The best conditions for housing red ears can be most easily obtained in a properly setup outdoor enclosure. The turtles need a small pond that they can easily enter and exit and should have access to a land area. A secure fence or landscape timber walls will prevent escapes. The water in the pond can be filtered or simply refreshed with a hose - in any case it must be kept clean. A child's wading pool can be used to temporarily house red ears outdoors, but remember to provide some shade and a basking area.