Despite their rough-looking exterior, turtles are very sensitive to their environment, and one of the most important aspects is the temperature of the tank. IF the water is too hot or too cold it can...
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Do turtles need air pumps? Do they really need more oxygen in the water? Let’s find out. You don’t need an air pump for a turtle tank. Turtles don’t need more oxygen in their water as...
How Often Should I Clean My Turtle’s Tank? (Beginners Guide)
Turtles can turn the cleanest tank into a complete mess in just a couple of days. And somebody has to clean that mess. But doing so too often can become quite unpleasant. So, how much mess is...
Calcium is more important for turtles than for any other animal. And this is due to their shell, which covers most of their bodies. And there is no better calcium source for a turtle than a...
Choosing the right wattage for the bulb in the basking area of your turtle can seem quite complicated at first, there are a lot of different options, and nobody will tell you exactly why one wattage...
This is a very common problem for new turtle owners. I also had this problem when I got my first turtle, but over time as I got more experience with turtles, I learned how to get rid of the cloudy...