Turtles love brussel sprouts but eating it gives them so much gas that aquariums have to lower water levels in order to keep overflow alarms from going off

Did you know that turtles love brussel sprouts but eating it gives them so much gas that aquariums have to lower water levels in order to keep overflow alarms from going off.

 

Staff at the Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre in Norfolk give turtles a seasonal treat of brussel sprouts at Christmas which provide a healthy dose of vitamins, minerals and fibre.

However, the turtles, like humans, are prone to heavy bouts of flatulence after eating the vegetables.

Last year a turtle at a Sealife Centre triggered overflow alarms in the middle of the night after the splashes from gassy bubbles hit overflow sensors.

Now the Yarmouth turtle tank -12 feet in depth and width holding 250,000 litres of water along with George the 3ft long green turtle – has been partially emptied for the festive season.

Thousands of litres have been removed to lower the water by a six inches and keep the sensitive alarms clear.

Displays Supervisor Christine Pitcher said: ”Last time an aquariist had to dash to the centre in the middle of the night, so we’re not going to take any chances.

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Turtles love brussel sprouts but eating it gives them so much gas that aquariums have to lower water levels in order to keep overflow alarms from going off