I buy the extra-calcium sticks, mixed blend, and earthworm sticks. He still gets alot of fresh fish fillet pieces, raw shrimp, and fruits/vegetables. The sticks are mainly for mornings when I'm running around getting ready for work.
Sand is what they should be kept in! But in the end the owner usually picks what's good for them and not for the turtle.another off topic question... what are your thoughts on substrate? i'm upgrading my tank and thinking about going bare bottom. he's currently in a tank with sand. he used to bury himself when scared or sleeping, but doesn't do that anymore... bare bottom seems easier to keep clean. more circulation/flow without sand getting into filters. going to keep a mesh bag full of crushed coral in the sump.