Build a Starter Tank for Baby Turtles & Terrapin! (kamp kenan)

I thought it would be a good idea to take an old turtle tank from Fred and show how to set up using zoo med filtration and uvb light for baby turtles or in this case really cute little terrapin living in the water!
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[@SerpaDesign]

Glad the paint worked for you! 👨‍🎨

[@WOW_1234]

Yer

[@cm-oo1td]

Move the log into the centre of the tank so he cant get stuck between it and the glass

[@odinadventures1439]

You're right

[@loftyskies123]

yep i thought that too

[@garaypower2852]

I had to do that for my baby turtle..lol

[@patrickstanley7211]

Idk, I’ve found that baby turtles love to wedge themselves into tight places for their own safety, and while you might at first panic about them getting stuck, they really know how to get themselves in and out of tight spaces

[@alanpalmer126]

@@patrickstanley7211 I've had to rescue my baby painted from drowning himself in his own tank a half dozen times because of that. Now my moto is, better safe than sorry.

[@BigggRoss]

I think you should have grabbed some stones out of the pond for beneficial bacteria in there for quick start

[@freddieargoti6353]

Yurr

[@Lester_da_Molester]

Its not a big deal

[@life_loyalty_trust]

If you peel the tape when it's wet it doesn't lift the drying paint

[@KampKenan]

sheena winslow yes! But I was on a deadline for the video:)

[@lindathien9709]

Kamp Kenan omg I love ur channel so much

[@anjapeifer4048]

"I hate having to go out to civilization" 😂 I feel you!

[@carolemanzi435]

I like that comment also. That's how I feel. Lol

[@forestambience6989]

My only friends are my turtles 😂

[@everythingaquatics6512]

Lol I was gonna comment about that then I seen this 😂

[@T_U_S_H_I610]

Me2

[@mysti8567]

Now we really fucking can’t

[@isai.9553]

Good turtles would be 1.Shoftshell 2.Pink belly side neck 3.map turtle Those are my 3 recenedetions.

[@krishna29791]

With the amount of space you have, you can make make the whole porch under the shade there to be long wide aquarium or evena terrarium, where you can raise the new borns. IT would be great as a display piece and a beautiful viewing area, especially with LEDs at evening or nights.

[@barneystinson2781]

Acrylic paint works best for glass and it's fairly easy to get it off

[@shaunskerbitz8714]

LOVE the black paint idea! Thanks!!!!🐢

[@UserCdk1]

Look at those little legs go, put that guy on a swim team!

[@michelerogers5017]

Absolutely gorgeous turtle. I am looking forward to watching him grow.

[@bhutch216]

Aquarium painting tip. Put on a very light first coat and let it dry. Then the second coat has something to adhere to and you’ll actually use less paint and have a nicer finished product.

[@bhutch216]

Aquarium can get heavy very quickly so make sure your stand can support the weight. Water is 8.5 lbs per gallon and a 55 gallon tank empty is 78 lbs. Just filling halfway with water, substrate and decorations will put it over 400 pounds and most standard furniture is not meant to support that much weight.

[@TristanL3]

If you use a bowl in the tank, hose into the bowl, and let that overflow to fill the tank with water, you’ll get a lot less substrate disturbance ✌🏻

[@enuffsaid7310]

I like using a back ground scene behind the tank and I only paint the sides. But your right the security of only having one viewing area does make a big difference. Great video as always!!

[@tiffanyfreels-louthen2853]

So informative, my turtle tank is about to get a make over!!!

[@Dab_Marino]

Kamp Kenan + SerpaDesign = Great Collab 💯

[@petersteitz200]

I also have a 55gal tank with two Marineland 220 pumps. I use river rock for the bottom. My sliders are about 18 months old and will eat all day if I feed them. They are twice the size when I got them. They rearrange the tank and move the plastic plants. I used a sheet of jungle paper to wrap around three sides.

[@colinanderson8518]

Kenan u have so many rare turtles you should get a few more commen turtles to educate new turtle owners that arnt going to have rare turtles I think u should get a few hatchlings of different species that can go in that tank with the diamond back terrapin like a painted turtle or something like that

[@michaelwall1721]

You should put some cherry shrimp or guppies in the tank

[@Trick-Framed]

That's about the cutest thing i've ever seen!

[@greshond3]

I like it when you DIY projects, starting to get a renewed interest in your video's. Have a nice day, be happy. 😉

[@KampKenan]

Glad to hear it Danny!

[@TurboFish]

Nice job on this. Pro tip: $1 per gallon is the way to go for folks buying tanks.

[@Jay-_16]

Turbo Fish wish that was true

[@fangedknight9911]

Works only if you don't need a monster tank lol but anything below 55-40 gallons is great when that sale hits. (They changed it so you can't get anything over a 40 iirc for $1/gal)

[@mat1988ize]

Na he's right about online sales sites like craigslist, offerup, letgo, etc. I picked up 18 various sized tanks from 20gal to 125gal from someone who was getting out of the hobby for free. Just needed a little vinegar and elbow grease to make them like new again.

[@JurassicVic]

How the heck did the camera that’s on the tripod start moving before he grabbed it?!

[@codybill3034]

Good job on the tank. I black out all over mine as well. Just a tip paint one coat side to side paint the next coat up and down better coverage that way.

[@lynnbonica4342]

Rock caves and plants would be very cool! 🐢

[@GregsTurtleHaven]

I’m really digging the black paint, I’ll have to incorporate that into the mata tank

[@juanedenburg6766]

Gregs Turtle Haven I just black window film that is easier and when you don’t like it then it’s easy to remove

[@CopperCanyonTerrapins]

Such a beautiful turtle!

[@casadefinch894]

Poor little turbo. Think you need to have Fred help you get a couple more.

[@lyrieth8833]

I can't wait to see this little dude grow up!!

[@laurelkish6207]

Little dude needs a name. I vote for Crush.

[@garystein9536]

That unsecured log could sqish or drown the wee guy man. Dropping bucket of sand could have broke tank also

[@justinsaquatics]

Turtle goes in at 28:00

[@heatherfranklin47]

Gorgeous turtle!

[@Shaden0040]

You should do traditional 20-30% water changes once a week to reduce the amonia, nitrates and nitrites from buildingup in the tank. I am sure turtles do not do well in high ammonia situations.

[@davidstemmler1836]

Baby turtles are a hoot!

[@cholos17]

I suggest some classic Red Ear Sliders! 🐢👌

[@josiascastillo9682]

The turtle really is adorable

[@kuntry7278]

I used a 55 gallon tank filled it up all the way and built a basking area on top of it. I made a ramp for them to get up on top with plywood. They use it alot

[@christopherweldy]

Good morning

[@carolley9705]

Loved this vid. I'm going to have to Google difference between terrapin & turtle. Loved watching the new terrapin swimming.

[@iCazZiStronZi]

As a painter the advice I would give is to peel the tape as soon as you finish the last coat, while the paint is still wet instead of when it is dry. This will avoid that peeling effect. If already dry follow and cut gently along the edge of the tape with a thin sharp blade (exacto blade) to detach the dried paint from the tape

[@mollywood6063]

Leather back sea turtle. You can try to get that 😂

[@rosalara9200]

"We have all the ingredients we need." Wait i didn't know we were cooking??😂

[@briannaparker7622]

"There's a bucket on your tortoise "- my 3 year old smart brother 😂

[@cecilia7259]

That's sweet

[@paulbridgers3820]

We have the same filter for me daughters red eared.works great.

[@watchevolution]

Beautiful ornate diamondback!!

[@whaktracks9652]

Razorback musk!!! They have wonderful personalities and beautiful patterns and I don’t think you have one haha put some fake plants throughout so it can rest if needed. Currently I have 5 dbt in a 55 gallon they damn near doubled in size in just a few weeks it’s crazy! Cute little turds

[@aidyncarlson4400]

I liked the sand

[@chamichael4060]

Get a mud or musk hatchling! They are awesome for in home enclosures here up North!

[@sharonmeriwether4483]

When I had cichlids in with a turtle they picked on her feet. Then she ate them.

[@whitecloudyyy5116]

Sharon Meriwether lol 😂 I find that funny some how

[@victoriaturano1520]

Such a beautiful little terrapin! One of my favorite aquatic turtle species 🐢🐢💖💖

[@sageanstey1470]

I love the turtle

[@lancerunnels6643]

Nice shirt. Noticed the square &compasses!!

[@jakoboster1366]

Do live plants in the turtle tank

[@pen0polis]

yep, thats how you do it! Great content, Thanks kenan!

[@samssignatureseries7439]

Need basking lamp, Uv b bulb, and heater. That led light is not adequate. I would also pull the log in the middle so he won't get stuck and drown but it is a very nice set up!

[@ChunkyManeTheFrenchie]

Kenan!!! I’m so glad you mentioned the Asian pet trade. Recently at the Tinley reptile expo, a rep from LLL Reptile was telling me how the Asians buy SOOOOOO much of their supply and how it’s becoming a huge problem. I would love to know more! Future video! THANKS! XO

[@windowpane]

I don't understand how the Asians are buying so much that it's a problem. What problem is that? Maybe they can choose not to ship overseas?

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

@@windowpane it actually can become the problem for the native species if u export it too much. Also if they refuse that many demand, think how much money they just lost, so most seller will try to do anything possible to meet the demand and unfortunately one of that solution is catching a wild one. I think it's good to have some kind of regulation to control that supply/demand, to prevent unwanted thing from happening. Like in Indonesia where i live, the demand for Alligator snapping is huge in here but at the same time there have been many occasions that people catch/see a wild Alligator Snapping in the river, which is insane and dangerous. All of those is probably because they are either escaped or released into the nearby lake/river.

[@roblavalle7800]

Spray paint also works to paint glass

[@nwaquatics100]

Hey Kenan I built a few aquarium systems a reef tank, cichlid tank and clownfish breeding system. I’ve learned you have pulled the tape off while the paint is still wet so it doesn’t peal up.

[@EasyModeFishing]

Let Go is a great place to get cheap aquariums

[@belizeguy]

I love the skin on the Diamondbacks. So smooth!

[@TommyMcTurtleson]

Most informative. I will eventually be setting up a tank and this will help

[@beverlyjensen443]

Use more sand, it will better anchor plants. And use rocks, even plants that are taller than the water is deep...

[@virginiabackenstoss6849]

Wow that looks so good love it and he looks so happy too ❤️

[@kuntry7278]

A red ear slider and yellow belly and 2 baby snappers. Few blue gills and crawdads from a crrek by my hpuse

[@G93KMA]

You’re awesome Kenan 🙌🏽💯🙌🏽

[@euniceeng]

*hears the surname Leone* “IS HE RELATED TO BRAD LEONE FROM BA?!” 👀

[@darrylpayne7464]

One of my fav. Videos uv done in a long time. Aside from flyriver and sea turtles diamond backs are my fav. Love your videos. Keep um coming

[@vicaroo001]

Rinse your carbon! This was great to watch. I have canister filter phobia. lol

[@turtlelover_1210]

I love your vids

[@springer124]

Is nobody gonna talk bout that huge turtle shell?

[@dresreptiliansandarachnids6589]

Really awesome

[@blanchybaby]

I really enjoyed this video. I’d love to see more of creating habitats like this.

[@schnitzjr]

Krylon spray paint works well.

[@ethanyeomans1960]

Cute turt

[@fangedknight9911]

Great job getting a DBT! I have a Northern DBT up here at my place and my roommate has 2 Concentrics. He's looking good so far and I can't wait to see more updates on him! However, I honestly wouldn't put any fish or other turtles in with him, especially at that small. Depending on how big the Cichlids are they could bully him or nip him to death or try to eat him. And if those fish aren't all that big... Weeeelll you know he's probably gonna think they're lunch. Otherwise the setup looks great and I hope you do well with him!

[@jeffreyroque]

grab some rocks on the pond then put it on the tank to jumpstart the cycle.

[@jaydickerson7314]

that's cool

[@LightYerPipe]

I would have used film instead of paint, like what you would find on polished stainless steel to protect it from scrasting. Much easier to peel off if you need to.

[@Alan-bw2sc]

simp

[@jessicabella5762]

I love the diversity in your channel!

[@cassieeeDqaf]

We had a peacock slider Mississippi map turtle eastern painted turtle pink bellied side neck 2 musk turtles & 2 red eared sliders as babies now theyre so big!

[@zebedeemadness2672]

Indian Spotted Pond Turtles (Geoclemys hamiltonii). Also get another diamondback terrapin if you aloud two, may as well have two and try breeding them, as they are a species of conservation interest.

[@jameynoel7967]

yup your the greatest !!! you made a water mirror!! good job

[@sorasarielcl]

Thanks for the tip Kenan, hopefully one day I can get a turtle myself

[@MistaJGames]

i was just watching one of SerpaDesign's videos. Yours was the first in recommended to watch next.

[@felicitygeorgiegirl5840]

What a cutie 🐢

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Nice to see you finally get a terrapin man!!!! What subspecies is it?

[@EasyModeFishing]

They have diamondback terrapins in Houston in the Galveston bay.

[@khoinguyen6345]

Hello, May I know the name of that store please? I have been trying to get diamondback in houston

[@DariusLamar23]

If you’re keeping the tank out side how are you keeping it from growing algae??

[@brandonmays7345]

Clemmys guttata would look nice in there

[@gemertje]

Spoted Turtle!!

[@kylelopatosky3196]

My turtle loves to eat ram snails once he gets bigger you will be spending a lot of time replanting but it’s worthwhile I think it makes them feel safer

[@carnageslaysttv5444]

I would love to have one of those but cant in my area, but I recently bought 2 baby western painted turtles and am setting up a 120 gallon tank with a small area 6 inches deep 23 long and 18 wide with a massive acrylic basking area with real grass. It uses a 60 gallon tank as a sump for filtration

[@MrHongJake]

This is amazing😍

[@JB_72]

That's magic Kenan. Outrageously easy aqua scape. But hey real men don't read instructions. X

[@SavageTalk]

do a follow up on the lil guy :)

[@jameslawson6614]

How big do they get Can you recomend any starter reptile or. Turtle. Etc for beginners.

[@shaunbernier3672]

Hey Kenan, I keep map turtles with my Diamondbacks and they do well together

[@sydneywachtler9327]

Please get an Indian Spotted Turtle or 2!

[@rachelsreptiles230]

Oh my gosh I love diamondbacks so much. I used to raise them for release in high school as part of a headstart program because they're endangered where I live. They're such awesome little guys

[@lynnbonica4342]

U may need a little more sand for around the plants?!