I recommend that you bring a spray bottle and fill it with water to spray your turtles (or the ground) when you go outside! To stay outside longer and refreshed!
I'm going to get a Southern painted in a couple of weeks and I am sooo excited!!! My friend has a turtle and my cousin has a snake so I am used to handling them and stuff. Been watching your vids for a while. I am so excited!
Hey turtle girl, i love watching your videos and i feel like this is really one of the best channels to go for Information about espially aquatic turtles! I am thinking about having one myself for some time now and most of my info i got from you, so KUDOs to you for all your great videos!
You have helped me so much in knowing all about keeping turtles. I am going to get one in 2 days...tysm for ur amazing videos...I hope everything will go alright with my turtle and it will live for yrs 😊🤗
Zebra danios are the perfect fish to go with diamondback terrapins. Get about 20-30 of them and put them in 75 gallon with the turtle. He should be in that size tank anyway
Thanks by the way. Just last September I wanted a turtle but knew nothing about keeping them and now I have a full grown painted turtle and a baby painted turtle
i just recently got a mississippi diamondback terrapin and i’ve been binging all your stuff. it’s been a lot of work n learning but i’m loving my first turtle :)
Sorry, continuing, I've had her for 21 years. She started out in a 55 gallon tank and gradually moved up to her 8000 gallon outdoor luxury condopond. Good info but since you have a freshwater fish, I'm assuming the tank has no salt content. Your terrapin may need a saltwater bath occasionally. "Turtle" has had several bouts of shell disease over the years...bacterial "holes" or pits forming on her shell. Just a bath for 1-3 week period in about 50:50 seawater and freshwater should heal the shell. They are brackish water turtles but mine lives normally in freshwater. I also feed heads on frozen shrimp at least twice a week for calcium. Heads on important for nutrients in shrimp head and guts. She needs a male badly...goes a little crazy when it's egg laying time. 😋
Just wait till you get one they are vicious blood thirsty savages mines eat or kill any thing alive in my aquarium that's why my aquarium looks boring af they cant have anything nice
Is there a video on Spotted Turtles? My water is perfect with nitrates and everything else but the water is cloudy. How do you know if you’re filter working? I have a 110 gallon filter for a 40 gallon breeder
hello! i only just recently found your channel, I just wanna say that your past vids of your axolotls have been very helpful! as I am getting an axolotl (hopefully 🤞) soon! 😁😁
I love your videos! They’re so helpful as I just got two new turtles for my son. When should we keep the lights on? I have both a regular light and uv light
I have a question, can I use a liner like how what you use for your leopard geckos substrate but mine has a sticky side but I’m not gonna peel off the thing so it doesn’t make it stick it’s just gonna be there
I was given a full grown female red ear slider which is around 10 inches long. She a big girl. I was just given a 10 gal tank with the turtle. I immediately went and bought a backing area and a filter. I’m 15 so that’s all I could afford. Just got paid so when I can get a ride a basking lamps and food and Shrimpies are going to be bought aswell. I’ve been feeding greens and stuff from my garden for now. I am going to save up for a 20 gallon cus that’s all I can put in my room til I move out in 2 years. I feel bad for the little girl but I’m doing my best. Idk how long it’s been since she was able to dry off or swim and see where she’s going so she’s living just clear water and a way to get out. It’s really sad. I’m going to worry about decor and such after getting a decent sized tank and the nessessary things she actually needs.
I’m a new Mommy Turtle and came across your channel❤ However I haven’t been able to find if it’s safe to add tap water or does it have to be purified ???? Help😢
I just got a brand new tank and I filled it up with water but it’s kinda cloudy so you know how to make it not cloudy or why it could be cloudy? I am using sand as a substrate but I cleaned it all and rinsed it all pretty well so I don’t think it’s because of the sand but I’m not sure.
Thank you so much for all your informative videos! I am about to get a Southern Painted and your videos have taught me a lot! I have Thrive Aquatic Turtle Gravel in my tank and was wondering if you think I should remove it because of impaction risks, or if it is big enough that that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks again :)
do you use a canister filter or a different external filter that hangs over the edge? I'm looking into switching from an internal filter to external because I want more swimming space and I'm thinking since I'm going to have to upgrade tank sizes soon too...... should I just bite the bullet snd buy the canister filter?
We have been looking for a turtle. Where do you purchase your turtles? We are having quite a time finding one at a pet store. Lots of tortoises but no luck finding turtles.
i have a musk turtle about an inch of shell, when he eats he makes a mess.. and i knew that from research. i've tried to feed him in a separate container and he would not eat and just hide, he eats in his tank right away though. how do i switch from feeding in his tank to not? i've had him for 3 months and i clean his tank 100% water change weekly. he doesn't have much water since musk aren't the best swimmers.
I have my turtles in a pond outside its maybe 2 or 3 feet deep cant remember but do i need to get a stock tank heater for them in the winter or no heater and do i turn off the filter ect during winter it doesn’t snow where i live but it gets cold maybe 20-60 degrees during winter i just really need some advice
It matters what species of turtle you might have it would be good to bring them inside but if you do decide to keep them in the pond make sure the top of the water is always moving
I have loved watching your videos. I had a baby macleay river turtle for about 7 weeks. He sadly passed today while basking in the sun. He was perfectly fine 30 minutes prior. I am so devastated. I've watched so many videos trying to educate myself on the turtle. I don't know where I went wrong
Hi, I watch your videos all the time, that’s where I get some of my facts, tips and how to look after turtles. My turtle was infected with “Fungus Infection” and recently died at 3 months old… we are going to try again with turtles. Thanks so much for making these videos!
mmm...would depend on the size of the turtle. That seems like it could be a choking/impaction hazard but it would depend on if the turtle could fit it in its mouth or not.
i have a turtle and i always have to top off the water usually i use tap water and put a pit of turtle water conditioner is that what i’m supposed to do? also my turtle is a hatchling maybe 2 months but he won’t eat pellets (musk turtle) and ideas or feed back also i love ur vids sooo much
hi I’m getting a turtle for my birthday, I don’t know what type and all that stuff because that’s a surprise but I still wanna do my research so is there anything you and recommend me to look at? if so thank you!!
here ya go! might need to get a bigger version if you have a larger tank, since the magnet needs to be stronger. Couldn't find my exact one on amazon! Magfloat - amzn.to/3itQKnt and scraper blades - amzn.to/3yqbqCd
How often do you clean your tank? Also, my turle poops like once a day, a big fat doodoo. I can't imagine hunting for it among all the "clutter" in that tank - how do you do it?
yes, but a medium to soften the tab water and removing all the minerals and irons from it turning it into healthy aquarium or pond water is recommended as they absorb it through their skin. I use JBL biotopol for it.
Hi. It’s 2/5/23 and I have a question about my turtle he’s not basking and he doesn’t swim that well. Should I be concerned? Your videos are very helpful Thanks
Hi The Turtle Girl! I wanted to ask you if you sleep with your filter on or if it is too noisy. I had a filter for my turtles tank but it was very loud and I had to turn it off whilst I slept, but the water got super dirty and basically was useless as when I woke up, even if I turned it on, it didn’t clean the dirty water. Is there anything I should do or should I get a different filter specifically made to make less noise?
it highly depends on what kind and brand of filter you are using and how big the pond is you are keeping keeping them in. I have for example a eheim professionel thermo 4+ 350T and it can handle a water amount up to 380 liter. it makes no noise at all. usually a loud filterpomp means there is air inside, or too dirty, the propellor and motor dirty or broken/damaged.
Hey! I have a 4 inch turtle in a 45 gallon, and a sobo hang on back filter. I cleaned my tank 4 days ago and it's green again. I know it's not good to clean the tank every 4 days but I have to. I think it's algae growth. I keep the lights on for 10 hours. What is the solution to this? Thanks!
check if your filter is suited for the amount of water it needs to filter. it sounds like there isn't enough water flow and a ideal condition for algae to grow
You can get them from stores like petsmart/petco, or you can find a local fish group on facebook for sale or for free. Go for things like ramshorn, mystery snails etc - avoid nerite snails as they can only breed in saltwater. They will still lay a TON of eggs in fresh water but they will never hatch.
So I have had my turtle for a couple years but about a year ago I added 2 guppies thinking my turtle would eat them but instead he was afraid of them and he just stayed on his basking rock but now he isn't afraid of them but he doesn't try to chase them either so I thought I could add more but as soon as I put them in their he killed them both lol
A couple of questions. We have a painted turtle. Do you feed all your turtles in a separate tank then their swimming tank? Second question do you need to give painted turtles a water bowl for drinking? Thank you.
Hi! I have a question, so I live in Texas and I haven't been able to find a turtle anywhere and I really want one and I'm scared to one shipped cause I dont wanna kill it. What should I do??!!
this can be for various reasons, 1 they are unable to climb onto it, or they are sick and have no strength, the conditions aren't attractive for them.. aquatic turtles need to be able to dry up and take sun baths else they get skin and shield problems which can be deathly
I have a question, i’ve been trying to get a mud or musk turtle for awhile and I live in FL and no places has them for sale anywhere. Is there maybe any reallyyyy good and trustworthy sites i might be able to order one from?
maybe forbidden in your state to sell them? if so you won't be able to get them cross your state border either. aquatic turtles require a whole dedication so be sure you are ready for such task. most people have no clue how to properly taking care of these animals and they die within 10 years but they easily can get 50 years old depending the species.
Heyyy I love your Chanell. i have a question :) my baby turtle keeps swimming against the glass... Is he stressed? He's very tiny and I'm scared he isn't happy on his own
Adding more hiding places can help if you think it's stress, but sometimes they just like to beg at the glass. Make sure you have a basking spot with uvb!
@@TheTurtleGirl wow ok just asking because he looks like he has a lot of space in there. Also did he reach full size yet? I have a male terrapin too but he’s a juvenile
@@Slaymae the fish 😉 as turtles rip apart fish and not killing it instantly. basically resulting in a fish that's eaten alive bit by bit till a vital part has been hit. or they just take a bite or 2 and leave the rest of the fish injured struggling until the next day.
@@Slaymae they need a wide variety of food though. they need fresh vegetables such as andive, chicory, cucumber, duckweed and fruits. other vegetables you have to research first if it's safe for them, some are poisonous and spinach contains nitrite which isn't good for them. some vegetables bind and neutralise calcium and that's bad for them as well as they really need calcium. they need Red sticks - Small Sticks (special aquatic turtle sticks)- Shrimp - Calcium worm - Dried fish - Mealworms - Amphipods - Water fleas - Silkworms all dried available - Sepia for vital needed calcium - stomach gravel as they don't have a kneeding stomach, same like birds and no teeths to chew. online there is barely any information about that and I got it from in the Netherlands turtle shelter for abandoned turtles. it makes sense and as soon you added not sharp stomach gravel they eat it so it makes a complete sense. as last Vitamin powder to be sure they get all nutrition. I use it in dried bugs and insects and fish. shaking it with the vitamin powder in a bag. the powder gets into the pores of those bugs and insects and fish. some of that powder gets off as soon you place the food in the water but there is enough in those pores as long you give it regularly. just keep it in a bag and shake before you feed them. Once the food finished in the bag the left over vitamin powder can be reused with the new food. vary the food per time, don't give a mix of all varieties at once as they are picky eaters and will only eat their favourites in such case and missing vital nutrition.
@@xand1124 Does musk turtle really shed their scute ? I thought musk doesn't really shed their scute. Also what kind of musk turtle do you got ? Can Razorbacks shed their scute too ?.
Hello, if anybody sees this I would appreciate some help with an Axolotl issue that my friend is having. His axolotl is about 2 months old, and about 3 days ago recently started to refuse eating food, and leaves his mouth hanging open. He doesn't float at the top of the tank, he says that he stills moves around the tank a lot. The tips of the gills are turning a little bit darker than usual, and there aren't any signs of the axolotl being stressed. The tank's water levels seem to be fine, and the avg. temp of his tank is about high 60's to low 70's. When he first got the axolotl it was missing a leg, but it's growing back, and it hasn't had any problems up until this point, and there isn't any physical discoloration besides the gills. If anyone can respond ASAP that would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe get a good substrate for it to reduce anxiety and there is this heat reducing foil you can put on the sides except the one you watch through that could help
Do you have appropriate filter ? Do u have beneficial bacteria in the system ? Do you treat your water before using it ? Do you feed it inside the tank ?. So many factor for cloudy water and it's hard to tell without proper testing.
Did you cycle the tank first if no its a bacteria bloom its normal and will go away but if you keep changing water you will just reset it leave it for a week or so and it should go away. If it happens again clean the glass and drain 50% save some tank water to wash the filter so you don't reset it again.
this is off topic from the video but i really need some help! i have 2 turtles and i got them both in june from the same place, they are babies but one seems to be growing much faster and much bigger than the other. at first i suspected that the bigger one was a girl so i wasn’t really worried, but then i started to notice how the smaller turtle gets frightened very easily from simple little things .. i looked it up online and it said it could be due to not eating as much as it should be. i’m not worried that maybe the bigger turtle is eating all the little turtles food and he is not getting enough. i’m really considering buying a new tank and moving one of the turtles.. would that be my best option?
Feed them at certain times and stand there make sure each eats separately or at the same time but so your able too see them eat and know they both are eatting
Hi! My neighbor found a baby turtle in her backyard and kept him for a year in horrible conditions. I saved him, and he is in a twenty gallon bin with plants, a dock, driftwood, and sand. It won’t bask no matter what! Is it because it used to be wild? Ps: your tank is sooo good!
I’m so happy because since I got a new bigger basking spot my turtle has started basking more again
That’s awesome!
Same
Excellent!
Why a turtle and not a dog or cat?
@@nikeuchiha3675 because cats and dogs at basic pets. There are cute but just very common
I recommend that you bring a spray bottle and fill it with water to spray your turtles (or the ground) when you go outside! To stay outside longer and refreshed!
Thats a great tip!!
Wow he sure likes to eat. Beautiful turtle 🐢
Hoku's spots are so coool!! Love this dude.
I'm going to get a Southern painted in a couple of weeks and I am sooo excited!!!
My friend has a turtle and my cousin has a snake so I am used to handling them and stuff. Been watching your vids for a while. I am so excited!
Sweet!!! Congrats and best of luck!
Hey turtle girl, i love watching your videos and i feel like this is really one of the best channels to go for Information about espially aquatic turtles! I am thinking about having one myself for some time now and most of my info i got from you, so KUDOs to you for all your great videos!
You have helped me so much in knowing all about keeping turtles. I am going to get one in 2 days...tysm for ur amazing videos...I hope everything will go alright with my turtle and it will live for yrs 😊🤗
Best of luck! Thanks for the kind words :)
Zebra danios are the perfect fish to go with diamondback terrapins. Get about 20-30 of them and put them in 75 gallon with the turtle. He should be in that size tank anyway
For sure! Those are on my list. I’d love to upgrade him!
It’s not absolutely necessary for him to be in a 75 yet he’s still pretty small allthough I do like to spoil my turtles with big tanks
@@carterheath2338 mine is in a 75 and thriving. Also the fish survive with more room too
You are my favorite. You have taught me so much. Your turtle Hoku (unsure of spelling) is soooooo beautiful.
Yep you spelled it right! I'm so glad to hear that Irving. Thank you for the support!
I really enjoyed this video and now I have some good ideas of how to take better care of my turtle! Thanks!
great!!
Just started following your channel to get some advice for my turtle's tank ...nice vid!
Thanks! Glad you’re enjoying :)
hi can you teach me how to care for a yellow pond turtle?
Is it just me or turtle girl is they best and I love that she responds to all of her comments
awww
Woah! That algae scraper is so cool! I’ve been using a toothbrush 🤣
Lol yeah it's awesome...here's a link!
Magfloat - amzn.to/3itQKnt
and scraper blades - amzn.to/3yqbqCd
@@TheTurtleGirl because of your video I bought one for my tank.
should I only feed them that specific snail I have Tadpole snails in another tank are these safe?
Yeah there safe just make sure the snails come from clean water 👍
Thanks by the way. Just last September I wanted a turtle but knew nothing about keeping them and now I have a full grown painted turtle and a baby painted turtle
that's awesome!
i just recently got a mississippi diamondback terrapin and i’ve been binging all your stuff. it’s been a lot of work n learning but i’m loving my first turtle :)
How do i make a bigger basking box for my boy Archie ? I have the tank with the plastic bar across the top center.
Nice video. I've had Turtle, northern diamond back
Sorry, continuing, I've had her for 21 years. She started out in a 55 gallon tank and gradually moved up to her 8000 gallon outdoor luxury condopond. Good info but since you have a freshwater fish, I'm assuming the tank has no salt content. Your terrapin may need a saltwater bath occasionally. "Turtle" has had several bouts of shell disease over the years...bacterial "holes" or pits forming on her shell. Just a bath for 1-3 week period in about 50:50 seawater and freshwater should heal the shell. They are brackish water turtles but mine lives normally in freshwater. I also feed heads on frozen shrimp at least twice a week for calcium. Heads on important for nutrients in shrimp head and guts. She needs a male badly...goes a little crazy when it's egg laying time. 😋
Yay a daily routine this can help me when I get a turtle 🐢 but we can all agree turtles are cute
Just wait till you get one they are vicious blood thirsty savages mines eat or kill any thing alive in my aquarium that's why my aquarium looks boring af they cant have anything nice
Haha turtles can be cute AND deadly
@@Alan-garci oh
@@TheTurtleGirl I guess so
Is there a video on Spotted Turtles? My water is perfect with nitrates and everything else but the water is cloudy. How do you know if you’re filter working? I have a 110 gallon filter for a 40 gallon breeder
When you too off the water do you use water conditioner to take out all the bad stuff?
I also have a 2 years old northern diamondback.
hello! i only just recently found your channel, I just wanna say that your past vids of your axolotls have been very helpful! as I am getting an axolotl (hopefully 🤞) soon! 😁😁
I love your videos! They’re so helpful as I just got two new turtles for my son. When should we keep the lights on? I have both a regular light and uv light
Think of it like the sun - i have mine on for 10-14 hrs depending on the time of year!
Thank You Ever So Much!
I Love My Myrtle the Turtle,
But,
Don’t know much about them! ❤
Loved the video 🐢💚
Thank you!
I have a question, can I use a liner like how what you use for your leopard geckos substrate but mine has a sticky side but I’m not gonna peel off the thing so it doesn’t make it stick it’s just gonna be there
I was given a full grown female red ear slider which is around 10 inches long. She a big girl. I was just given a 10 gal tank with the turtle. I immediately went and bought a backing area and a filter. I’m 15 so that’s all I could afford. Just got paid so when I can get a ride a basking lamps and food and Shrimpies are going to be bought aswell. I’ve been feeding greens and stuff from my garden for now. I am going to save up for a 20 gallon cus that’s all I can put in my room til I move out in 2 years. I feel bad for the little girl but I’m doing my best. Idk how long it’s been since she was able to dry off or swim and see where she’s going so she’s living just clear water and a way to get out. It’s really sad. I’m going to worry about decor and such after getting a decent sized tank and the nessessary things she actually needs.
I just hope I can take care of her properly
Hello, Love all your videos! I have 3 turtles(separate tanks) and interested in the diamondback- is Hoku a concentric diamondback?
I’m a new Mommy Turtle and came across your channel❤
However I haven’t been able to find if it’s safe to add tap water or does it have to be purified ???? Help😢
You can do either! For when first setting up the tank, or water changes more than 50% i do use conditioner, but if not, I don’t bother
I just got a brand new tank and I filled it up with water but it’s kinda cloudy so you know how to make it not cloudy or why it could be cloudy? I am using sand as a substrate but I cleaned it all and rinsed it all pretty well so I don’t think it’s because of the sand but I’m not sure.
When I first added sand to mine it was really cloudy so I would just let it sit with the filter on for a few hours
U are the best and all of your vids are fire 🔥
Why thank you Jennifer :))
Do turtles actually need a heater in the water I already got a bright heat light ? And how long should I keep a baby turtle out of her tank
Thank you so much for all your informative videos! I am about to get a Southern Painted and your videos have taught me a lot! I have Thrive Aquatic Turtle Gravel in my tank and was wondering if you think I should remove it because of impaction risks, or if it is big enough that that shouldn't be an issue. Thanks again :)
do you use a canister filter or a different external filter that hangs over the edge? I'm looking into switching from an internal filter to external because I want more swimming space and I'm thinking since I'm going to have to upgrade tank sizes soon too...... should I just bite the bullet snd buy the canister filter?
How do I send you a video cause I have a albino turtle
We have been looking for a turtle. Where do you purchase your turtles? We are having quite a time finding one at a pet store. Lots of tortoises but no luck finding turtles.
i have a musk turtle about an inch of shell, when he eats he makes a mess.. and i knew that from research. i've tried to feed him in a separate container and he would not eat and just hide, he eats in his tank right away though. how do i switch from feeding in his tank to not? i've had him for 3 months and i clean his tank 100% water change weekly. he doesn't have much water since musk aren't the best swimmers.
Can I put Driftwood in my turtle tank they're small turtles I only got a 10 gallon tank
I love your videos
Hii, I would like to know if I can bask my hatchlings in the direct sunlight?
Yeah but always have shade available
What type of turtle do you have? I am looking for a turtle that stays relatively small I don’t want anything that’s by 12 inches or bigger
So funny, it’s literally August 5th and I’ve made the decision to buy a turtle and I came to your page
My turtle has a couple of silver spots on his shell. I dont know what it is. Can u help me.
U are the best turtle girl love your vids there 💗
I have my turtles in a pond outside its maybe 2 or 3 feet deep cant remember but do i need to get a stock tank heater for them in the winter or no heater and do i turn off the filter ect during winter it doesn’t snow where i live but it gets cold maybe 20-60 degrees during winter i just really need some advice
It matters what species of turtle you might have it would be good to bring them inside but if you do decide to keep them in the pond make sure the top of the water is always moving
That your pond is like 3 feet non tropical turtle species can kind of hibernate I guess on the bottom of the water
@@NbB699 ok! Tysm!
@@NbB699 will do! Tysm!
@@NbB699 the turtles are one yellow belly slider and the other is a albino red eared slider
whats the best filter for a turtle tank 20 gallon tank i have a sand substrate
hoku is so cute !!!!!!
he is soooo cute!! 🥺🥺❤❤
I have loved watching your videos. I had a baby macleay river turtle for about 7 weeks. He sadly passed today while basking in the sun. He was perfectly fine 30 minutes prior. I am so devastated. I've watched so many videos trying to educate myself on the turtle. I don't know where I went wrong
I'm so sorry to hear that Tammy :( sometimes the little ones just don't make it through no fault of our own. Sending best wishes and hugs 💚
ur camera quality is fire 🔥🔥🔥 gahlee
Thanks ☺️
Hi, I watch your videos all the time, that’s where I get some of my facts, tips and how to look after turtles. My turtle was infected with “Fungus Infection” and recently died at 3 months old… we are going to try again with turtles. Thanks so much for making these videos!
Aw I'm sorry to hear that :( Glad that you're trying again though - best of luck!
do turtles skin ever peel? i tried to look it up but it kept talking about there scutes but i need to know if there skin peels or sheds please help
My red eared slider occasionally sheds skin.
Hii, I start school soon and im not sure what to do with my turtle, can you make a video about it please :(
Hi! I have few question that I really need to know! Is it good for my turtle to have tiny rocks which is about a size of a lego character head?
mmm...would depend on the size of the turtle. That seems like it could be a choking/impaction hazard but it would depend on if the turtle could fit it in its mouth or not.
i have a turtle and i always have to top off the water usually i use tap water and put a pit of turtle water conditioner is that what i’m supposed to do? also my turtle is a hatchling maybe 2 months but he won’t eat pellets (musk turtle) and ideas or feed back also i love ur vids sooo much
also i’ve just been feeding him shrimp,mealworms,and blood worms
Loved the video 🤩🤩also What type of camera do you record with the quality is amazing
thanks! sony a7c!
hi I’m getting a turtle for my birthday, I don’t know what type and all that stuff because that’s a surprise but I still wanna do my research so is there anything you and recommend me to look at? if so thank you!!
6:36 do u have a link to that scraper?
here ya go! might need to get a bigger version if you have a larger tank, since the magnet needs to be stronger. Couldn't find my exact one on amazon! Magfloat - amzn.to/3itQKnt
and scraper blades - amzn.to/3yqbqCd
@@TheTurtleGirl ty! Just ordered one
How often do you clean your tank? Also, my turle poops like once a day, a big fat doodoo. I can't imagine hunting for it among all the "clutter" in that tank - how do you do it?
Is it a bad thing that my turtle sleeps during the day and not night?
This helped so much ty
Welcome!
If the turtle already has access to direct sunlight, why do you also use UVB light?
Tiger barbs can go with the turtles and they look amazing 🤩
can you use just regular tap water to fill a turtle tank?
yes, but a medium to soften the tab water and removing all the minerals and irons from it turning it into healthy aquarium or pond water is recommended as they absorb it through their skin. I use JBL biotopol for it.
how many times should I feed my turtle a day?
Hi. It’s 2/5/23 and I have a question about my turtle he’s not basking and he doesn’t swim that well. Should I be concerned? Your videos are very helpful Thanks
if they're a baby, that's pretty normal? I'm not really sure I have enough information to tell you one way or another.
I’m thinking about adding crushed coral to my tank. Do you think it’s safe for a red eared slider?
I have it in mine under the sand way under the sand
Hi The Turtle Girl! I wanted to ask you if you sleep with your filter on or if it is too noisy. I had a filter for my turtles tank but it was very loud and I had to turn it off whilst I slept, but the water got super dirty and basically was useless as when I woke up, even if I turned it on, it didn’t clean the dirty water. Is there anything I should do or should I get a different filter specifically made to make less noise?
it highly depends on what kind and brand of filter you are using and how big the pond is you are keeping keeping them in. I have for example a eheim professionel thermo 4+ 350T and it can handle a water amount up to 380 liter. it makes no noise at all. usually a loud filterpomp means there is air inside, or too dirty, the propellor and motor dirty or broken/damaged.
@@BrendaArtist Thanks so much! :)
Hey! I have a 4 inch turtle in a 45 gallon, and a sobo hang on back filter. I cleaned my tank 4 days ago and it's green again. I know it's not good to clean the tank every 4 days but I have to. I think it's algae growth. I keep the lights on for 10 hours. What is the solution to this? Thanks!
check if your filter is suited for the amount of water it needs to filter. it sounds like there isn't enough water flow and a ideal condition for algae to grow
Where did you get snails to began with before you started raising them
You can get them from stores like petsmart/petco, or you can find a local fish group on facebook for sale or for free. Go for things like ramshorn, mystery snails etc - avoid nerite snails as they can only breed in saltwater. They will still lay a TON of eggs in fresh water but they will never hatch.
@@Saltylicious thanks I am sure my turtles would love them.
@@Saltylicious oh my gosh my sister used to keep fish and once she added snails they multiplied like crazy
@@harryscherry9269 that's why you have a turtle you can feed them to
So I have had my turtle for a couple years but about a year ago I added 2 guppies thinking my turtle would eat them but instead he was afraid of them and he just stayed on his basking rock but now he isn't afraid of them but he doesn't try to chase them either so I thought I could add more but as soon as I put them in their he killed them both lol
A couple of questions. We have a painted turtle. Do you feed all your turtles in a separate tank then their swimming tank? Second question do you need to give painted turtles a water bowl for drinking? Thank you.
aquatic turtles eat in the water as they need the water to be able to swallow the food.
Nice vid!
Thanks!
Hi! I have a question, so I live in Texas and I haven't been able to find a turtle anywhere and I really want one and I'm scared to one shipped cause I dont wanna kill it. What should I do??!!
If you purchase online from a reliable source, shipping shouldn’t be an issue... reptile expos are another option!
I bought the same above tank basking for my two turtles. But they won’t touch it. Any tips on how to encourage them to use it?
this can be for various reasons, 1 they are unable to climb onto it, or they are sick and have no strength, the conditions aren't attractive for them.. aquatic turtles need to be able to dry up and take sun baths else they get skin and shield problems which can be deathly
I have a question, i’ve been trying to get a mud or musk turtle for awhile and I live in FL and no places has them for sale anywhere. Is there maybe any reallyyyy good and trustworthy sites i might be able to order one from?
maybe forbidden in your state to sell them? if so you won't be able to get them cross your state border either. aquatic turtles require a whole dedication so be sure you are ready for such task. most people have no clue how to properly taking care of these animals and they die within 10 years but they easily can get 50 years old depending the species.
Heyyy I love your Chanell. i have a question :) my baby turtle keeps swimming against the glass... Is he stressed? He's very tiny and I'm scared he isn't happy on his own
Adding more hiding places can help if you think it's stress, but sometimes they just like to beg at the glass. Make sure you have a basking spot with uvb!
@@TheTurtleGirl he started basking a lot lately!!!! And im following your advices and adding more hiding areas and its working 💕❤️
Cool I love it all
cool!
What size tank do you keep your terrapin in?
40 gallon!
@@TheTurtleGirl wow ok just asking because he looks like he has a lot of space in there. Also did he reach full size yet? I have a male terrapin too but he’s a juvenile
Looks like hoku had a pretty nice day.
Oh yeah!
Do you know how many watts for your light bulbs? I need to get the right one for my basking tank. Thank you! :)
She has it all in a video 😊!
Honestly don’t remember atm 😅 best to check my previous vids ;)
Do you think it’s possible that since he’s shedding he’s more hungry that normal?
When you fill his tank up a little back to the appropriate level do you re-condition the water clean to maintain an even cleanliness of his tank ?
You should dechlorinate the water when you top it off, yes
You can dechlorinate yes... although for me personally I stopped because it was just such a small amount of water
Can you keep archer fish in a brakish tank with DBT’s?
rather not life fish with aquatic turtles together.. as when they grow older they rip apart and eat almost every fish or injuring it badly.
love it
Hoku, you are beautiful!!!
Is it okay to feed my map turtle rosy red minnows just for a treat like 2 or 3 times a week?
they can eat fish it's part of their natural diet yet it's cruel to feed them life fish as turtles rip them apart bit by bit while they are eating it.
@@BrendaArtist wait, it's cruel to the turtle or the fish?
@@Slaymae the fish 😉 as turtles rip apart fish and not killing it instantly. basically resulting in a fish that's eaten alive bit by bit till a vital part has been hit. or they just take a bite or 2 and leave the rest of the fish injured struggling until the next day.
@@BrendaArtist Oh haha. I fed him a couple last time and he eats them right away
@@Slaymae they need a wide variety of food though. they need fresh vegetables such as andive, chicory, cucumber, duckweed and fruits. other vegetables you have to research first if it's safe for them, some are poisonous and spinach contains nitrite which isn't good for them. some vegetables bind and neutralise calcium and that's bad for them as well as they really need calcium.
they need Red sticks - Small Sticks (special aquatic turtle sticks)- Shrimp - Calcium worm - Dried fish - Mealworms - Amphipods - Water fleas - Silkworms all dried available - Sepia for vital needed calcium - stomach gravel as they don't have a kneeding stomach, same like birds and no teeths to chew. online there is barely any information about that and I got it from in the Netherlands turtle shelter for abandoned turtles. it makes sense and as soon you added not sharp stomach gravel they eat it so it makes a complete sense. as last Vitamin powder to be sure they get all nutrition. I use it in dried bugs and insects and fish. shaking it with the vitamin powder in a bag. the powder gets into the pores of those bugs and insects and fish. some of that powder gets off as soon you place the food in the water but there is enough in those pores as long you give it regularly. just keep it in a bag and shake before you feed them. Once the food finished in the bag the left over vitamin powder can be reused with the new food. vary the food per time, don't give a mix of all varieties at once as they are picky eaters and will only eat their favourites in such case and missing vital nutrition.
I think my musk turtle is shedding is there anything I can do to help or just let it do it itself
Let it shed on its own and just make sure they have access to a basking area and things to rub up against!
@@TheTurtleGirl ok thanks 💛
@@xand1124 Does musk turtle really shed their scute ? I thought musk doesn't really shed their scute. Also what kind of musk turtle do you got ? Can Razorbacks shed their scute too ?.
@@RioCahyadiDrayka I have a common musk turtle but I’m not sure about other musks
What size tank is that?
40 gallon breeder - hoping to upgrade at some point ;)
Hello, if anybody sees this I would appreciate some help with an Axolotl issue that my friend is having. His axolotl is about 2 months old, and about 3 days ago recently started to refuse eating food, and leaves his mouth hanging open. He doesn't float at the top of the tank, he says that he stills moves around the tank a lot. The tips of the gills are turning a little bit darker than usual, and there aren't any signs of the axolotl being stressed. The tank's water levels seem to be fine, and the avg. temp of his tank is about high 60's to low 70's. When he first got the axolotl it was missing a leg, but it's growing back, and it hasn't had any problems up until this point, and there isn't any physical discoloration besides the gills. If anyone can respond ASAP that would be greatly appreciated.
Maybe get a good substrate for it to reduce anxiety and there is this heat reducing foil you can put on the sides except the one you watch through that could help
I recently got a turtle and the tank water is cloudy can anyone help? I try everything a water change cleaned my filter and everything🤯
Do you have appropriate filter ? Do u have beneficial bacteria in the system ? Do you treat your water before using it ? Do you feed it inside the tank ?.
So many factor for cloudy water and it's hard to tell without proper testing.
Did you cycle the tank first if no its a bacteria bloom its normal and will go away but if you keep changing water you will just reset it leave it for a week or so and it should go away.
If it happens again clean the glass and drain 50% save some tank water to wash the filter so you don't reset it again.
Where did you get your turtle ??
He was from a breeder!
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this is off topic from the video but i really need some help! i have 2 turtles and i got them both in june from the same place, they are babies but one seems to be growing much faster and much bigger than the other. at first i suspected that the bigger one was a girl so i wasn’t really worried, but then i started to notice how the smaller turtle gets frightened very easily from simple little things .. i looked it up online and it said it could be due to not eating as much as it should be. i’m not worried that maybe the bigger turtle is eating all the little turtles food and he is not getting enough. i’m really considering buying a new tank and moving one of the turtles.. would that be my best option?
hi, yes it would! most turtles stress out each other when they're kept together bc usually the area is too small.
Feed them at certain times and stand there make sure each eats separately or at the same time but so your able too see them eat and know they both are eatting
Hi! My neighbor found a baby turtle in her backyard and kept him for a year in horrible conditions. I saved him, and he is in a twenty gallon bin with plants, a dock, driftwood, and sand. It won’t bask no matter what! Is it because it used to be wild?
Ps: your tank is sooo good!
What kind of turtle is that
A diamondback terrapin which I guess won’t be for sale due to it being endangered
Can you tell me the species of that turtle becouse im a beginner and i want that turtle :D
My diamond back terrapin eats everything too. My slider lives with guppies, the terrapin has yet to not eat any fish I add. I've just accepted it.
haha yeah! sometimes not much we can do.