CATDOLL : CATDOLL: What are the requirements for raising turtle fry in a fish pond at home? It is made of cement. Do I need to put sand on the bottom? What do the turtles eat? I raise about 30 turtles at home for fun.

1. What are the requirements for raising turtle fry in a fish pond at home? Use cement. Do I need to put sand on the bottom? What do small turtles eat? I raise about 30 at home for fun.

You need sand at the bottom of the water and put some water hyacinth to purify the water. There is special turtle feed! Add water and flour, roll it into a ball, make a feed table and hang it on the water surface. Don't let the water overflow the feed! You can raise it.

2. How big a pond is needed to raise turtles?

Generally, it doesn't need to be too big. You can keep 2 or 4 per square meter.

3. Depth of pond for raising soft-shelled turtles

Because turtles are a symbol of longevity and good fortune in Chinese tradition, and because they have strong vitality, believers like to release turtles.

But releasing turtles also has disadvantages. I have been to the release pond of Nanputuo Temple in Xiamen, and there are only invasive species of red-eared sliders (cheap), and there are basically no fish in the pond. If someone releases turtles into the wild like this, it will cause great harm to the natural environment.

4. Is it better to pad the bottom of the pond for raising turtles with mud or sand?

Silt, because turtles are suitable for growing in silt.