| I really love my small pet turtles. They are so much | | | | different likes. They really do have different |
| fun to watch, as they swim and play in their new | | | | personalities, so get to know your pets. |
| aquarium that I set up for them. But I later found out | | | | 3) Make sure that your turtles have enough room to |
| they have special needs that must be met to keep | | | | swim and play. You have to remember that if they |
| them happy and healthy. | | | | are cared for properly, they will thrive and can grow |
| So lets discuss some of the things that are | | | | quite large. You need to know this so you can plan |
| necessary to keep these small reptiles healthy so | | | | ahead and get the right size habitat for them. The |
| they can live a long and happy life. | | | | larger the set up the better, you do not want them |
| 1) The first and most important thing is that they | | | | cooped up in small living conditions. They will not be |
| must have to have clean water to swim in. Turtles | | | | very happy if they are cramped and don't have |
| spend a lot of time in the water, so make sure you | | | | much room to swim. |
| have a good filter. Dirty water is one of the main | | | | There are many other things to know about raising |
| reasons that a turtle will become ill. | | | | small pet turtles such as water temperature, |
| 2) Every turtle is a bit different, some spend more | | | | aquarium setup and feeding. These are some of the |
| time in the water and others like to bask on a rock | | | | many things that must be done correctly to keep |
| for hours. Get to know each of your turtles and their | | | | them thriving and happy. |