Looks nice Greg. Most of the big box home improvement stores have a shade tarp you can by the foot. You can get it from something like 30% to 90% shade. Might be just enough for them to feel safe but still allow you to see if they are inside the box.
Awesome job Greg! Suggestion though, the maps LOVE to hide, and it looks like they're trying to wedge themselves/get underneath the driftwood to hide. I would get some large PVC pipe or sewer pipe (the light green kind) and put it in, then cover the top with wood to hide it. Also, when you do get eggs send a hatchling my way! Love black knob maps :)
I've seen your other video where you had explained the substrate mix you used for the nesting box. What brand of peat moss did you use because i can only find zoo med's new Zealand sphagnum peat moss that will clearly say no dyes and 100% natural on the packaging but it is light brown, dry and stringy. Yours seem to look like soil base. Did you do anything to prepare the peat moss before mixing it with the sand?
If I was a turtle and a guest in your tub, I'd want to lay my eggs in that nesting box! ------------- Greg, you're a gadget man for sure. You've got that great aquarium rack and a super filter, and nothing really interesting (sorry) in the tanks. I see you with some super fancy koi veiltail angels plus whatever else. Carry on, Bo.
My Lightning just randomly laid a egg I'm assuming is unfertile since I don't have male turtles.This video will be hopefully very helpful since Lightning laid her egg in water.I'm not sure if Lightning will lay more eggs or what.
Hi can u ask, what is the temperature of your water for your turtles is currently at? And what temperature should the water be at? I have mine currently at 68-70 degrees.
Love your setup for the turtle would love to do something like that but I have a same space I only now have two turtles out of six, the other where given to me they where probably sick or old
Sometimes minimalism can become it's own complication. Milk crates work fine as a subsurface structure, are easy to sterilize, and provide holes for smaller fish to entertain themselves. Good place to anchor aeration stones, too. Think original habitat.
I'm kind of disapointed. I was pretty hyped when you announced the stump idea, and i liked the idea of natural. I dont think you could even skin that to look natural. It sticks out like a sore thumb. I'm sure it's pretty useful, but ruins your original plan.
I never even thought of building my own tank like that, thats amazing.
Looks nice Greg. Most of the big box home improvement stores have a shade tarp you can by the foot. You can get it from something like 30% to 90% shade. Might be just enough for them to feel safe but still allow you to see if they are inside the box.
Awesome job Greg! Suggestion though, the maps LOVE to hide, and it looks like they're trying to wedge themselves/get underneath the driftwood to hide. I would get some large PVC pipe or sewer pipe (the light green kind) and put it in, then cover the top with wood to hide it. Also, when you do get eggs send a hatchling my way! Love black knob maps :)
DanTheGuppyMan yeah they loved to hide in their milk crate, I'm thinking about creating a driftwood cave to replace it
Great job! Any idea how to made one in a 300 gal aquarium? All my attempts have failed. The box floats even with slate rocks on the bottom.
Excelent addition. Very low profile and overall great idea. Thank you for sharing it.
I've seen your other video where you had explained the substrate mix you used for the nesting box. What brand of peat moss did you use because i can only find zoo med's new Zealand sphagnum peat moss that will clearly say no dyes and 100% natural on the packaging but it is light brown, dry and stringy. Yours seem to look like soil base. Did you do anything to prepare the peat moss before mixing it with the sand?
Have you had any success with this method? Like have they laid any eggs for you? I'm really interested in trying this myself.
Love your videos keep up the great work
If I was a turtle and a guest in your tub, I'd want to lay my eggs in that nesting box!
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Greg, you're a gadget man for sure. You've got that great aquarium rack and a super filter, and nothing really interesting (sorry) in the tanks. I see you with some super fancy koi veiltail angels plus whatever else. Carry on, Bo.
i'm overdue to add new breeder groups of fish to the tanks, i just haven't had the time, likely this fall after the greenhouse is built
Very creative! Seems like a bigger basking area might be in order also. Cheers!
My Lightning just randomly laid a egg I'm assuming is unfertile since I don't have male turtles.This video will be hopefully very helpful since Lightning laid her egg in water.I'm not sure if Lightning will lay more eggs or what.
Hi can u ask, what is the temperature of your water for your turtles is currently at? And what temperature should the water be at? I have mine currently at 68-70 degrees.
Bboy Splinter 70 is normal, 65 or lower is too cold
Oh alright, so I'm at a good temp then, thnx Greg Jones
Love your setup for the turtle would love to do something like that but I have a same space I only now have two turtles out of six, the other where given to me they where probably sick or old
What species of fish do you have in there with the turtles
Did your turtles lay eggs yet? Update? Amazing video!
How do you deal with evaporation, being inside and all?
Hilton Aquatics dehumidfyer running 24/7
Sir I have question how do you know male and female tortoise
sarojmishra71 mishra it depends on the species, some males are smaller, have longer front claws, smaller heads, longer tails, etc
Ramp is too steep. No above surface resting rocks. Good idea with the tubs.
I'm trying to find a way to hide flotation under the bottom part of the ramp to reduce the angle, any ideas?
Sometimes minimalism can become it's own complication. Milk crates work fine as a subsurface structure, are easy to sterilize, and provide holes for smaller fish to entertain themselves. Good place to anchor aeration stones, too. Think original habitat.
I'm kind of disapointed. I was pretty hyped when you announced the stump idea, and i liked the idea of natural. I dont think you could even skin that to look natural. It sticks out like a sore thumb. I'm sure it's pretty useful, but ruins your original plan.
i'm still on the hunt for a stump, but i need something that is 24"+ in diameter and hollow