Setting Up a NEW TURTLE TANK

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4 жыл бұрын

Today I'm setting up a NEW turtle tank for Hoku, my diamondback terrapin. He's getting an upgrade from his 29 gallon to a 40 gallon breeder aquarium. I've been waiting to set up a new tank for him for AGES, and I'm so glad that I finally got to do it. Be prepared for a lot of timelapses hahaha. For links to the equipment I used in my tank, check out my Turtle Kit! ⤵️
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@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you guys enjoyed! Link to all the equipment used in this tank here :) kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit

@eduardomeza1165 4 жыл бұрын

You got insta turtle girl

@CarlosJimenez-gk8jd 4 жыл бұрын

Why do you have two different filters in one tank or are they both combined

@josie4997 4 жыл бұрын

I am getting a three striped mud turtle to Christmas, my parents didn’t allow me to get on until they new that I had done my research, and I have to thank you for teaching me so much,you have filled in He gap in the turtle caring community on KZfaq and have helped me so much 😃

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

that's awesome! best of luck with your new shell baby!

@josie4997 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@mrswiggles2012 4 жыл бұрын

wow, that 29g looked bigger. congrats to Hoku. Looks great.

@sumtingwong8592 4 жыл бұрын

When are you going to evolve it into a wartortle

@eduardomeza1165 4 жыл бұрын

Mine evolved my nigha😂😂

@parkbabyjose7545 3 жыл бұрын

Haha so funny I forgot to laugh 🙄

@anthonynguyen4088 3 жыл бұрын

@@parkbabyjose7545 cry about it

@CarteRichardson 4 жыл бұрын

AWESOME! My Fly River turtle is getting an upgrade to a 300+ gallon pool pond shortly... :D

@johnanselmo8344 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 40 gal & a 20 Gal turtle tank. When it comes to a water change, I bought a pump on AMAZON which will make the water change much faster. It takes less than 5 minutes to make a complete water change in the 40 gal. The pump costs less than $10.00 & it makes the job much more pleasant. My big tank with the COOTERS is a problem. When I bought them a matched brother & sister team, they were the size of a quarter. 10 months later there shells are 7 inches. My 2 painted guys in the 20 gal are also growing real fast. I 'm looking to get a 120 gal for all of my kids. Thanks. John

@prickly_procyonids 4 жыл бұрын

I love your content! You’re seriously underrated. I’m not a turtle person whatsoever but you make me interested in learning more about them. 🙂

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate that, thank you!

@addyrain6817 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I just got a 40 gallon breeder tank recently for my sweet baby turtle LeVar Turton. He is going to be so happy when I get it set up. Thanks for sharing!!!

@craickdavid2163 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know anything about turtles but found this really interesting to follow. I love your enthusiasm and passion. Keep up the good work. Subscribed x

@ivettegj 4 жыл бұрын

So happy for him!!! Love love your channel!!

@RescueDogTreats 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, and love the upgrade!!

@BleachedSmiles 4 жыл бұрын

Use egg crate to make a basking area it fits perfect along the rim that’s what I used for my red ear slider in his tank. I have the same tank as you and it worked really well

@nittygritty7034 4 жыл бұрын

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

great idea, thanks! I just didn't have a piece large enough but I think that's what I'll end up doing :)

@JordanBotello 4 жыл бұрын

Pncake Slayer agreed! Once I started using egg crate for building basking docks I never went back! It’s fairly cheap at hardware stores compared to the crazy prices online.

@DanTheTurtleMan_ 4 жыл бұрын

IT'S HAPPENING! ITS HAPPENIIIIIIIIING!!!! Amazing job, as per usual 😊😊😊. And the crushed coral is a very nice touch :D

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

YESSSSS IT'S HAPPENING

@Bangpaulxu 4 жыл бұрын

New subscriber and absolutely love your content!!!! My son got a new turtle and been using your videos to help!! Thank you!!!!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Love to hear that!

@noahking24 4 жыл бұрын

I also upgraded from a 29 to a 40 breeder for my map turtle last week, definitely a big upgrade I love the width, nice video!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Me too! The difference is just over 10 gallons, but the surface area makes it seem so much bigger!

@MyaRhyanna 4 жыл бұрын

Yay! New tank ❤️! I love your content, not sure if you remember my comment about getting a red eared slider . But i got most of the tank set up I plant on getting he/she as soon as Get everything and review my knowledge on taking are of the little one ❤️

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck! :)

@MyaRhyanna 4 жыл бұрын

The Turtle Girl thanks ❤️❤️

@maryamnorrington7811 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and I enjoy how you’re turtle swims the entire tank! I have an african side neck turtle and he swims less than half of the tank and basks for like days😆!

@Wes-nk1dm 3 жыл бұрын

You could use egg crate instead of the plywood. That way the light will shine all the way to the tank.

@ellahinckley1292 4 жыл бұрын

I love this video! You are so entertaining and your animals are so cute! I don’t know if you are aware of this but a certain KZfaq family recently bought a tortoise on an impulse buy at petsmart. They can barley tell the difference between a turtle and a tortoise and yet they bought a tortoise for there 6 year old daughter! The tortoise lives for fifty years or more and they placed in a huge flower pot outside stuck some freeze-dried vegetables in there and called it good. And you are exceeding the expectations (I know you have terrapins and turtles not tortoises) Thank you so much for continuously educating us on reptiles, amphibians and caring for our pets overall.

@ellahinckley1292 4 жыл бұрын

Omg she liked the comment!

@matthewdolaher8519 4 жыл бұрын

Yayyyyyy. Been waiting for this vid! I love hoku!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

@TommyMcTurtleson 4 жыл бұрын

Hope he appreciates all your efforts. Thanks for sharing the process.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by!

@crimsonscarlett9904 3 жыл бұрын

Heh, the time lapse of Hoku exploring their new home is amusing. Simply because of the way they looked just zooming from one end to the other.

@truthfactreality6814 3 жыл бұрын

You could seal the basking area using plasti dip. I use it in my Aquariums. It’s just rubber and completely aquarium safe

@adrianarae3831 4 жыл бұрын

GET A MUSK TURTLE! They are so cute and stay so little!!

@mr.j6567 4 жыл бұрын

great video. love the postivety, and look forward to seeing that . the watty and nemo are just signs of growing, lol. thank you for sharing, peace, love and blessings!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha my brain doesn't always convey what I need it to

@mr.j6567 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirl still, glad to see you having fun with your videos

@bri1404 4 жыл бұрын

That New Tank Feeling 🤗

@expataquatics7491 4 жыл бұрын

Hoku swimming up to the top like take me to the food tub!!! He looks so small in the new tank!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

hahaha he's always been a beggar!

@KingGaming_201 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff 👍

@therealridedmc 4 жыл бұрын

That stands needs diagonal support from the back top right corner to the back bottom left corner (as an example).

@mrswiggles2012 4 жыл бұрын

You can use the egg crate to make a basking area

@petersonp.estano149 4 жыл бұрын

so nice set up

@seancroysdill9238 4 жыл бұрын

Yay for hocu🐢🥳🤩🇰🇷

@missturtlegurl 4 жыл бұрын

I really hope you would be able to see this. I was wondering where did you get your aquarium stand because I’m in search of one. I’m preparing to get a hatchling musk turtle and a stand is my final piece before I am to officially get them. Thank you!!

@cuties-cuteanimals1185 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice tank❤️🐢

@NIKKIKEMP 3 жыл бұрын

Your channel has helped me prepare for my western painted turtle Rosie. I have the basking area and mini dome same as you. Does the light sitting directly on top of the turtle topper melt the plastic..any concern of fire?? Can I just sit the light on top like you have it without melting.

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

I haven't experienced any issues...honestly, the bulb should not be getting so hot that it could melt plastic. If it gets to that point it likely means the bulb is too strong.

@aquaticma 4 жыл бұрын

Happy Happy Turtle 👍

@raggiejamel9115 4 жыл бұрын

Love love your videos

@matthewolivares1819 4 жыл бұрын

What is your pre-filter made of? I've been trying to get a Pre-filter for my turtle tank.

@mariusrhodes8199 4 жыл бұрын

This is a great upgrade for your turtle im also super excited because i got a new 75gallon tank for my turtle on black friday for a great deal also great video!😀🐢🐢🐢

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

awesome!

@abbyquail3931 4 жыл бұрын

what kind of aquarium stands do you recommend? I’m not looking to buy one for $70 from Petco lol. I’m starting with a 40 gal tank.

@josephsebastian8380 4 жыл бұрын

Good to see u

@JkaneGaming. 4 жыл бұрын

What bulbs are you using for the basking area? Brand and type; I've been paranoid about mine

@Kevin_Brazie 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

😄

@davidperezz7248 4 жыл бұрын

Cool turtle tank

@dolphinmuzic 10 ай бұрын

Hello! Love your videos. We just got a couple turtles. We have them in a 20 gallong so I'll be needing to upgrade them pretty soon. Quick question! Does Hoku use the basking area? Mine dont want to use it. They seem to be scared of it.

@MsFrebrd 4 жыл бұрын

Could you do an undepth video on the media options for the penn plax canister filter?

@Joy_Aqua_Korea 11 ай бұрын

I love your hobby!

@SuperBlackMamba85 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the clip on strip light from ?

@vanessa31966 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get the crushed coral? Do you have a link for that?

@lexocity4622 4 жыл бұрын

I am looking into getting a Cumberland slider, does anybody know anything about them? From what I understand they are a smaller species of turtle, does anybody have any experience with them?

@MrFraknak 4 жыл бұрын

You should really consider putting a backing (like black cardboard) to block some of the aquarium sides so the turtles isn't constantly trying to escape. That's what that pawing at the glass is. They don't understand that it's a transparent solid material. They will constantly keep trying to swim past.

@lexocity4622 4 жыл бұрын

I can NOT tell you how great your videos are and how much they have helped me! I live on a farm, and we recently got 10 ducks! And they are not laying eggs, and literally all the do is poop on the porch, but, anyways I am getting a turtle soon! My parents said that I could get one as long as I pay for everything, am educated, and the ducks are gone, (we r going to eat them) :( but, I am looking into getting a Cummnerland slider do you know anything about them?

@valentiniy6446 4 жыл бұрын

Also what temperature is the basking area?

@trinaschukar59 3 жыл бұрын

What type of stand do you have under that tank? Looks nice.

@laurenzturtlez4284 4 жыл бұрын

Hello! I love your channel it’s helped me prepare for our new Eastern Mud Turtle form Florida, but I was wondering if you could do a video on how to not catch salmonella, because I am a tad worried about catching it from our little baby, I love your channel and your turtles are so cute, thanks 🥰❤️🐢

@lucasdoran9157 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of crushed coral did you use

@ladiesman7514 8 ай бұрын

I love watching your turtle videos. How long did it take you? I plan on upgrading 3 of my tanks at the same time.

@cuhkold1688 4 жыл бұрын

where did you get your heater i really need one 😔

@emmamadison8538 4 жыл бұрын

For his turtle topper do you have to put the lights in a certain spot? I am hopefully setting mine up tomorrow and I thought you had to put the over the metal in the middle. Your light looks far towards the back in this video but it's hard to see.

@MrTurtledude 4 жыл бұрын

diamondback terrapins are so cute but so expensive. Wah.

@vegaf2011 4 жыл бұрын

I need to get me a double dome soon. Sadly my heat light died today 😭.

@tayagoldsmith8053 4 жыл бұрын

I’m thinking of getting that type of above tank basking area. But on some of them I’ve heard it’s hard for them to climb? My turtles are only about an 1-2 inches. Would they have trouble climbing that one?

@valentiniy6446 4 жыл бұрын

What temperature is the water? Also how big is Hoku?

@calebmcneal6806 3 жыл бұрын

What kind of lights do you use, I have the same basking area without a lid so I was wondering:)

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

I have a clip on light... I believe it's called a marineland hidden led strip light or something like that...

@calebmcneal6806 3 жыл бұрын

@@TheTurtleGirl okay thank you so much! Love your vids they help so much

@hailey7701 3 жыл бұрын

how did you get the fish out of the tank?

@maureengosselin3185 2 жыл бұрын

how many watts is your basking bulb and uvb bulb ?

@joleecolon9569 4 жыл бұрын

I love your chanel do u have merchandise cause I would want to buy it

@joleecolon9569 4 жыл бұрын

Also u channel is super helpful

@the_darktera 3 жыл бұрын

Terapin is cute💎🐢

@TheTurtleGirl 3 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@MotoCampAdv 4 жыл бұрын

What stand is that?

@JayCMoney808 3 жыл бұрын

Hey where did you get your table?

@Player-pf3hz 2 жыл бұрын

Can musk turtles use crushed corrol

@ememilyno24 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get your tank from?

@Comicbookbat 4 жыл бұрын

Luv da vids👍👍

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

thanks!

@zacharelt 7 ай бұрын

Hello! Been watching you for axolotls awhile! We got 2 turtles now too. Which video should I watch for lights explained? I'm very confused with the lighting/heating aspect

@MrStorm1313 4 жыл бұрын

You could use egg crate for entire top

@erin7706 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm getting my turtle tomorrow but still don't know what to name them. Name suggestions please

@PP-vp4py 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Turtle Girl, Could you tell me that your flat roof is do it by yourself or bought it in store? I like it!

@PP-vp4py 4 жыл бұрын

I means the one of turtle tank top :)。。

@bidyutpravabiswal9163 4 жыл бұрын

I have 2 baby tortoise one is bite another tortoise leg.what can I do???please answer

@courtsxx5898 4 жыл бұрын

Idk if u reply but, i have a question. How often do you clean the diamondback terrapins tank? Just because im getting one and idk how often x Also, how much is the total of like the whole turtle care and tank and stuff? xx

@rashichaturvedi6054 4 жыл бұрын

Keep doing the good work!!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it!

@mvhpets 4 жыл бұрын

Can red eared sliders eat cucumbers. If so, how often? Btw i love the new setup😁

@s.linastaffords6744 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of lights?

@elizabethcatherine9188 4 жыл бұрын

What kind of turtles do you have and are they full grown ?

@50sOrNothing 4 жыл бұрын

I need help with making a basking area it seems very hard

@amaranagel 4 жыл бұрын

I wanting to buy a must turtle but I never had a turtle does anyone have tips

@fleashu2464 4 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what to do!? Can you please help me, so my dad says he cleaned out a old tank for me that probably holds about 10 gallons of water and I told him it is WAY too small and he told me we aren’t getting a big tank- I’m not sure what to do

@mugglewizard755 4 жыл бұрын

UPGRADE!!!!!

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Woohoo!

@koobagdarrell1893 4 жыл бұрын

Turtle Moana is back.

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

say who?! :D

@koobagdarrell1893 4 жыл бұрын

My brothers 5 year old son. 😁

@CarlosJimenez-gk8jd 4 жыл бұрын

I need some help and advice on a turtle filter. I have a 55 gallon tank with two turtles in it but don’t know what filter to get can you please help me so I can job. Online will work best please respond

@ssminegraft9208 4 жыл бұрын

6:08he fast

@JoseCruz-qf6ui 4 жыл бұрын

My turtle wont get in his new turtle topper. All she does is get on the resting platform on the the bottom. What should I do?

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

How long have you had it? Sometimes it just takes them time to adjust.

@JoseCruz-qf6ui 4 жыл бұрын

The Turtle Girl she just got in it today for the first time

@samuelsneesby1771 4 жыл бұрын

Please get a pond for your turtles, that would be so cool

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

maybe!

@Player-pf3hz 2 жыл бұрын

What size is your turtle tank

@hugocampa6489 4 жыл бұрын

why dose the amazon pic look so small?

@avanik4252 4 жыл бұрын

And one more thing...Are yellow belly sliders smaller than red eared sliders? (when they're adults)

@TheTurtleGirl 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm...I'm not sure. I haven't owned either, so you'd have to do some research.

@carleekennedy7905 4 жыл бұрын

I want a turtle but all I have is a 25 gallon, could I still get a turtle// please help!!

@JordanBotello 4 жыл бұрын

Carlee Kennedy you could probably make it work for a musk turtle. They stay very small. I would only recommend one musk turtle (either stinkpot or Razorback) and a great filter (maybe a combo of a canister filter and a ziss bubble bio filter) to keep your water quality up.