I rescued Timmy from a lady i work with; she was going to throw him in the trash:( i know nothing about turtles but know he wasnt going to the trash! I bought him a bigger tank (was in 40 gal) a 70 gal tank and a nice stand to hold it. I have read up and added lights and a basking platform. I try to keep tank clean but he could use a better filter pump. I am not trying make money off "him" just recoup what i spent on tank and stand. I am located in Greer SC.