First, I want to thank everyone for all their help and advice.

I have removed the gravel, which of course has made it easier for her to get to her food that sinks. And she's never eaten the gravel either. I have seen her spit it out though, but never swallow it.

I haven't moved her from the window yet because I don't know where else to put her right now. But I don't open the blinds anymore. I don’t know if that makes a difference but I’m sure it couldn’t hurt.

I'll check into canister filters and turtle clean. I do use Reptisafe from Zoo Med when I do the water changes and the light is the 100 watt Repti Halogen from Zoo Med as well. I kept trying lower wattages but they just wouldn't get her basking area up to the right level. Also, the water temp is usually around 78.

Petsmart has told me at different times that there just isn’t anything available for algae that’s safe for turtles. I’m just so used to going there, or Petco, for everything I need that I just didn’t think about pond stores, thanks.

And I had already talked to the zoo and they have a turtle rescue there and have already told me that they would take her and I could visit her whenever I go if I couldn't take care of her. I haven’t talked with them for a while but I’m sure the rescue is still there. At least I hope so.

Thanks again, everyone!

I’ll let you know how it goes.

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