Aquascape Tutorial: Lost Baby Turtle gets New Aquarium (How To: Step By Step DIY Planted Tank Guide)

[@MDFishTanks]

I'm hugely proud of this turtle aquarium and how it turned out. I think it's a great balance of aesthetics and providing the requirements for Timmy the turtle...the problem is, this makes me want to get more turtles.... Equipment in the video (all links affiliate) Tank: US (best alternative I could find but slightly smaller): amzn.to/392tmJ7 UK amzn.to/2UObTfa Strip Light: US (similar) amzn.to/2GVEGuP UK amzn.to/3hlRsiB Filter: Filter: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a Heat Light: US amzn.to/334BipC UK amzn.to/2USYUc5 Heat light fixture: US amzn.to/3lTp36B UK amzn.to/398Y83n Hardscape: Hardscape: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk

[@mrkrabs5729]

What type of turtle is Timmy? I’ve forgot.

[@flowstate1472]

You should get Timmy a little girlfriend for christmas

[@ayanpal1]

It's really beautiful and effective! LOVED it!

[@suneenanazar5687]

But more turtle friends for timmy he feels lonely

[@mrfish.-]

Where is Eddy the endler?

[@flowstate1472]

I love how that last rock ties everything together. First its like "nah, leave it out!" but once its in the tank everything looks even better. Great simple scape!

[@ajsilencer6493]

Just hit 30,000 Subscribers. Thank you all!

[@cathelie]

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[@Tobias611]

Another day another "episode"! Timmeeeeh will truly enjoy the new setup that we can see in the intro, look at all that space!

[@stationplaza4631]

I do always admire the artistry with rocks and plants in these setups.

[@MDFishTanks]

TIIIIMMMMMYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

[@jaynelson9543]

TIMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY

[@idiotfilms8298]

TIMOTHYYYÝYYYYYYYY

[@definitelynotyuribezmenov7611]

@Matt Reid depends on paint. Also he put plant on top and some plants have habit of purifying fumes.

[@glenn_foley]

Love you MD u make my weeks tolerable literallt

[@mellyrose8112]

"I dont know why hes Borat" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 dead💀

[@BeacherSurf]

A heads up keep an eye on that temperature, I use that exact bulb with bearded dragons hitting 40°C in their basking spots. The rock will heat up and that spot might get hotter, and no other land area to move onto to bask in cooler temps.

[@Nathan93Baker]

Timmy trying to hibernate. MD: HEY TIMMY WAKE UP!, do you want to build a snowman!?

[@joeydr1497]

The funniest part of this is that this is totally something MD would do

[@Andreas-gh6is]

I don't know which species that is, but most water turtle species sold as pets don't hibernate...

[@MDFishTanks]

Just putting this out there....I love frozen....and Frozen 2 is possibly better than Frozen 1?? Agree or disagree??

[@evanmatheson4741]

Frozen 2 actually had context. Just saying

[@MIKEY-qw6fo]

@@MDFishTanks frozen 2 had better songs to

[@IMaqua]

Timmy saved enough money to buy new penthouse 😁

[@KimThirion]

Love little Timmy! I have a tiny musk named Bowser and let me tell you, every day I am convinced I've lost him - he hides so well! Every time you do a turtle scape it inspires me to redo my tank. First the pond style, now this. Keep it coming - love your scapes!

[@mistyabernot]

The panic in your voice when you thought Timmy jumped out is so fatherly 🥺❤️

[@amyjones2490]

I love the dappled light in the beta sorority tank. So relaxing looking.

[@debbiebamrick4020]

New tank for Timmy looks great! Although he looks lost in such a huge tank- maybe he needs a friend.

[@gingersnaps6279]

I really like what you did to Timmy 's new tank. I'm a less is more kind of woman. The sheer panic of you searching for Timmy truly shows your love for him. ❤❤❤

[@Andreas-gh6is]

I'd say there is a little design flaw in this tank in that the only part above water is covered by the basking light, so he can't be on land and vary the temperature.

[@jase123111]

They don't really need to do that. They bask to warm up, and when hot enough they go back into the water where they can cool down. I am sure the light gets turned off at night too.. so he could come out at night and cool down also. This species of turtle rarely every basks anyway and technically does not need a dry land area.

[@brandon6659]

@@jase123111 can I ask what type of turtle this is o cant hear what he calls it in the video.

[@nats6190]

@@brandon6659 It's a common musk turtle, sometimes called the "stinkpot".

[@scottnoetzli858]

Yeah thats understandable. As he said in the video though, Musk turtles like Timmy don't really use the basking spot. I know from experience as well, I had a Musk turtle for many years and in all the time I had him I only saw him use it maybe 10 times.

[@brandon6659]

@@scottnoetzli858 I'm trying to find a new pet would you suggest a musk turtle

[@elmee96]

I love that warm Light mixed with the led

[@siddharthrm6385]

Finally timmey is got his own mansion . Sometimes I wish I was one of your pets .especially Vladimir , cause he has such a big tank . Anyways good video.

[@anthonybrown8158]

Very nice setup. Glad you place the 3rd rock. Outside plant. Sets up just right

[@benhastedavis8034]

This video is going to make a lot if people want a turtle and similar tank... even me!

[@heaven7360]

You brought it all together so well! Timmy looks so cute swimming up with his little fins

[@ruthlesschristlovingprincess]

I already have 3 happy, green, naturally planted tanks. I was inspired and did quite a bit of research. I have a 20 gallon long in storage and....im totally getting an easter musk turtle. A 20 long is plenty of space even for life! I'll make some modifications to the tank. Take the top off to create open air. This will work nicely.

[@jesusvillanueva3089]

Looks awesome, he's for sure a happy little turtle

[@UKFishCam]

He’s so cute I want a turtle now

[@Davidme1e]

EVERY single time I hold my musk turtle he tries to bite me!! I'm very nice to him, but he's meen to me. If you want to get a turtle make sure he's nice and won't bite you, otherwise my turtle is sooo cute:)

[@mimilo224]

@@Davidme1e try to tame it :D

[@athena2012]

Great video as always.Thank you. Loved the round rocks and the diy extension to accommodate the potted plant!

[@viratkakani6321]

Heyy MD glad to be the first one here!!!Lots of love from India mate🇮🇳👍🏼!!

[@IshanDeshpande26]

Ayyyy

[@charlesoconnor7142]

Fank goodness you found him! I think having free or four rocks in there make it nice and cohesive. I personally would have added something else for more hiding/sleeping places but I'm sure he is absolutely frilled to have a new tank!

[@MassisPipes]

Be careful with that bulb. First of all, a MVB bulb like this one should ALWAYS be mounted vertically to ensure the integrity of the bulb. Placing them at an angle greatly increases the risk of them breaking (which would be VERY bad for your turtle). Secondly they produce a LOT of UVB, like desert levels. This means that for the correct amount for a musk turtle, you'd have to place it at least 50cm from the heat spot, if not more. Just watching the temperature of the rock isn't enough, you need to take the amount of UV light produced at specific distances into account as well.

[@jasonleemhuis4128]

Timmy is so adorable 😭 lovely video!! He'll love the new tank

[@Muskaan7100]

Binge watching your videos for the past few hours (each video is like 20mins+) but I’m enjoying this. There’s so much to learn from you and love your soothing voice. 😊💕

[@PENFOLD1962]

Thank you for sharing this video. Not having a good time at all just lately but your video and Timmy has made my weekend. You have done him proud with his 'new' home. I never knew that turtles could be so much fun. Can't wait to see more of him in the future 👍😁👍Take care my friend 👍😷👌

[@helenchambers169]

Thank you MD for putting out such great videos so frequently - it just makes my day! Love this build - so simple but so classy! But please get Timmy a friend to share such spacious & luxurious digs!😀

[@tomoavfc1260]

You not wrong mate, the plant on the outside really does set off the tank beautifully. That little legend with his head shining under the lights and timmy looking good too haha

[@hxnchi]

When Timmy found a little place when he what’s sticking his head WAS THE CUTEST THING IVE SEEN.

[@sy4814]

I’ve been looking forward to this video! Love your content & hope Timmy stays healthy and happy!

[@faedoyle4147]

Really beautiful and I love how Timmy is so interactive!! 🐢❤️

[@DanishButterCookie]

I think that when it comes to habitat building, simplicity while still keeping in mind the needs of the animal is the most important. Her youve clearly given him space to move around thats also easy to clean while still providing a basking spot.

[@jodistanley584]

That last rock did it. 👌

[@SlickNick3]

Yay so glad you found Timmy! He was hiding really good

[@darkoil1973]

when every father lost a child... ( tear down the house ) Timmy: just chillin...

[@henk4700]

Am i the only 1 thats missing timmies guppie mate

[@meaghanb9118]

No, I wondered that myself. They'd look so sweet together in the new tank.

[@foreverautumn2315]

I know... guppy is MIA... maybe guppy is on a covert mission for la resistance...???

[@henk4700]

@@foreverautumn2315 i gues so

[@multatuli1]

Eaten? lol

[@chameleoncool]

Rip gupy

[@nirvanaquatics]

I love how excited you get about your wet pets ❤️

[@debrapage582]

Timmy is so cute. I also like putting plants around my tanks.

[@suzannedavies4967]

Congratulations Timmy on your lovely new home. I hope you settle in and enjoy it 😁

[@yash4544]

Whatever you did here was awesome. Great job. Love, Timmy. ❤️

[@imranpatel4612]

This is the cutest set up and I absolutely love Timmy

[@DavidSmith-jw8gi]

Love his new home! I am now a big fan of Timmy! 🐢💚

[@ianjohnboy]

a few of us in here wondering where his mate the guppy/endler is? great work btw as usual.

[@LadySuiren]

Timmy is so lovely. This made me miss my turtles.

[@chaitanyasawant5352]

Nice Aquascape idea, it's simple and sober.

[@MissGlassButterfly]

Timmy and his tank both look brilliant

[@ayanpal1]

Absolutely LOVED it! So happy for Timmy!

[@samuraikitty18]

I have a baby slider, and I've been told by more than one person that I can't even have sand. =( So I have to go bare bottom with river rocks, but I love the ideas here with the larger rocks for basking. I can resource large and smaller (pea sized+) rocks from my local rivers (legally) for my turtle tank, so I can do something similar. Again, you've inspired me! If only I had hundreds of dollars of rocks nd plants laying around, lol.

[@havocspree]

Beautiful tank, beautiful little guy!!

[@CrazyAquariumGuy]

Great simple scape. Since they destroy everything, are strong as hell and are super messy! 😃

[@XtremeChiliPepper]

Absolutely awesome setup! He has lots of room now!

[@cindyvan635]

I worked at a Nature Center, and all theTurtles in the lakes basked in the sun alot...on logs, and platforms we made for them.🐢💚

[@GrantusGaximus]

Unreal dude very simple but beautiful. I have to musks slightly bigger than timmy but i think im now gonna copy this scape :D its awesome

[@018catalina]

Love Timmy’s new home!

[@harleyraymond4207]

OMG I’m so glad I watched this video AFTER visiting aquatic shop earlier, I was staring at the musk turtles there... Must make more Timmy videos!! What happened to his endler friend??

[@woodlifecustombuildsbydenn6430]

I like this tank a lot! Simple but just perfect for little timmy... he looks very happy! Great job again😁 best regards from Dennis @TheNetherlands

[@milkweeddreams8828]

I absolutely love Timmy's voice...

[@TheCraftykiller09]

I must say you inspired me to aquascape and with this it truly brought a smile to my face, always impressed by your vid's, keep up the good work. Happy fish and reptile keeping :)

[@L0GANTP]

I've been waiting for this vid and it was all I hoped it would be. You should get some nightcrawlers from a pet store and feed some to Timmy, my musk turtle loves them, its good enrichment for them to fight live prey once in a while. I'm sure everyone would love a live feeding vid with Timmy too.

[@27vangoo]

that build turned out super cool

[@Aquagold.goldysingh1313]

So amazing ..this tank looks so beautiful and easy setup...Timmy is so cute and cool..keep going legend

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Tiimmmeeeryyyy! Brilliant video! Stay safe and Well. Keep those videos coming.

[@carrielange2692]

it's not a true hibernation, it's called brumation (long term turt owner here) and it can be dangerous to let indoor reptiles brumate unless you know what you're doing. If you don't, it's absolutely 100% best to wake them up when they try to brumate indoors. So MD is absolutely correct to wake him up! I'm in "wakey-wakey" mode with my tort right now too, lol.

[@harty0481]

Timy!!! Loves his new tank

[@finnwiggles28]

I LOVE TIMMY!!!

[@kurtdapun853]

The hardscape looks like a Turtle so cute 🥰

[@r.s.j.studios]

I love Timmy! By the way, you helped me find some cool plants.

[@itzmesarahh]

Awww Timmy is so cute 🥺❤️

[@russelldavis6159]

patricia here--- awww Timmy would look so happy in the bubble tank with the tree next to the one you fixed... lol he needs a tree!!!

[@EricLabelleUX]

Simple and clean! Love it! Where is his little buddy?! I seem to remember Timmy having tankmate that snuck in there?!

[@jor-elaceberos5263]

been waiting for this and came out stunnin'❤🌼

[@juncube6570]

The "best" aquarium for a small turtle 🐢 named Timmy. ❤

[@psychomotovlogs5012]

What a happy little turtle ❤️🐢

[@wioletarudnicka9198]

Love his new home 🥰

[@joebraddock1627]

I've just started getting stuff for my tank as like to do this as a hobby as never done this before, and I'm really excited about getting fish And enjoy your videos as watch 6 so far , thanks for yr ideas

[@Arucard47]

New tank looking classy AF!

[@dlioncoulthurst778]

So cool bro , the clip on light looks so cool, different is good, plant at the side is cool also....good stuff....Hoorah!!

[@zenawatson7549]

Omg how cute is Timmy 🤩

[@keikol.7110]

Timmy !❤️

[@khloerosenorahosni3533]

Awww so cute

[@wadehendry7994]

Such a awesome setup.

[@Nebuladust1018]

aww timmy so cute

[@영국에사는한국아빠]

Looking fantastic! You are incredible.

[@Dummythxc]

I personally like odd numbers when it comes to rock but looks great !

[@PanikNT]

Awww that turtle's so cute

[@m3l3e]

Want an hour long footage of him just vibing in his tank 😭😭

[@amarabtw]

Up

[@sathmikaliyanagunawardhana9186]

yasss first comment. your my favourite youtuber MD. Your passion is why i like you. You really love every creature.

[@baileydoesthings2945]

What happens to timmy’s guppy friend?

[@weeinspiration]

I love the bowl scape!

[@IcarusCAE]

Curious to see how long the plants will survive. No aquatic plants are safe from turtles

[@missxy8217]

that looks sooo cool omggg

[@subhayuadhikary8865]

Wooo..Timmy is so cute...🥰😭

[@sarahbelmonte8888]

To me when he was roaming on the sand in front of the rock he looked like a desert tortoise 🐢. 💓Timmy

[@owenpalmer7906]

I've gotta copy this tank!!!! its so beautiful! But I'm just going to use guppy grass and stock a musk turtle and mosquito fish with some snails!

[@MrHarjeet11]

Simplicity at its best....How you maintain so many aquariums so well..... plz make a video on taht

[@chris-dt6tc]

timmy looks mad because of the stuff on top of his eyes but then timmy looks happy because of that smile like thing

[@311daydreamer]

Love it! Makes me miss my turtle 🐢 🥺