Silas Marsh
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So, I'm looking at keeping a turtle(s) and have been trying to do as much research as possible, which has lead me here with a few questions I'm hoping some experienced people may be able to help with;
- I've read that they are solitary and shouldn't be kept with other ELN turtles, but I've also read that they should be kept in groups of 4 but not pairs. Does anyone know the reasoning behind these numbers?
- I have a large compost worm farm, do these need to be "treated" in anyway before being fed to the turtles?
- Should they be fed pellets at all, or are they to be totally avoided?
- Is it OK to feed them foods such as fresh mince, dead (fresh) fish etc?
- I will be starting with a small 60x60 tank but then moving to a large 1.8m tank in 12 to 18 months. The large tank would be in a room that can get to around 30 degrees in Summer and down to about 15 degrees in winter. Would this area be OK or would the temperature variations be too much? The water will of course be heated.
- I've also read that natural light on the tank should be kept to a minimum, but other sources say that Natural light is a benefit, not too sure what the rule is on this?