@@TheTurtleGirl Our red eared keeps biting/snapping/attacking his heater. So much that the light is dimming on it, so I just pulled the heater out of the tank. It's one of the auto temp heaters. I'm afraid he's either gonna kill himself or burn my house down! Average room temp in the winter is 70f. He good without it? Any thoughts as to why he's doing it or seeming aggressive? He's a bit over a year old. Has some floating toys, small fish that he snacks on now and then, otherwise they seem to be his friends. Suggestions? Thanks! *Edit* he's also in a 150 gal tank with an above tank built basking station. Plenty of room to play and explore. :Edit: To add to this, about a week later now, he's being even more aggressive. Hissing, circling on his basking station, has ripped one of his hind nails off. What's up with this guy? How can I help him? Help me turtle girl 😩😩
Ikr 😂 I bought two turtles for my kid, bought one of those plastic tanks, some food, calcium and some sort of a water purifier liquid. And now I already upgraded the basking area, bought better food, natural decoration and a uva uvb led light. Next up are the tank, filter and water heater
We recently spent over $1000 on our Eastern Painted. She's (The Kraken) about 10 years old. We bought a Marineland C360 canister filter, a 75 gallon tank and stand, a Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB & Heat Lighting Kit, and a Thrive Turtle Elevated Basking Loft. She used to have the large Zoo Med Aquatic Floating Turtle Dock. I eventually got two of them and stacked them together since she's gotten bigger so that she could get actually get dry. I saw your video on the above tank basking area and loved the idea of her getting completely out of the water and having a large area to stretch out and bask. Having more swimming space is obviously ideal as well. Unfortunately, we are at a loss as to how to get her to use the Thrive basking spot. She will not climb up the ramp and bask. We figured she'd eventually get used to her new spot, but she goes only about halfway. Any ideas and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
So I believe I have a 7 month old female Ridgeback map, turtle, and originally I had a 20 gallon tall tank with two small, floating basking areas(I had a reeves turtle too but he got aggressive so I had to give him away). She loved that basking area and would bask daily. I upgraded the tank about 2 1/2 weeks ago to a 29 gallon tank with an above tank basket area. She doesn’t seem very interested in it so I’m curious what I can do to help her bask. I’ve seen her climb all the way out for food and then dive back in so I know she’s capable of doing it, the water is full so idk what’s going on. Any suggestions? She seems happy, she swims around the tank a lot and eats regularly so maybe she’s still adjusting? I put a camera on the basking area to see if she’s basking while I’m away but she only goes up there to eat the food I’ve left for her. Her water temp is about 75 and her basking area is about 93 ish. I did hear ridgeback map turtles don’t like to bask that much but she basked daily with the other floating basking areas. Help. Haha
@@rinarae410 Installed the basking spot! It’s pretty big, so much better than the floating deck I had because of the space. But now I’m waiting for the turtles to use it, I redecorated their tank so they’re to busy exploring lol they just keep eyeing it but won’t step in 😂 it’s only been an hour so let’s see
Our red eared keeps biting/snapping/attacking his heater. So much that the light is dimming on it, so I just pulled the heater out of the tank. It's one of the auto temp heaters. I'm afraid he's either gonna kill himself or burn my house down! Average room temp in the winter is 70f. He good without it? Any thoughts as to why he's doing it or seeming aggressive? He's a bit over a year old. Has some floating toys, small fish that he snacks on now and then, otherwise they seem to be his friends. Suggestions? Thanks! *Edit* he's also in a 150 gal tank with an above tank built basking station. Plenty of room to play and explore. :Edit: To add to this, about a week later now, he's being even more aggressive. Hissing, circling on his basking station, has ripped one of his hind nails off. What's up with this guy? How can I help him? Help me turtle girl 😩😩
For the heater you could make a sort of guard with egg crate (the stuff she used to make the diy basking area) and surround the heater with it, so that your turtle can’t access it. I’m not sure why he’s acting so agressive though, I only have females and they only fight between them. Maybe he’s too territorial and sees everything as a threat.
it doesnt make sense to have a floating basking dock that moves around the light stays in one place so should the dock as the animal grows so should the tank get bigger starte with a mini cup cake size red ear slider as he or she grows so to should stare a 10 gallon tank could home fish like blue 2 💙🦂 lobsters male and female give the lots of places to hide I don't know guppies t have 2 💙 beta fish well 1 male I like the color blue all the fish must get along I think the word would be comparable
Definitely above and non edible so the green goobers don't devour it and have the most amount of water in the tank. I tried using the first kind then it sunk and my little guys immediately started trying to take bites out of it. I don't know how these guys out lived the dinosaurs.
Where would you get the above the tank basking area? My turtle is a 12 year old female red slider who is very large. My grandson made her a standing basking are and she likes it but I like how the above tank looks and functions.
I have a DYI egg-crate above tank basking area. One of its benefits is you can design its size and shape so you can accommodate things like lighting. I place pieces of flagstone on the egg-crate floor for all-around ambient heating. I used to have an internal stand (the second suggestion) but now use it as a wallowing area (cut down to make it smaller), a place my turtle can chillax in the water while keeping her head above water. That's her favorite place to hang out.
I made the D.I.Y above water basking area for my ( I think Cumberland turtles that look similar to red eared ) turtles . I’m just waiting for them to feel more comfortable to get up there on their own. But so far I love the concept !👌🏽
I was looking for the above tank topper but couldn't locate one with the proper dimensions to fit my 40 gallon tank. The topper only cater to narrower tanks
Could I just say,thx so much for all your tips for turtles and I have been watching for 2 years now and 3 weeks ago I got my little bundle of joy her name is waddles he is a musk but looks a bit different than most musks but I still LOVE him and I have been keeping fish for years so I just wanted to say thank you so much also I love your turtles well done how far you got BYE
Tip for suction cups that aren't sticking well- drop it in a mug of freshly boiled water for about a minute. It'll stick on great 👍 It's worked for me for cups that have got a bit less sticky over time, as well as a new one that had got deformed by being squished in the packaging.
Hi I am obsessed with turtles and your videos! I have been asking a lot of people if they could tell me where I could find a baby turtle without buying them online. I don’t like buying turtles online because me and my parents don’t feel comfortable when shipping a LIVE animal because it would obviously be better than risking the turtles life. Do you mind telling me where I could find a baby river cooter or any baby turtle?
Hello from NYC. I have a question I have the same above basking area the only issue is I have extension clamps that I bough additionally because I have a 40 Gallon Breeder. My Red Ear Slider try’s to climb out on the sides since he figure out how to position him self to do so. I want to eliminate the clips and want to do like a piece of wood like how you have it set up. The only issue I have is my 40 Gallon was given to me used and it is a tank that uses a slide screen which has only three black trims around. Please if you can throw any suggestions because I tried egg crate and he just keep sinking my basking platform.
I have a floating platform for my res, and he just won’t bask ☹️ and my uvb/heat bulbs are properly hung up far enough to where it isn’t too hot. I just don’t know what to do 😔
I have the floating basking option that you showed for my two little red eared sliders and they both seem to love it. It works well. My turtles r both under 2 inches so I'll probably consider another option once they get bigger.
Very informative video! Not sure if you can help me here but I have a 210 gallon tank with an arowana and want to get a turtle. I'm thinking the turtle topper the best option because I'm afraid the arowana will jump the opening is too big. I have plastic lid so I can cut around the topper. Any recommendations or confirmations?
The turtle that I got rehome to me actually came with his hole custom tank. I have no clue where the previous owners got it from but the basking area is like built into the tank built into the tank
yo i have tank i think 90 gallons it 130cmx60x55 and need a strong desk or chest of draws or something that will hold it please someone help me it weighs about 90kg or 185pounds empty
We have a floating basking dock but it's gotten too small for our big turtle, we have our tank half full so an above basking area wouldn't be ideal, a floating basking dock might not support the weight of the turtle, anyone have any ideas?
Quick question :), I am upgrading my turtles tank soon and have most of my items needed but one thing I cannot figure out is the lid, the one I have now is like a filter because every 6 months it rusts so bad I have to replace it, do you know of any kids that won’t rust with the lamps on them? Thank you for any help :)
question i never put plants in my turtle tank and they are around 12 years old I've had sense they were hatch-lings can i put fake plants with them now
Where can I get the one you have as a basking area? I got a red ear turtle, his name is Tom and he has gown a lot , I got him one as you showed first but he does not like it. Please your help
my previous dock for my turtle was a milk crate with two of those foam turtle platforms glued on top (non toxic water safe ofc) but her new one is PVC egg crate she's enjoying it!
As a turtle owner who has the floating dock it’s alright but, my mud turtle likes to dig underneath it so it messes up the floating dock it’s a little harder to fix but not to bad
My turtle gets bigger and bigger after 15 years. The floating dock does not fit it. The DIY is a great idea. I am going to make one. Where can I buy the materials to build this platform?
for a spotted turtle I'd probably get a medium floating basking dock amzn.to/3wVKDyH they can be a little more shy and less prone to basking, so I think that might be a better option than an above tank basker.
Hi I think my turtle has gotten shell rot. Have you ever had that on one of your turtles before and if so how did you treat it? Im super sad and stressed over this and would be happy if I could get some tips. :)
The very first basking area I had for my turtle was a few rocks from outside that he climbed. As he aged, i bought a floating dock and he touched it, it moved and he freaked out..the newest, is an above basking area on his new aquarium and he will not go up there. I think he "tried" climbing up it last night, but maybe he didnt get any traction? I dont know..but for a turtle that loved to bask, he refuses to climb or cant i dont know..we even put him up there a few times, he's very friendly, thinks he's a dog...but he flew down the ramp when we tried helping him up there..he's a red eared slider..
@@TheTurtleGirl thank you for your reply/help. Im just at a loss because it has been a week since his environment changed. I called the pet store, thinking maybe he just couldnt get traction and they said they have a carpet that will attach to the ramp to give him better grip. Im not sure what I should do. He just tried getting up there again too..
I dunno if you would remember me but around 9 months ago I asked u about the black blasting sand for my daughters tank. We have a razorback musk turtle, since March of last year. Anyways the blasting sand is working perfectly but I have an odd question. Our turtle has yet to bask, ever...at all, since March. In fact I removed the basking landing from the tank because she just wasnt using it. She has yet to remove herself from the water more than 5% of her head in almost a year. I have it setup now where she could get out of the water on a rock if she wanted...she does not. She stays in the water except for the occasional tip of her face out of water only. She spends most of her time digging in the corner like a dog. Also, the only thing she will eat is meal worms, wont even touch the pellets that she came with. Question is: Do I have a broken turtle or is this just how some are? LOL
Musk turtles are actually one of those species that don't bask very often, if at all! I wouldn't worry too much. If you would like to still provide UVB, you could always use a tube UVB hood over the tank to light the tank and that way when she's at the surface she can still get some of the benefits of uvb. Hope that helps!
I just got a turtle topper for my red eared slider Tupac. I had one of those floating ones and it sinks every time he gets on it 😂 I could tell that he was frustrated so I got the topper. 🐢💕
@@TheTurtleGirl so you can’t really call yourself the turtle girl if you pick and choose which turtles you want to cover. greg covers them all. also your titles should be more species specific. you can’t just say “Turtle” if what you’re saying in your videos only applies to some of them.
@@bandobeej That's incredibly rude and a very self-centered approach. Someone goes out of their way to produce content for free to help many people. Just because it doesn't give value to YOU, doesn't mean it's not valuable.
I purchased a basking area like yours (Penn plax) from Amazon and yours looks longer. The screen area on mine is so small that the light and heating element melted the clear plastic. What are the measurements of your turtle topper and is there a model numb er for it?
Is it safe to raise a hatchling red eared slider in a small backyard pond? I'm in southern california and my backyard gets visited by possums, cats, raccoons, and ground squirrels.
I think I may have the only musk turtle in the world who eats anubias. Devoured a nice size plant within a week. Second time I tried. Was hoping he would get sick of it but he just kept munching down like he was still hungry. I feed him a good variety the size of his head every other day but he wants more apparently. I'm afraid to feed him any more for fear he may overgrow. May have to just give anubias as his occasion vegetable.
Hey The Turtle Girl!!!! great video! Oh and i was wondering what size shirt do you wea, i wanted to make you something and mail it to you, if that's ok.
I make top side basking box and used that for 2 months. Now using again diy "semi" floating, wired to top edge aquarium wall. Reason: * Changed from submerged lamp to top side lamp. * Using top box filter system. * They not using as much as I used semi floating wired type, maybe to lazy to climb up or hardly sering galvanis mesh ramp I have to do lots improvement at my top side basking. As they will grow bigger and wired tension cannot support anymore.
Hey turtle girl, my turtle has just sadly died because he was not eating, i adjusted the temperature to a bit warmer since its now winter but he still just didn't eat. Do you have any reasons why else he may not have been eating?
I’m sorry for your loss :( The temp was a little warm but not to the point where it would have prevented your turtle from eating. What did you try feeding them?
Hey I’m building an above tank basking area for my red eared slider. I’m building it out of glass, but would like to put down some stone or a mat for him to bask on top of. Any suggestions? Your videos are great!
Im using the standin one thing for my red eared slider that is stunted the dock is like the front legs of the dock is in the tub and the rest is out of the tub and i have a fence around the basking area so he cant escapr
I have been using the floating platform. Yes, suction cups are a huge problem. One thing I've noticed is my turtles seem to be eating the platform or it's breaking down being in water all the time. I'm not sure which.
Hi! I'm a fan of your videos you have helped me a lot with my new pet turtle! Im leaving this comment here bc I actually need advice!!?? Iv had this little guy for over a week and have tried multiple foods. For example Flukes buffet blend as well as fresh meal worms that I got vacuum sealed...Iv tried feeding outside his tank in a separate bowl and also in his tank while he swims around. He doesn't seem interested at all and I'm worried about him. He's so small so I don't think big live earth worms will work. Any suggestions from you? Or people in the comment section!?
i give my current hatchling reptomin floating food sticks however i had a sick turtle previous to this one and he didn’t have much interest in food and i believe he had a respiratory infection based off his symptoms (yawning, blowing bubbles and basking for days at a time)
I'm never going to get over the fact how the turtle in the back is just like feed me feed me i want more 😆
hahaha hoku never stops begging!
@@TheTurtleGirl i just saw my turtle just like sneaking up on my fish i walk bye i just him like i wasn't doing anything 😆
@@TheTurtleGirl Our red eared keeps biting/snapping/attacking his heater. So much that the light is dimming on it, so I just pulled the heater out of the tank. It's one of the auto temp heaters. I'm afraid he's either gonna kill himself or burn my house down! Average room temp in the winter is 70f. He good without it? Any thoughts as to why he's doing it or seeming aggressive? He's a bit over a year old. Has some floating toys, small fish that he snacks on now and then, otherwise they seem to be his friends. Suggestions? Thanks! *Edit* he's also in a 150 gal tank with an above tank built basking station. Plenty of room to play and explore.
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To add to this, about a week later now, he's being even more aggressive. Hissing, circling on his basking station, has ripped one of his hind nails off. What's up with this guy? How can I help him? Help me turtle girl 😩😩
Yeah, I sleep next to my turtle tank and they learned to not try begging for food when a human is lying down.
@@TKO-NY I lost a turtle to him burning himself on my heater. I miss Taco.
I never realized how much work turtles could be. This is excellent information
Ikr 😂 I bought two turtles for my kid, bought one of those plastic tanks, some food, calcium and some sort of a water purifier liquid. And now I already upgraded the basking area, bought better food, natural decoration and a uva uvb led light. Next up are the tank, filter and water heater
@@Sk.2500same now im crippled with debt didnt know what i got myself into
We recently spent over $1000 on our Eastern Painted. She's (The Kraken) about 10 years old. We bought a Marineland C360 canister filter, a 75 gallon tank and stand, a Zoo Med Aquatic Turtle UVB & Heat Lighting Kit, and a Thrive Turtle Elevated Basking Loft. She used to have the large Zoo Med Aquatic Floating Turtle Dock. I eventually got two of them and stacked them together since she's gotten bigger so that she could get actually get dry. I saw your video on the above tank basking area and loved the idea of her getting completely out of the water and having a large area to stretch out and bask. Having more swimming space is obviously ideal as well. Unfortunately, we are at a loss as to how to get her to use the Thrive basking spot. She will not climb up the ramp and bask. We figured she'd eventually get used to her new spot, but she goes only about halfway. Any ideas and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
If you haven't figured out yet, leaving trail of foods or snacks helps according to other people.
Best basking platform is a nice piece of driftwood. Just like in nature. They love it when the tank is mimicking their natural environment
Great video!👍🏼
By the way what kind of turtle is that in the above tank basking area?
I'm jealous of you, Ireally want a DBT but idk where I can get one fromm
You can get one from your local breeder or order online but do keep in mind they are VERY expensive with some prices going up to $909
Yes, you kind find small reliable breeders!
@@TheTurtleGirl I like your diamondback terrapin they are super cute
So I believe I have a 7 month old female Ridgeback map, turtle, and originally I had a 20 gallon tall tank with two small, floating basking areas(I had a reeves turtle too but he got aggressive so I had to give him away). She loved that basking area and would bask daily. I upgraded the tank about 2 1/2 weeks ago to a 29 gallon tank with an above tank basket area. She doesn’t seem very interested in it so I’m curious what I can do to help her bask. I’ve seen her climb all the way out for food and then dive back in so I know she’s capable of doing it, the water is full so idk what’s going on. Any suggestions? She seems happy, she swims around the tank a lot and eats regularly so maybe she’s still adjusting? I put a camera on the basking area to see if she’s basking while I’m away but she only goes up there to eat the food I’ve left for her. Her water temp is about 75 and her basking area is about 93 ish. I did hear ridgeback map turtles don’t like to bask that much but she basked daily with the other floating basking areas. Help. Haha
Thank you! Could you provide any links for above tank basking please?
Did you make the above basking area?
Yes! They're in the description...sorry I missed that Marggie!
@@TheTurtleGirl Appreciate it! And thanks for your videos they’re extremely helpful ❤️
@@rinarae410 not yet! Just got it through mail so I’ll be setting it up today. Will update!
@@rinarae410 Installed the basking spot! It’s pretty big, so much better than the floating deck I had because of the space. But now I’m waiting for the turtles to use it, I redecorated their tank so they’re to busy exploring lol they just keep eyeing it but won’t step in 😂 it’s only been an hour so let’s see
Please show basking area for big RES 10-12inches. (In tank or above tank but no pond)
Awesome video!! We use the turtle topper and TimTam loves it!! 🐢 ❤ 😍
My diamondback terrapin loves this cave rock she is able to sleep inside of there and climb on the top to bask
Our red eared keeps biting/snapping/attacking his heater. So much that the light is dimming on it, so I just pulled the heater out of the tank. It's one of the auto temp heaters. I'm afraid he's either gonna kill himself or burn my house down! Average room temp in the winter is 70f. He good without it? Any thoughts as to why he's doing it or seeming aggressive? He's a bit over a year old. Has some floating toys, small fish that he snacks on now and then, otherwise they seem to be his friends. Suggestions? Thanks! *Edit* he's also in a 150 gal tank with an above tank built basking station. Plenty of room to play and explore.
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To add to this, about a week later now, he's being even more aggressive. Hissing, circling on his basking station, has ripped one of his hind nails off. What's up with this guy? How can I help him? Help me turtle girl 😩😩
For the heater you could make a sort of guard with egg crate (the stuff she used to make the diy basking area) and surround the heater with it, so that your turtle can’t access it.
I’m not sure why he’s acting so agressive though, I only have females and they only fight between them. Maybe he’s too territorial and sees everything as a threat.
@@vainilla99 thank you
Does anyone have any above tank basking platform that works for a bow front tank
I have above basking tank. But my ramp is slipper.
same! looking for solutions
Red eared sliders am i right
awesome video
thanks!
Finally
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it doesnt make sense to have a floating basking dock that moves around the light stays in one place so should the dock as the animal grows so should the tank get bigger starte with a mini cup cake size red ear slider as he or she grows so to should stare a 10 gallon tank could home fish like blue 2 💙🦂 lobsters male and female give the lots of places to hide
I don't know guppies t have 2 💙 beta fish well 1 male I like the color blue all the fish
must get along I think the word would be comparable
Definitely above and non edible so the green goobers don't devour it and have the most amount of water in the tank. I tried using the first kind then it sunk and my little guys immediately started trying to take bites out of it. I don't know how these guys out lived the dinosaurs.
Hahaha they can be a lil dumb sometimes. You’re right that the floating ones could potentially be eaten if the turtle has a big pair of chompers xD
My RES did the same thing! Big chunks missing! She loved her new standing / floating dock!
@@tayandrews5246 lol Yeah my little guys will chew on anything edible.
Where would you get the above the tank basking area? My turtle is a 12 year old female red slider who is very large. My grandson made her a standing basking are and she likes it but I like how the above tank looks and functions.
Theres a link in the description Linda :)
Tbh i regret getting the floating turtle dock my turtles never used it except twice and now there to big to pull themselves onto it
ive tried floating ones. useless for full grown turtles. the foam just sinks.....either that or my RES is just FAT AF
I have a DYI egg-crate above tank basking area. One of its benefits is you can design its size and shape so you can accommodate things like lighting. I place pieces of flagstone on the egg-crate floor for all-around ambient heating. I used to have an internal stand (the second suggestion) but now use it as a wallowing area (cut down to make it smaller), a place my turtle can chillax in the water while keeping her head above water. That's her favorite place to hang out.
Yes!! That’s awesome!
Jesus Christ love you
I made the D.I.Y above water basking area for my ( I think Cumberland turtles that look similar to red eared ) turtles . I’m just waiting for them to feel more comfortable to get up there on their own. But so far I love the concept !👌🏽
My turtle has a couple basking areas he loves but he'll still swim into my hand and sleep there when I let him!
Wow! 🙏we humans need basking too😎🐢🐢🐢
Lol you’re not wrong
Don’t buy the zilla floating log dock! IT is a rip off
Why?
I was looking for the above tank topper but couldn't locate one with the proper dimensions to fit my 40 gallon tank. The topper only cater to narrower tanks
Could I just say,thx so much for all your tips for turtles and I have been watching for 2 years now and 3 weeks ago I got my little bundle of joy her name is waddles he is a musk but looks a bit different than most musks but I still LOVE him and I have been keeping fish for years so I just wanted to say thank you so much also I love your turtles well done how far you got BYE
Tip for suction cups that aren't sticking well- drop it in a mug of freshly boiled water for about a minute. It'll stick on great 👍 It's worked for me for cups that have got a bit less sticky over time, as well as a new one that had got deformed by being squished in the packaging.
Hi I am obsessed with turtles and your videos! I have been asking a lot of people if they could tell me where I could find a baby turtle without buying them online. I don’t like buying turtles online because me and my parents don’t feel comfortable when shipping a LIVE animal because it would obviously be better than risking the turtles life. Do you mind telling me where I could find a baby river cooter or any baby turtle?
No question, if I got an above-tank basking area, my sweet boy would Houdini himself so fast! Thanks for the video! Very informative!
Haha thats why sliders got their name!
Hello from NYC. I have a question I have the same above basking area the only issue is I have extension clamps that I bough additionally because I have a 40 Gallon Breeder. My Red Ear Slider try’s to climb out on the sides since he figure out how to position him self to do so. I want to eliminate the clips and want to do like a piece of wood like how you have it set up. The only issue I have is my 40 Gallon was given to me used and it is a tank that uses a slide screen which has only three black trims around. Please if you can throw any suggestions because I tried egg crate and he just keep sinking my basking platform.
I have a floating platform for my res, and he just won’t bask ☹️ and my uvb/heat bulbs are properly hung up far enough to where it isn’t too hot. I just don’t know what to do 😔
I have the floating basking option that you showed for my two little red eared sliders and they both seem to love it. It works well. My turtles r both under 2 inches so I'll probably consider another option once they get bigger.
Do u have any tips on getting my Macleay River hatching to bask? I put in a floating dock, but I haven’t seen him use it (it’s been a week)
Very informative video! Not sure if you can help me here but I have a 210 gallon tank with an arowana and want to get a turtle. I'm thinking the turtle topper the best option because I'm afraid the arowana will jump the opening is too big. I have plastic lid so I can cut around the topper. Any recommendations or confirmations?
The turtle that I got rehome to me actually came with his hole custom tank. I have no clue where the previous owners got it from but the basking area is like built into the tank built into the tank
Dang thats pretty neat!
Can you make a video with I want to see how it lookz
Could you tell me where you bought YOUR basking platforms from?
The one above the turtle tank
yo i have tank i think 90 gallons it 130cmx60x55 and need a strong desk or chest of draws or something that will hold it please someone help me it weighs about 90kg or 185pounds empty
Question 🙋 I have an African side neck turtle would an about tank basking spot be good for him?
We have a floating basking dock but it's gotten too small for our big turtle, we have our tank half full so an above basking area wouldn't be ideal, a floating basking dock might not support the weight of the turtle, anyone have any ideas?
Quick question :), I am upgrading my turtles tank soon and have most of my items needed but one thing I cannot figure out is the lid, the one I have now is like a filter because every 6 months it rusts so bad I have to replace it, do you know of any kids that won’t rust with the lamps on them? Thank you for any help :)
Can someone please help me I want to use coral substrate for my diamondback Terrapins and I can't seem to find it without pebbles/ rocks mixed in.
Why dont you just add some boyant turtle proof matterial under the floating dock
I'm wondering if this video came about cause of my comment about basking spots
Where did you buy this amazing basking area you have on top of your aquarium?
question i never put plants in my turtle tank and they are around 12 years old I've had sense they were hatch-lings can i put fake plants with them now
I make basking areas using driftwood so it’s totally natural for the turtle
hi the turtle girl I want to know how you get your tanks because i cant fine any above 40 gallons can you help me? btw am also trying to save money
Where can I get the one you have as a basking area? I got a red ear turtle, his name is Tom and he has gown a lot , I got him one as you showed first but he does not like it. Please your help
I have a floating one, my first turtle is so heavy he pops of the suction cuos and he flips it over.
my previous dock for my turtle was a milk crate with two of those foam turtle platforms glued on top (non toxic water safe ofc) but her new one is PVC egg crate she's enjoying it!
Cool! Alternative solutions are great
As a turtle owner who has the floating dock it’s alright but, my mud turtle likes to dig underneath it so it messes up the floating dock it’s a little harder to fix but not to bad
Where do you get the above tank basking area?
My turtle gets bigger and bigger after 15 years. The floating dock does not fit it. The DIY is a great idea. I am going to make one. Where can I buy the materials to build this platform?
Best of luck! Most hardware stores carry eggcrate and 1/2” pvc and connections that you can use!
Turtle girl, can u use hairgrass on turtle aquarium
where did u buy the above tank basking area
I need your opinion, what type of basking area should I get for my spotted turtle, and what size?🙃
for a spotted turtle I'd probably get a medium floating basking dock amzn.to/3wVKDyH they can be a little more shy and less prone to basking, so I think that might be a better option than an above tank basker.
But more water makes it harder to clean it
How to setup flap shell turtle and what to feed
How do you guys get to have turtles?
What is your basking area resting on? I saw you have wood underneath? How is that wood stabilized?
The wood rests on the inner lip of the tank :)
Wish there were links to purchase the above basking area. If there is one I can’t find it :-(
I just linked it Stacy! Sorry about that!
I dont need an above but im always looking for improvements so I might
haha glad it can help :)
My turtles could not got on the floating platform they kept sliding off i think they might be too small
aw sorry to hear that! maybe adding some traction to the ramp could help? (e.g. shelving liner)
How did you get that ramp. 😳
Hi I think my turtle has gotten shell rot. Have you ever had that on one of your turtles before and if so how did you treat it? Im super sad and stressed over this and would be happy if I could get some tips. :)
Antibiotics
Definitely visit the vet.
The floating basking area is terrible my turtle got stuck in between the black pole and the tank so I got the one that she has
Awh sorry that happened. Good thing to keep in mind!
I have a Question how offen should I do a Water change in the Tank
Usually once a week. Twice a week might be necessary if nitrates are high
I had asked on your last video what filter I should use but I also forgot to ask how often should I feed a southern painted turtle?
Depends on the age! I feed hatchlings every day, juveniles every other day, and adults every 2-3 days as much as would fill their head if hollow
@@TheTurtleGirl thanks
The very first basking area I had for my turtle was a few rocks from outside that he climbed. As he aged, i bought a floating dock and he touched it, it moved and he freaked out..the newest, is an above basking area on his new aquarium and he will not go up there. I think he "tried" climbing up it last night, but maybe he didnt get any traction? I dont know..but for a turtle that loved to bask, he refuses to climb or cant i dont know..we even put him up there a few times, he's very friendly, thinks he's a dog...but he flew down the ramp when we tried helping him up there..he's a red eared slider..
Sometimes they can be quite skittish when their environment changes. I’d just give him some time to adjust :)
@@TheTurtleGirl thank you for your reply/help. Im just at a loss because it has been a week since his environment changed. I called the pet store, thinking maybe he just couldnt get traction and they said they have a carpet that will attach to the ramp to give him better grip. Im not sure what I should do. He just tried getting up there again too..
I dunno if you would remember me but around 9 months ago I asked u about the black blasting sand for my daughters tank. We have a razorback musk turtle, since March of last year. Anyways the blasting sand is working perfectly but I have an odd question. Our turtle has yet to bask, ever...at all, since March. In fact I removed the basking landing from the tank because she just wasnt using it. She has yet to remove herself from the water more than 5% of her head in almost a year. I have it setup now where she could get out of the water on a rock if she wanted...she does not. She stays in the water except for the occasional tip of her face out of water only. She spends most of her time digging in the corner like a dog. Also, the only thing she will eat is meal worms, wont even touch the pellets that she came with. Question is: Do I have a broken turtle or is this just how some are? LOL
Musk turtles are actually one of those species that don't bask very often, if at all! I wouldn't worry too much. If you would like to still provide UVB, you could always use a tube UVB hood over the tank to light the tank and that way when she's at the surface she can still get some of the benefits of uvb. Hope that helps!
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How do u make the standing turtle dock?
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I just got a turtle topper for my red eared slider Tupac. I had one of those floating ones and it sinks every time he gets on it 😂 I could tell that he was frustrated so I got the topper. 🐢💕
How come you never mention CSTs or ASTs. Do you not like them?
I just never had any interest in keeping snappers! their care is quite different xD
@@TheTurtleGirl so you can’t really call yourself the turtle girl if you pick and choose which turtles you want to cover. greg covers them all. also your titles should be more species specific. you can’t just say “Turtle” if what you’re saying in your videos only applies to some of them.
@@bandobeej That's incredibly rude and a very self-centered approach.
Someone goes out of their way to produce content for free to help many people. Just because it doesn't give value to YOU, doesn't mean it's not valuable.
I purchased a basking area like yours (Penn plax) from Amazon and yours looks longer. The screen area on mine is so small that the light and heating element melted the clear plastic. What are the measurements of your turtle topper and is there a model numb er for it?
Is it safe to raise a hatchling red eared slider in a small backyard pond? I'm in southern california and my backyard gets visited by possums, cats, raccoons, and ground squirrels.
I think I may have the only musk turtle in the world who eats anubias. Devoured a nice size plant within a week. Second time I tried. Was hoping he would get sick of it but he just kept munching down like he was still hungry. I feed him a good variety the size of his head every other day but he wants more apparently. I'm afraid to feed him any more for fear he may overgrow. May have to just give anubias as his occasion vegetable.
I would love to see a video talking about soft-shell turtles :)
Thanks for the suggestion!
Hey The Turtle Girl!!!! great video! Oh and i was wondering what size shirt do you wea, i wanted to make you something and mail it to you, if that's ok.
I'm meant wear😂
Medium :)) Thanks Emma!
@@TheTurtleGirl ok thanks i will send it to you soon
I make top side basking box and used that for 2 months.
Now using again diy "semi" floating, wired to top edge aquarium wall.
Reason:
* Changed from submerged lamp to top side lamp.
* Using top box filter system.
* They not using as much as I used semi
floating wired type, maybe to lazy to climb up or hardly sering galvanis mesh ramp
I have to do lots improvement at my top side basking. As they will grow bigger and wired tension cannot support anymore.
I'm thinking of redo my 55 gal. For my red ears slider. This is a great topic 👍
Love your charm and energy❤
Hey turtle girl, my turtle has just sadly died because he was not eating, i adjusted the temperature to a bit warmer since its now winter but he still just didn't eat. Do you have any reasons why else he may not have been eating?
Usually it’s related to the temperature. Did you have a thermostat? What was the temp?
@@lauraarroyo1 yes i did have a thermostat and the temp was 27 degrees or if it was cold 28 :)
I’m sorry for your loss :( The temp was a little warm but not to the point where it would have prevented your turtle from eating. What did you try feeding them?
Hey I’m building an above tank basking area for my red eared slider. I’m building it out of glass, but would like to put down some stone or a mat for him to bask on top of. Any suggestions? Your videos are great!
Wanting to get a terrapin but kinda want 2 of them would a 75 gallon tank be efficient enough any advice would help
When you have 2 turtles which one do take first
Im using the standin one thing for my red eared slider that is stunted the dock is like the front legs of the dock is in the tub and the rest is out of the tub and i have a fence around the basking area so he cant escapr
I have a floating basking dock and it holds my 2 turtles 🐢 but there also tiny 🤓
I recently got a yellow belly turtle slider and he doesn’t bask! I bought the floating basking rock and he won’t use it, I’m genuinely worried
How old is he?
First love your vids !!!
Haha thanks!!
I made mine a cedar plank to bask on. I’ve never seen him on it though.
Are the above basking areas big enough for two turtles?
I have been using the floating platform. Yes, suction cups are a huge problem. One thing I've noticed is my turtles seem to be eating the platform or it's breaking down being in water all the time. I'm not sure which.
hmm yeah...might be time to swap that out for something different xD thanks for sharing your experience!
just watched your video about leopard gecko yesterday, love your possitive energy !!
aw thank you so much for the kind words!
congrats for almost a 100K subscribers!
We’re so close!
Hi! I'm a fan of your videos you have helped me a lot with my new pet turtle! Im leaving this comment here bc I actually need advice!!?? Iv had this little guy for over a week and have tried multiple foods. For example
Flukes buffet blend as well as fresh meal worms that I got vacuum sealed...Iv tried feeding outside his tank in a separate bowl and also in his tank while he swims around. He doesn't seem interested at all and I'm worried about him. He's so small so I don't think big live earth worms will work. Any suggestions from you? Or people in the comment section!?
i give my current hatchling reptomin floating food sticks however i had a sick turtle previous to this one and he didn’t have much interest in food and i believe he had a respiratory infection based off his symptoms (yawning, blowing bubbles and basking for days at a time)
@Megan Aglio I stayed patient n persistent..so thankful the little turtle started eating!! Just gets bigger and bigger as well and all is right!
Your demonstration skills are super cute 😂
Lol thank you