How to set up a juvenile Mississippi Map turtle BioActive aquatic tank

[@kyeskyy]

I know this video is like three years old, but I literally just watched it and thank you so much. I just got my first aquatic turtle ever and this video really helped me get my tank set up the right way and help me understand the proper caring for this beautiful creature thank you so much for your video

[@KillaZilla99]

how’s your turtle doing now?

[@kyeskyy]

@@KillaZilla99 thanks for asking, Urkel the turtle is doing good. I occasionally get him fish for a snack although I’ve learned that goldfish are unhealthy for them so I usually just get him some minnows.

[@KillaZilla99]

@@kyeskyy nice, what species is he? i just got a hatchling eastern painted turtle and a hatchling florida red belly, i’m trying to make sure i take care of them properly as well

[@3BsART]

My Mississippi Map Turtle is almost a year old and had only a 30 gallon tank but for Christmas I’m excited she gets a new tank,decor,and new filter. I’m soon getting her a big out of the tank basking area and I’m gonna upgrade her to make it better

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Thats awesome!!!!! Love that youre upgrading!

[@jamesterelleturtles]

Thank you man for talking about irresponsible owners and the damage that can be done to them❤️ this is what needs to be talked about.

[@cierraradabaugh1022]

Thank you for all of this info. We are getting a turtle on Friday and I needed to know what to do. So thank you for making sure my new baby doesn't die by properly eduaring me.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Glad we could help! Please reach out to us if you have any questions! :) Would love to see it when it is set up!

[@jakelinam8518]

I’m so glad you’re back home and your baby and your wife are doing well

[@ruinnimbus4616]

JOSSSHHH IS BAAACKKKK. THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR PRODUCT HAS GIVEN MY LEO A VERY HAPPY HOME!

[@joeestes4958]

Anyone looking for turtles check out stinkpots, loggerheads, and razorback musk turtles. They stay small and are very active.

[@rebeccamandelos3164]

You read my mind josh ! I was thinking of owning aquatic turtles ! That’s awesome, that you have these adorable critters, and all that they need.💚

[@terraaquaria1823]

WOO, Josh is BACK!!

[@dougsmonsters4866]

Josh I'm so happy Ur still growing strong bro. Kicking ass💯💯😔✊

[@biology4everyonescience931]

Just got my kit for ornate box turtle! Cannot wait to set up

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Send us pictures when you do! [e-mail]

[@charlenelouisezahe6913]

The best small turtle tank

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Thank you!! The Dude Abides!

[@MylesDeep617]

37:20 Fear and Loathing quote. Respect

[@MandaEmpathWitch]

Thank you for this video, helped me out loads I'm getting four next week 😃

[@taniya5752]

Did you get them

[@MandaEmpathWitch]

@@taniya5752 yes I did they're so big now I only got 3 tho x

[@elizabethkessler5995]

Hey biodude! You said when there small to do the frozen but what do we do when they get bigger? Wouldnt the frozen be to small for them at that point? The store down the street have full grown adults and I want him I have the 175 gallon, pond filter, and ordering decor now but idk what I would Feed it or where that stuff may be available. Would feeder guppys work as a replacement for the frozen?

[@cholos17]

Hopefully you get some more of that gravel soon

[@TJ-cj5fq]

so how often would you change the filter in the fluval 100 gallon

[@arielsmith9674]

Thank you so much, helps me so much, truly making a difference and so accurate truly beyond your own ubderstanding, of your measure!! Thank you!! I promise to keep my turtle safe.

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

We are so glad it was helpful!!!

[@cadetanksley6774]

I know I’m commenting really late but I just got a Mississippi map turtle he is very inactive only sleeping and walking around his basking area. Is something wrong or is he just tired?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I would recommend taking your turtle to a vet just to get checked up on and ensure everything is okay. I am unable to provide any medical advise but I'm sure a vet can help and confirm for you!

[@joeestes4958]

So true Biodude. Too many people can't take care of aquatic turtles. If someone wants one that can love it's life in a 40 gallon breeder get a musk turtle. It will need really good filtration though. I got a Loggerhead Musk and they have a lot of personality.

[@joeestes4958]

Also guys if you get a musk they generally do well with other fish. They aren't as good of swimmers as red eared sliders or maps. I have experimented with a few. Some people recommend cichlids but they have a reputation of going after turtles eyes so I won't use them. I use neons. I can't guarantee their safety but my Loggerhead does not go after them so I lucked out.

[@paranorman1646]

i would love more turtle videos :D

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey there! working on it!

[@cholos17]

This is great stuff gracias 🤘 Please keep this up especially with regard to aquatics because you always offer something different and value-added 👍

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Thanks, more to come!

[@b.g.4277]

Aawww we miss Audrey

[@calebmcneal6806]

i have a Mississippi map too shes a little over a year old and i love her to death she has costed me so much money XD

[@enriquesexotics5460]

Awesome video great to see a turtle bio active tank also what isopod should I use for a green anole

[@beachaddict7653]

Red ear sliders love duck weed. Something worth thinking about putting in your shop if semi-aquatic Is the direction you want to start going in.

[@goneviral6037]

He says they need a canister filter, but the tank in his store has a little shitty whisper filter😂 35:11

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Those are great for fire belly toads and newts

[@Annalorraine2x]

Omg this is great I had someone give me a turtle they knew nothing about the turtle age type anything but they gave . I’m gonna buy all this stuff!!! Did some research found out it’s a wa Tucci map turtle I know nothing but whan to make scoot, ( named it after it shell).

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Awesome, I'm glad to hear this video was helpful. Reptifiles.com is a great resource for husbandry care information!

[@jonathansukanto6799]

Omg i found i want all about bioactive. Before i search keyword bioactive bearded dragon. Now i search bioactive turtle. Nice channel

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

welcome to the bio rabbit hole!

[@DooneynBurke]

Could you do one on the red eared slider?

[@TechX1320]

I was just gifted 2 of these little guys. I think they're about a year and a half old. They seem to really suck at swimming. I heard prior owner setup was almost like a shallow river so they didn't have to swim much. Should I be worried putting them in the mount of water you show or can I just have faith they'll figure it out? Also any tips on setting up for a Kuangtung turtle? There's just about no info out there for them.

[@parranoic]

Are Graptemys Pseudogeographica the same as Trachemys Scripta ? I received 2 as a gift and they said it was a Trachemys but they look like a Graptemys

[@rachelo315]

As they get older, do they need as much decor in there or is it more important they be able to swim freely? Like if I had all the hardscape on one side then freed up the other side for swimming?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Offering a combination of both options and a diverse range of choices enables them to have alternatives and the freedom to select according to their preferences.

[@rachelo315]

@TheBioDudeJoshHalter thank you for responding. That's what we currently have and are upgrading his tank soon from a 40 breeder to 75.

[@evillittledevil1936]

Hi! I just got one of these little guys and I am trying to figure out what to do for film over the eyes? I know nothing about turtles and he was an emergency take in, I am trying to educate myself as much as possible

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey there, if it is an intake situation we would only recommend a vet.

[@KINGSAME4444]

Do you sell setup like this with all included? Need for a 40g tank

[@danasmith8557]

Yeaaaaaa josh is back hey and he is not waring a mask I love it !!!! So glad ur back bro!!! Yea turtles are messy I had some for years but yea they dirty lol

[@gorhan5979]

Can I add fish like mollies in tank, I have 80 galon fish tank, I was wondering, it will be fine or not

[@carlosmoore2080]

I need trumpet pods I spoke with Sarah excellent customer service by the way .she told me you guys have them but your web site says there unavailable that's another reason to put them on amazon. If You're store is out of stock I can still go on amazon get the product while still supporting your business

[@GuSSinas]

Is 25°c is good water temp for a turtle? Can he die if he's not basking for 2 days?

[@Tirfing88]

i live in a place where water is extremely hard... about 400ppm general hardness and 7.6-7.8ph, is this ok for a map turtle? or do turtles need soft water?

[@stevereyes9275]

Best video 🙏🏽

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Glad you think so!

[@CallieCatGaming]

How similar would this setup be for a northern map?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey there! I would recommend it be the same! It would be a great setup for all species of Map's! :) The list of supplies used is in the description, We can also get a custom kit together, please reach out to [e-mail] and they can get this quoted for you!

[@budmidgett3812]

Mississippi map turtles live in some the nastiest water you have ever seen. Easy to keep if you are making any effort to care fore them,

[@urivel8493]

Will there be a BioActive leopard gecko setup?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey Uri! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hKWkY32HnZmtbNE

[@urivel8493]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter thank you!

[@angelina8939]

hi!!! i just wanted to say that i love watching ur videos, i love the way u set up ur reptiles enclosures very nice. i just had one question tho does cork bark mold easily? i notice that u use it often so i was just wondering. i want to upgrade my ball pythons enclosure bioActive so i'm not sure ??

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

hey! Just need to make sure the enclosure isn't too moist and damp all over, all the time.

[@rebeccaneal3133]

Can Bala sharks live with turtles

[@serenaryman7139]

Could this type set up work for a African Sideneck?

[@huntermcdoogle4271]

A five-inch male needs a minimum of a 55 gallon, not 75. However, it is much more comfortable for both you and the turtle to have a turtle of that size in a larger aqurium.

[@jarioz1]

What gallon tank is it

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Heyy there! that is a 40 gallon.

[@jarioz1]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter thanks

[@elijah.9139]

For just one turtle?? Wow that’s a lot! How come they need so much space even if they’re small?

[@gagekeeling6216]

Opportunity zone lol

[@ORL77710]

Its buitiful

[@bobbyliciousmcqueen311]

What kinds of invertebrates would you put in to help clean the tank? I’m working with and African bullfrog and his aquatic side is 18 gallons (I’m following the rule of using a canister filter 2x as strong) Are there any animals you can think of that would be good?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey there, go ahead and customer care [e-mail]

[@jessegarcia8235]

How big do male Mississippi maps generally get when they are full grown? Biodude

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

hey hey! 3-5 inches total size. smaller than the females. Hope this helped!

[@jessegarcia8235]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter definitely did thanks alot i had another question sorry don't mean too bug but when you say you can setup up a tank that is bioactive what excatly do you mean by that?

[@Silvercrypto-xk4zy]

how long before you'd have to upgrade from that 20 gallon to the full 100+?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Depends on the turtle growth and species.

[@ljcorner7393]

Could you have a male black knob map turtle with a female 3 stripe mud turtle or a male musk/painted I’m curious

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

I would not recommend it.

[@ljcorner7393]

Can a male western painted turtle be with a female mud turtle

[@WONDERFULREPTILES]

GOOD JOB

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Thank you!

[@MaxTheStinger]

Will a 56 gallon work?

[@MaxTheStinger]

For a male

[@johnfilak7168]

Thanks

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Tortoise video is coming next month too!

[@pandaboiixxx3829]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter yay

[@johnfilak7168]

@@TheBioDudeJoshHalter thank you looking forward to it

[@Socalpatriot799]

😂😂😂 got too make that money

[@tadhghayden7601]

Very thourgh going instructions

[@paulinebanks2893]

I'm a new map turtle owner I've had her for maybe 5 months I had some questions any way I could get in contact with you?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

send us an email! [e-mail]

[@thegeckoboy5072]

I have a problem all I have for my baby is a 55 gallon tank are you able to help me out with getting a 70 gallon I dont have much money

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

Hey there! start scouring marketplace pages and craigslist! we have come across a good few for personal use this way~

[@Ottawasenator_moments]

I have had my map turtle for 2 years it’s only expensive to start but honestly I feel like he’s exaggerating a Lottttt

[@IIXPrototype]

Are you the shamwow guys son?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

No LOL! however - The ShamDude Abides!!!

[@raymundoberres-moreno4180]

Hi

[@jessmesscreations2730]

Josh can you do a desert turtle set up?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

What a good idea! gonna add it to the video list!

[@szkskkbr]

I only have two leopard geckos but still I watched all the how to setup a bio tank videos, kinda enjoyable

[@carlosmoore2080]

You guys rarely answer your phones I've been trying to buy monkey pods and trumpet pods for a month but your website says there sold out but I was told by an employee they were in stock .

[@carlosmoore2080]

Put monkey pods and trumpet pods on amazon you missing alot of money. you are one of the only few people selling them . there are a lot of people in the hobby that have access to them and don't know you sell them especially new hobbyists.

[@65armadillo]

You say 75 gallons of a male and 120 for a female. Does that mean 200 gallons for a couple?

[@TheBioDudeJoshHalter]

For breeding purposes the male can be added into the females tank and be removed as he will consistently pester her to breed so its best to keep them separate.

[@stevebrenneck2466]

I’m

[@lilzip6777]

Patiently waiting for his bioactive kits to re-stock.😭

[@M.L.Knotts]

All I got from this was DON'T GET A TURTLE PEASANT!

[@pawang_game_id]

This is too much