I am doing some advanced planning for the two Red Earred Sliders I have recently purchased. I just like to know how long does it take for them to grow to around 5 inches and 12 inches.

Thanks in advance!

My grandparents use to have turtles.:) They were so cute. Anyway from what I know I think they grow to maximum size soon after they're born. Do you know how old your turtles are, that might help us better answer the question.

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Originally Posted by joyluo1999

My grandparents use to have turtles.:) They were so cute. Anyways from what I know I think they grow to maximum size soon after they're born. Do you know how old your turtles are, that might help us better answer the question.

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I don't know how old they are. I got them just about a month ago and they are still very small.

Sorry, I don't know much about turtles.
I did Google some info and came up with some great sites.
The closest I could find to an answer for you was that they grow pretty fast until they are around 6 inches long... sorry.

This first one is very informative, it has everything from diet, to temperature to tank sizes and prices.

Care Sheet - Red Ear Slider

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Originally Posted by bibler

I don't know how old they are. I got them just about a month ago and they are still very small.

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Well, some turtles don't grow that big. Yours might all ready be full grown. Still, if it's young then it will grow very fast.