Although raising turtles in a naked tank is the simplest and most practical method, we often hope to add more fun to raising turtles, and always think about putting something in the tank to make it more beautiful. But not everything can be put into the turtle tank. Some things will not only fail to work, but will cause considerable harm to the turtle.

The first is all kinds of plastic, Rubber and other products, these items are colorful, rich in shapes, and most of them are relatively cheap, making them look good and cheap. However, low price does not necessarily mean high quality. The materials and coatings used in many of these products are substandard and will release many harmful substances when soaked in water, such as colored stones, cheap plastic tanks, plastic terraces, etc.

We sometimes use it Objects such as bricks, cement blocks, tiles, wood, etc. are used as a basking platform and shelter for turtles. These items are generally not poisonous, but after soaking in water, they often change the acidity and alkalinity of the water, such as sunken wood and red clay bricks soaked in water. It is acidic, and cement is alkaline when soaked in water. Turtles have certain requirements for the acidity and alkalinity of water. Water that is too acidic or too alkaline is not conducive to the growth of turtles. Therefore, when we use these materials, we need to do some targeted processing, such as soaking them for a long time or adding neutralizers to change their pH.

Friends who raise turtles should pay attention. When I encounter smooth and round stones and pebbles outside, I can't help but take them home and add them to the turtle tank. Although most of these natural stones themselves are neither poisonous nor have a great impact on the acidity and alkalinity of the water body, they may carry various bacteria or pests and diseases from nature. Before we put it in the turtle tank, it is best to disinfect it. Whether you scald it with boiling water or soak it with a strong oxidant, as long as it can sterilize and disinfect it.

After reading this, you might as well check your turtle tank to see if there is anything that shouldn’t be placed in it