Reeves Turtles Care Sheet

Reeves Turtles otherwise known as Chinese pond turtle. They can get to between 12-20cm in size and can live up to 15 years.

Enclosure:

The minimum size enclosure for 2 adult size Reeves Turtles is 120x60x60cm however like always bigger is better.

As Reeves Turtle spend most of the time in water, this needs to be heated and clean. The ideal temperature is around 26°C and having a thermometer to measure this is very useful. The tank needs to be free of chlorine before adding the turtle, using Seachem Prime with every water change is perfect and Seachem Stability will help to cycle the tank and make the water safe for your new addition. They require weekly water changes of 20%, using Seachem Prime each time. Using a gravel siphon to clean any waste off the bottom of the enclosure will help to keep the water cleaner.

They require both water and dry land for basking in their habitats so having a platform or built-up area is essential. A heat lamp will provide the heat needed for the Reeves Turtles to bask and using a UVB light during the day imitates the sun, another crucial part to the health of any turtle especially as this helps the turtles to absorb calcium from their food for proper bone and shell growth.

Food:

They need to be feed daily. It is important to feed them in the water, not on their dry land. They can eat as much as they like however if you notice any excess, it is best to remove this to avoid any unnecessary wastage and cleaning.

We are currently feeding them frozen bloodworms, frozen turtle food, turtle sticks and white worms.

You can also try giving them leafy greens such as lettuce, spinach, and kale. These are best to be fed on dry land to keep it as fresh as possible. If uneaten within a day, then you will need to removed.