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Setting up a turtle pond

Setting up a turtle pond may seem like an easy enough task; however it isn’t quite as easy as it may appear. Remember, once you introduce live animals into your pond; the care and time that are required to maintain your pond goes up exponentially.
First, you will need to make sure to dig out and line your pond appropriately, filling it with filtered water or water with purification tablets that will remove any harmful chemicals from the water itself. Once you have decorated and set up your pond; it is time to select the appropriate kind of turtles.
While many people would prefer to start off with baby turtles; laws in many states forbid owning turtles less than four inches in diameter. You should take some time with your local turtle experts to decide which turtles would fair best in your outdoor environment. Once you have chosen these animals, remember to safe-guard them from any possible predation by setting up fences and a lid (or grate) over the pond efficient enough to keep out cats, dogs, and birds.
Now that you have learned about setting up a turtle pond, it is time to get started! The sooner you create, the sooner you can enjoy your new space!