What should be the aquarium for the red-eared terrapins

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The Aquarium for the red-eared terrapins – it is a small ecosystem that you can create in the house with his own hands. Choosing the size and type of aquarium, you need to consider the size of the adult animal and the peculiarities of his body. This floating reptile, which, besides water, vital land, where it will bask and get UV tan. The plot of land shall be not less than 25% of the area of the terrarium. It should be securely, and it is better to stick to the base of an artificial pond, especially if the turtles will be a few.

The Volume of water in the aquarium – this is one of the most important moments, which should be treated with special attention. The red-eared terrapins are moving and swimming mostly under water, where they feel safe, sometimes for a long time spending on the bottom. In addition, the smaller volume of water, the faster it becomes soiled, resulting in a terrarium decorative loses, and the turtle may simply be ill. For juveniles up to 10 cm is sufficient 100 liters of water. And given the land and the airspace volume of the terrarium should be approximately 150 liters. The growth of the animal's aquarium for the red-eared terrapins have to replace larger. The more water is in the reservoir, the longer it would retain the purity and transparency, and the more comfortable it will feel turtle.

The arrangement of the plot of land also must be approached with due care. Creating an island for the red-eared terrapins, it is desirable to provide a convenient approach to it. The shore should not abruptly break off is better if it is equipped with a miniature ladder or a ladder with a rough but non-abrasive surface. It can also be a large rock or grotto, which slopes gradually vypilivayut to the bottom of the aquarium. Over land is a UV lamp, under which the turtle will dry the shell, to bask and sunbathe. If the optimal  water temperatures for the red-eared terrapins is about 25-280S, over land it should be a few degrees higher. Island should be placed about 30 cm below the edge of the terrarium, otherwise the animal might get out and run.

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Making an aquarium for the red-eared terrapins, you need to choose safe materials without any sharp edges or corners that pose a potential risk to animal health. The soil covering the bottom should not be too small because the turtles sometimes swallow them, and, besides, he quickly contaminated and poorly cleaned. It is better to use gravel fraction 5-6 cm Live plants in these terrariums should not be used, as turtles are very fast they eat. They try to chew and artificial leaves, but, realizing that it is inedible, quickly lose interest in them. Therefore, in the underwater part, you can install plastic or silk plants with weights at the bottom, so turtles could not lift them from the soil. In the topside is also possible to place artificial vines. In addition, the decoration of the terrarium can serve a variety of snags, caves, bizarre rocks, and other items that will make the pond more beautiful and natural.

 Aquarium for the red-eared terrapins need to be kept clean because of the state of water depends on the health of the animal. For water purification use a variety of filters that allow you to maintain the quality in good condition. In terraria it is better to use external filter, because the internal quickly clog with sediment and lose their effectiveness. In addition, to maintain the ecological balance of the aquarium will require regular (once a week) replacing half of the water volume.

Care for red-turtle, like any other pet, requires some effort. But the terrarium with clean water, beautiful bottom and healthy animals – it's a fascinating spectacle, which is worth the time and effort.


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