HOW TO SET UP A TURTLE TANK 🐢- Step by Step
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 ก.ค. 2024
- How to set up a turtle tank, step by step! :D Setting up a turtle tank is a really fun project and today I'm talking you through the different options for the aspects of turtle care, including tank size, filtration, basking areas, lighting, etc.
Here's my equipment list for setting up a tank ► kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic...
DanTheGuppyMan's video on naturalistic turtle setups ►
• Natural TURTLE Tank TI...
Dan's channel ► / dantheguppyman
Instagram ► / theturtlegirl
Patreon ► / theturtlegirl
Huge thanks to all my current patrons for allowing this channel to be the best it can be!
Officially Tielo, Pat S, Christopher James McDermott, Darrel Flint, Orlando Vargas and 5 others ❤️
// music //
Voyage; Rain; Stardust by Ikson
/ ikson
Here's my kit for aquatic turtles (all the supplies you need) ► kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit
Tell me about your turtle tank and how it's set up below!!
The Turtle Girl if I don’t completely fill my tank, due to having a hanging suction cup platform, how much evaporation is understandable? Say, over a week?
@@TwoFootGiant I'd say that you have to monitor your tank and see for yourself how much would evaporate. The rate of evaporation depends on water temp, how much surface disturbance, etc :)
The Turtle Girl I have a 3in1 Aquarium Internal Filter Oxygen Submersible Water Pump for water flow, aeration and a secondary filtration source. Is that good for a 20 gallon tank with a turtle?
@@WadeTheLion it really depends on how you have it set up, how big the turtle is, how often you change water, etc. It could be sufficient filtration, it could not. If it's keeping the tank clean, then I would say yes 😊
The Turtle Girl It's a 20 gallon tank and I have my primary filter on one side of the tank so it doesn't get the other side. That's why I got the secondary filter to create water flow and reach the side that the primary filter can't. The primary filter alone keeps the water clean. I do have pebble stones that I bought from petco but I might take them out and have a bare bottom
Im really wanting a turtle, but I'm watching many videos first so I know how to take good care of the turtle.
same
I have 2 turtles. You should get an adult musk turtle they are awesome.
I am getting one today
I have cabin fever Casey i have one, theyre amazing😍i had him when he was like a couple weeks
U should get a tortoise I’m getting one and there soo fun
IM GETTING A TURTLE THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOU VIDEOS THEY HELP❤️🙌🏾❤️
MoChA_ ÖÑÑÄ so am I in a cupel days
It actually hard I had a turtle and I bought him back to the turtle pet shop but good luck
Mia The queen red ear slider should be easy, im buying one in a week
@@Bluelilly456 what was so hard about it?
@@zee-wx7vk While baby turtles might cost less than $100, adult turtles, can eventually cost thousands, through filters, substrates, aquarium upgrades, ect. Which is why people should do research on the type of turtle they get, because a quarter sized red eared slider can become a 12 inch+ turtle.
AWESOME video!!! I love the new setup, it looks amazing! Hoku will thank you for the crushed coral. Thank you again for the collab! 😊😊😃
thank YOU Dan :D
You're too wholesome
What does wholesome
I learned so much from you today. I inherited 3 tiny turtles n a tank today. I feel absolutely confident that I can take good care of them since I came here today! Thanks so very much.
I've been doing research on turtles for years and finally got one yesterday. The previous owner didn't provide UVB so I'm going to get that today.
A few weeks ago my mom went kayaking while I wasn't home and ended up scooping a little turtle out of the lake and he has been living in a like container and last weekend I finally got a tank, pump, water filter thing and a fake log to stick to the side of the tank. He is still in the little container now because we don't have everything we need to move him to the tank. I do realize that my mom didn't make the best decision and if I were to have had a choice I would have defiantly put him back because I was not ready to have a turtle yet, I was going to wait about 9 more months to get one so I could research. I did make sure to have his container in the sun so he could bask and he is getting a little less shy and comes onto a little log while i'm in the room and i'm proud of him. I've watched a few of your videos and I've already gained a lot of knowledge about how to keep my little turtle healthy. I would love for anyone to reply with tips and stuff so my turtle can be happy and healthy. (Sorry if this was a little all over the place lol)
I have learned so much about turtles from you and I didn’t even think about the turtles eating the plastic plants THANK YOU 🙏
I’m getting my turtle today finally and I’m sooooo excited!!!!! Thank you for the help!!
I love your videos! I'm glad your spreading a good message of how to setup a proper turtle tank
OMG U ARE THE BEST! Im getting a turtle in 1 or two weeks and this was so helpful :D
Thank you so much! I was thinking of buying a turtle and now I know how to set up a cage thank you!
I really like your content and have learned a ton from all of your fish and turtle videos! Your channel was one of the main reasons I started my own channel featuring my pets including my own fish and my baby/juvenile Fly River Turtle Crush in my 125 Gallon Tank. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for your channel and I hope to be even more inspired by you and apply the knowledge from your videos to my own tank, fish, and turtle videos! :) Thanks for your help
that's awesome! I've been enjoying see your fly river turtle :)
woah! u have a fly river turtle? Thats so cool!
Like your videos, have 2 lovely RE Sliders for the last 5 years. Your videos are of great help and knowledge.
I am very committed to giving my turtle buddy the best life. Your videos are so helpful!
that's awesome Natalie! thanks for the kind words!
Just got a turtle tank and decorated it. I wasn’t happy with the decoration but yours looks superb. Definitely using your idea thank you so much
Glad you like it! Takes a little tweaking. If you look at my older videos it definitely took time to get it right haha
One of the best tricks I’ve learned when you mentioned sand & the water getting cloudy is I use a normal pasta strainer & pour the water on that… sometimes I’ll put a paper plate or something for the water to hit when it first gets going.. but I’ve never had any cloudy tanks!
Also note that I typically use Carriabe Sand
Thanks! This was a VERY well explained video! Helped me a lot! :)
thank you i am thinking about getting a turtle and this was very helpful
Thank you for teaching me how to set up a tank properly I really appreciate you and I enjoyed watching your video
I haven’t watched your videos in a while And your videos are getting better! Great video and keep it up!
thanks Antonio!
I just impulsively bought a tank from a yard sale today and this video is so helpful, imma be getting a turtle soon once I have all the necessary items. (Plus epic decorations)
best of luck!
Thanks for the video Turtle Girl, it was very useful
My turtle and I LOVE your videos. She sits in my hand and watches your videos!
I just wanted to let you know that your videos are so amazing that I found this video just by searching “how to set up a turtle tank” on Google, and your video was the first thing that popped up. 👍🏼👍🏼
Great video, great guidelines 😊
Thank you so much for this video! I’m getting a turtle in 2 days, it helped me so much🥺❤️
that was so helpful!!!
Thank you im learning about turtels and your videos help so much🥰🥰
tyy! i’m getting an african dwarf mud turtle and i was thinking abt a 20 gal tank (30 at most) and this gave me an idea of what i need for a tank ^^
I'm glad it could help!
You're a godsend. My first turtle, a tiny baby red eared slider I got because someone bought him without realizing how crazy high maintenance they are, thanks you greatly.
Hi, this is such a useful video girlllllll. Love it so much
I love your videos they are so helpful thank you for all your help
Love love love it!!!
Thanks young lady!
I'm considering of getting a turtle and wow...never knew about the tank size. You saved my life!
God bless and keep up the good work!
Happy new year
Glad to hear it! happy new year!
im getting one this weeken :)) thxs for the help
This helped so much! im going to get a turtle once i clean my room wich wont take long, im watching alot of ur vids of turtles thanks!
Really helpful 💓
Very good colab Excelent content.
Great video! Very informative. Thanks
you're welcome!
Great video!! Subscribed!
thanks!
I love ur vids!! More plz!! 🐢🐢
Thanks for the video, just found my way here after googling how to set up a turtle tank for fresh water turtles ha ha ! I just picked up 4 x baby Mary rivers and know absolutely nothing about turtles so will be checking out both yours and Dan's videos over the next few months.
Nice video..good job and beautiful turtles.
Love it turtle girl quite helpful. someone just gave me a slider to keep found him in the middle of the road..just a baby yet and have him in 10 gal but will soon up grade because he eats like crazy and growing quick. going to make a basking area from one of your previous vids on pcv and light egg crate...Thanks .
Currently setting up a tank for a turtle that some family have been neglecting in terms of housing. Your videos are a life saver (don't worry, I'm doing plenty of all-around research on turtle care). Thanks for demonstrating everything so clearly.
really happy to hear that they could help you out :)
Thanks for the video.
Awesome video thanks for sharing 👀💓👍
I'm not into keeping turtle....but I loved the way you explained everything about turtle keeping...keep it up, gurl.
I have an 8/yo female red eared slider in a 200 gallon tank! I have been wanting to expand into other species like a softshell or something similar. Good vid👌🏻
Sounds like a fun project!
Hi, I love your videos and want a southern painted turtle for my 40 gal aquarium. Love your new setup!
love your channel So much and I also love turtles
using the plate is really smart, thankyou for giving me that tip
you're welcome!
Thanks for this video! It really helped me!!! I really like your pants! They are really cute! I hope that you have a great day! Love you!
I love your all videos
I have got a red eared slider and got new stuff for him and he loves it thanks for helping setup tank
Alex Vanderzwet make a vidoe plz i live turtles
@@mrstk8985 ?
Thank you very much for such a wonderful video!
You are most welcome!
Thanks from your number 1 fan
I love you video they help me out so much I love your channel !!!
thanks!
I mean your sorry😂
Great video❤
Thanks this helped me so much🐢🐢🐢
Great video!! Now I need a turtle :)
yes you do 😝
Thanks for sharing
you're welcome :)
Thanks for the advice
welcome!
You did a great job👏🏽
thanks!
Sooo helpful..... thank you
That’s so cool
This is a great vid
I'm getting a turtle soon so you are helping me out
Hi, I just got a new western painted turtle!! His name is Otis and he's so sweet, I have done soooo much research, mainly from your channel. Thanks for the help!!!!
i had a turtle named Otis 🙂
@@marissaajanaee awww
So overwhelmed.
My parent spontaneously bought me 2 baby turtles and they're arriving tomorrow so I'm packing all this info so I give them the best home ❤
Hi there I’m getting a Diamond terrapin turtle I’m so excited and this is my second turtle but I’m not sure what type of tank to start with and what other things I need. I currently have a red slider.
I have been saving for a turtle recently (I am nowhere close to be able to get one) your videos have really helped with me getting ready to get one (I have used other sources) and thank you for these videos.
I am also 13 and it is hard to get money. My parents told me I could have one if I buy everything.
Glad that they're helping :) best of luck!
@@yayjoshua6638 you need to consider your decision carefully. After twenty years, I am still paying money and efforts for my impulse buying of red ear slider who are huge now.
great video ! i was wondering if you used regular tap water or used a specific conditioner ?
This is a great help because I am getting a red-eared slider
happy to hear it!
Great video! Which color sand do you like better? A lighter or darker? I would like to get white but I’m worried it will get super dirty.
Thank you 😊 sooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Much you are amazing I will get one soon and it will be awesome 👏 all because of you
@The Turtle Girl what do you use to put in your water to get rid of the chlorine?
Where did you get the heater guard? Im having a hard time trying to find one.
what do i do for basking heating if i have a stick on basking block
hi Turtle Girl! thank you so much for the videos so far, very informative for me.
I have a question, i just set up a new tank last week, using 2ft by 1 ft by 1.5 ft tank(i only filled it halfway up), with a fluval 307 canister filter. The water just turned slightly yellow and pretty cloudy 2 days later. Is this the condition called "new tank syndrome" , where I have to wait for the nitrogen cycle to complete to get back clean and crystal clear water again?
any tips on what chemicals to use on washing the tank initially? We just got a used 55 gallon. Need some starter help
What’s that vacuum that you use where can I get one for my yellow belly slider
I have a lid on my tank what type of filter system or canister would you recommend for me to keep my lid on my tank
Cool!!
im planning on upgrading my 2 musk turtles tank to a low but open long tank, and i should be getting a 4ft aquarium ready for a map turtle which is exiting.
Is it okay to move the UVB to the water side of the tank?
I had no idea UVB bulbs had to be replaced so frequently! I've had the same full spectrum bulb forever, but my turtle's shell's starting to look a bit sad and maybe that's why. Also, she's outgrown her tank and I've been debating about building a pond or getting her a bigger tank whenever I finally finish remodeling. Looking up habitat info makes me realize I really haven't been good to poor Myrtle. She is definitely overdue for an upgrade.
do you need that light for red ear slider aquatic turtles?
Hi i got a semi-aquatic turtle and the place where i got them from has a really small water that do not transgress there shill so I thought that was right and now i don’t really know if i have to put more water? , also i dont have lightening in her tank and i saw someone in google says its okay if you let them out in the sun for hours and it will have the same affect as lightning, i really don’t know if what I’m doing is right so pleas tell me
Hi, do u know how long we should keep the basking light and uvb light on?
Hey the turtle girl! So I’m getting a baby long neck turtle so could you tell me what I should use for it’s set up?
What kind of watt heater did you use in the video?? I have a 20 gallon tank.
What exact cut was the black sand in your tank. I looked on the sight, but there were multiple options
Really nice video. I am getting a baby red ear slider soon! I would be leaving a like and subscribing
What kind of light was the led strip you had for the tank? How does it fit with the topper?
So I have a red bellied cooter and i bought the crushed coral for the ph and I just saw this video can i mix it with sand? Will that be okay?
Deff wanting to get a turtle
Is mulch a good substrate? I’m getting turtles and I’m not sure on what substrate