0:55 "Tetra recommends a 20 to 40 gallon aquarium for a turtle that will mature to about 6 to 12 inches long"..... WTF. That is horrible! A turtle that gets 6 inches as an adult should have at least a 60 gallon tank, preferably 75 gallon or larger. A turtle that gets 12 inches should have at least 120 gallon tank, preferably larger. This is horrible advice!
How thoughtful of TETRA™, a sticker on the glass of my new terrarium! Having me scrap & scrub to remove the glue shows great service on their end. I would never have thought gluing a sticker on the glass would be done by TETRA to service me the customer! TETRA really shows care for consumers!
Diana lol actually no u can use gravel and it's fine. You just need to make sure the gravel is big enough so the turtle can't swallow it so actually it's fine unless you have small gravel
This video seems much more focused on selling their products than actually keeping turtles healthy. This tank would be MUCH too small for an adult turtle. Most aquatic turtles commonly sold as pets just need a place to get dry and devote the rest of the tank to swimming area. The mossy area is not a good idea-the moss will end up in the water. Live plants will get eaten. Turtles may attempt to eat artificial plants as well. They will also eat gravel, which in the wild can help their digestive system, but in captivity they'll eat too much, which can cause health problems. The stuff they suggest putting in the water is not necessary-we've never had a problem using straight tap water.
agreed on all points and was thinking that myself. Chemicals in the water left untreated might affect the turtles eyes over time. i would def reccommend aqua safe treatment
Well turtle are pretty tough so I am not SOOO suprised it lived that long. But it is still safer and healthy to use the reptile conditioner. Must be a happy turtle!
I've had my semi aquatic turtles for about 9 years now and although I do agree with most of this information I highly suggest that people do their extensive research on getting some because most get them without thinking long term. For starters: If you live in an apartment, yes these are good things to go off But it's better if you have a house once your turtle passes 5 inches. Most people get turtle tubs but that's only helpful if you have 2 or the Most 4 turtles. I suggest a house because that way you can keep them outside. Don't use a tub but what me and my brother did was buy a tarp, got bricks and stacked the bricks to about 3 feet and made the length about 10 feet. We then used the tarp and after matting it down we then filled the pond with enough water for them to bask. We also used bricks and put some in the center to hold up the huge filter and used smoth long rocks for them to bask. Getting gravel should be more for fishes as well as fake plants. Also, when you feed them, do it in a seperate tank to keep the main habitat clean and change the tarp at least once every 5 years because they will sometimes dig and scratch it.
dont change your cartridge. that's a waste of money. if you can, rinse the dirty stuff off and re-use it. the carbon rocks in the middle are good for a month or so.
Turtles are high maintenance. Too many companies don't have a clue when it comes to turtles. They outgrow 75% of all products designed for them before you know it. Including that tiny tank and stand. And you don't want gravel because they'll eat them and die. Smh.
You can buy the tetra fauna viquarium at Petco or Petsmart. The best place to buy this is on amazon or look in the returned section of pet stores and if there is one you can get it for really cheap!
I do think that the information was good, I just think that the swimming area was far too small and that turtle is going to grow a lot bigger, so will need a lot more space to swim in.
This video is full of bad advice.... I hope people don't actually use this as a guide, you'd be much better off checking a turtle forum for advice/care and tank setup tips.... 1. Reptomin is one of the least favorite foods among turtle owners 2. This is not even close to enough swimming area 3. You should NEVER do a 100% water change, It kills all of the beneficial bacteria. 4. A "simple" filter like the one they use in this video is insufficient for a turtle 5. The gravel they use is way too small. If the rocks are smaller than the turtle's head, they can eat them and become impacted which is a serious problem. 6. Your lights/lamps should never have a screen between them and the turtle. Screens dampen the effects of the lights, especially UVB. Also, as some others have noted, this tank is way too small for a full grown turtle. Unless you plan on constantly upgrading tanks, you should start with at least a 70 gallon tank. Turtles are great and wonderful pets IF given a proper environment and care. They do not stay small and require a significant time commitment for upkeep. Shame on you TetraCare for this awfulness.....
So, actually, some of the tips you gave are wrong as well. While I also browse turtle forums and TH-cam videos of other pet owners, I prefer to rely on books written by trusted sources rather than relying solely on the Internet. So let's start checking what you got right and what you got wrong. 1. "Reptomin is one of the least favorite food among turtle owners." I haven't polled what most owners think, but turtle pellets like Reptomin are actually the preferred food to give your turtle. You don't have to be a purist by making your own turtle gelatin or anything like that. And while you should definitely vary up your turtle's diet with leafy greens, vegetables, and aquatic plants (as well as fruits and animal protein used as treats), Reptomin should be the staple diet. 2. "This is not even close to enough swimming area." This statement is completely true. 3. "You should never do a complete water change. It kills all of the beneficial bacteria." I've never heard anyone give this piece of advice. Complete water changes are fine. Just remember to use declorinator so as not to kill the beneficial bacteria in your filter's biomedia. Biomedia or biological filtration is accomplished by either bio balls, lava rocks, sponges, etc. that have little crannies so that beneficial nitrifying bacteria can grow. They turn toxic nitrogen wastes into less harmful compounds. You should do partial water changes by topping off your tank as the water evaporates. But when your tank starts to get cloudy, a complete water change is in order. Just remember to add declorinator, never wash the biomedia (only rinse the biological filter or biomedia in old tank water or dechlorinated water if you have to), and you should he fine. Declorinated water will not kill the beneficial bacteria. 4. "A 'simple' filter like the one they use in this video is insufficient for a turtle." I actually use a TetraFauna Whisper 10-30i filter. However, using these kinds of filters will result in more water changes and doesn't keep the water as clean as I would want it to be. Turtles produce a lot more waste than fish, so a canister filter is the recommended filter to go with. 5. "The gravel they use is way to small. If the rocks are smaller than the turtle's head, they can eat them and become impacted which is a serious problem." Very true. Some turtle owners prefer substrate and others don't. I prefer substrate. However, it's best to go with smooth, river rocks as a substrate than gravel or sand. Gravel can lead to intestinal impaction which is when rocks clog up a turtle's digestive system and prevents them from defecating. This can be a fatal condition. Some people may think that it's all right since they never see their turtle consume these little rocks, but it usually happens when you aren't looking no matter how vigilant you are. Other than that, it's a nightmare to clean. It's best to go with no substrate or smooth river rocks that won't scratch your turtle's shell. 6. "Your lights/lamps should never have a screen between them and the turtle. Screens dampen the effects of the lights, especially UVB." Not true. There is nothing wrong with having a screen between your lights and turtle. As long as the basking area reaches 85° to 90°F. However, the times they mentioned for the basking lights are way too low. Ideally, your lights should be kept on timers. Make sure the basking lights stay on for 13-14 hours per day. As for the screen blocking UVB light (which produces vitamin D3, which helps turtles synthesis essential calcium), no, it doesn't. However, UVB light cannot travel through solid objects, not even glass. While a screen shouldn't dampen it the point of it not working, remember that anything solid, even completely transparent glass, will make your UVB light useless. Lastly, yes, this is a cramped space for a turtle to live in. Turtle needs a lot of water to dive into (a bare minimum of the height of the turtle itself). However, a 10-20 gallon enclosure is fine for a hatchling turtle, but it will outgrow it within a year or so. A 55-gallon is the best one to get. You can keep the water level low for a hatchling slider. An adult can be in a 55-gallon tank, but most adults, especially female turtles, will end up needing at least a 75-gallon tank (if there's only one turtle). Two adult females, for example, need at least a 125-gallon tank. So start with either a 55-gal. or 75-gal. If you're tight on money, buy the largest tank that you can afford. Yes, turtles are wonderful pets if you take proper care of them, coming from a happy turtle owner. They do not stay small even if you keep them in a small tank or container (that is a myth). They do require a significant time commitment for upkeep. Shame on you, Angela Vassalle (Monkey), for this awfulness and making husbandry for a turtle harder than it is.
I don't know about a turtle, seems too small. But I'm sure frogs and newts would love it. What i'm wondering is if there is any way to expand the width of it so it fits in bigger tank.
probs if its wide enough you can just get a bigger tank width only matters get a big terrarium and then you can put it in the terrarium doesnt come with it XD
How about making a set up for a salamander??? Since they are amphibians and are semi aquatic I would love to see tetras ideas and products used to salamanders
Where are these for bigger turtles I have one of these but it's not big enough for my tank to make a division like in this video. My poor turtle has either water that is going bad or me changing it too much.
RachelArtist The rule of thumb is 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle. But because turtle grow quite fast, i'd recommend getting the biggest aquarium that you can afford. But it also depends on what type of turtle you want. Some species get quite big, and females tend to grow bigger than males.
hay PLEASE HELP ME!! i have one black spotted turtle. .....he basks, eats really good, and looks normal. BUT he can't swim deep, he only swims on the top of the waters, and won't go to the bottom of the tank.... i m really worried about him ..
I don't mean to be that person but gravel is UNSAFE. There should be 10 gallons of tank space per inch of turtle. The water needs to be 2 inches deep per inch of shell. Some of this info is not ok!! :(
I Have 2 red eared sliders (one is albino), 3 Yellow Bellied sliders, and 2 Map Turtles, I have 2 150 gallon tanks, for my map turtles, and Red ear sliders. and 1 200 gallon tank for my Yellow Bellies. (All of them are males) This tank is way to small. All of my tanks have 1 large basking spot, and 2 small basking spots. There are shallow waters, deep waters, and hiding places. I have some large rocks at the bottom, and some live and fake plants. I have 3 filters in each tank, I change the water every week, But I only scrub the rocks and other things every 5 months, so the bacteria is healthy. I have some fish, that eat the algae and leftover things, but they become snacks sometimes!. My tanks are big, but it give lots of space, My Red ears are only about 8 months old, and my Yellow Bellies are 2 years, and my Map's are 3.5 years.
For everyone flipping out turtles grow to their tanks so small turtles can live very happy and healthy lifes I'm a 20-40 gallon tank as long as they have room to swim and lay out they are fine the turtle in the video was more then fine in that tank
Guys just imagine if they took off the river bed extension and put this design in a 55 gallon tank. It wouldn't be enough for a 12 in RES but it would be big enough for MUSKs and MUDs! There is problems with this design but it would be easy to modify! Look on youtube for Tetra fauna Viquarium design in a 55 gallon tank. It's easily big enough for an adult Musk or Mud turtle! Also there's a built in filter, saves you money! Hope you listened and if you did change your mind the cheapest place to buy this is at Amazon for around $75!
It has been mentioned previously, but there is FAR too little water for that turtle to swim in. The tank itself is tall; ideal if not made for fish. Twenty gallon long tanks are better for turtles. Also, that turtle is young; sliders get to be rather huge, especially the females. A full grown female slider couldn't even turn around in that tank's water.
You guys harp about the 20 gallon rec a lot. they said 20-40 for a turtle that matures 6-12 inches probably meaning 20 for a 6 and 40 for a 12. Even so a turtle will do just fine for years in something as small as an over filtered 10 gallon. Turtles don't get that big for years even with an excellent diet, light, and water. At least tetra goes over all of the basic care essentials for turtles. Recommending water changes as being the best way to keep a turtle healthy is an oft overlooked key rule
I wanted to get this for some sorta of amphibian (fire belly toads or pacific giant salamander larva) but then it might be too much water/land. since most salamanders are fully aquatic or fully terrestrial(I know all terrestrial salamanders need water, there amphibians) but anyway is there a type of amphibian thats not fully terrestrial nor aquatic?
would this work for a baby turtle my sister got one and is to young to take care of it but i dont want it to die so would this work for it (its a dark green turtle with red bloches on each side of its head thanks to whoever responds
yes you can, make sure u properly clean the sand so the water dosnt become clowdy. **Hint** if your like me and u want to raise the water level to make it higher add thick layer of substrate under the viquarium and then place it on top of it so you can add more water. thats what ima do with my softshell when i get 55 gallons an and the viquarium for
every one is saying this tank is useless and not suitable for turtles but my turtles are happy and healthy and have been living in about the same amount of water for a year and a half now.....
Yes but turtles need UV light and as we all know the sun has tons but the issue is that UV will not go through any glass no matter how thin it is....a UV heat lamp is a must unless ur tank is outside and even then it's risky because u can't monitor humidity unless ur in a climate like Florida where the humidity and heat stay semi high year-round.
I bought my Tetra Fauna heater for my turtles in September. Today Luckily I noticed the heater wasnt shutting off and my water was 90 degrees. If I hadn't of looked my turtles would of been killed. What happened with your product.?
Yeah I have a 45 gallon tank and a 7 inch Red Eared Slider. He has a floating basking rock so he ca have more room to swim underneath it. I give him pellets and I always have goldfish in the tank so he can hunt naturally too. I treat my turtle as if he were in the wild. I never pick him up because I don't want to cause stress. As long as the turtle has room to swim and land to be on he should be okay. I myself will upgrade his tank in a few years since the grow slowly.
WTF what do I need to add in that chlorine kill thing I think tap water is just fine considering that I've got my turtle out of a pool you know how much chlorine in in a pool right
Does anyone else just watch these without having any intention of getting a turtle?
Yup. No intention at all.
I am just here for the aquarium set up. Ill use it for my Firebelly Newts
I actually am getting one XD
Yeah... I dunno why
Me
0:55 "Tetra recommends a 20 to 40 gallon aquarium for a turtle that will mature to about 6 to 12 inches long"..... WTF. That is horrible! A turtle that gets 6 inches as an adult should have at least a 60 gallon tank, preferably 75 gallon or larger. A turtle that gets 12 inches should have at least 120 gallon tank, preferably larger. This is horrible advice!
Earthling1984 I love your vids I got most of my turtle set ups from you, so you know what's best
Earthling1984 40 Gallon Tank Seems big enough in my opinion
Earthling1984 I have a full grown painted turtle for the winter and I keep him in a 50 gallon tank, and I keep him in a kitty pool during the summer
Earthling1984 I'm getting a 200 gallon tank when I do this
Exactly my thoughts, they're just handing out false information
How thoughtful of TETRA™, a sticker on the glass of my new terrarium!
Having me scrap & scrub to remove the glue shows great service on their end.
I would never have thought gluing a sticker on the glass would be done by TETRA to service me the customer!
TETRA really shows care for consumers!
Guys a tip is don't use gravel.I have turtles (4 of them).Turtles can accidentally swallow it and die because it goes in the turtle and blocks it.
Diana lol actually no u can use gravel and it's fine. You just need to make sure the gravel is big enough so the turtle can't swallow it so actually it's fine unless you have small gravel
Nicole Ho I wouldn't use sand it's a pain to clean and it gets annoying
Diana lol ssde
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What should I use for the bottom if I don't want to use gravel? Or do I even need anything on the floor?
I enjoy watching fish tank setting up videos they make me happy for some reason:)
This video seems much more focused on selling their products than actually keeping turtles healthy. This tank would be MUCH too small for an adult turtle. Most aquatic turtles commonly sold as pets just need a place to get dry and devote the rest of the tank to swimming area. The mossy area is not a good idea-the moss will end up in the water. Live plants will get eaten. Turtles may attempt to eat artificial plants as well. They will also eat gravel, which in the wild can help their digestive system, but in captivity they'll eat too much, which can cause health problems. The stuff they suggest putting in the water is not necessary-we've never had a problem using straight tap water.
tap water has chlorine in it which can be bad for ur turtle. might not kill it right away but it's not good for them
agreed on all points and was thinking that myself. Chemicals in the water left untreated might affect the turtles eyes over time. i would def reccommend aqua safe treatment
Dan Barnett I've had my red eared slider for 12 years and has been kept in captivity with just tap water O.o
quality red ear owner then so....
Well turtle are pretty tough so I am not SOOO suprised it lived that long. But it is still safer and healthy to use the reptile conditioner. Must be a happy turtle!
This would be good if it was 10 times bigger.
Would be cool if the tank was like 5 times bigger lol great for hatchlings but that's about it
TimmyME that’s what she said
this isn't a turtle tank but i bet this will be good for amphibians like frogs, newts, and salamanders i bet they will love it, but not turtles.
love the feathered raptor picture
Thanks,the dromeosaurid in profile is a deinonychus
i love deinonychus
PJ yegorov deinonychus is the best dromeosaurid.
lol!
I love tetra products. My filter is the best thing I have ever gotten from you guys.
4:43 how can the turtle escape. Is it a frog to jump that high!?
Turtles are known for climbing high walls
Probably because the tank was meant for frogs not turtles
I remember watching this video all the time when I wanted a turtle
I've had my semi aquatic turtles for about 9 years now and although I do agree with most of this information I highly suggest that people do their extensive research on getting some because most get them without thinking long term. For starters: If you live in an apartment, yes these are good things to go off But it's better if you have a house once your turtle passes 5 inches. Most people get turtle tubs but that's only helpful if you have 2 or the Most 4 turtles. I suggest a house because that way you can keep them outside. Don't use a tub but what me and my brother did was buy a tarp, got bricks and stacked the bricks to about 3 feet and made the length about 10 feet. We then used the tarp and after matting it down we then filled the pond with enough water for them to bask. We also used bricks and put some in the center to hold up the huge filter and used smoth long rocks for them to bask. Getting gravel should be more for fishes as well as fake plants. Also, when you feed them, do it in a seperate tank to keep the main habitat clean and change the tarp at least once every 5 years because they will sometimes dig and scratch it.
Exactly. Even kiddie pools are better than this cramped tank
Oml my dad is like "oh your 6 inch Mississippi mud turtle is fine with a 10 gallon tank" yeah dad your the one getting me that 60 gallon tank.
No offense but you're dad is a dumbass
60 gallons is unnecessary for a 6 inch turtle
Good video. Take good care of your turtle !
dont change your cartridge. that's a waste of money. if you can, rinse the dirty stuff off and re-use it. the carbon rocks in the middle are good for a month or so.
Exactly what I do. I spend about half the money on cartridges and my water is still gorgeous.
Olivia Gray or get a real filter without all the bs replacement money scam. u can buy a years worth of activated carbon for like 5 or 10$
Turtles are high maintenance. Too many companies don't have a clue when it comes to turtles. They outgrow 75% of all products designed for them before you know it. Including that tiny tank and stand. And you don't want gravel because they'll eat them and die. Smh.
4:47 how the hell is a turtle supposed to escape from that anyway? 😂😂😂
It will climb out of the tank.
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if you don´t like, don´t see it. Easy
Freshwater tanks lol great
Amaryllis most people clicked on this because they thought it would be informative. A lot of the enclosure in way too small for the turtle.
You can buy the tetra fauna viquarium at Petco or Petsmart. The best place to buy this is on amazon or look in the returned section of pet stores and if there is one you can get it for really cheap!
Because this is now 8 years ago, I assume they don’t look at comments anymore. But, can the links be in the description?
I do think that the information was good, I just think that the swimming area was far too small and that turtle is going to grow a lot bigger, so will need a lot more space to swim in.
This looks better than the other one I got back in middle and high school. Where can I get one of these I haven't seen this in any store.
Where do they sell the mos....
This video is full of bad advice.... I hope people don't actually use this as a guide, you'd be much better off checking a turtle forum for advice/care and tank setup tips....
1. Reptomin is one of the least favorite foods among turtle owners
2. This is not even close to enough swimming area
3. You should NEVER do a 100% water change, It kills all of the beneficial bacteria.
4. A "simple" filter like the one they use in this video is insufficient for a turtle
5. The gravel they use is way too small. If the rocks are smaller than the turtle's head, they can eat them and become impacted which is a serious problem.
6. Your lights/lamps should never have a screen between them and the turtle. Screens dampen the effects of the lights, especially UVB.
Also, as some others have noted, this tank is way too small for a full grown turtle. Unless you plan on constantly upgrading tanks, you should start with at least a 70 gallon tank.
Turtles are great and wonderful pets IF given a proper environment and care. They do not stay small and require a significant time commitment for upkeep.
Shame on you TetraCare for this awfulness.....
I think it looks small because they put it in a 10 gallon tank
+Robert Potter No, I have a ten gallon tank and a twenty gallon tank; that one's definitely the twenty gallon.
So, actually, some of the tips you gave are wrong as well. While I also browse turtle forums and TH-cam videos of other pet owners, I prefer to rely on books written by trusted sources rather than relying solely on the Internet. So let's start checking what you got right and what you got wrong.
1. "Reptomin is one of the least favorite food among turtle owners." I haven't polled what most owners think, but turtle pellets like Reptomin are actually the preferred food to give your turtle. You don't have to be a purist by making your own turtle gelatin or anything like that. And while you should definitely vary up your turtle's diet with leafy greens, vegetables, and aquatic plants (as well as fruits and animal protein used as treats), Reptomin should be the staple diet.
2. "This is not even close to enough swimming area." This statement is completely true.
3. "You should never do a complete water change. It kills all of the beneficial bacteria." I've never heard anyone give this piece of advice. Complete water changes are fine. Just remember to use declorinator so as not to kill the beneficial bacteria in your filter's biomedia. Biomedia or biological filtration is accomplished by either bio balls, lava rocks, sponges, etc. that have little crannies so that beneficial nitrifying bacteria can grow. They turn toxic nitrogen wastes into less harmful compounds. You should do partial water changes by topping off your tank as the water evaporates. But when your tank starts to get cloudy, a complete water change is in order. Just remember to add declorinator, never wash the biomedia (only rinse the biological filter or biomedia in old tank water or dechlorinated water if you have to), and you should he fine. Declorinated water will not kill the beneficial bacteria.
4. "A 'simple' filter like the one they use in this video is insufficient for a turtle." I actually use a TetraFauna Whisper 10-30i filter. However, using these kinds of filters will result in more water changes and doesn't keep the water as clean as I would want it to be. Turtles produce a lot more waste than fish, so a canister filter is the recommended filter to go with.
5. "The gravel they use is way to small. If the rocks are smaller than the turtle's head, they can eat them and become impacted which is a serious problem." Very true. Some turtle owners prefer substrate and others don't. I prefer substrate. However, it's best to go with smooth, river rocks as a substrate than gravel or sand. Gravel can lead to intestinal impaction which is when rocks clog up a turtle's digestive system and prevents them from defecating. This can be a fatal condition. Some people may think that it's all right since they never see their turtle consume these little rocks, but it usually happens when you aren't looking no matter how vigilant you are. Other than that, it's a nightmare to clean. It's best to go with no substrate or smooth river rocks that won't scratch your turtle's shell.
6. "Your lights/lamps should never have a screen between them and the turtle. Screens dampen the effects of the lights, especially UVB." Not true. There is nothing wrong with having a screen between your lights and turtle. As long as the basking area reaches 85° to 90°F. However, the times they mentioned for the basking lights are way too low. Ideally, your lights should be kept on timers. Make sure the basking lights stay on for 13-14 hours per day. As for the screen blocking UVB light (which produces vitamin D3, which helps turtles synthesis essential calcium), no, it doesn't. However, UVB light cannot travel through solid objects, not even glass. While a screen shouldn't dampen it the point of it not working, remember that anything solid, even completely transparent glass, will make your UVB light useless.
Lastly, yes, this is a cramped space for a turtle to live in. Turtle needs a lot of water to dive into (a bare minimum of the height of the turtle itself). However, a 10-20 gallon enclosure is fine for a hatchling turtle, but it will outgrow it within a year or so. A 55-gallon is the best one to get. You can keep the water level low for a hatchling slider. An adult can be in a 55-gallon tank, but most adults, especially female turtles, will end up needing at least a 75-gallon tank (if there's only one turtle). Two adult females, for example, need at least a 125-gallon tank. So start with either a 55-gal. or 75-gal. If you're tight on money, buy the largest tank that you can afford.
Yes, turtles are wonderful pets if you take proper care of them, coming from a happy turtle owner. They do not stay small even if you keep them in a small tank or container (that is a myth). They do require a significant time commitment for upkeep.
Shame on you, Angela Vassalle (Monkey), for this awfulness and making husbandry for a turtle harder than it is.
lol ur funny HAHA
Also, They said feed your turtle twice a day, thats is way to much, you should only feed them every other day(s) Depending on the species.
It would be nice if they had a ten gallon version if the viquarium .
I don't know about a turtle, seems too small. But I'm sure frogs and newts would love it. What i'm wondering is if there is any way to expand the width of it so it fits in bigger tank.
probs if its wide enough you can just get a bigger tank width only matters get a big terrarium and then you can put it in the terrarium doesnt come with it XD
I wonder if the Viquarium fits all tanks. If it did I would buy it
How about making a set up for a salamander??? Since they are amphibians and are semi aquatic I would love to see tetras ideas and products used to salamanders
wait whats tap water, normal water like sink water or some sort of water
Where are these for bigger turtles I have one of these but it's not big enough for my tank to make a division like in this video. My poor turtle has either water that is going bad or me changing it too much.
this video made me want a turtle.
me too
***** What do you suggest?
RachelArtist The rule of thumb is 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle. But because turtle grow quite fast, i'd recommend getting the biggest aquarium that you can afford. But it also depends on what type of turtle you want. Some species get quite big, and females tend to grow bigger than males.
They may be cute but may be hard too
for some reason my red eared slider turtle keeps chewing on rocks doesn't eat them just chew
i think this is a good tank set up thx for the idea
But can't we use sand, I hate gravel it's hard to clean. plus how do you clean sand?
+Abby Ford yeah wondering the same thing
+Abby Ford they dont have sand in there natural habitats
jeremy rivera yes they do, you dumbass
hay PLEASE HELP ME!! i have one black spotted turtle. .....he basks, eats really good, and looks normal. BUT he can't swim deep, he only swims on the top of the waters, and won't go to the bottom of the tank.... i m really worried about him ..
its fine hes just not a bottom species and he doesnt like to dive this is very normal
Ok thanks
I suggest, making the basking above the tank gives them way more room to swim around!
Sand usually floats but hoow do turtles escape?
Are all tanks the same width or does filtration box expand?
I have a 55 gallon tank
I have a Question, for a 4 - 6 inch turtles, How big is the tank? or how many gallons? (I'm planning to buy mud trurtles so I need Advices)
what gallon tank did you use
I don't mean to be that person but gravel is UNSAFE. There should be 10 gallons of tank space per inch of turtle. The water needs to be 2 inches deep per inch of shell. Some of this info is not ok!! :(
Reptoguard is extremely unsafe and a cuttlebone from the bird section is perfect for calcium.
TetraFishProducts, The width of my tank is about 17 inches. Will this setup fit snug or be too big/small?
is the basking light must needed? i have a softshell 4 months old. only have uvb light. it doesn't like to bask for somehow.
Turtles need to bask for their health so yeah I would buy a heat lamp for the turtle
Are you allowed to put it in a air conditioned room ?
I Have 2 red eared sliders (one is albino), 3 Yellow Bellied sliders, and 2 Map Turtles, I have 2 150 gallon tanks, for my map turtles, and Red ear sliders. and 1 200 gallon tank for my Yellow Bellies. (All of them are males) This tank is way to small. All of my tanks have 1 large basking spot, and 2 small basking spots. There are shallow waters, deep waters, and hiding places. I have some large rocks at the bottom, and some live and fake plants. I have 3 filters in each tank, I change the water every week, But I only scrub the rocks and other things every 5 months, so the bacteria is healthy. I have some fish, that eat the algae and leftover things, but they become snacks sometimes!. My tanks are big, but it give lots of space, My Red ears are only about 8 months old, and my Yellow Bellies are 2 years, and my Map's are 3.5 years.
its a beggining tank meaning they change the tank size as the turtle grows dipshit
CardboardDragon I know, I was just saying, Who's the dipshit now?
but do you have a video?
retztopher No, I don't really care about youtube fame, and I use my savings on caring for my animals on my farm and in my house.
You should really make a video on your Turtle tanks man! It would be very nice to see, plus it gives people inspiration!
For everyone flipping out turtles grow to their tanks so small turtles can live very happy and healthy lifes I'm a 20-40 gallon tank as long as they have room to swim and lay out they are fine the turtle in the video was more then fine in that tank
What size of tank was that?
what kind of tank was it because I have a long 20 gallon
I wanted to know that the cream she was applying on the turtle is it nessecery please tell me about it as soon as you can.
+Isabel Sheikh absolutely not, and dont listen to this video, read Angela Vassalle's comment rather, its 3-5 comments above!
Is 20cm of water high enough for a red ear slider turtle (adult size)??
yes
Getting the whole tetra set would cost quite a lot!
Guys just imagine if they took off the river bed extension and put this design in a 55 gallon tank. It wouldn't be enough for a 12 in RES but it would be big enough for MUSKs and MUDs! There is problems with this design but it would be easy to modify! Look on youtube for Tetra fauna Viquarium design in a 55 gallon tank. It's easily big enough for an adult Musk or Mud turtle! Also there's a built in filter, saves you money! Hope you listened and if you did change your mind the cheapest place to buy this is at Amazon for around $75!
It has been mentioned previously, but there is FAR too little water for that turtle to swim in. The tank itself is tall; ideal if not made for fish. Twenty gallon long tanks are better for turtles. Also, that turtle is young; sliders get to be rather huge, especially the females. A full grown female slider couldn't even turn around in that tank's water.
Then get a 20 or 30 gal. Will that work?
Sliders need 10 gallons per inch of shell.
A full grown female will need at least 120 gallons. I'd only put 2 turtles in a 300 gallon
Will this viquariium work for a 55 gallon tank.
How much does this normally go for?
And how often should I clean the tank?
Plz answer
does it come with the heater
How much was the the setup all together??
You guys harp about the 20 gallon rec a lot. they said 20-40 for a turtle that matures 6-12 inches probably meaning 20 for a 6 and 40 for a 12. Even so a turtle will do just fine for years in something as small as an over filtered 10 gallon. Turtles don't get that big for years even with an excellent diet, light, and water. At least tetra goes over all of the basic care essentials for turtles. Recommending water changes as being the best way to keep a turtle healthy is an oft overlooked key rule
Do it have 20 gallon tank in the kit?
How many gallons is that aquarium you think?
can this be good for tree frogs? I want to get some tree frogs.
Is it bad how I want a turtle/terrapin even though I have a Dog,hamster,3 fish and a tortoise??
Yes.Yes it is
No, it's not bad!!!!!!!!!
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I wanted to get this for some sorta of amphibian (fire belly toads or pacific giant salamander larva) but then it might be too much water/land. since most salamanders are fully aquatic or fully terrestrial(I know all terrestrial salamanders need water, there amphibians) but anyway is there a type of amphibian thats not fully terrestrial nor aquatic?
Fire belly newts are a great option. They spend equal time on both land and water and are easy to care for
Where’s the drain for the water?
does it come with moss or is the extra to buy?????
would this work for a baby turtle my sister got one and is to young to take care of it but i dont want it to die so would this work for it (its a dark green turtle with red bloches on each side of its head thanks to whoever responds
Neither of those were UVB bulbs. Also tropical hard wood for acidifying the water is needed.
Tetra: add bleach and aquasafe to make bleach safe for turtles
so true
yes you can, make sure u properly clean the sand so the water dosnt become clowdy. **Hint** if your like me and u want to raise the water level to make it higher add thick layer of substrate under the viquarium and then place it on top of it so you can add more water. thats what ima do with my softshell when i get 55 gallons an and the viquarium for
every one is saying this tank is useless and not suitable for turtles but my turtles are happy and healthy and have been living in about the same amount of water for a year and a half now.....
where do you get those rocks pleas pleas answer back pleas
Where do i get those steps?
Where can I find the Vito shell rub
Awesome tips! Curious! Great job.
wtf, you aren't suppose to put gravel in tanks with turtles because when the turtle is big enough it will eat it
and 1 inch = 10 gallons
basking light should be on about 12 hours
I have a lot of cons
why is the water and the land evenly split, there should be more water than land
getting a fluval filter is better cuz it doesn't use a lot of room
is that enough room for the turtle to swim
i get the reason for the screen top, its so the lights dont fall and my spider turtle doesnt scale up the GLASS wall and escape
How wide does the tank need to be plz respond🐸🐸🐸🐢🐢🐢
Do they hybernate like land turtle
What type of turtle will fit in this I am looking to get one
do u have to get the land but i have a bask aera
what if I feed my turtles with earthworms, is that ok?
MILKWIZARD yes
yes it OK just watch the dirty of the worm so the water can't get dirty
yes but it shouldn’t be its staple food. maybe give it as a treat once in a while.
I have an Indian turtle my turtle is always on the surface of water they don't go under water what should I do for it
can I put a my tank next to my window so my turtle can bask on the sun?
Yes but turtles need UV light and as we all know the sun has tons but the issue is that UV will not go through any glass no matter how thin it is....a UV heat lamp is a must unless ur tank is outside and even then it's risky because u can't monitor humidity unless ur in a climate like Florida where the humidity and heat stay semi high year-round.
"With our Viquarium, you can set up the perfect environment easily," says the description. LAWL
I bought my Tetra Fauna heater for my turtles in September. Today Luckily I noticed the heater wasnt shutting off and my water was 90 degrees. If I hadn't of looked my turtles would of been killed. What happened with your product.?
Where can you actually buy this viquarium?
i dont have a turtle, dont plan on getting one, but for some reason i just watched this whole vid. i think this means i need a life
How many gallons is these tank????
As cool as this is, you would need a much bigger tank because that is hardy any swimming space.
What's the height of this tank?
Thanks for all the great tips!!
Why don't you make a viquarium in a larger size like for 18" wide... a 90g or 100 g aquarium... I so want one of these.. But all are way to small
Yeah I have a 45 gallon tank and a 7 inch Red Eared Slider. He has a floating basking rock so he ca have more room to swim underneath it. I give him pellets and I always have goldfish in the tank so he can hunt naturally too. I treat my turtle as if he were in the wild. I never pick him up because I don't want to cause stress. As long as the turtle has room to swim and land to be on he should be okay. I myself will upgrade his tank in a few years since the grow slowly.
WTF what do I need to add in that chlorine kill thing I think tap water is just fine considering that I've got my turtle out of a pool you know how much chlorine in in a pool right
Tap water contains chlorine.If you don't one to apply anything to the water,try leaving the water uncovered out in the open 1 day before using it
no it would die chlorine is a killer
Fletcher Isakson yea but they can only live so long in chlorine water.
Can this be used for a 60 gal?
Should I put oxygen in my tank yes or no
I can't make the aquarium myself. Could you please lemme know where I can buy that?
I'm located in India.
By any chance does petsmart carry it
Yes
they are usually in petsmart