Sorry im so late! Thanks everyone.

Originally posted by luckies4me
Please check your state laws as most red eared sliders are now prohibited to be kept as pets. You also need to check with your local Fish and Wildlife. Most turtles CANNOT be taken from the wild and made into pets as it's illegal. Plus, California has limits on the size of the turtle when allowed as a pet. I think anything under 4 inches you need a special permit.
Yes, i already have checked. They aren't illegal here. I asked the pet store yesterday i went to, because they had the same ones for sale.

Jods- Yes he did have algae on his back, it's been cleaned off since though. Also, with the tap water, i have something for fish that declorinates the water, will that work okay with turtles too?