PET TURTLE Gets a New Home!

in this vid i finished the DIY basking area and put my boy sheldon in his new home. like & subscribe for more fishing/aquarium content!
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[@CarsonsAquatics]

Thanks for watching! Got a TON of new videos coming, especially aquarium vids! Be sure to subscribe! Thanks 🐢🎣🐸🐠

[@lisaheston365]

Did he eat the fish?

[@WadeTheLion]

What filter do you use for your turtle?

[@ethanpilotefishing8462]

What type of turtle?

[@udaylal3368]

CLICK (Light turns on) Sheldon : Hey!! Turn that damn light off..

[@lensalmon3795]

You are such a responsible owner! I got my turtle when I was ten and I did not do any research on how to take care of it until 14. :( My turtle had been living in a bad environment that time :((

[@Parzival-7732]

Same

[@markzuckerburger1062]

He survived for 4 years?? Congrats on turt

[@kurokitsune9516]

i'm so glad you upgraded him to such a big tank ! the only thing i see that could change is that while yes you need that uvb bulb you also need the other bulb you had which is a basking bulb...he needs a basking spot of 90 degrees Fahrenheit so unless you keep the room he's in that hot he'll need that basking bulb back so he can heat up properly. thanks for being a good turtle owner and getting your shelled friend a bigger tank!

[@JuliaHap]

Great video :) he’s going to be so much happier in that tank. I hope he doesn’t eat all your fish one day, but he’s still got a lot of growing to do to get to that point.

[@chriswarham182]

🤣🤣🤣 so cute Sheldon. He's like aaaar the light man i just woke up

[@CarsonsAquatics]

Chris Warham 😂😂

[@larsbrown9906]

Awesome thanks for putting this together... easy, affordable and effective way to add a basking area to a turtle tank. My kids and I have three turtles, and I plan to put something together like this. Will let you know how it goes.

[@50shadesofaussiepurple]

Sheldon is like “dad I don’t want to go to school “😂💜

[@Brandon-oe6nv]

Nice video, just be aware of the increase in the bio load in the tank.

[@loverslanehawj6244]

Carson love your DIY bassist, aquarium tank and most of all your aquarium hobby experiences. Ever since I’ve discovered my passion in this hobby, I can never ever have enough space for a dream aquarium. It’s therapeutic hearing the sound of water fall within aquarium filter, observe fishing swimming around/feeding them & watch them grow. I know the amount of time and expense it takes to be in this hobby but I can’t imagine a house or living room with out aquarium decorations. Thanks for sharing.....

[@daira0]

Omg ur tank is perfect !

[@lappinparker]

This is the best idea and instructional video for a basking area on the internet! I have a 3 year old RES, full grown. She is about 12" long so none of the commercial basking areas will support her weight or size. I have been searching RES blogs, websites, and stores for 2 years and have never found a good solution. Until today - I can't wait to make the design that you feature in your video. Thank you!! In the meantime, I did want to suggest that you get Sheldon his own tank. Our RES is an expert hunter and ended up eating every fish she shared her tank with! Also, the spinning "wheel" in the tank looks like something Sheldon could get caught or hurt in so you might want to consider removing it if he stays in that tank. They also try to eat everything that's not bigger than them, including rocks on the bottom of the tank. The big rocks you put in the basking area are fine but the smaller ones and the substrate will injure him. Thanks again for your video!

[@CarsonsAquatics]

glad I could help, and thanks for the advice!

[@kaylalynne8443]

Thank you for this awesome idea! We just finished making one for our turtle.

[@anellelorquet7730]

I'm considering getting a turtle for myself. Your videos really inspire me! It's a joy to watch how you love Sheldon and are always taking steps for him to have a happy turtle life. You can tell he means a lot to you. Also, the sound of your voice, along with the relaxing music, and the pets swimming make your content very relaxing! Keep up the good work!

[@stevenbao2729]

dude I love that ramp! I don't know how I didn't figure it out before!!! I have two RES and they're getting big now so I'm just gonna make the same one you did but much bigger! haha cheers

[@tayblachford]

this video made me make my own above tank basking area. thanks for the idea

[@alexline4131]

ADORABLE! What a nice tank, I was fooled into thinking you had live plants in there, I hope he gets along with the fish, I've never seen a turtle with goldfish.

[@clramos5034]

Is a great idea 💡 👍 thank you!

[@robertonavarrro4506]

I wish I could do the same for my turtle

[@CarsonsAquatics]

why can’t you?

[@kur4saki862]

Roberto Navarrro same

[@cloudy1722]

Carson’s Aquatics I’m poor

[@JavierRomeroo]

Awesome Job man, you inspired me to build my basking area. I'm almost finished. Will share my setup with you!

[@CarlosSanchez-wn8gr]

Awesome video on how to make an above tank basking platform. This is the only video that really helped.

[@Chloewaterz]

Thanks for the turtle basking idea I’m in love with it! I subscribed

[@benettecausing1738]

Thank you for this idea. I’m gonna do this with my tank 👍🏻🤗

[@kimberlyd2308]

So cute!!! Great job!! Hey Sheldon 🥰🐢

[@jessicascheuring7921]

I think you did a great job!

[@CarsonsAquatics]

thanks!

[@waleedqureshi6551]

That’s so smart!! Great video!!

[@CarsonsAquatics]

thank you!

[@joshgreen5399]

Nice set up. Only thing I will say is you should never boil rocks. They can explode. I like your diy basking deck.

[@GabbyRocio]

He's so cute.

[@legendaryfails7529]

I'm leaving this comment for anyone else who might see it. You can cover the basking area in terrarium liner. It'll look nicer and be smoother for the turtles feetsies, even though they probably don't care. But it's still nice.

[@loverslanehawj6244]

I love, love your self made bassinet for baby turtle. Wow he’s a sharp little guy who got used to his new home right away. I’ve received advice from associate at Petco that this type of turtle can grow up to be bigger than palm size hand 🖐. It will eat any live plants or fish that are present and will knock down any sorts of ornaments/decorations. The associate took me over to their turtle set up with mixture of adult side and medium size turtle with only rocks in the tank/water fall set up. It’s so huge large enough to fit more then ten adult size turtle. Mean while you’re turtle is still small it’s safe to have him in that tank temporary until he’s bigger. To be on a safe size for the rest of your beautiful fish; we don’t want them injured or become lunch to the turtle right ‘wink. It would be totally cool when he gets his own home all to himself.

[@CarsonsAquatics]

i actually just moved him into a new tank, the video will be out tomorrow. i am aware that i need to upgrade his tank as he gets bigger, i even plan on eventually building him a pond!

[@chicagorc3967]

i love the set up but you REALLY should put good like sheldon sized rocks as substrate. If he eats that he can die.

[@SergioR24-1]

You mean the sand

[@TheSwinners94]

Had my ybs for 9 years and I'm still learning things

[@miguelxeo]

i just got a baby red ear and your videos are making me super excited to be a turtle dad !

[@turtleloveforever5351]

great work! i have 7 turtles as my only pets and i always watch your videos to help me trough taking care of them! :)

[@gamertothemax1834]

I'm glad I found you on insta

[@empressbrenda7429]

I feel horrible I have 4 small turtles in one 10 gallon 🤦🏻‍♀️. Thanks for your video I’ve been binge watching basking area diy to learn how to build one for them but seems like I need to upgrade their tank as well lol

[@CarsonsAquatics]

yeah definitely upgrade their tank soon lol. realistically, 4 turtles should be in a minimum of 50 gallons

[@melchantz]

He is so adorable..

[@cheriejohnson9445]

Love your attitude

[@nicolesvingen5328]

Really nice

[@flreignsjaveszz]

Very neat and colorful tank ive ever seen. Wish i could do it the same 💚💚🐢🐢

[@kayleeparker4320]

Okay so, I got a baby yellow belly slider about a week ago and he has a 10 gallon tank with a filter and all that stuff, and I was wondering if you have to have a heater if you have a UVB bulb, and if so, where can I get a good one? Also, is it okay if I have the aquarium gravel in his tank since he is just a baby? These questions are pretty dumb, I know but this is my first turtle and I want to ensure that he has a good, safe habitat

[@CarsonsAquatics]

Kaylee Parker so basically turtles need heat rays & UVB rays. you should either get an all-in-one bulb, or two lamp fixtures. i recently bought a lamp that holds two bulbs, one for heat & one for UVB, although i didnt have that lamp when this video was made. as for gravel, if the turtle is tiny then aquarium gravel is probably fine for now, but when he gets bigger i’d switch to bigger rocks or sand, & upgrade the tank. i had my turtle in a 10 gallon for a couple months, but looking back on it i probably should have had him in at least a 20 gal. hope this helps

[@kayleeparker4320]

Carson’s Aquatics thank you!

[@Turbocharged200]

Sheldon is so cute here 🐢specially him just opening his eyes ❤️

[@turtlecat7856]

You make everything so beautiful and care for details. I have only one baby turtle. But i will copy some of your ideas.

[@psychobilly7882]

Love the set up. I just got a 55 gal tank givin to me. And that’s a great idea. Just a thought wouldn’t it be a good idea to put like some type of aquarium safe carpet on the egg crate so Sheldon would lose footing. I seen on another person video that did that and he said it’s better to do it that way. But I mean u put a lot of rocks on it witch is great!

[@CarsonsAquatics]

yeah, might eventually do something like that. it definitely would be better like that, i just didnt think to do it when i was making it

[@psychobilly7882]

Yeah I definitely understand but I mean u pretty much got rocks layed all over the bottom so it’s cover pretty well. Non the lease it looks great

[@vi8lets]

Sheldon is so precious

[@topofhilltop5083]

Nice!

[@Miss_Jasmine_Lynn1980]

That is cute 🍃🌺🍃

[@rinettebabine2178]

Awesome.

[@jadynclyde9655]

This is a really good vid.

[@CarsonsAquatics]

thanks so much!

[@payton5910]

So it' safe to have the light be touching the basking cage? I want to make one of these for my turtle but I'm not sure if it will burn or melt from the heat

[@rizkypapap5744]

Love it, man..

[@mariambenkilani5851]

OMG SO CUTEEEE

[@MylesLawson]

Nice video

[@CarsonsAquatics]

thanks

[@monkeyhugs2434]

Can you please tell me what size tank that is. I have a baby yellow bell slider and I need to put her in a bigger tank like that. You have a beautiful tank. Sheldon is definitely a happy turtle 🐢💕

[@stevewhite5120]

I like your setup I just bought a bigger tank and definitely like the ideas you have on your setup

[@alexarevalo9706]

Nice 👍

[@RayCanino]

His name is Sheldon 😭😭 I love it!!

[@irenekonik49]

hi great set up ,,was wonder now that it;s been close to a year. with this set up,, has sheldon eaten any of the fish

[@saltytanks2659]

I love your channel if you could like this that would make my life, keep up the good work

[@CarsonsAquatics]

thank you!

[@goodguytyphlosion3347]

tiny sheldon

[@bingchilling495]

btw you look like expert for mee

[@shorty1]

There’s a goldfish in there they could be harmful if the turtle eats them but your probobly good if you’ve had it for a while

[@kaylahcarvalheiro]

So how would you clean out a tank with sand in it? Do you use a strainer to separate the sand and the water? Or does the sand just stay at the bottom?

[@wendybutterworth7541]

I have a 12 inch red eared slider, what would you recommend as I am not sure this would be sturdy enough?

[@Drlynnhunter1]

Iam afraid of hurting my red eared slider... he hasnt basked and is only eating meal worms... what to do? He is about 2 months... thanks

[@samuelmanteca8551]

He might be basking when your not looking

[@shenanigans_n_horror8320]

hello, what's the size of the crate you bought?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

24” x 48”

[@mariacarrasquillo3699]

Uva/uva bulb where you buy.so you dont need a dual lamp?just single lamp with. Uva/uvb bulb?

[@TravisVoeller]

sheldon is a savage

[@TheDeadSpider]

What if he climbs through the egg crate and go through the hole in the top?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

there’s no way he could climb that

[@skyfullofstars4757]

How many gallons is your tank???

[@CarsonsAquatics]

this one’s a 55 gal.

[@groovygirl2408]

🐢 you sure have a knack for setting up tanks. I like to borrow you for a day.... My RES is huge .I have him in a 55 tank but only half water. So I dont know how I could make your basking cage. Idea??

[@courtneyhook9271]

If you have a large turtle you should definitely fill that 55 gallon all of the way, or a couple of inches from the top. My painted turtle is about 7-8" full grown and has a 55 gallon tank as well. Might I ask why it's only at half capacity?

[@mhilodelgado]

hi i am your new subscriber from the Philippines, i just wanna ask, how do you feed your turtle along with the fishes? or is it okay with the turtle to eat fish pellets? vise versa

[@Adrian-ge8qp]

Hey bro....what type of turtle is sheldon?

[@muhammadakmal4025]

lmaoo my turtle is completely chonk rn..even bigger than my hand 😂 she's just 3 and a half y/o

[@katherinececline]

He’s so little compared to my babies :,)

[@nayelisantos909]

What kind of lightbulb did you use for the basking area?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

UVA/UVB

[@manning6514]

What brand and wattage

[@cj_chap4488]

if i get a turtle im gonna try this when im bored

[@masonsteria2355]

Just don’t get an animal because you’re bored 😑

[@chickenbvtt]

hello!! what's the brand name of the bulb you're using?

[@ralph2723]

Will the lights melt the grate?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

nope, holds up great to a heat lamp

[@ralph2723]

Great thanks so much

[@samanthabooke8763]

How many gallons is that aquarium?

[@annietran8657]

Hi! What is the thing that you used to build the basking dock? Where did you buy it?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

It’s called eggcrate, got it at Lowe’s

[@jesusvillanueva3089]

Is that black sad?

[@ochi4594]

What aquarium brand is that?

[@kevinwhoknows4713]

How many gallons are in that tank?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

55

[@Van803]

Rip Sheldon

[@lifewithpitaa6753]

What filter do you use for this tank?

[@RahulChaudhary-ut7dj]

What sand is that in the bottom

[@CarsonsAquatics]

TopFin black sand

[@deformedfish8438]

upgrading my baby turtle to a 50 gallon :D

[@charlesgregorio9890]

My slider is full grown. How did you secure the cage to the tank?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

Charles Gregorio There’s little ridges on the top frame of the tank, & the cage just sits on it. it fits very snug in it. you might get a better idea of it looking at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXXFZ5asaq5sisk at 1:20

[@lucuslopez6866]

Would this setup work for a 7in red eared slider turtle? I'm moving it to 85 gallon tub within the next week and wanted to make a bigger basking area for my turtle.

[@CarsonsAquatics]

yeah, you will probably just need to get more of the eggcrate & make it bigger than i did. & secure it to the tub so your turtle can’t move it

[@Anthonyy1234]

What kind of turtle is that?

[@cyrusrodriguez4661]

It won’t Melt the plastic

[@CarsonsAquatics]

no, and i’ve been using it for 11 months

[@e-jay9730]

What type of turtle is sheldon?

[@CarsonsAquatics]

he’s a yellow bellied slider

[@e-jay9730]

@@CarsonsAquatics ohh. Okayy got it. Thanks Carson. Keep up the good work because I might want to get a turtle as a pet soon✌👍

[@goutampoddar5152]

Please send me a video how i making a 2 big turtles approx (7 inces long) in a imported aquarium. Please send me the best decoration alnd filterization

[@aaronjordan2247]

The general rule is 10 gallons of water for ever inch of shell

[@lasse4022]

5:50 me at morgning.

[@CarsonsAquatics]

Laseren facts

[@lasse4022]

Carson’s Aquatics 😂😂

[@michaelromeo5658]

Hey man I’m just wondering what size tank you have in the video? I’m making a similar basking platform. My Shelby has grown so fast in the last 9mos.

[@CarsonsAquatics]

it's a 55 gal.

[@pandagirl3304mattybsgirl]

Hey! My name is Carson too! But I’m a girl💀

[@yorgdridgeblern3550]

I don't like that wheel. He might get stuck.

[@CarsonsAquatics]

that lil house is no longer in the tank 👍

[@minecraftcowboyXD]

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