PLEASE READ IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING GETTING A TURTLE: Just wanted to say I no longer recommend using aquarium sand in turtle setups. The turtle can consume it and it can cause some serious problems. If you want to use sand, use very fine grain sand or play sand. But it's best to use rocks or pebbles that are large enough to where the turtle can't consume them.
I have a question I have two baby red eared turtle and one of the turtle leg got stuck into the filter and it’s now bleeding do you know what I should dob
I knew "someome" who had 2 turtles , small tank , one was already dead and just floating there while the other one waz on the opposite side of the tank scared. (Poor little guy) so I "borrowed them forever" without the person knowing and I'm currently trying to setup a really nice tank for the little bud ! Know absolutely nothing about turtles so some tips and pointers will be appreciated. Going to take very good care of this little guy! UPDATE: Rescued another turtle about a year ago so now there are two and both keep each other company! Both have gotten pretty big and look healthy and happy 😀😀
@@noobcraft6225 Have a similar situation. Haven't seen anything about migrating the turtle (in my case 3yr old) to new water. Should I use old water and migrate in new water slowly like over a week?
This is the first good video I've found on how to setup a turtle tank for a beginner. Just bought a 20 gallon tank on sale and I am looking forward to getting the rest of the stuff and my turtle. Great video keep it up.
I have two turtles.. My tank is a lot bigger but It’s been around $500 so far. Their going to get bigger so then I’ll have to get a bigger tank. It’s a big responsibility.
I would recommend a tuff stuff 110 gallon for 75$. If baby you can use a concrete mixing tub which is spacious and then move up to any other container. When about 4 inches you can put them in the rubber tub and fill it have way. I know people want their tanks in the living rooms for decoration but their is no way to not spend on that. You can always make an indoor pond with the tub search online it’s dope asf.
My grand daughter was babysitting a yellow belly slider for the summer, well she is now here to stay. Thank you for the video! Saved me a ton of money and got it out of the 5 gallon tank with just a light into a 20 gallon for now and it has grown over an inch in 2 months.
YOU ROCK! This was my 1st time watching your video. I love how much very important information you share not only about the set up but even as it relates to safely meeting up to make a purchase or price comparing etc. while at the same time showing us the process, without dragging it on with too much unnecessary talking. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I really appreciate how you’re knowledgeable on this topic, while I have a softshell turtle (i don’t recommend) and some of this doesn’t pertain to me and I’ve had to make a lot of changes to my set up, your video still contains a bunch of useful information. Also, bulbs should be replaced every 6 months.
your vids acutally inspired me to get my first betta fish at first i thought fish where boring untill i stared watching your vids in honor of you i named my fish carson kep up the good work love the vids
Same!! I got both of mine when I was 6 but I live in a small house so we don’t really have room for a big tank, I’m moving soon so I really hope I can get them a proper tank and basking area
@@rarelymarilyn same I need to get my turtle a bigger tank and I don’t have space in my room but I can fit one kinda long table and I’m hoping I can get it soon so I can get my turtle a bigger tank :D
Here after Sheldon passed away. RIP you Angel I ordered one two turtles 2 months ago. He wasn’t eating or swimming he just basked all day. He passed away and I burried him.
amazing video, i realised today that i was taking bad care of my turtles and i should do better and im now here, doing research about how to take care of them correct.
Thank you so much.. I just moved down here to Texas and we have a pool, I found this 1" red eared slider in my skimmer.. I'm so excited. I used to have a red eared slider when I was young.. I just love this guy/girl, I'm going to do exactly what you just set up..
I do recommend the turtle dock, its small but my red eared slider can fit on it, the platform feels cheap but its completely fine with the turtle and the water and I've been using the same platform for about 6 months, warning is that the suction cups might wear off, one of mine did and it doesn't stick to the glass, but the suction cups only cost about 1-2 dollars, I also recommend canister filters since you can keep those on for VERY LONG PERIODS OF TIME, up to 3-4 months, full tank cleaning where you empty out the water and all the gravel should be at least after 3 years.
Yes its true, but that's really when you rarely do a full body tank kit, look, I really don't recommend turtles, especially if you don't have the necessary equipment, a tank like his in the video is required and should really only house at most 2 turtles, you have to be committed with full body clean outs, feeding them everyday, and changing out their water usually at least once a week, its very committed and I don't recommend it. @@erskain
My sister gave me her turtle a few months ago. I don't think she knew much and of course I know even less lol! But I'm learning. And thanks to your video - I did not know that I needed 2 different kind of lights or that I could use any special sand. Thank you for posting
My little boy a got a turtle as a gift but the person who owned it before didn’t really take care of it now I have to buy all this things for it thanks this video was really helpful 👍🏾
I already have turtles. But in the first of June they’re turning 1 years old and getting pretty big now so I’m going to get them a way bigger tank now which I’m very excited about!
Turtles are affordable unless you get into morphs. You can get a normal one from a pet shelter at no cost in many places also. My turtles are rare and cost a lot even as babies but the laws in my state are very strict so I get morphs is the only reason. I like normals a lot though.
Thanks for all of the great info. I'll be buying my supplies this weekend. I'll get rocks instead of sand. I already have a tank, the heater, one of the lights and the turtle dock but you saved me by showing a cheaper filter.
Ok someone tell me if this is a good setup.... I'm gonna have a 20 gallon tank. The substrate is gonna be either large pebbles or bare bottom. Im gonna have a basking dock and I ordered a uvb and heat lamp. Im gonna get a filter and tap water conditioner . I also have a heater for under water (idk if ill need it though ) I have SO many decor. The turtle is about 2 inches right now and can get up to 4-5 inches . I might upgrade later in life but I think 20 gallon will be great for now. Is that good ?
I have a baby common snapping turtle. And he really likes to hide under rocks and dig. Are there any accessories you (or anyone reading) would recommend adding to his tank?
I have not had baby turtles in years however my albino red ear slider just had eggs and I have two albino pink belly sideneck turtles nearing 3 months old, it's about time to set up a new baby tank. My adults are in a waterland turtle tub but I can't enjoy them indoors unfortunately. Can't wait, thanks for motivating me!
Hi Car: Decided to catch up on what I haven’t seen yet. Lo and behold I came upon the one where you decided to feed “your friends” live guppies. It was really entertaining to see the way some of them immediately responded. The turtle is so cute and He decided he wasn’t going to be left out. He realized this was a delicacy. Is it possible he could have a buddy? He might be lonesome. You are really into this, so glad you’re enjoying it.NAN
Make sure their tank is big having 5 of them. My albino adults are big , mainly my female and live outside now being big in their waterland turtle tub and my babies / juvi albinos are growing nice. But as mentioned, don't overfeed or it shortens their life span bad. I raised my adults slow and it taken several years before they produced eggs but I want them to live a long time, no rushing.
@@teemorris5757 ... Yellow, do you mean a albino red ear slider or a lime albino red ear slider? There is no other yellow ones I can think of? Do you have a photo of it and do you want to sell yours? I am looking for more yellow ones.
"We got the STUFF" LMAO. Great vid. Have had turtle tanks in the past (2x 55gals, w/Red Ears) and loved them as pets. You've inspired me to hit Craigs List after the Holidays and do it again! Cheers!
I didn’t know you needed a bigger tank i got two yellow bellies in 20 gallon i had them in a 10 for 2 years i can tell it needed a bigger one hopefully the 20 will hold them till i cN get the proper size
Thank you so much. your video is a blessing for us beginners. 🙏 but.... you should have listed the products names and links if someone wants to buy them online. Because we don't have such products inn stores here in Pakistan.
I couldn't find a big enough tank, but I had a 40 gallon clear storage tote I used until I can find a good deal on a glass tank. Picked up the turtle at the auction for $2 bucks lol
I have just rescue 2 turtles one is a musk and is quite small but 1 is a yellow belly slider and is quite big it's pretty heavy is one of those floating basking docks any good for it or what should I get for them
hello! I have a musk turtle, mud turtle, and yellow bellied slider. My musk turtle is full grown and refuses to bask, as well as my mud turtle, just based on their natural behaviors. You can easily provide rocks stacked up and they do great in a 3/4 full 40-55 gal tank because they dont swim as much and are bottom dwellers unlike sliders. Those floating basking things are pretty small and I've never seen anything that was bigger than the one I use for my 4.5 in juvenile slider and shes going to be needing an upgrade soon anyways. Hope this helps!
I ordered a turtle from the company that was recommended in Florida. Pretty certain they are not practicing good animal husbandry as my hatchling was DOA.
I have two 10 inch turtles, and really need help. I can’t find a basking area for large red eared sliders, and can’t even find large enough tanks for two 10 inchers. Anyone have tips or links for tanks or basking areas? The floating ones like in the video are too small!
PLEASE READ IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING GETTING A TURTLE: Just wanted to say I no longer recommend using aquarium sand in turtle setups. The turtle can consume it and it can cause some serious problems. If you want to use sand, use very fine grain sand or play sand. But it's best to use rocks or pebbles that are large enough to where the turtle can't consume them.
I have a question I have two baby red eared turtle and one of the turtle leg got stuck into the filter and it’s now bleeding do you know what I should dob
Roxyyyyy, hope your turtle is okay
@Carson’s Aquatics do NOT use play-sand it can have deadly toxins.
@@mafialadysstyle it has been 2 weeks, how is the turtle and what did u do to it?
Nick Savchenko unfortunately my turtle died I had a appointment with the vet but within a couple of hours it was dead
I knew "someome" who had 2 turtles , small tank , one was already dead and just floating there while the other one waz on the opposite side of the tank scared. (Poor little guy) so I "borrowed them forever" without the person knowing and I'm currently trying to setup a really nice tank for the little bud ! Know absolutely nothing about turtles so some tips and pointers will be appreciated. Going to take very good care of this little guy! UPDATE: Rescued another turtle about a year ago so now there are two and both keep each other company! Both have gotten pretty big and look healthy and happy 😀😀
@@noobcraft6225 thank you so much , the little guys doing a lot better ! God bless !
Kid Slimes with the filter do you still need to change the water from time to time?
@@brendonsforehead4961 Yes,the water will still get dirty,you will need to do frequent water changes
Pretty much did the exact same thing .. just now
@@noobcraft6225 Have a similar situation. Haven't seen anything about migrating the turtle (in my case 3yr old) to new water. Should I use old water and migrate in new water slowly like over a week?
Wacthed this in class with no sound but still a good vid!
Savage level above the roof
Lol
@@enzobruschini565 Aà
You must be the "i like turtles" kid 🙃🤣🙃
@@rumplestiltskin1350 "I like turtle's" meme😂🤣
Damn I wish I tired to save money on my turtle but I got him and went crazy 😂
Me too!!
Same spent like $300 on this dumbass turtle
@@Kenzie_itis i got mine a bunch of dumb shit but its all good frank enjoys basking on squidwards house
Foreal bro lmao iv spent like 300 on this lil ass turtle
I brought a 40 dollar tank that was too small for him then spent $10 on a huge tank🙄
This is the first good video I've found on how to setup a turtle tank for a beginner. Just bought a 20 gallon tank on sale and I am looking forward to getting the rest of the stuff and my turtle. Great video keep it up.
I have two turtles.. My tank is a lot bigger but It’s been around $500 so far. Their going to get bigger so then I’ll have to get a bigger tank. It’s a big responsibility.
@@JusticeForMaddie210 I am prepared for my turtles full size 12 ft plus 2 of them and might get some other turtles. All under 400 . Or about
I would recommend a tuff stuff 110 gallon for 75$. If baby you can use a concrete mixing tub which is spacious and then move up to any other container. When about 4 inches you can put them in the rubber tub and fill it have way. I know people want their tanks in the living rooms for decoration but their is no way to not spend on that. You can always make an indoor pond with the tub search online it’s dope asf.
My grand daughter was babysitting a yellow belly slider for the summer, well she is now here to stay. Thank you for the video! Saved me a ton of money and got it out of the 5 gallon tank with just a light into a 20 gallon for now and it has grown over an inch in 2 months.
YOU ROCK! This was my 1st time watching your video. I love how much very important information you share not only about the set up but even as it relates to safely meeting up to make a purchase or price comparing etc. while at the same time showing us the process, without dragging it on with too much unnecessary talking. THANK YOU THANK YOU!
I really appreciate how you’re knowledgeable on this topic, while I have a softshell turtle (i don’t recommend) and some of this doesn’t pertain to me and I’ve had to make a lot of changes to my set up, your video still contains a bunch of useful information. Also, bulbs should be replaced every 6 months.
Jolyne Larue why don’t you recommend a soft shell?
@@ciaramaya4417 same tbh I wanna kno 2
your vids acutally inspired me to get my first betta fish at first i thought fish where boring untill i stared watching your vids in honor of you i named my fish carson kep up the good work love the vids
aw hahaha thank you!
Had my turtle for about 11 year's got her when i was 5... Her tank just freaking broke thanks bro great video
Same!! I got both of mine when I was 6 but I live in a small house so we don’t really have room for a big tank, I’m moving soon so I really hope I can get them a proper tank and basking area
How big is your turtle
@@rarelymarilyn same I need to get my turtle a bigger tank and I don’t have space in my room but I can fit one kinda long table and I’m hoping I can get it soon so I can get my turtle a bigger tank :D
Here after Sheldon passed away. RIP you Angel I ordered one two turtles 2 months ago. He wasn’t eating or swimming he just basked all day. He passed away and I burried him.
So sorry to hear about Sheldon.
Rip sheldon he was a good turtle, he liked to do turtle things like eat and chill he will forever be missed. ???-2020
Hope you picked up the missing suction cup. It was by the tank on the left corner
Glad I'm not the only one who saw it 😂
suction cups make the baby turtles stuck in them
2/10 wouldnt reccomend
amazing video, i realised today that i was taking bad care of my turtles and i should do better and im now here, doing research about how to take care of them correct.
Thank you so much.. I just moved down here to Texas and we have a pool, I found this 1" red eared slider in my skimmer.. I'm so excited. I used to have a red eared slider when I was young.. I just love this guy/girl, I'm going to do exactly what you just set up..
I do recommend the turtle dock, its small but my red eared slider can fit on it, the platform feels cheap but its completely fine with the turtle and the water and I've been using the same platform for about 6 months, warning is that the suction cups might wear off, one of mine did and it doesn't stick to the glass, but the suction cups only cost about 1-2 dollars, I also recommend canister filters since you can keep those on for VERY LONG PERIODS OF TIME, up to 3-4 months, full tank cleaning where you empty out the water and all the gravel should be at least after 3 years.
i heard that the dock should be above the water so algea doesn't grow is this true??
Yes its true, but that's really when you rarely do a full body tank kit, look, I really don't recommend turtles, especially if you don't have the necessary equipment, a tank like his in the video is required and should really only house at most 2 turtles, you have to be committed with full body clean outs, feeding them everyday, and changing out their water usually at least once a week, its very committed and I don't recommend it. @@erskain
My sister gave me her turtle a few months ago. I don't think she knew much and of course I know even less lol! But I'm learning. And thanks to your video - I did not know that I needed 2 different kind of lights or that I could use any special sand. Thank you for posting
My little boy a got a turtle as a gift but the person who owned it before didn’t really take care of it now I have to buy all this things for it thanks this video was really helpful 👍🏾
I already have turtles. But in the first of June they’re turning 1 years old and getting pretty big now so I’m going to get them a way bigger tank now which I’m very excited about!
This is so chill. Like super basic but straight to the point. 🙌🏽
been thinking of getting a painted turtle so having this video was extremely helpful, just gotta convince my parents to get one for me XD
Thank you you've helped me a lot as a new reptile owner
Thank you so much I love vids and it helped me knowing how I’m gonna keep turtles happy😮 😊😊
**Get SAND from a hardware store. It's around $3 for 50 pounds!!!
Awesome video! This is exactly what type of video i needed because I'm looking for a turtle and am trying to save money!
Turtles are affordable unless you get into morphs. You can get a normal one from a pet shelter at no cost in many places also. My turtles are rare and cost a lot even as babies but the laws in my state are very strict so I get morphs is the only reason. I like normals a lot though.
Thanks for the video i have similar setup with 29 gal and now i know my turtle will be just fine
This was a very helpful video. I was wondering where you would suggest ordering musk turtles since the big box stores don't seem to sell them.
Thanks for all of the great info. I'll be buying my supplies this weekend. I'll get rocks instead of sand. I already have a tank, the heater, one of the lights and the turtle dock but you saved me by showing a cheaper filter.
I'm actually surprised at the amount of money it takes for turtles
same
wdym
@@dom4817 like a tank is 100 bucks filter food heater basking spot lamp and light bulb plants substrate
they can be pretty expensive
Love the advice just in case children do this well done 😊👍
Mud turtles are a good option, they stay relatively small. I've had mine for about 20 years
I like musk turtles
@@biged4669 yeah same
I own 3 trurtles they all get along great I have a soft shell snapping turtle and a yellow belly slider and a pink belly side neck
Ok someone tell me if this is a good setup....
I'm gonna have a 20 gallon tank. The substrate is gonna be either large pebbles or bare bottom. Im gonna have a basking dock and I ordered a uvb and heat lamp. Im gonna get a filter and tap water conditioner . I also have a heater for under water (idk if ill need it though ) I have SO many decor. The turtle is about 2 inches right now and can get up to 4-5 inches . I might upgrade later in life but I think 20 gallon will be great for now.
Is that good ?
Thats Hella good! you could upgrade to a 40 gallon in the future if the turtle maxes out at 4 or 5 inches
DUDE I LOVE YOUR VIDS, glad i stumbled on this channel ! straight to the point and great information
So my uncle gave me a turtle for my birthday and this video was very helpful thanks
Thanks for the vid. This vid shows me I can't care for a turtle right now. It was mad helpful. Thank you again.
I have a baby common snapping turtle. And he really likes to hide under rocks and dig. Are there any accessories you (or anyone reading) would recommend adding to his tank?
“So that’s lit” haha I saw what you did there😂
I have not had baby turtles in years however my albino red ear slider just had eggs and I have two albino pink belly sideneck turtles nearing 3 months old, it's about time to set up a new baby tank. My adults are in a waterland turtle tub but I can't enjoy them indoors unfortunately. Can't wait, thanks for motivating me!
Hi Car: Decided to catch up on what I haven’t seen yet. Lo and behold I came upon the one where you decided to feed “your friends” live guppies. It was really entertaining to see the way some of them immediately responded. The turtle is so cute and
He decided he wasn’t going to be left out. He realized this was a delicacy. Is it possible he could have a buddy? He might be
lonesome. You are really into this, so glad you’re enjoying it.NAN
You really came in clutch with this video
I second that above-tank basking area. I make mine out of egg crate (grids that are used for construction) and zipties.
always good to have a extra tank
I don’t regret getting my turtles
Their so cute and ugly
I have 5 turtles their to fat form all the food I fed them
awww but you shouldn't overfeed turtles. they will literally gobble anything you give em so stay wary XD
Make sure their tank is big having 5 of them. My albino adults are big , mainly my female and live outside now being big in their waterland turtle tub and my babies / juvi albinos are growing nice. But as mentioned, don't overfeed or it shortens their life span bad. I raised my adults slow and it taken several years before they produced eggs but I want them to live a long time, no rushing.
What u feed them I have 1 yellow ear slider and she's so smart she's 7 months .
@@teemorris5757 ... Yellow, do you mean a albino red ear slider or a lime albino red ear slider? There is no other yellow ones I can think of? Do you have a photo of it and do you want to sell yours? I am looking for more yellow ones.
@@teemorris5757 ... Do you have one that looks like the one on the photo link below?
images.app.goo.gl/tMx9gcYqwtVGPtsb8
Informative. Who knew all this for turtles. You know your stuff.
Very helpful!
"We got the STUFF" LMAO. Great vid. Have had turtle tanks in the past (2x 55gals, w/Red Ears) and loved them as pets. You've inspired me to hit Craigs List after the Holidays and do it again! Cheers!
nice video i just got a baby turtle and i got a zoomed kt tank
I didn’t know you needed a bigger tank i got two yellow bellies in 20 gallon i had them in a 10 for 2 years i can tell it needed a bigger one hopefully the 20 will hold them till i cN get the proper size
thank you so much im going to petco next week and... i dont know how to do a turtle tank XD tysm!!1
Thank you so much. your video is a blessing for us beginners. 🙏 but.... you should have listed the products names and links if someone wants to buy them online. Because we don't have such products inn stores here in Pakistan.
That beat in the background tho🔥
Love how you get right to the point man
Are these good for spotted turtles
I just got out of work found two turtles on the side of the road inside a plastic tote so I gotta do what I gotta do. Or make soup😂
I really like your videos and it helped me to get a perfect tank for my turtle!
This is hilarious I also used to own a grey Chevy Malibu 😂 that car was bussin
Carson's Aquatics Darkest moment ~Number One~ 2:28
Tubs are also very good as well they are cheap and Walmart and you can a decent size
I couldn't find a big enough tank, but I had a 40 gallon clear storage tote I used until I can find a good deal on a glass tank. Picked up the turtle at the auction for $2 bucks lol
Got my tank from facebook market and gunna start setting it up right now!
Nice video! I already knew about this, but I appreciate the video nonetheless.
Hey brother! Shoutout for the great content, all the way from Mumbai! Cheers!
Very informative. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for sharing this video was very helpful for me.
Best vid I’ve come across!
Do they alllways need a heater wint they get heat of the two bulbs
Great information
Dude awesome I just got two new turtles 🐢
awww hope they're doing well :))))))
Have that filter its really really good for its price . And the carts are like 10 bucks win win
Can you put the turtle in with fish
Thanks that was really helpful😃😀😃😁😁
Thanks for the information.
i love how you give your turtle enough space
I’m like young and I’m getting A Red eared slider
You can mix some 3% hydrogen peroxide in the water. Will keep the water from stinking between cleanings. .
Cool, thanks ❤👍
This is the most helpful video I’ve seen. Thanks!
I have just rescue 2 turtles one is a musk and is quite small but 1 is a yellow belly slider and is quite big it's pretty heavy is one of those floating basking docks any good for it or what should I get for them
i’d say build an above tank basking area like i have on my 55 gal
@@CarsonsAquatics thanks ile look into doing that
hello! I have a musk turtle, mud turtle, and yellow bellied slider. My musk turtle is full grown and refuses to bask, as well as my mud turtle, just based on their natural behaviors. You can easily provide rocks stacked up and they do great in a 3/4 full 40-55 gal tank because they dont swim as much and are bottom dwellers unlike sliders. Those floating basking things are pretty small and I've never seen anything that was bigger than the one I use for my 4.5 in juvenile slider and shes going to be needing an upgrade soon anyways. Hope this helps!
can i use my old bearded dragon heat lamp and uvb bulb light ? the heat lamp usually goes up to 100 degrees
Well made video, impressive.
Red eared slider? I want to try to get one for christmas
This video was made on my birthday
I ordered a turtle from the company that was recommended in Florida.
Pretty certain they are not practicing good animal husbandry as my hatchling was DOA.
wow, this is really good i learned a lot of information, thanks.!😁
great video, what if my tank sits direclty next to the window and theres plenty of sunlight? do i still need to install the lights?
Awesome setup bro! My setup was almost exactly like yours in 2014. I just didn't have sand.
I appreciate your TH-cam channel so much
Amazing vídeo Man!!! It was really educational! Love it!
I have two 10 inch turtles, and really need help. I can’t find a basking area for large red eared sliders, and can’t even find large enough tanks for two 10 inchers. Anyone have tips or links for tanks or basking areas? The floating ones like in the video are too small!
Br1aNn you should look at his other video, he show you how to make basking area, I hope I help you
This was so helpful
Very nice no BS
this is a great video..
warm thanks from Manila!
Man.. you nailed it.. thumbs up
This is such a good video. I learned so much. Thanks!
Such a good video and helped a lot. Thanks
Great vid!
Good video👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Very helpful
another great video keep up with good work
Brilliant work