I would forget the heater! Why anyone would want their
turtle to grow so rapidly is beyond me. Fast growth is
not normal for them and more than likely can result in
problems with health as they age. Think about it! Turtles
live a very long time and in the wild they grow slowly.

A good rule of thumb is an inch or so per year.

Here is one of my turtles, my female which I have
had since a hatchling. She is 9 years old, about
10-12 inches shell length and 2.5-3 lbs.

Hope this helps
Linda

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