[header] How to care for a red ear slider turtle [title] Select an enclosure for your slider. [step] Glass aquariums are a popular type of enclosure for red ear slider turtles. Acrylic aquariums are also available, but are not ideal because acrylic scratches easily. 
A general rule of thumb for tank size is 10 gallons of tank per inch of shell length. [substeps] Be mindful that adult sliders can grow up to 12 inches in length.