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This is a turtle FAQ zone, full of important thing for turtle owners to know.

Q: Is my turtle supposed to grow algae?

A: Yes, its a perfectly normal occurance. However, if you like the brown shell below,
    try to gently brush it off as soon as you notice it; the algae will eat it away and reveal
    the abalone-like layer below. (This layer is also visible after new shell growth.) Use

    a soft toothbrush (non-electric, please!) It should be brand-new and not used for

    anything else.

Q: How often should I feed my turtle?

A: Feed sliders about once a day, approximately 1/2 of a handful of turtle food. You can also
    give small amounts of fruit, veggies, worms, or feeder fish.

Q: How should I light my turtle's tank?

A: Get a UV light (ask people at the store you're getting your turtle at for the right kind), and
    have it running approx. 14 hours a day. Also get a reptile basking light and have it on the
    same length of time. You can also leave it running if your turtle is still on his rock after 14

    hours. Make sure you do turn it off, though, or your turtle won't get any sleep. Position it

    above a rock so that your turtle can bask on dry land.

Q: Is there any truth to the Salmonella scare?

A: Yes, there is some truth. However, the disease is easily avoidable. Purchase a turtle
    large enough that young relatives cannot put it in their mouths. Wash your hands with
    soap and warm water after touching your turtle, and wash any items your turtle
    encounters. Also, both for other pets' and your turtle's sake, don't have your turtle and
    your dog/cat/etc running around freely at the same time.

Q: How should I set up my tank?

A: If you have a land turtle (i.e. box turtle) you probably want a food/water dish, a log or other
    similar item, some moss (enough to cover the tank floor), and a heat lamp. For semi-aquatic

    turtles (i.e. RED-EARED SLIDER!) you need a filter (I recomend ReptoFilter; I've found them

    reliable), a heater (talk to store employees about this) some bricks (normal bricks work fine,

    but wash them first), a basking rock (slate or similar), a ramp (slate or similar, for your turtle to

    get to the basking rock), and gravel (enough to cover the floor of the tank, but ONLY with

    younger turtles; larger ones will try to eat it).

Q: Where are red eared sliders found?

A: They are native to Texas, Indiana, and New Mexico, but have been bred commercially in many places.

Q: How did red eared sliders get their name?

A: The "red eared" part comes from the red stripe on the side of their head. The "slider" part
    comes from the fact that they slide off logs, etc at astonising speed if they are startled. (It's true!