I cleaned my GROSS turtle tank filter (How to Clean a Cascade Canister Filter

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I cleaned my GROSS turtle tank filter (How to Clean a Cascade Canister Filter - step by step)

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Penn Plax Cascade 1000 Canister Filter ► amzn.to/492AyRC
This past week, I FINALLY got around to cleaning my gross turtle tank filter... ugh. Follow along for a step-by-step guide on how to clean a cascade canister filter! These filtration beasts can be intimidating to maintenance, but with this tutorial, you'll be cleaning in no time.
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@mr.j6567 6 ай бұрын

Good to see you again. Welcome back. Hope you are doing well. Peace, love and blessings

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

appreciate it :D

@Whatisupguys88 29 күн бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirlbruh when will you return

@Someone18438 22 күн бұрын

Where are you @@TheTurtleGirl

@garbothacan2210 6 ай бұрын

I just upgraded my little RES's setup to a 75 gallon tank and have the 1500 version of the cascade filter. I was just thinking last night how I should clean it tomorrow (today now lol) and then I wake up to see you posted this. it's a sign hahaha

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

it's a sign!!

@meltingstarburst 5 ай бұрын

Hey, i also have a RES and im trying to figure out a decent media setup for the exact same filter, would you mind letting me know what you have? Thanks in advance.

@guichom.6924 6 ай бұрын

Great video! As a former red ear slider turtle owner, I admire your dedication on maintaining a healthy environment for your aquatic pets. A lot of people don’t understand how difficult it is to keep an aquatic turtle without proper filtration, a heat source for basking, and an adequate aquarium. Thank you for sharing!

@sirosophusjosephmillieenli9552 6 ай бұрын

Hey Turtle Girl! You are one of the main reasons I drastically upgraded my turtle husbandry. I have two red eared sliders and they are only four months old. Thank you so much sorry about your losses of last year, Keep being turtley awesome! 🐢

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

that is SO great to hear. Happy to have had a positive impact - hope your lil turtles are doing well!

@nunyabizness7206 6 ай бұрын

I watched so many of your videos before I got my first RES. I was wondering if you have any advice for me . I have proper lighting and a large enough floating basking area and I used to find him basking every day. Even at night when the lights off he would go up there. Recently I've only seen him go up about once in the last few weeks. Water temp is at 75 . I have a Penn plaxx cascade 1200. I've played with the height of the bulbs to try and make the platform warmer for him. Any advice?

@sebastianflores848 6 ай бұрын

It's so satisfying watching filter cleaning videos.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

disgusting but satisfying xD

@Roberts_Channel 18 күн бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirl I am considering getting an axolotl as a pet, do you have any links for your setup as to where I could find the equipment online? If not I understand. But either way, there is one thing I have to say…… HAVE A TURTLEY AWSOME DAY!!! 😊

@Renmaru245 3 ай бұрын

Im a new turtle owner, I found a baby red eared slider at work, it looked dehydrated, and it was injured so i picked him up washed him and made a temporary little set up, now he has a tank with clean water, and a filter and a basking area with some good heating lamps. And your videos have been helpful thank you!!

@BuddyTheTurtle 6 ай бұрын

My favorite turtle KZfaqr 😊

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

awwww thank you!

@Wes-nk1dm 6 ай бұрын

What I do is wash my canister filter in April and October so I can do the cleaning outside in warmer weather. I've never had to do it more than 2 times per year. I still use the aquarium water to rinse out the filter media.

@midnightbel 5 ай бұрын

I do mine one per year and it is a dream. 😭 I don't know how, but parameters are always on point. There are 3 turtles in there, but I think feeding them outside helps a ton.

@KeithFromHawaii Ай бұрын

@The Turtle Girl - Nice to see that you're still active even with all the studying you have to do in college now 😊🌴

@briannorris75 6 ай бұрын

Welcome back!! You were missed .. I know times are hard but there are better days ahead! Thank you for all that you do!!

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much Brian. I'm glad to be back

@karenartis4472 6 ай бұрын

Just did this last weekend! I always thought the canister filter had to be a lot lower than the tank? If I could use my Fluval 407 with the tank on a lower level, would be one heckuva space saver. We rescued two adult red eared sliders who were on their way to be dumped into a pond-the owner said they were too much work.😢 Thanks to your videos, these guys are living their best lives.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

it definitely has to be lower than the water line to be able to flow properly and also to get the filter to prime. I'd say my canister filter sits about 10-12"(?) below the water line, and the tank is also elevated maybe 4" off the ground. I also let the intake tube dip quite a bit before coming back up a bit to connect with the filter. But there are ways to make it work for sure! That's awesome that you rescued two sliders! I'm so happy to hear that.

@Riely-vd4rg 2 ай бұрын

Hi I have a painted turtle and it's a female. I love your videos they are so helpful.

@focuslee 3 ай бұрын

Thank goodness you are back. Me and my turtle missed you.

@chamee_r7507 3 ай бұрын

I have watched your videos for over a year now. And i believe i know almost all that i need to raise a turtle. Hoping to get a RES soon, i can only find hatchlings in my area though so yeah I'm trying to learn more about hatchlings specifically. Thank you so much , your videos are very helpful and also fun to watch❤

@kingofwingo 6 ай бұрын

Hello just saying I haven't seen a video of yours in like 2 years but I remembered when I'd watch every video you made, good to see you still making quality content and I hope you're well

@mariarotondo5159 26 күн бұрын

This video seriously helped me so so much!!! Thanks ❤

@melissarandazzo1515 6 ай бұрын

I love this!! I have the same exact filter for my turtle tank. This was helpful as I’m always looking for tips on cleaning my filter.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it! How has the filter been running for you?

@melissarandazzo1515 6 ай бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirlOverall pretty good, only issue I have with it is it can be a pain to prime sometimes. It really keeps my tank pretty clear though. So, I consider that a minor issue.

@bugsplus3878 15 сағат бұрын

Please come back when you're ready. We all miss you dearly.

@WolframRaies 6 ай бұрын

I'm happy you're back on KZfaq making videos. I'm sorry though, about your loss. I know how hard it must be.

@1218nana1218 6 ай бұрын

Great video! I hate the smells and look of the water from cleaning the filter but something about rinsing out the layers of filter is satisfying.

@SnoTs 6 ай бұрын

Just got my daughter a Fluval 407 for her tank. It's very similar looking to the one you use here. As a note for people getting these make sure you put the rubber seal on correctly. I put it on wrong and when we primed the filter then plugged it in we had a nice large overflowing out of the canister. Once I figured out it was user error everything was up and running great.

@TheKarenohara 6 ай бұрын

We did exactly the same! The pictures make it look like the seal goes into the lid not around the edge of the lid. Great filter though.

@G_LittleTV 6 ай бұрын

Glad your back. Sorry for your losses❤❤❤

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

thank you :)

@message___deleted 2 ай бұрын

Amazon - whaline suction cups have been a life saver for anything that needs a suction cup in my tank. They come in packs of 25 I think it is. The pack lasts me 1-2 years and I always have new suction cups ready to go.

@alysiavan 6 ай бұрын

I'm so glad that you're back!

@batbabiez 4 ай бұрын

this is so asmr-y i love it. also welcome back!! excited to watch ur new stuff ♡

@ericcarlson1805 6 ай бұрын

Always a pleasure to see your uploads!

@julieheyob7170 4 ай бұрын

Hi! Good to see you again love your video’s thank you so much for making video’s love see you again❤

@yeahboysister4249 4 ай бұрын

But this video was 2 months ago

@TurtleAddict 6 ай бұрын

Glad to have you back 👍🎊

@truthfactreality6814 4 ай бұрын

Nice to see you back

@gloomm553 6 ай бұрын

Yayy shes backk ❤❤

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

woo!

@Loremips9966 5 ай бұрын

I have to change aquarium water every 3 days and clean the filter every week. I think I will upgrade to an FX6 next month because I can't keep up with this😂

@oliwai1 4 ай бұрын

Maybe you are overfeeding your stock

@orjenOJ 6 ай бұрын

Hey there, one of my turtle is very small, I’ve had it for about a year, I also got another turtle about the same size. But it grew WAY bigger than the first one. Is there a way to help my first turtle grow? The first turtle is the same size when I first got it :(

@turtleanton6539 Ай бұрын

Great content😊

@BlackBarbie228 3 ай бұрын

The black coarse filter sponges I rinse but those white filter sponges I will toss out so quickly if it’s too dirty 😂😂

@LisaLisaTheOneYouAdore 6 ай бұрын

Yayyy! I'm so glad to see you back, We've missed you. Happy New Year!

@Lissyhead2 6 ай бұрын

Perfect timing, I really needed this video! Thanks!

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

great! get that filter clean ;)

@alcinoribeiro3325 6 ай бұрын

Welcome back great video, im a new turtle owner (but watching your vids for some time) i dunno if thats been done but can you make a list of tips for avoiding your turtles to eat artificial plants , i can only have those because they eat. The real ones but they starting to try to eat the fake plants i

@patricklaney4178 5 ай бұрын

You can use the filter sponges to scrub the inside of the filter and other parts of the filter

@ricardotrujillo4959 6 ай бұрын

Glad to see you making another video!, thanks!

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

thanks for tuning in!

@sheilamcclain7468 6 ай бұрын

When buying new driftwood, I always soak it in hot water, for several days before I put it in my tank. That way my water won't be brownish looking. I put it in a bucket or a tote and put it in the tub and keep changing out the water for several days.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

yeah that is a great way to get the tannins to leach out. I also realized after filming that the water is partially also yellow because of the color of my lights. They are very warm - so even with mostly clear water, it can come out on camera looking yellow depending on the white balance.

@teyannaglover8743 10 күн бұрын

hello! i love you videos and i’m new to having a turtle.. i bought a cascade 700 and it was getting loud so i tried messing with it and now it’s not working idk what to do 😭

@thelordofsimps6095 5 ай бұрын

I noticed that you dont declorinate the new tap water before refilling your tank, is there a reason why you dont cause I have been wondering❤

@user-km2hp1kd5r 5 ай бұрын

Hi new to the turtle world my 7 y/o was gifted 2 turtle hatchlings now about 1 months ago. One red bellied and one map. I have them together in a 10 gallon tank temporarily . I need help. Should I get one larger tank or 2 separate large tanks which means double the equipment. Please help this beginner turle owner I want to properly care for them I am already attached to them . Love your page.

@terrilynn1771 6 ай бұрын

I have 2 red ears sliders. My tank has an over hang plus i use the canister filter too by Cascade makes cleaning a breeze.

@sofyarafayelova9448 11 күн бұрын

Hey! I just bought a cascade filter as well, and I have a couple questions: how often do you clean out the filter? Is there a way for the water to not be so loud when it comes out without putting too much water in the tank? I see you didn’t fill your water up all the way in the tank, and it’s totally quiet!

@TrumanReddin-ne6xg Ай бұрын

Pls make more videos your vids are great and I want to get a leopard gecko are you have the best videos I have already watched all your others

@W.I.C.K.D.ISGOOD Ай бұрын

Omg same❤

@Melly_441 6 ай бұрын

Funny how I was just thinking I need to clean my canister n this video pops up 😂🥰

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

It's good timing!! Guess you gotta go do it now :D

@louisthomas2531 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the upload!

@NickMeeusen 5 ай бұрын

Last week i cleaned my filter and forgot to put the rubber band in. It was the right time to clean the house. A towel was not eneugh haha. Don't be like me folks.. Greetings to all :)

@Tiggeroser 6 ай бұрын

Hey Sweetie, My kids and I love watching your videos they're very educational and interesting!!!! Are you coming back to your page??and will you be posting videos again

@nunyabizness7206 6 ай бұрын

So small tip I have my cascade filter sitting in a large container from the dollar store to catch all the water when I disconnect/ take the top off

@turtleclaws941 6 ай бұрын

Another wonderful video! ❤

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

thank you!

@ClivTurtlez 6 ай бұрын

yay your back lets goo back to old school normal vids,hope you ok🐢 btw i was eating until.....

@Classic7-4-7 6 ай бұрын

I still remember the last video where you changed it & dumped it outside 😂 seems like yesterday!

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

haha yup!! funnily enough though, this is the first time I've done the video where I clean it indoors haha

@Classic7-4-7 6 ай бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirl i noticed i related to the situation much more seeing the toilet in the background (where i usually dump my turtle water) 😂

@AlbertMunoz-u6q 16 күн бұрын

The sad thing is I don't have a big enough tank for my red-eared😢

@joshspurgeon5369 6 ай бұрын

Missed you! I like that filter as well.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

it's a great workhorse! Simple, straightforward... I've had it for almost 4 or 5 years (and even purchased it second hand!) and it still runs like a charm

@joshspurgeon5369 6 ай бұрын

Just put it in my Amazon cart. My turtle Littlefoot has a respiratory infection right now. Taking her to the vet to see if I can save her. Her eyes are capped over and won’t eat. I’m pretty scared and I want to get a better filter for her 40 gallon I have. I have another filter you had that’s good for 75 gallon tanks and her tank is always clean. I have to save her. She’s my baby.

@viable4499 21 күн бұрын

Come back! I need to learn how to take care of this turtle ☹️

@midnightbel 5 ай бұрын

Just got an upgrade for my 3 yellow bellied sliders. They were rescues. They are going from a 75 gallon to a 125 gallon. Going to HEAVILY plant it out. It had a sump system before. I'm curious how a sump and cannister filter could potentially work together for them. Anyone have any knowledge of cannister, top filter, or sump filter for which is best? I know you've made a video before for cannister and top filters.

@GeoffreyFourmyle 5 ай бұрын

Hey, just discovering your content. Very helpful! I've had a red ear for about 20 years now and I can't say I always knew how to take the best care of him. I think I have a perfect set up for him now thanks to you, and I would love your opinion. Do you still accept tank pictures somewhere?

@turtlegeckosailor 5 ай бұрын

:o Those water are good for house plants…I never pour away thevdirty water. My houseplants and landscaping plants get the water.

@benmooredorencio6504 2 ай бұрын

Hi what is best tank setup for MTB

@jonathonalsum9063 6 ай бұрын

Poking the algo. 🎉 Great to see ya!

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

I'm back!

@LK50634 6 ай бұрын

welcome back good to see you turtlegirl. i hope your doing well

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

Doing well, yes! And you?

@LK50634 6 ай бұрын

I'm doing good just been busy helping taking care of my sick mom and building up my KZfaq channels and doing 8hrs livestream this past weekend

@user-do1dd8yp9w 29 күн бұрын

Where did you get your diamond back terrapin from

@joshuaghandour7329 4 ай бұрын

Hey i need advice, i got a new long neck turtle and he isn't eating he is still a baby (about 6 months) and i got him a few days ago. Do you have any tips?

@adrianromero5355 2 ай бұрын

Hey turtle girl big fan i have two juvenile red ear sliders and at first my big one was mean to my little one but now they get along do you think it will be a good idea to get a third one

@angelyang4643 6 ай бұрын

Can you please make a video on how to set up the penn plex canister filter? I think the out-take tube is too short and that my turtle will knock it off

@joemichener2337 6 ай бұрын

If you do everything in the bathtub, you can use the shower to rinse everything down when you are done. Also you do not have to worry about spillage. The filter and the rinse bucket should fit into a bathtub.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

so true!! if only I had a tub 🥲 but for those that do, that's the perfect solution. Or even a big laundry sink. Otherwise, I usually clean the filter outdoors.

@nyanmyuuzaw9004 2 ай бұрын

Hello TurtleGirl. I just got a tiny mud turtle yesterday. I work at a crawfish restaurant and while i was cleaning them i found that tiny little creature (1 inch size). So i brought him home and decided to pet it. Im so new to this and never had a turtle as a pet. Where should i start to make him a new home.

@mikeymoistmouth5255 3 күн бұрын

Is it possible to tell if a turtle is stunted? I have 2 rescuses that had a growth spurt in the first month but havent grown for the next 7 their 3.5 inches and are 4 years old.

@Tracor3k99 6 ай бұрын

Hey I just got one of those!

@yeochengyi998 6 ай бұрын

can u give some tip on removing algae on turtle shell, i been brushing my albino red ear slider shell but it still doesn't drop

@message___deleted 2 ай бұрын

6:37 poo water 🚨 😂

@ellaconsulta6686 8 күн бұрын

i’m about to upgrade my my RES’ tank and bought a 10.0 uvb 13w compact bulb. are those really a scam and should i buy the zoo med t5 fixture or does it work just as well?

@sajaldas213 3 ай бұрын

Hello there! I rescued a musk turtle recently and i am kind of new to this, could you please help me how/what I should be feeding it? I tried with some dried shrimps crickets floating food but seems like it’s not liking it.. Any suggestions please?

@birbthechicken4729 6 ай бұрын

Woah lol I’m early, thanks for the important information!

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

thank you for watching!

@ILuvFatNuggets 2 ай бұрын

i had a question i was wondering why my basking spot is getting so hot is there anything i can do to not get it so hot it keeps getting to 100f its a double dome light

@ColossalKoi 6 ай бұрын

❤such an awesome set up

@robertcaszatt645 Ай бұрын

So I just got my turtle like 3 days ago, I have a water filter that requires the filters to be replaced I dont have one like yours where you just clean the sponge and put it back in and I do have a water heater and the ivb light and heating light above and a basking, she is a very small ( baby) turtle. How often should I clean the water, I do need to aquire a net to get uneatin food out because she won't eat pellets or frozen turtle food cubes and so some of the insects and other food sources do die and end up either on yhe outside or inside my filter. I'm very new at this so please don't freak out on me if I'm doing something wrong but would very much like some constructive critism or advice

@BrandonMitchell-f3z 12 күн бұрын

Now how often do you do this process? I’ve been using HOB filters and I’m about to buy this exact canister filter.

@joshhibbs_nola 6 ай бұрын

Did you get a different one? I remember before you had a Fluval FX4 or FX6 on your turtle tank? I always love these videos you make. I learn a lot on how to clean my equipment. 👍🏼

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

I have an fx4 on my 75 gallon (which is back at my old house)... this Cascade 1000 I hadn't used for a couple years after I upgraded to thee fx4 on the 75...but when I moved I decided to use it on this tank :)

@DJsTurtles 6 ай бұрын

Very informative. When are you doing viewers tanks? That's my favorite 😊

@chefhopkins2907 15 күн бұрын

When should you clean your filter? Monthy or weekly?

@himora3804 3 ай бұрын

Great video, how many weeks it takes before the next cleaning?

@justmoreomens 6 ай бұрын

Can I use RO water for my turtle? I figured it was a fast way to avoid chlorine and the other bad stuff, but I don’t know if it has the right minerals he needs.

@user-ob7ql3sw5p 2 ай бұрын

I got my Cooter turtles about a week ago and I bought them the same basking thing as you do and they refuse to go inside. What do I do?

@felipehuerta1921 6 ай бұрын

Where did you buy your media/ ceramic rings? What material is your other media as well?

@Pokechopstudio 3 ай бұрын

Can I just not put anything for the flooring in a Axolotl tank?

@ashleymoore9364 6 ай бұрын

I try to clean mine once every 6 months. I put a reminder on Alexa and everything. And yet, I couldn't tell you when I cleaned it last. July? September? I don't know. Also, I replace my filter floss each time. Everything else just gets rinsed. I have the 1500 on both my tanks.

@TheTurtleGirl 6 ай бұрын

Yeah - canisters are one of those that it's super easy to forget. I've definitely gone absurdly long without cleaning canisters before lol

@user-fz4bj2do2d 4 ай бұрын

Hello! I have a turtle and I recently got another turtle. The turtle I recently got was very active but for a few days the recent turtle became more shy and less active. Is this normal?

@morannn2332 4 ай бұрын

Turtles are territorial, it may feel intimidated by the other turtle, that’s if you have them together. I had one, and then a neighbor gave me 3, I had them separated for a few weeks, then I started taking them out to a dry area or with little water, with space for them to walk and not feel that they were in each other's territory, you can do it in the floor, just be careful that they don't escape or get hurt. After they get used to it you can put them together.

@nefertarihiguera470 6 ай бұрын

Quick question, could you have a baby red eared turtle with an turtle red eared turtle together?

@soniageorge511 6 ай бұрын

i have a slider terrapin who is 23 years, eating but no much, and is starting to bite himself, what do you suggest 😱

@DayLeakPlayZ 6 ай бұрын

I need help taking care of my 2 eastern painted turtles pls help me or recommend

@cheesecakeking8297 4 ай бұрын

Not sure anyone could reply to this but I recently bought the aquatic turtle uvb and heat lighting kit by zoo med and when I place it on top of my turtles above tank basking area it doesn't fully sit on top of the metal part, is it safe/won't be a problem to be on top of a bit of the plastic?

@morannn2332 4 ай бұрын

Mine is the same, and there will be no problem with it, just see if the turtle will receive the light from it

@cheesecakeking8297 3 ай бұрын

@@morannn2332 thanks

@QuainKelly-ju5px 5 ай бұрын

Question will turtle fix help my turtle Respiratory Infections

@terrilynn1771 6 ай бұрын

Have you thought bout taking the filter cotton and just throwing away and buy poly fill on amazon it’s like 6.00 for one pound on amazon? And just rinse the rest of the media off… i use nothing bout Cascade filters on my turtle tanks and fish tanks i love that brand filter.

@amberguckian8285 5 ай бұрын

Hi! I’m a longtime fan and I have my own 3 year old Cumberland slider. Have you ever had any septicemia scares/experiences? I’m very nervous as I suspect it now and have already made a vet appointment. Just worried as I can’t find any info on survival rates.

@amberguckian8285 5 ай бұрын

I have a 55 gallon tank for him which is more than enough, a basking area with proper uvb and heat bulbs, his filter is graded for a 95 gal tank, he has a water heater, and I do often water changes and treat it. He doesn’t have any obvious injuries that I think would’ve caused it. Any advice/ response would be appreciated immensely