Red Ear Slider Turtle

Tortoise is one animal that is very exciting to be a pet. Turtles have the various types and colors and a variety of habitats. One type of turtle is the most widely kept and easy to maintain the Tortoise Brazil. These turtles are also commonly called red ear turtles sliders. Turtles are easily maintained both indoors and outdoors. Habitat of red ear slider is more in fresh water. These tortoises need a dry and warm, just for sunbathing.

This common turtle in the Aquarium maintained the size must be adjusted to the size of the diameter of the shell or carapace. Size aquarium for a turtle puppies have minimal size of 60 x 30 x 15 cm with a depth of at least 7.5 centimeters.

For hygiene and comfort in the water tank, then a suitable filter must be provided in accordance with the design and size of the aquarium. Hygiene and water circulation should be kept to maintain the health of the turtles. By using a good filter, you will not waste time trying to drain and replace water every day.

In addition to good water filter to maintain clean and healthy water for the turtles, the aquarium should also be equipped with a reflector lamp. These lights will be used for basking turtles, to be more similar to their habitat, then you should use a full spectrum fluorescent bulbs that will produce UVB rays as a substitute for sunlight to make vitamin D3 synthesis process required to produce calcium. For a turtle hiding place, provided better water plants. Plant water use better water plant native plants instead of plastic because it will be better for the health impact of water and turtles.

Turtle food better is given two to three times a week. Provide a varied diet will further stimulate the growth of the turtles for the better, because the turtle is also an omnivorous animal species. Red Ear Slider commonly consumes green vegetables such as turnip, spinach but it can also eat water plants such as duckweed, water hyacinth and others. As for the types of carnivores can be fed fish, worms and others. In addition to plants and aquatic animals, turtles can also be given supplements. Calcium supplements in powder can mix with other foods. Supplements that contain vitamin D3 can be provided in accordance with the habitat if it does not get a pet and UV rays.