Hii! I just set mine up for my musk turtles! But I'm still adding stuff to it! I'm currently watching ur video! And tysm for the tips!
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
sweet! thanks for watching!
@tommyjohnsonjr552311 ай бұрын
@TheTurtleGirl hey can I ask u a few questions about my turtle?
@CoronaPig11 ай бұрын
@@tommyjohnsonjr5523yes
@emmal54452 жыл бұрын
I love how hard you work to make a perfect life for your animals, you care so much for them, they're probably so very grateful for you.❤
@theaquaticanimals29912 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much TheTurtleGirl! I had already set up my tank for my turtle so i just made adjustments to it. My turtle loves it!
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
glad to hear it :)
@joecorsaro1192 жыл бұрын
I love your channel and yours was the first I found before I bought my razor back musk turtle, Fanny. Your link to by sinking turtle pellet food was priceless and so handy for Musks in general. Thanks again for your passion and hard work.
@poptart94102 жыл бұрын
I love your channel, you helped me set up my tank a while back. Thanks 2 you, I have a happy 2 year old mud turtle. Love your Channel!
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
aw that's awesome! glad to hear it :)
@seanleeroy5239 Жыл бұрын
Hi can you help me with my turtle?
@dvnie393 Жыл бұрын
i wanna get a pet chopper tho
@timmiefadayomi954910 ай бұрын
i love this video you helped me to set my tank thanks, God will bless you in Jesus name amen
@erg0apollo9 ай бұрын
Really appreciated the video and thorough setup explanation. Thanks!
@Quit3072 жыл бұрын
Im getting a musk turtle soon and this video helped A LOT! 😊
@mooshroomproductions95332 жыл бұрын
Love this, this probably helped a lot of people set up their tanks
@Ichigitchyyayadada Жыл бұрын
Yess, ive been struggling with this foreverr! Cant wait to get my red eared slider!
@h0pp3r16 Жыл бұрын
Hiii I am Marie and I just want to thank you I got all the information I need for my turtle from you i love watching your videos please keep up the good work my turtle is happy and I am getting him a bigger tank for my birthday cause I found out I need a bigger tank thank you 😊
@jettbristow391 Жыл бұрын
hey turtle girl I was in the same situation as you when i tried to put a screen cover over my tank but the filter got in the way. So I cut a piece out of the metal sides with a jack saw and then used scissors to cut the rest of the wiring to get a perfect fit, so that i could have a lid that fit the tank but didn't interfere with the filter. It works like a charm and its very easy to take off.
@tammygrove883910 ай бұрын
Love your knowledge! I definitely need Great Advice! Thank You! 😊
@frugalspoon14462 жыл бұрын
Solid advice on shopping. I was at a chain store in a far-away town yesterday. I mentioned I had special requirements for Rufus (my snapping turtle) to the cashier. She looked up on her cash register at their website and gave me all the web discounts on everything I was buying. I paid half on everything. I went everywhere and couldn’t find a shallow tank. I’m looking for a clear, plastic or acrylic, shallow, ten gallon tub. Rufus is a year old, and he pushes around his ceramic pot cave, and large rocks in his current tub. The ceramic cave weighs more than 6 times his weight. I am sure he would break a glass tank moving everything around all the time. I have several tubs that will work, but Rufus watches my Ipad through the tub. So he would enjoy a clearer view. Knucklehead just snapped at a large rock. I guess its feeding time with the long tweezers.
@calvindawsonjr4279 Жыл бұрын
Thank you. That was very informative.
@luigidicianni64622 жыл бұрын
Great videos it's years I'm following, it's 3 years I have a juvenile red eared slider
@moniearias371511 ай бұрын
So awesome thank you I just got my girls and you've helped me so much
@jesseeverhart70132 жыл бұрын
I just got my first turtle a couple days ago. Thank you SO much! 😄
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
ahhh congrats!!
@TacticalReefkeeping777 Жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl ARE YOU GOING TO START POSTING AGAIN
@pebble25732 жыл бұрын
I set up my 40 gallon tank last year for around 150 dollars. Tank:56$ Filter:50$ Egg crate:20 Heater:25$ Lighting:20 I also bought everything from petco and petsmart
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
sweet!
@Dadude1032 жыл бұрын
Your channel has helped me so much in life
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
aw I'm glad!
@nathangregory99712 жыл бұрын
Happy 4th of July great video
@melissacrespo10132 жыл бұрын
Love your vids they have help me a lot 🤭
@meganpierce4547 Жыл бұрын
We've had a wild musk turtle for a while now and your videos definitely help! Thank you and keep up the good work 👍
@TurtleLovesCrochet2 жыл бұрын
Early yay! Thank you for this tutorial, my turtle has been eating the gravel- anyways, this tutorial helped us a lot! Thank you 😊
@smashbrosguyt9152 жыл бұрын
Yeah don’t let them eat gravel even if it’s for some extra iron.
@hadleynewyork.roadto7002 жыл бұрын
Dont use aquarium gravel!!!!! Use bigger rocks or stones!
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
yeahhhh...best to avoid that. Glad the tutorial helped :)
@nojellono Жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing❤ do you use any water conditioners like aquasafe or similar to treat the new water you’re using in the tank?
@amazingaquaticsandexotics30302 жыл бұрын
great video
@smokeymountainstoner2671 Жыл бұрын
I love this! I just need more filtration now, but ive set up my painted turtle with a native tank, so i just walk the brook to get sht for the tank lol 😂
@emilyk.8622 жыл бұрын
Tube lights are great and much more effective than the compact bulbs! Arcadia is the best brand! Make sure to get a Solarmeter 6.5 to check and make sure UVI levels are accurate! I use a T5 HO Arcadia 6% bulb and fixture for my UVB for my turtle!
@alyssapowell5909 Жыл бұрын
you're videos are so helpful! I have pages of notes for my red eared! can't wait to get everything going right and for him to live his best life!! *Question!* When moving what is the best way of transporting? How does it affect the turtle?
@cheryyllynn2 жыл бұрын
I’m hoping to get a musk turtle soon this video helped a lot. I have most of the supplies already I just need a tank! Update on the tank decorations you add pls
@janellebader8231 Жыл бұрын
I’m looking for turtles today!!!😊
@nonsonocal Жыл бұрын
Just got a turtle and currently working on a tank. I want to thank you for the amazing video as it now feels way easier to build a tank starting from scratch! I wanted to ask if the water you're using is "cleaned" with some chemical (like, dechlorination process etc.) or is just regular tap water. Sorry for the possible bad wording, I'm Italian and English is not my first language!!
@joselinejaramillo80732 жыл бұрын
Hi, turtle girl is so awesome hearing and watching all of your videos because you give out great tips. But I do have a question we just bought a basketing for our turtles is it normal not basketing or will it take time for them to get up there? Another thing what lights will you recommand me to get for our aquaric tank?
@kimberleful10 ай бұрын
Just got 2 and i neeeeeed this video
@journeymoiyai38042 жыл бұрын
Hi Im done setting up my tank now I’m just trying to figure out the best care for a yearling ouachita map, does a yearling require baby food or growth food?
@zuzkaaa332 жыл бұрын
It is interesting to see how you growing up in the videos :D not only turtles.
@familynava4316 Жыл бұрын
Hi turtle girl,so I just bought a red eared slider and wanted to know when and how long do I need to have the filter and lamp lights on?Its about an inch small
@lesliefu-pang8324 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much...I have a red eared slider and I'm always worried it's going to drown.....it's 8cm long....can I fill my tank up high like yours ? Or how much should I fill it up? Read somewhere it's around 16cm water depth.....but seems like a lot ....am so clueless.....can you please please help 😊thanks alot 🙏
@rainbowxwolf Жыл бұрын
What type of water do you use to fill the tank with and rinse the sand with? Do you use tap and then condition it? How much do you condition the water? I am planning to get a red eared slider soon, I’m getting a 50 tank from my family friend soon. So I’ve been trying to find topics on this. Thanks! Love you’re turtles. 🥰🥰
@offgame1654 Жыл бұрын
ttap probably
@aroberts2773 Жыл бұрын
What are your recommendations for really bad hard water and calcium build up in and on tank? The output hose splashes so the build up is even on the wall behind the tank 😩. Thanks for your advice 🙂
@justahuman50042 жыл бұрын
Someone stupidly released their turtle into THE LITERAL DESERT behind my house. My dog(who’s a hunting dog) found him, and he was wildly confused by this animal😂. I have no idea what I’m doing since I only know how to care for a sulcate tortoise, but your vids are helping SO MUCH. Thank you 🙏
@emilybueckert1082 жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great videos! I'm fairly new to owning a turtle and your videos have helped a ton! I'd be totally lost without you lol. Any tips on how to keep your turtle entertained? I have a red eared slider (named fletcher) and he seems bored a lot of the time. But maybe that's just his personality?
@madisondrennon41536 ай бұрын
hey! i’m not sure if you still have the turtle. but, just put some plants in ur tank. i recommend a brush with suction cups, if you look up “turtle brush in tank” on google you’ll see what i mean. i personally have rocks at the bottom of my tank, and my turtle loves to hunt between them and it entertains him. u could also get like 3 live minnows for him to chase.
@elijah..52902 жыл бұрын
I have two small turtles in a 40 gallon tank with an aquaclear 110, is that fine or should I get a less strong filter( they’re red eared sliders btw)
@brianbianchi811 ай бұрын
would you recommend a HOB filter compared to a Canister filter? I have a 60 gallon bowfront corner tank.
@cheqhy66792 жыл бұрын
Hi I want to know if I have to cycle my musk tank or is it like optional?
@user-ce6wj8vm1n Жыл бұрын
What do you think is the best set up for a striped mud slider? I've done tons of research and visited several pet stores and I keep getting conflicting information. So far I've loved and agreed with everything you share. Can you do a video specifically on my kind. BTW, I put a few guppies in with my turtle, he's about 1" at the moment and has been since like September when we found him, and he doesn't seem interested AT ALL with chasing or eating them... I would like fish and dwarf mexican crayfish with him. So I will await your reply before I spend any more money incorrectly. Thanks in advance.
@Is_That_Soma7 ай бұрын
I have a question about pellet feeding. I have a hatching and he eats most of his pellets but some get stuck at the bottom of the tank. Is this hazardous to them and what is the best way to clean it. I don’t have a net to scoop it just yet. I did order one just waiting for it to come.
@hollymarrone81822 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making such fun videos for us! You’re such an inspiration and I would love to start a channel like yours one day about my pets! Your musk turtle is so adorable though and I vote for his name to be Elon the musk turtle!
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
aw thanks Holly! appreciate the support as always.
@Ditto316Gaming Жыл бұрын
Hey so i just got an hatchling Albino Red ear Slider, its about 2 inches and i have it in about 5 or 6 inches of water is that ok? How much decoration should i put? is it one of those situations where less is more?..thank you!
@Lewisuh5 ай бұрын
Question i have 2 filters running how do i keep the water from getting dark and murky
@layoolscore2 жыл бұрын
Omg, thank you so much for all the info!! I actually started watching your videos 1 month ago and I’ve been learning a lot, thanks 2 you I can finally get my own pet turtle! And I was thinking of the name “Kiwi” tell me your opinion on this name!! ❤️🐢
@KADEwasNOThere Жыл бұрын
YESS PERFECT NAME!
@layoolscore Жыл бұрын
@@KADEwasNOThere TYSSMM!!😭😭
@heavymetalgirlfriend10 ай бұрын
Is a UVA light the same as a heat light? I ordered a dual lamp with 1 UVA and 1 UVB bulb in it but do I still need to get a different light for heat?
@SRT804 ай бұрын
Hi, I recently set up a 40 breeder for my musk turtle. I just got a 75 and want to move everything over to it. Can I just transfer the sand from the 40 over to the 75? It's pretty clean. Really no need to re rinse is there? I know I will still need probably another 20lbs bag to go with it in the 75. Thanks.
@marianajuvinao29112 жыл бұрын
hii so do you still have to wash the sand if you get it from the pet store?
@kaljom1 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the help setting up! I am a classroom teacher and was gifted a painted turtle and supplies! I’m more of a fish Person and usually I cycle the tanks before hand. Is this not required for turtles? Also I saw that your turtle was not in the tank in the beginning. Did you house him in with a wet paper towel? I’m just thinking of transport! Thanks again for the help!
@3BsART2 жыл бұрын
Thanks I watched this to make sure my turtle is safe and has a good tank! Love your videos as always.
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
appreciate you watching!!
@3BsART2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl :)
@jadejerez1782 жыл бұрын
I need your help again! I have a 7 year old painted back turtle and I never had anything in her tanks other thank a basking area. I decided to put river rocks substrate in the tank and she seemed like she didn’t like it. She was swimming frantically and not bask so I took them out and she’s still not basking. What do I do? How can I help??
@lisaaragon7811 Жыл бұрын
When you fill your tank back up! do you use tap water? and add dechlorinator?
@masterbuilderkid Жыл бұрын
Do you have any advice for how to clean calcium build-up on the aquarium glass? I have looked at your videos but haven't found on on this subject yet
@TheTurtleGirl Жыл бұрын
that's a great question...maybe a future video topic! I've found a vinegar and water solution can work well...just be careful to not get the solution into the water...so maybe do it when the water level is lowered because of a water change? a razorblade can also be helpful!
@l0ve_m4jlina2 жыл бұрын
is it okay for my turtle if when I set up the tank at first, until I get him a new bigger filter for the new big tank, will he be okay without a filter for a tiny bit? Or should I temporarily put his old, small filter that’s just in the tank?
@anthony89612 жыл бұрын
You are awesome I sent in our community tank and I hope you can review it and tell us what you think. God bless and keep up the great work 👍🏼
@MrWhaley198911 ай бұрын
Late to this video but very helpful. I just got an African slider and I set up a 40 gallon this way. He won’t come out to bask. Had him for two days. Was going to pull him out ask bask him in a box. What’s your opinion on why he won’t bask.
@izisshinigami096 ай бұрын
What’s a good distance from the lights to the basking area? Mine is about 5-6in in a 40 gallon, is that good?
@ericablanco596911 ай бұрын
Are the heating pads from Aquaeon ok to use instead of the glass heater ?
@eisleyklein-1234 Жыл бұрын
I'm a first-time Turtle owner I have a hatchling slider I have a 10 gallon tank getting ready to get a 20-gallon because I can tell this is too small I'm not sure how much water to put in I'm seeing conflicting answers. My hatchling is one-and-a-half in and I have three inches of water in the tank should it be higher?
@stevenchapman3652 ай бұрын
I got two yellow bellies in a 20 gallon tank I didn’t know if needed a bigger one will they be ok in it?
@user-tr1fb5do7h Жыл бұрын
Can u tell me how long i have to clean it because it seems dirty and i rinses it and it still dirty so how do i can this sand
@jk-kq3gq7 ай бұрын
got a musk turtle as a gift came with the cheap plastic box and light. put him im=n a 10 gallon for now do I need 2 lights?
@Momo-nh3nf2 жыл бұрын
Random question if anybody can help me are box turtles illegal in Illinois
@cheemdogmanАй бұрын
do i need a filter for the tank or do i just change the water out every week
@dennistrelinski10036 ай бұрын
Do I need 2 different bulbs? Or is there a bulb that does everything. Thanks.
@user-pv9yn8mi5y5 ай бұрын
What temp do I need to keep my Dimondback teripins tank in?
@yardleylyons65166 ай бұрын
Hey would you say heat is more important than the uvb light?
@elinanilsson6476 Жыл бұрын
How big tank do i need to keep one musk turtle trough childhood turtle size to adult size ? I have a tank thats 80cm long ( 25 gallon ) do i need bigger tank to get a turtle ?
@Zictomorph Жыл бұрын
Just inherited a red eared slider. Is cycling the tank important before the turtle gets in?
@keiriramos537611 ай бұрын
Hi, i have a 3 inch red ear hatchling. I got a 20g high tank but not sure if that is good for her.
@erskain6 ай бұрын
did the tank end up being good for it?
@chikararexzpo2 жыл бұрын
Maahahaha now I am a turtle master too🖤. If you ever want to find some tempor proof glass that fits almost perfectly on top of a aquarium look for old refrigerators 🙂
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
oooh that's an interesting tip! thanks!
@marcellsebestyen1145 Жыл бұрын
i'm done with my new turtle tank and its 1/3 land, 2/3 water. is it good?
@user-li5ne7ti6h11 ай бұрын
Hello, do I need a wave maker for my turtle’s aquarium thank you.
@KaylaChan902 жыл бұрын
I'm wanting to set up a musk turtle tank within next couple years. Thing is my state is weird about buying baby turtles, because of size. Is there any advice on where to find captive bred adults/close to adults?
@Bryant864202 жыл бұрын
Anyone know of a cheaper solution for heat bulbs? the one's I buy from the pet store last like a month.............
@nate_400cc34 ай бұрын
Is it ok to have the basking area that close to the light?
@teyannaglover8743 Жыл бұрын
does anyone know if this filter has a minimum water level??? my turtle needs a filter but the one i bought has a minimum water level that’s too high.. pls help
@Lexisworld93239 ай бұрын
For the water what kind am i supposed to use bottled water, tap water??
@toddlalonde92512 жыл бұрын
i wanna buy a eastern musk turtle but i cant find a place to buy one. what do i do?
@homiesnation2588 Жыл бұрын
You know these things holding the lamp (I'm not quite sure what its called since English is not my native language) Where can I buy them? I've been looking everywhere! Thanks.
@laylaparker8135 Жыл бұрын
Hi! I’m getting a turtle soon and just started setting up his tank. As far as water is it safe to use sink/hose water or do I need to do something to it?
@sadie7997 Жыл бұрын
You definitely want to condition the water, I would read some books on turtle care before getting a turtle.
@mr.solodolo3000 Жыл бұрын
Is that a bio stone you used on top of the mopani wood?
@ruthetienne11 ай бұрын
What kind of water are you using? Regular tap?
@adayinthelife2052 Жыл бұрын
Quick question if you don’t mind. You seem to know a lot about this. I bought a Fluval 370 filter for my eastern painted turtle and she’s in a 55 tank, for now, looking to upgrade the tank. Anyway as far as filter media Fluval sells so many. Do you know the best ones to use? Thanks in advance.
@TheTurtleGirl Жыл бұрын
I typically go for a coarse filter sponge, a fine filter sponge, and some type of bio media (ceramic rings/bio balls/lava rock)
@SANNASSSOSAS Жыл бұрын
For me, I just put a medium tank with rocks and other minerals I found in a store and some fake plants, a filter the tank came with, a barrel for a dark place they can go in and a color changing light to make it look cool and the sponge bob stickers the tank also contained and to warm up the tank, I just put some really hot water to heat it up, are they living wrong or living great
@TheTurtleGirl Жыл бұрын
They also need a basking area and heat and uvb lights! a heater is good to maintain the temperature (you don't want really hot water though).
@SANNASSSOSAS Жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl I just added a basking area and thanks for some tips, it’s just that I’m not really a person who goes to places for heaters nor do I try shipping since some of my sisters say I don’t need anything else, and I didn’t believed them and ignored them and I tried ways to get the last things I need, only if I can go to places to get those things 😔
@cheryyllynn2 жыл бұрын
What temperature do you want the water at?
@agoraphobicweeb1115 Жыл бұрын
Hi I was wondering if you can/Have done a video on how to set up a tank for a red eared slider?
@Kjkeepsaglocky2 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t already can you do this but with a leopard gecko please? :)
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
ooh...maybe! I guess that means I'd have to get another leopard gecko 👀
@nerdieeditz80442 жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl speaking getting a second leopard gecko my sister wanted another one but doesn't know if she can put hers with the new one she has a male and since we r getting mixed opinions from looking it up I was wondering if you. Could help on that
@kaligriesfeller9407 Жыл бұрын
Can you do a video on aquarium stands? I need one so bad so I can upgrade my turtle tank to a 40 gallon. But they are so expensive and idk what alternatives are okay
@TheTurtleGirl Жыл бұрын
great suggestion! maybe a future video :D but I would recommend heavy duty garage stands! they just don't look as nice though
@BlahBlahBlahBlah69 Жыл бұрын
Thank you my daughter wants a turtle and we are trying to figure it out.
@TheTurtleGirl Жыл бұрын
Welcome, Tay!
@BlahBlahBlahBlah69 Жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl thank you. Your video helped a lot and we settled on a turtle and have him now he is doing amazing. Appreciate the tips
@miamoo882 жыл бұрын
Hi turtle girl I have four musk turtles! And I was wondering how many inch of water do you recommend? And loved the video 💕
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
For 4 of them I'd have at least a 55 gallon...if not a 75 :D
@miamoo882 жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl thanks so much! :)
@silkekamerhuis19242 жыл бұрын
When you go back home are you going to take the aquarium and terrarium with you or are you going the sell it again
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
the gecko terrarium will come home...I will probably sell the 20 gallon since I'm not sure I'll have space for it in my car haha!!
@nauliusfan992 жыл бұрын
thanks the turtle girl
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
you're welcome Andres!
@Alejandro-zv1zq2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos !! Just curious.... How did your name Turtle Girl come along when u have so many other types of beautiful pets ??
@TheTurtleGirl2 жыл бұрын
haha great question Alejandro! when I first started it was mainly just turtles...now it's all sorts of animals :D
@Alejandro-zv1zq2 жыл бұрын
@@TheTurtleGirl Thank you so much for your reply. Right on so that explains your name i like it. Keep up on your videos myself and im sure thousands of others enjoy and learn something new from each video .