden changes in feeding methods, such as adding filtration equipment, may have a certain impact on their living environment.

The main function of the filtration equipment is to keep the water quality clean and stable, and to increase the dissolved oxygen in the water body. However, if filtration has never been used before, the bacteria, microorganisms, etc. in the water have already formed a relatively stable ecosystem. The sudden addition of filtration equipment may disrupt this balance and cause sudden changes in water quality, which may be a big challenge for turtles. They may suffer from skin rot and other problems due to changes in water quality, which may even affect their health. Don’t think that adding filtering means it is necessarily better.

The main function of the basking lamp is to simulate natural light, help the turtle perform photosynthesis, promote the synthesis of vitamin D, and help the absorption of calcium. However, if the turtle already gets enough basking time outdoors or in natural light, additional basking lights may not be necessary. Too much sunlight may also cause problems such as dehydration caused by excessive basking in the sun. Moreover, from this point of view, basking lamps are always not as good as natural light.

As for the heating equipment, it is mainly used to control the temperature of the breeding environment to ensure that the turtles can remain comfortable in winter or other cold conditions. However, if your turtle is already acclimated to the current temperature, a sudden addition of heating equipment may cause them to become uncomfortable. Heating equipment should be used in the season when the temperature begins to cool down. Even if it is intended to be used temporarily, it must be heated slowly to allow the turtle to adapt.