Hey guys, I really need help as a new turtle owner
Ok, so a relative of mine suddenly received two red eared sliders a few days ago, but through some circumstances I’m now the one taking caring of them. You guys helped me ID them a few days ago and now I need your help again. So my mom got this tank for them in a pinch and I tried my best to make it work. I won’t have money for a week or two to get anything else but I did get them a basking platform and the right food. After I filled the tank up (once I cleaned it of course), I noticed that it has a small leak in the drain circle. My questions are as follows
How would I fix this? I put an inverted shot glass on top with a rock to weigh it down, but it still leaks. Granted at a slower pace, but leaks nonetheless. I can’t afford a new tank till the end of the month.
How is this set up? I can’t afford a filter yet so how often should I clean out the tank and change the water?
I don’t have a means to generate heat for them outside of the lamp that came with it, any tips?
Lastly, any advice in general would help. I plan on getting them all the stuff and things they need once I have the money in a week or so, but I’m trying my best with what I got till then. These turtles came into my life as a complete surprise and it’s been stressful trying to give them the highest quality of life I can with so little.
I love them so much and I’m very passionate about being the best owner I can. Thank you so much and apologies for such a long post. Pictures attached are my set up and the tank/drain I’m talking about. Thanks again!