Why People Grow “Green Hair” on Turtle Shells #Animals #Nature #TurtleTok #AquariumTok #Algae

Why do people spend months growing algae on a turtle shell? Because while wild turtles can grow algae on their shells naturally, some people grow it on purpose for one surprising reason. As they first attach fresh algae to a turtle shell, letting it anchor onto its surface. And within weeks, the algae spreads and grows into what looks like green hair, basically turning the shell into a whole ecosystem. But keeping it alive isn't easy, as breeders not only have to make sure the algae gets enough light, but they need to constantly brush the algae underwater to keep the strands clean and neat as they grow longer, eventually turning the turtle into a living piece of art worth thousands of dollars to collectors.