How much water does a red eared slider turtle need?

In the wild, they are opportunistic eaters so it would greatly vary. Some days he can eat up to 8 very small meals, other days he won't eat at all.
In captivity it is best to feed him 5 minutes worth of pellets once a day, or you can break it up to 2-3 minutes worth of food twice a day. He will stop when he's satisfied, so don't worry about him eating to the point where it's harmful, but what ever he doesn't eat will make the tank dirty really fast. They love feeder fish, worms and shrimp but use sparingly because it clogs up the filters much faster and the excrement is MUCH smellier. It is worth it though to occasionally give him live food.


Enjoy your pet.