Why can't we have a pair of turtles? Do you know why?
As for raising turtles, you can't have two turtles. It is said that two turtles can't be raised at home, which is equivalent to "one mountain can't accommodate two tigers". But if you don't believe in superstition, you don't have to worry so much.
There is also a saying that this "double" does not refer to quantity, but to variety. It is best not to put two different kinds of turtles together. Because when one of the turtles gets sick, it is very likely that bacteria will spread to the other turtle in wet water, so that both turtles will get sick at the same time. In addition, some kinds of turtles are particularly violent. If two turtles are locked together, if one of them attacks the other, it will bite the other turtle. So for some turtles with bad temper, it is better to keep them separately.
In traditional culture, raising turtles symbolizes longevity and good luck. Nowadays, the tortoise is a symbol of good luck. In ancient times, when people were buried after death, they would put a pair of turtles under their coffins, symbolizing that Yin people could ride on turtles and soar in the hell after going to hell. Keeping turtles at home is also one of the ways to improve home feng shui. Turtles generally have two functions: one is to ward off evil spirits, and the other is to keep them indoors. Most of the evil turtles are one, and most of the Wangzhai turtles are a pair. Don't raise a large number of turtles, otherwise they won't be taken good care of and the effect of making money is poor.