Hello everyone
I am new RES momma, his name is Reggie. I got him 3 days ago and I'm already in love with him He is 6 1/2 inches head to tail and 5 1/4 inches side to side (already measured him so I can keep track of his growth). I have him in a 55 gal tank with a all in 1 basking bulb (for uva, uvb, radiation, light and heat). I put a slow dissolving calcium tab in the water to help with his shell. And I even got him a little pool so he can swim outside in the natural sunlight.
I've never had a turtle before so I would greatly appreciate any feedback as to how I'm doing and or any suggestions on how to take care of him, any tips or tricks. I've read that RES life expectancy can be up to 30 years and want him to have the fullest happy life possible.
Thanks,
Marissa