Good for you for taking it in ad giving it a home.

This should solve many of your problems. I am assuming
the turtle isn't much bigger than a hatchling?

You can use a regular old household bulb that you would
use for a lamp. Use whatever wattage necessary but if the
tank is 20 gallons or less, a 25 watt should be enough.
Make sure you test the temp and adjust accordingly.

You can buy a Reptisun 5.0 in I believe a 13 inch. Just
go to one of the home improvement stores and buy a fluorescent
fixture for it. Make sure there is no plastic or glass
in between the light and your turtle.

For the filter, be very careful as small turtles can be
drowned from the suction of the larger filters. Once again,
go to a home improvement store and buy a small pond or
statuary filter like used for outdoor water features. They
are very safe, inexpensive and for small turtles, keeps the
water pretty clean with normal cleanings.

I raised my hatchlings using all of the above. Good
luck and let us know if you have any other questions.
Here is one of my babies now (she is 8 years old and 3 lbs)

Linda

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