I also wanted to ask if anyone knew approximately how much time in actual sunlight would be equal to a day with a UVA/UVB light. I would rather take him/her out everyday while it's warm and just buy a new UV light come next winter. Just wanted to check because I think his shell is beginning to pyramid and wanted to make sure I was (or will be) giving him enough UV radiation. The cuttle bone helps with decreasing pyramiding too right? He has not been too interested in it.... Any suggestions appreciated! Thanks guys.
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Ew gross. Please excuse the water. This was just before I got the filter for the new tank....
Another, attacking the piece of pellet.... Is that shell pyramiding there?
Again, his shell looks like it is bad shape... (Also I know this is another picture of him eating, I swear I don't over feed him.
He just looks cute when he eats) But help me heal his shell!! 
Pyramiding happens when they get too much protein in their diet and that doesn't become a problem until they get bigger. As babies they need more protein anyway. The turtle pellets are usually well balanced and that's really good that he already eats lettuce. The outdoor play time is a good idea too since there's nothing better than natural sunlight. Just make sure to stay with him and allow him to get in the shade if he needs to cool off.
