Here’s a great 2 page fact sheet on how to look after freshwater turtles by a colleague of mine:
<a href="http://http://www.davidvella.com.au/TurtleCare2pg_dvella.pdf”>Turtle Care
One point of disagreement is the water pH, based on case discussions with other turtle veterinarians (Drs Lisa Winters and Peter Ricci). The pH of the water should lie between 7-7.6.