What do Red Eared Sliders eat and what kind of water do they need?

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Type of food they eat Type of water to use

Angel Alvarado, LVT · Accepted Answer

Red eared sliders are omnivorous. The amounts of plant matter and animal protein depend on age. Adults will eat more plant matter and less protein. The reverse is true for juveniles. Commercial turtle pellets, feeder fish, nightcrawlers and fresh greens and vegetables should all be a part of the diet. Tap water can be used, however it should be treated first to remove chlorine or chloramines. These chemicals are toxic to turtles and fish. Use an appropriate water conditioner such as Prime, AmQuel Plus or NovAqua. Test the water first before adding your turtles to confirm adequate water quality. You will need a filter to keep it clean and a heater to keep it warm. Sliders do best in water that is between 76 F and 85 F. You can read more specifics about care here: http://www.anapsid.org/reslider.html

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