Mixed culture of turtles and fish is a common culture mode, because turtles are amphibians with similar feeding habits, and plankton, aquatic plants and small invertebrates in the water are their food. At the same time, plankton in turtle pond water is also a food source for fish. This culture mode can make full use of pond resources and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results.
In specific culture, it is suggested that turtles should be cultured separately from fish, because turtles will disturb the water surface when foraging, thus affecting the fish's foraging. At the same time, fish secretions will lead to the deterioration of water quality, which is not conducive to the growth and development of tortoises. If polyculture is needed, it is suggested that an appropriate number of fish and turtles be polyculture on the basis of fully understanding their needs.
2. Turtles and ducks are mixed.
Mixed culture of turtles and ducks is also a common culture mode. Because ducks will feed in water, while tortoises will feed on land, there is no direct competition between them and they can promote each other. For farmers with large ponds or lakes, mixed culture of turtles and ducks is a good economic model.
It should be noted that duck manure will cause eutrophication of water body and easily lead to deterioration of water quality. Therefore, it is necessary to clean duck manure regularly and add appropriate aquatic plants to maintain water quality. In addition, if there are too many ducks, there will be too much excrement, which will lead to eutrophication of water. At this time, it is necessary to properly control the number of ducks so as not to affect the healthy growth of tortoises.
3. Turtles and faucets are mixed.
Mixed culture of turtles and turtles is also a common culture mode. The bibcock turtle is a hard-shell turtle like a turtle, but the bibcock can only live in water and mainly feed on small invertebrates in water. Therefore, raising turtles can make use of pond resources.
It should be noted that the biological habits of nozzle and tortoise are different, and the nozzle needs higher water temperature, so it is necessary to consider their ecological requirements and master appropriate management methods when polyculture. At the same time, faucets may attack turtles and cause fights, so it is necessary to strengthen management to ensure the safety of both.
4. Turtles and turtles are mixed.
Mixed culture of turtles is also a common culture mode. Whether it is a grass turtle, a money turtle, a giant turtle or a sun turtle, they are all hard-shelled turtles like turtles. Therefore, the ecological requirements between them are similar, and mutual polyculture can supplement each other's feed sources, thus achieving the effect of saving costs.
In specific culture, it is necessary to formulate corresponding management measures according to different kinds of soft-shelled turtles, especially the requirements of environment, water temperature, food and sunshine of soft-shelled turtles, which need special attention. At the same time, there are also problems such as attacks between turtles, which need to be observed and isolated in time to prevent injuries.