Not all turtles are suitable for hibernation and heating. Generally, we will choose weak individuals and larvae for heating and raising. Of course, there are also some turtle species in tropical areas that require heating to survive.
This is for all the friends who like turtles. We are not engaged in breeding, so there will be some space problems. Or there are friends who are worried about electricity bills and breed together.
First of all, you need to find out the living habits of turtles, and then select and mix them for breeding, so as to save space and save electricity bills. However, attention should be paid to the density. Mixed breeding can easily cause some losses in the appearance of the turtles. Such as: tail docking, etc.
In terms of selection, the Brazilian map fire-eyed yellow-eared turtles, which are more commonly chosen by ordinary friends, can be mixed and raised. Of course they can also be bred with some of the more docile turtles. Such as domestic gold thread, yellow throat, etc.
Configuration required for heated breeding:
Containers - generally choose storage boxes and glass tanks.
Heating rods - equipped with different powers according to the size of the container. 50 length equipped with 50W is enough. (Generally choose Jiabao brand, you can also choose imported products with better quality) Use explosion-proof or stainless steel rods.
Digital temperature control - 70~200$ (automatic alarm and power outage in case of heating rod explosion or shrapnel failure)
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Heat Lamp - Continuously heats the land out of the water. For imported ones, you can choose Xijin, which has two types: night heating and ceramic heating. (45~80$. For cheap and affordable night walks, you can choose Philips’ 40w condenser lamp for 20$)
Tropical fish breeding box - price 6~18 yuan. Used to isolate sick turtles and turtles with different personalities)
UVB ultraviolet lamp - generally imported lamps are priced between 90 and 300, which is relatively expensive. Lampshades, good prices range from 40 to 100. (In order to help the turtle absorb calcium better and prevent the turtle from getting soft nail disease)
Filter - choose different categories of filters according to your needs. Top filter type, built-in or wall-mounted type, etc., the price is between 18 and 40. It is recommended not toUse the built-in.
