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Question

Aimee my turtle
I am not exactly sure how old she is, but she is 5.something inches. She is in a 5 gallon tank with a basking light, And her diet is reptomin sticks and worms. Should I be varying her diet??
Thanks for still helping,

Hannah

Answer
Yes, varying the diet would help, as would better housing. We usually recommend a 10 gallon tank minimum, but they quickly grow to need something bigger. I generally recommend a 50 gallon tank to get you through the first few years.

The gasping may be due to the crowding, etc. I would recommend reviewing the cares at a good site like http://www.redearslider.com and posting at http://www.turtleforum.com and seeing what they suggest in a place that is easier to post back and forth at.

Good luck!