REACTING TO MY SUBSCRIBERS’ TURTLE ENCLOSURES - turtle tank setup ideas!!! (ep. 1)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Today I’m reacting to my subscribers’ turtle tanks! You sent in photos of your pets’ enclosures at home - now I’m sharing them with everyone else in the hopes that they can be inspired with some turtle setup ideas. I was so amazed at the variety of tanks that were sent in and could not wait to share this video with you! There were SO MANY more that I didn’t get to include in this video, so be sure to leave a thumbs up and a comment if you’d like to see more of this as a series.
Please remember that all opinions and suggestions shared in this video are only based on my own personal knowledge and experience and are just that - opinions and suggestions. You’re welcome to take the advice or leave it. I just ask that you remain kind, constructive, and positive in the comments. Thanks! 💚
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Is anybody else thinking of redoing their tank after this lol
For real
I'm one of those people 😂I'm honestly jealous of a few of these.
Yes
When I made my setup, I searched the internet for ideas. I haven't found one that I like, but I took same interesting ideas from them. So great job Turtle Girl.
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I'm getting a leopard gecko soon 😁 Update: She's here and I named her lemon
That Animation Guy awesome!! Love the name
@@cornboi3473 Thanks 👌
Aw lemon is such a cute name 🥺
@@nobody1748 It was either lemon or banana
Ooh! That’s cute, I have 4 turtles. Shelly, Squirt and Snappy! Also, Rock. Lol!
I watch these videos on my couch, my turtle tank is right next to it and he always stops what he is doing and stares
My turtle tank is right beside my sofa too! I love to watch Fred (female yellow bellied slider) swim around and of course beg for food, lol. She thinks she should eat all the time. Oh, I got Fred when she was very tiny and did not know what sex it was. As she grew I knew I had named her wrong, but all my friends know her and call her Fred. So it is Fred, the female turtle.
ahaha they're very inquisitive
My turtle tank is always beside my sofa lol!!
i've been waiting for this one...turn it up
woohoo!
Thank you so much for reacting to my turtle’s tank. I am planning on getting Leo some more fake plants because his other plants fell apart when I was cleaning them and his other decoration that he had scratched him so I had to take it out so he didn’t get hurt again. I haven’t been able to go out and get some decorations but I am going to get him some. Also he’s been doing great with the rocks and all he does is dig and move them around.
Yay! I saw my turtle tank! Thank you so much! ❤️ 13:56
thanks for sharing!
I am aware of the low water it needs to be filled up more like what you said I just need time to do it during quarantine
awesome, glad to hear it!
thanks for your submission!
i am dying to see the day my year old razorback musk basks under the heat lamp .... liam is lucky to see his razorback musk bask !!!!!!
I have a musk turtle too, I was really worried because she wasn't basking but it's very rare to see them do it but good luck I have only seen my turtle bask once
We rescued a musk turtle from my brother in law, he never saw her. But after the first week she was here she came out a bunch. Wr have 3 sides of the tank blocked off. I think it makes her feel more comfortable not being as exposed.
New follower and I love all of this!! Thanks for giving amazing content and something for me to binge watch 😎
I'm so glad to hear that!
Second!!!! I’m getting a turtle in 3 days and I’m sooo excited!!! But I have a question..... are the suction cup bask areas ok?
If your getting a baby it will be fine but if your getting an adult you could use some rocks
Yeah but I like the diy more. When the turtle climbs the suction cup basking area , it tends to move and this might scare the turtle. Which species are you getting?
Ritesh A I don’t know yet but most likely either a red red eared slider, a yellow belly slider, or an eastern painted cuz those are common especially the painted in my area.
I’d recommend you get a eastern or southern painted turtle since those stay the smaller and that way you can give them more space in your home... RES get twice the size. And making one yourself with eggcrate is the best way to go.. that way it will be good for them as hatchlings and bigger and they won’t sink ... they’re also easy to make and your turtle can have a full portion of land to walk around and explore.. that’s what I did for my southern painted hatchling
there's nothing particularly wrong with suction cup basking areas. The only thing is that if you're getting a larger turtle, it could potentially sink it - in which case you'd want to either make like an eggcrate basking area for inside the tank or use an above tank basking area :) but for babies they usually work great.
I have two red eared sliders and they are roomies they love eachothers company , so much that they won't even eat if they are not together I love them ❤️💖
Thank you for including my set up! Loved your video! ♥️
of course!! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for including my set up in your video. I was patiently yet impatiently waiting for this and I got so excited and nervous listening to what you had to say about mine. I feel you on my background but that was all I could find at all my pet stores and wanted to make sure he was comfortable and not nervous from seeing us approach from all sides. Lol. Definitely will be changed when I find another one I like but thanks again for everything you said in this. It really made me feel like I did a good job with my first turtle set up ever. Only have had dogs and cats my whole 34 years. Keep up the awesome videos. I have learned so much from them.
Your setup is amazing :))
@@tfortortilla8856 Thank you so much!!! I put a lot of time, thought, and energy into it for sure and I think it has paid off. I appreciate the kind words.
Yes, you did amazing! I could tell you really did research and was super impressed!
Very vast knowledge you are with about turtle ,and you too getting more and more beautiful 💐💐😊🌼
Aw I was so excited to see mine but it wasn’t in the vid, love the other setups tho!
Man this was a super fun video!!!!! Awesome job and some cool setups for sure 👊
it really was! maybe you'll have to send your pond in for me to gush over it all over again 😂
🍿 Girl I was sucked into this video from start to finish haha I love seeing the different tank ideas and inspiration for my tanks! PLEASE DO MORE!! Make it even 30 minutes haha when it was the end I was like already?? Lol anyways thoroughly enjoyed the video, keep em coming :D
ahaha thank you! definitely planning on doing more :)
Yes, finally! Thank you! 🙂 I'm buying a above ground pool for my turtles. They will be happy in that pool. I have three of them and they're getting huge for my 20 gallon
That's exciting!!!
I’m planning on getting a turtle in the near future. This was actually very helpful for planning what my tank might look like and different ideas from what I was thinking of doing at first. I’m trying to choose between a Murray Short-necked Turtle, or an Eastern Long-necked Turtle.
Just got a red eared slider my mom found at a horrible clean up job. She had been living in a 10 Litre jug in a cold cellar for years. At the moment she lives in a 130 Litre samla box from ikea but I’m looking forward to getting her a beautiful setup like one of these soon🥰
I enjoyed this video very much! It is an another inspirational & educational video for many people and I’m one of them! You’re so good at what you do and besides that, I see you are super gutsy girl! It is such a commitment to take submissions from everybody and you go through them all! I’d probably get smoke out of my head. Anyways, I am looking forward to see more of your future videos👍
thanks!!! love your tanks!
🍿 Stephanie, Pablo, Joey, and that last submission, were soo wonderful ❤, beautiful, and well thought out with the turtles well being in mind, with their size and species requirements, ect. But the rest seemed to be really lacking in even the basic requirements :(
I really love the positivity on this channel
(I love this channel ❤) , but i kinda wish you were a tiny bit more harsher maybe about the basic things, like heating/ lighting/ basking area/ enclosure size.
I feel like one of the main reasons people just don't tend to have those things is because they think its secondary, and not something they should have first, ( before they even get the turtle) and it isn't optional, -the brand or type of product they use, is of course their choice, but it needs to meet the basics.
Enrichment is just as important (extremely important) but its more of a secondary concern rather than the first. I really wish more people cracked down on that sorta thing, because i don't think those people mean to do it on purpose and are just unaware of it. But its not them who suffers the consequences, the turtle does, they chose to bring that turtle home, which means they are solely responsible for it's wellbeing.
(because that turtle cannot care for itself in that person's home like it would in the wild with a very wide variety of options, like choosing where to bask, what food to eat, where to swim, ect, their turtle depends on their choices for its health and happiness)
Aesthetic really needs to be put aside, and do what the turtle would most likely want/ need the most. The bar for turtle care seems to be set really low, and i know different species have different requirements, so different habitats, diets ,ect. But a lot of the turtles i see with needs not being met seem to be the similar common pet turtles, who share similar care, i just find the situation really unfortunate, and see/ read a lot of misinformation being spread. Don't get me wrong though you're a wonderful advocate for turtles and the information/ knowledge you share and work you do for turtles is amazing, I just wish maybe you would maybe be a tad bit more critical about certain things.
I apologize if this comment came off as insincere/ offensive in any way, but if you've read it all the way through, thank you, i appreciate you and all the work you do to help turtles. 🍿
I really like the last one whoever made that one just plain WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!😃❤️🍿
Hognose inside the coffee (1:38) that’s a wonderful coffee cup idea the snake would be the mug handle slightly wrapping around the cup once or twice dipping it’s head into the coffee
lol yep it's super cute!
You have helped me so much! Thank you for taking your time doing this!
you're welcome Nicolas!
I love your videos!! I had no idea how wrong my tank was!!! My turtle, Candy thanks you!!! 🥰🥰
I LOVE this. I hope you make it a series!
Good job
Yes yes yes make this a series
This video is amazingl! Thank you!
glad you enjoyed :)
This video was so helpful! I'm getting a turtle soon and needed ideas.
I can’t wait to get my tortoise still watch anyway great content
Nathaniel Norris what tortoise species are you getting
@Nathaniel Norris lucky! I want a tortoise so bad..i’ve been researching for weeks..hope I can get one someday..Good luck with your lil tortoise
how exciting!!!!
Cringe ken hope you do get one
Hello Peeps I am getting a Hermann for my birthday
Does basking lamp necessarily have to be positioned 10" from the turtle?
No, as long you reach the appropriate temperature on the basking area, the distance of the lamps could be nearer or farther from the basking area.
no, like the commenter above said, what is important is the temperature of the basking area. Although I would go much further than a foot because UVB gets less effective the further away it is.
What’s the ideal temperature of the basking and the water for a baby hatching Cumberland turtle.
@@jeffoquendo931 if i remember correctly, ±29°C for the water and ±34°C for basking spot.
The Brazilian enclousoure and turtles are really cute! I belive the owner does not have the UVA and UVB lights cause that's increadible expendive here in Brazil
interesting! didn't realize that they were hard to come by in Brazil...
Aww I didn’t see my tank in this video but that’s alright! Look forward to your future video
Agree on the water level for Musk turtles, had my Razorback musk in a 55 gallon filled to the top since she was a very small hatchling (5 years now). I started out with driftwood leading from the bottom to the surface and away from the heavy flow of the Fluval FX6 filter so if the turtle is ever tired it will float towards the bottom of the driftwood ramp and can crawl to the surface without struggling. I did that as a precaution but Musk's are great swimmers (not as good as real aquatics like my two large sliders but still plenty capable in deep water).and she's now huge. So in short, make sure Musk's have something they can crawl up from the bottom to the top and you can fill the tank with water all the way. Musk's also breathe through their tongues so can stay underwater for quite a long time, not forever but quite a while.
Loving this video, so many ideas I can take, and im finally obliged to use an aquarium tank for a turtle haaaa (Always used a stock tub, I know it benefits the turtle a lot but the look always bothered me.)
yes!!!
That last one omg beautiful
I live in Colorado, hi Jamie! I don’t have a turtle but I do have a leopard gecko
Loved The Tank Ideas. Cannot wait till I build my new tank for my bus. 🍿
Definitely!! that's going to be a really cool project!
Thank you so much ❤️
thank you for sharing your setup!
I got Leo some more decorations. He has a fake plant, a mini bridge, and fake logs with fake moss on it. He’s doing really good with everything.
That's awesome Jordan! Also, love your profile pic!
@@TheTurtleGirl thanks.
those other turtle tanks are pretty cool but i think the turtle girls is still the best
aw that's sweet of you! there were definitely some amazing ones!
and thanks to you and all your amazing videos I am going to get a turtle and ive done all my research and i am going to proide the best home any turtle could ask for.
you've been so much help i've been thinking about getting a turtle and you have told me what i need and you've been sooooooooooo much help
13:00 that's a nice set up
thank you the frog girl!
ahaha you bet ;)
I'll be sending in my box turtle enclosure when I get it done. Awesome video :)
Powersun bulb by Zoomed provides heat, uvb and uva!! I use it for both my ball python and map turtle!
🎈 BALLOON!! THANK YOU! GOID JOB! First time with turtles for me. 75gal. Two painted, one southern, one midland/eastern mix. I am adding a Southern black knobbed map. Noooo more! I live by 2 beaches on Lake Superior. I picked up smooth rocks and a driftwood log with root! I got lucky; its perfect size! So exciting!
you did a great job with the video🎁 i cant find the popcorn emoji
I have two box turtles and am excited to see this video!
Just found your channel this weekend and am binge watching your videos; such great information. Can you give me guidance on what type of large rocks I can use in my red eared slider tanks? I’ve seen conflicting information on using large river rock, but it appears others are using it. Thanks again for such great information.
great video. hope to see more like this. thank you for sharing. peace, love and blessings!
Your videos always make my day! 🍿 🥰 My turtle even likes sitting with me while I watch!
that's awesome!
I did not Even start watching it and liked it lol😂😂
I am getting a hatchling turtle next month and I am SOOOO ECITED! I have been binging a marathon of your channel lol I am getting a yellow belly slider! I have watched so hatchling videos and some of those turtles aren't even the size of a quarter! Will he really be that small? Edit: I have another question since they are going to be so small, should I start with a small tank? Or just start with 30 gallons???
Anyone know where I can get Good sand substrate for my baby western painted turtle. ? I've checked a few pet stores but haven't found any. Thanks in advanced. Love your channel turtle girl. I knew alittle bit about turtles but have learned alot more. Thanks. My baby painted was in a ten gallon just bought a 40 gallon breeder for him.
🍿I wanted to send ours in but I'm still working on it. Gets expensive fast so little at a time. Maybe next round of submissions
totally get that! nothing wrong with spreading it out as long as they have the essentials :)
Hi The Turtle Girl I recently got a Pink Belly Sideneck hactchling hes was all good the first 2 days then I saw White dots coming in his neck and feets, paws really everywhere but the shell, is this fungus and how can i cure it. Is there a way I can show you photos too Thank you
Love this video !!! 💓💓💓
Glad you liked it!!
I love this! I love your videos and think you’re a great person!
Thank you so much!!
Nice video🍿
Your videos are amazing!!
Thank you so much!
I cannot wait to do my tank 🐢 ❤️
Yess I love this
I’m geting a turtle you help I did all the research on your videos THANK YOU💖💖💖
awesome! congrats!
you should do a video about seeing our turtles
(Like we send pics :) )
I really, really, really want an above-basking area. Since I can't upgrade the tank size yet, the best thing I can do is give my turtle some more swimming space...
20 gallons sucks, man.
I loved this video but could you do axolotl tank set up videos:)
You’re so pretty!
I love these videos
Nice 🙂
Where do I get the bulb that has is uvb and a basking light? Is it only made by the reptile companies?
You are so helpful you taught me so much be proud ❤️
i love your videos! You really help me out!
Yes learning redoing I'm new
I just got a baby painted turtle from the wild a few days ago and she won’t eat and I was wondering if anyone knows how to make her eat
you shouldnt really get one from the wild, that is pretty bad dude
you should try getting a captive bred one
Brenda Abrams Yea. Don’t take the animals from the wild. It was a big move from her natural habitat so that might be why. A lot of stress for her.
@@m-is-toast Yes, if you can, the turtles arent really expensive, if you get a CB one, you would have alot less stress
i made an internet friend lol
hi!so i’m getting a baby southern painted turtle and we got a 55 gallon tank but its more on the narrow side .should we replace it with another tank ?
Hey, just wondering what I should do if my red eared slider jumped off a one story building? I checked him and felt his shell and there was no damage whatsoever. Also, I am a 12 years old kid and my family is short on budget like 10 bucks short so what should I really do? And my turtle is 6 inches and lives in a 5 gallon bucket.... I feel bad for him or her so I'm going to use my money that I got for my birthday to get him or her a 30 gallon tank. Thank you The Turtle Girl!!!
Yeah hopefully mine makes it in the next one fingers crossed 🤞🏻 but I sent in mine your critiques are amazing I’ve been watching for over a year thanks for helping me out with my 🐢
The red eared slider tank needs a basking area!
Just wanted to say, keep on doing what you do! Your doing great, I'm planning something really special for my 11 year old daughter. She really wants turtles; any thoughts?
P.s. This will be "Her" 1st personal tank, and I really want to make it amazing. I know I have said soo much already--i have a 65 breeder aquarium for fish; any thoughts on interior design and setup is greatly appreciated!!! You Rock😊
My turtle (Toshi) pounds her chest and says coma at me bro, criticize my tank!
Hi! Im Marily from Florida with my yellow bellied slider Joy. Yes i have a screen. I cut all the center of the lid that came with the tank and covered with wire screen. It's very safe but when im playing with Joy i take it off.
I have a turtle in a glass tank. He’s a red eared slider and is about six, but on the small side. He has rocks at the bottom and a floating rock but he never uses it. I’m not sure how many gallons the tank is, I’m a kid and we rescued him when I was 4. My parents say his enclosure is fine, but I might convince them to get a tub. What products do you use? (Lights, suggested tubs, rocks/sand, live/fake plants, maybe fish, water heater, etc.) Also, I hate to keep asking, but he has pellets. Is that okay for all of his food?
Just so you know, my cousins won him at the boardwalk and they fed him twice a week. My dad took him home.
Kaitlyn T I personally have a red eared slider and mine is 3 years old. She’s HUGE! So if your RED is six and is small, I would assume that your turtle was malnourished (like you mentioned) and didn’t have any proper lighting in the early stages of its life. This happened to my cousins friends who didn’t take care of his turtle properly :( Pellets are fine for turtles! Just make sure you also feed them a variety and fruits and veggies! Also for your tub there’s many videos of TH-cam that could help you, but my suggestion would be just make sure the plastic doesn’t break due to water pressure. Good luck :)
Yes, pellets are a good staple food. You can occasionally offer vegetables and treats like earthworms as well.
I've got quite a few vids on setups, and here's a link to the equipment I use. (affiliate links, so you support the channel if you order through them :D)kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit
My turtle isn’t getting on his dock. The temperature is good but I think it’s because he’s not used to swimming cause the pet store had him in shallow water and there was not many docks. Or maybe because I just got her and she is just shy and doesn’t wanna be exposed. Should I put her on the dock so she can get her warmth or hope that she starts docking?
Love your vids
I have a African side neck turtle and I’ve been wondering how high should the water be ?
I have a chinese golden thread turtle and need good advice on how to build up his tank, any suggestions?
I love your videos
Hi, is there a certain size or age we're you can have a turtle in a tank full of water? Because yesterday we bought our first turtles and I'm kind of worried that if I put my turtles in a tank full of water they can drown, right now I just have them in small container with enough water were they can stick their head out and breath but really they can't even swim, I will appreciate your answer and thank you 😊
What should be the water level for a 2 inch red slider turtle
How long should the basking light be on daily?
I'm getting turtles but I don't know what type to get I live in England and at the pet store they have common musk turtles Razorback turtles and map turtle and I like turtles that grow the biggest to 12 inches please help me find what one I can get I have been reasurching on turtles for ages and looking for tanks and everything for the turtles and I'm this thinking of getting 4 turtles Ive thought of names flash ,stripe,Shelly,hulk,and other ones
Will you have an Axolotl tank review video?
Just got a 300W tank heater, found out the tank I was given was only a 5 gallon tank, is it OK that I have 300W or will I have to send it back
I’m getting my turtle soon!!!!!
Did you get it?
best of luck when she/he arrives!
I have noticed that all the basking areas have the suction cup thing put the right way according to instructions but they need to be turned upside down because baby turtles can get stuck and drowned there. Please let your followers know
I love this series and love your Jesus sticker!😍😍