Common Causes of Stomach Pain, # 7: You're chewing gum to keep from snacking. Believe it or not, chomping on gum is a big cause of stomach pains. You often swallow lots of air, which can create gas and bloating, explains Christine Frissora, M.D., a gastroenterologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City.
Garden Pond. A small garden pond with a waterfall should be deep enough that the bog and aquatic plants' soil are under 3 to 6 inches of water. Generally, garden ponds are 18 to 24 inches deep. With the addition of a filter, the waterfall will clean and aerate the pond water, allowing small aquatic creatures, such as turtles, frogs and fish, to thrive amid your water garden plants.
Enclosure. African Side-Necks are aquatic turtles therefore they need a large fish tank that will hold water. Your turtle should be able to swim and dive in their tank so the larger the tank the better.Ideally you should have about a 75 gallon aquarium (or larger) filled 1/2 to 3/4 of the way with water.nclosure. African Side-Necks are aquatic turtles therefore they need a large fish tank that will hold water. Your turtle should be able to swim and dive in their tank so the larger the tank the better.