What To Know About Baby Red Eared Sliders
Baby red eared sliders have been equipped for survival through millions of years of evolution, yet most of them still perish in the wild when they are very young. As such, it is important that you provide the proper environment to help your turtle be as healthy and happy as he can be.
Feeding Baby Red Eared Sliders
What to feed baby red eared sliders is something you'll need to know. Your turtle will eat small insects or dried krill along with vegetation such as leafy greens and aquatic plants. The older they get, the more herbivorous they will become. Keeping your turtle's diet varied is the best way to keep it healthy and make sure it gets all of the vitamins and nutrients that it needs.
How to House Baby Red Eared Sliders
Housing baby red eared sliders can be expensive. An aquarium or tank is the first thing you will need. As a general rule, you should have ten gallons of water for every inch of your turtle. For example, a seven inch turtle would require a seventy gallon tank. Remember that your turtle can grow to 12 to 14 inches when fully mature. As such, you should start with a minimum twenty gallon tank. But realize that your turtle will quickly outgrow that and you'll need to adjust.
Tanks for baby red eared sliders should also have a "land" area. Red eared sliders are aquatic turtles but they can't breathe under water. They need the land area to bask and rest. Additionally, you will need a filter to clean the tank's water and a heat lamp to keep your turtle warm. Failure to get these will cause your turtle to become uncomfortable and unhealthy. It is important to know that raising your turtle will cost you money and you should be prepared for the commitment.
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