HOW TO SET UP A TURTLE TANK 🐢- Step by Step

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Here's my kit for aquatic turtles (all the supplies you need) ► kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit Tell me about your turtle tank and how it's set up below!!

[@TwoFootGiant]

The Turtle Girl if I don’t completely fill my tank, due to having a hanging suction cup platform, how much evaporation is understandable? Say, over a week?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

@@TwoFootGiant I'd say that you have to monitor your tank and see for yourself how much would evaporate. The rate of evaporation depends on water temp, how much surface disturbance, etc :)

[@WadeTheLion]

The Turtle Girl I have a 3in1 Aquarium Internal Filter Oxygen Submersible Water Pump for water flow, aeration and a secondary filtration source. Is that good for a 20 gallon tank with a turtle?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

@@WadeTheLion it really depends on how you have it set up, how big the turtle is, how often you change water, etc. It could be sufficient filtration, it could not. If it's keeping the tank clean, then I would say yes 😊

[@WadeTheLion]

The Turtle Girl It's a 20 gallon tank and I have my primary filter on one side of the tank so it doesn't get the other side. That's why I got the secondary filter to create water flow and reach the side that the primary filter can't. The primary filter alone keeps the water clean. I do have pebble stones that I bought from petco but I might take them out and have a bare bottom

[@marleecynthia]

Im really wanting a turtle, but I'm watching many videos first so I know how to take good care of the turtle.

[@sbash12]

same

[@dancasey9410]

I have 2 turtles. You should get an adult musk turtle they are awesome.

[@Pin_me1]

I am getting one today

[@jaimey6774]

I have cabin fever Casey i have one, theyre amazing😍i had him when he was like a couple weeks

[@samcalab6105]

U should get a tortoise I’m getting one and there soo fun

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

AWESOME video!!! I love the new setup, it looks amazing! Hoku will thank you for the crushed coral. Thank you again for the collab! 😊😊😃

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank YOU Dan :D

[@CalebBohusHalo]

You're too wholesome

[@Pin_me1]

What does wholesome

[@mocha_onna4957]

IM GETTING A TURTLE THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOU VIDEOS THEY HELP❤️🙌🏾❤️

[@cadenceg5812]

MoChA_ ÖÑÑÄ so am I in a cupel days

[@Bluelilly456]

It actually hard I had a turtle and I bought him back to the turtle pet shop but good luck

[@DarthRa1der]

Mia The queen red ear slider should be easy, im buying one in a week

[@zee-wx7vk]

@@Bluelilly456 what was so hard about it?

[@BrokenJawProduction]

@@zee-wx7vk While baby turtles might cost less than $100, adult turtles, can eventually cost thousands, through filters, substrates, aquarium upgrades, ect. Which is why people should do research on the type of turtle they get, because a quarter sized red eared slider can become a 12 inch+ turtle.

[@annemarieclark7979]

I learned so much from you today. I inherited 3 tiny turtles n a tank today. I feel absolutely confident that I can take good care of them since I came here today! Thanks so very much.

[@britlyntrent1999]

I've been doing research on turtles for years and finally got one yesterday. The previous owner didn't provide UVB so I'm going to get that today.

[@clairea2067]

A few weeks ago my mom went kayaking while I wasn't home and ended up scooping a little turtle out of the lake and he has been living in a like container and last weekend I finally got a tank, pump, water filter thing and a fake log to stick to the side of the tank. He is still in the little container now because we don't have everything we need to move him to the tank. I do realize that my mom didn't make the best decision and if I were to have had a choice I would have defiantly put him back because I was not ready to have a turtle yet, I was going to wait about 9 more months to get one so I could research. I did make sure to have his container in the sun so he could bask and he is getting a little less shy and comes onto a little log while i'm in the room and i'm proud of him. I've watched a few of your videos and I've already gained a lot of knowledge about how to keep my little turtle healthy. I would love for anyone to reply with tips and stuff so my turtle can be happy and healthy. (Sorry if this was a little all over the place lol)

[@nevaehcole3234]

I have learned so much about turtles from you and I didn’t even think about the turtles eating the plastic plants THANK YOU 🙏

[@fish-stixo]

tyy! i’m getting an african dwarf mud turtle and i was thinking abt a 20 gal tank (30 at most) and this gave me an idea of what i need for a tank ^^

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm glad it could help!

[@JellicleNat]

I am very committed to giving my turtle buddy the best life. Your videos are so helpful!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome Natalie! thanks for the kind words!

[@chaozZX3]

Just got a turtle tank and decorated it. I wasn’t happy with the decoration but yours looks superb. Definitely using your idea thank you so much

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Glad you like it! Takes a little tweaking. If you look at my older videos it definitely took time to get it right haha

[@shori200]

I just impulsively bought a tank from a yard sale today and this video is so helpful, imma be getting a turtle soon once I have all the necessary items. (Plus epic decorations)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

best of luck!

[@CarteRichardson]

I really like your content and have learned a ton from all of your fish and turtle videos! Your channel was one of the main reasons I started my own channel featuring my pets including my own fish and my baby/juvenile Fly River Turtle Crush in my 125 Gallon Tank. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for your channel and I hope to be even more inspired by you and apply the knowledge from your videos to my own tank, fish, and turtle videos! :) Thanks for your help

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome! I've been enjoying see your fly river turtle :)

[@unknownanonymous3965]

woah! u have a fly river turtle? Thats so cool!

[@bodhithomasina4991]

One of the best tricks I’ve learned when you mentioned sand & the water getting cloudy is I use a normal pasta strainer & pour the water on that… sometimes I’ll put a paper plate or something for the water to hit when it first gets going.. but I’ve never had any cloudy tanks! Also note that I typically use Carriabe Sand

[@allisonsup2728]

OMG U ARE THE BEST! Im getting a turtle in 1 or two weeks and this was so helpful :D

[@NeoNovastar]

Currently setting up a tank for a turtle that some family have been neglecting in terms of housing. Your videos are a life saver (don't worry, I'm doing plenty of all-around research on turtle care). Thanks for demonstrating everything so clearly.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

really happy to hear that they could help you out :)

[@lukemcintosh6886]

I’m getting my turtle today finally and I’m sooooo excited!!!!! Thank you for the help!!

[@avagueblur]

You're a godsend. My first turtle, a tiny baby red eared slider I got because someone bought him without realizing how crazy high maintenance they are, thanks you greatly.

[@bananabus6067]

Thank you so much! I was thinking of buying a turtle and now I know how to set up a cage thank you!

[@labanw3226]

My turtle and I LOVE your videos. She sits in my hand and watches your videos!

[@manishthapa7615]

Like your videos, have 2 lovely RE Sliders for the last 5 years. Your videos are of great help and knowledge.

[@dylanparker3164]

I just wanted to let you know that your videos are so amazing that I found this video just by searching “how to set up a turtle tank” on Google, and your video was the first thing that popped up. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@Audrey.Osborne]

Hi, I just got a new western painted turtle!! His name is Otis and he's so sweet, I have done soooo much research, mainly from your channel. Thanks for the help!!!!

[@marissaajanaee]

i had a turtle named Otis 🙂

[@Audrey.Osborne]

@@marissaajanaee awww

[@joycecalixto1204]

using the plate is really smart, thankyou for giving me that tip

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you're welcome!

[@Keeper_of_Terris]

thank you i am thinking about getting a turtle and this was very helpful

[@smarties2k]

I'm not into keeping turtle....but I loved the way you explained everything about turtle keeping...keep it up, gurl.

[@maddmike5265]

Thanks young lady! I'm considering of getting a turtle and wow...never knew about the tank size. You saved my life! God bless and keep up the good work! Happy new year

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Glad to hear it! happy new year!

[@phrog1582]

I have an 8/yo female red eared slider in a 200 gallon tank! I have been wanting to expand into other species like a softshell or something similar. Good vid👌🏻

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Sounds like a fun project!

[@timerelic187]

Thank you for teaching me how to set up a tank properly I really appreciate you and I enjoyed watching your video

[@BEASOX]

I haven’t watched your videos in a while And your videos are getting better! Great video and keep it up!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks Antonio!

[@elisepikul1064]

When your decorating your tank can you take sticks and rocks from the wild? If so do you have to clean them? Thanks for all the turtle care videos it's so helpful!

[@elisepikul1064]

@@Omaritin ok thank you so much!

[@effronferran]

@@Omaritin what is mites

[@effronferran]

@@Omaritin oh boy, I have a diamond back terrapin I'm trying to make his/her life awesome but this is hard work

[@maxl5112]

I love your videos! I'm glad your spreading a good message of how to setup a proper turtle tank

[@alexvanderzwet2262]

I have got a red eared slider and got new stuff for him and he loves it thanks for helping setup tank

[@mrstk8985]

Alex Vanderzwet make a vidoe plz i live turtles

[@deeznuts-jr9ny]

@@mrstk8985 ?

[@kiimmozzy1235]

At the end of the video around 14:15 I see there is like a black sponge thing. What is that and how is it set up? I don’t see that on your KIT list.

[@avadoseasmr1492]

This helped so much! im going to get a turtle once i clean my room wich wont take long, im watching alot of ur vids of turtles thanks!

[@davidrogers9749]

Thanks for the video Turtle Girl, it was very useful

[@bellasywarungsymun1973]

ty my little brother just got a snapping water turtle my dad has no idea how to set it up this helpeda lot ty again

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm glad you found this helpful!

[@basket_kase872]

My parent spontaneously bought me 2 baby turtles and they're arriving tomorrow so I'm packing all this info so I give them the best home ❤

[@valches7]

Deff wanting to get a turtle

[@mckenziecollins5366]

Sometimes my brain can’t process that she is like a teenager and not a professional turtle expert...😬😟

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Haha maybe not quite an expert ;) just someone who loves these animals a lot and wants to educate others about them. 💙

[@pqueenj2195]

Ikr 😄

[@garylawrence7482]

She is both

[@wmawebdesign]

Just wanted to say the same. Great information and very well presented. Thank you @TheTurtleGirl TURTLE POWER! 🐢❤️

[@justcraig1000]

Love it turtle girl quite helpful. someone just gave me a slider to keep found him in the middle of the road..just a baby yet and have him in 10 gal but will soon up grade because he eats like crazy and growing quick. going to make a basking area from one of your previous vids on pcv and light egg crate...Thanks .

[@tinabean713]

I had no idea UVB bulbs had to be replaced so frequently! I've had the same full spectrum bulb forever, but my turtle's shell's starting to look a bit sad and maybe that's why. Also, she's outgrown her tank and I've been debating about building a pond or getting her a bigger tank whenever I finally finish remodeling. Looking up habitat info makes me realize I really haven't been good to poor Myrtle. She is definitely overdue for an upgrade.

[@INDASTREETTV]

Do you still recommend the black diamond blasting sand for red ear sliders?

[@arturomenchaca2548]

Thank you im learning about turtels and your videos help so much🥰🥰

[@beatrice9949]

Thanks! This was a VERY well explained video! Helped me a lot! :)

[@RavenRaven]

im planning on upgrading my 2 musk turtles tank to a low but open long tank, and i should be getting a 4ft aquarium ready for a map turtle which is exiting.

[@TRR555]

Hi, I love your videos and want a southern painted turtle for my 40 gal aquarium. Love your new setup!

[@yayjoshua6638]

I have been saving for a turtle recently (I am nowhere close to be able to get one) your videos have really helped with me getting ready to get one (I have used other sources) and thank you for these videos.

[@yayjoshua6638]

I am also 13 and it is hard to get money. My parents told me I could have one if I buy everything.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Glad that they're helping :) best of luck!

[@SuccessforLifester]

@@yayjoshua6638 you need to consider your decision carefully. After twenty years, I am still paying money and efforts for my impulse buying of red ear slider who are huge now.

[@mightymusc]

14:10 YES!👏👏 Lots of 💩 needs lots of filtration, I’m convinced my turtle 💩s as big as me. Nice vid dude, sweet turtle🐢❤️✌️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Haha yep you know it!

[@madelyncrumly586]

im getting one this weeken :)) thxs for the help

[@lewisHau]

Hi, this is such a useful video girlllllll. Love it so much

[@shaneh2755]

Great video!! Subscribed!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@dorpersatdawn]

Thanks for the video, just found my way here after googling how to set up a turtle tank for fresh water turtles ha ha ! I just picked up 4 x baby Mary rivers and know absolutely nothing about turtles so will be checking out both yours and Dan's videos over the next few months.

[@mirankim1087]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m getting a turtle in 2 days, it helped me so much🥺❤️

[@emmadover2802]

I'm getting a turtle soon so you are helping me out

[@maxs2521]

Don’t worry I use buckets too. Great vid👍

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha thanks

[@jessemontalvo1103]

Quick question, do y'all use tap water and add that liquid to make it safe? I got 2 yellow bellied sliders and I'm putting them in my 55 gallon tank but I really dont want to go get 55 1 gallon jugs of water lol. Thanks in advance

[@luisadraws5003]

This is a great help because I am getting a red-eared slider

[@TheTurtleGirl]

happy to hear it!

[@meaganbocox8948]

im thinking of getting a red eared slider! im so exsited but i am gonna watch many, many videos!

[@irisliang2833]

I love ur vids!! More plz!! 🐢🐢

[@zinamhamdi4742]

love your channel So much and I also love turtles

[@Cityrootsfarm215]

IM GETTING A BABY TURTLE I LOVE YOU SO MUCH YOU HELPED ME FIND OUT HOW TO CARE FOR IT AAH (Am I okay? like bruh im screeching in a comment section)

[@yasmeenperez7254]

Hi there I’m getting a Diamond terrapin turtle I’m so excited and this is my second turtle but I’m not sure what type of tank to start with and what other things I need. I currently have a red slider.

[@minabrunkhorst9954]

Is it okay to move the UVB to the water side of the tank?

[@sylviadoneski4073]

Hey the turtle girl! So I’m getting a baby long neck turtle so could you tell me what I should use for it’s set up?

[@ebolds4918]

You did a great job👏🏽

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@faithprevails503]

@The Turtle Girl what do you use to put in your water to get rid of the chlorine?

[@sngs9565]

Thank you very much for such a wonderful video!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

You are most welcome!

[@kazyt9334]

I love how you can just hold hoku without him escaping and running away like my first turtle. My second turtle isn’t scared of me

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

They have little personalities honestly. Some turtles love attention, others want nothing to do with their owners (except food :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I agree. Hoku is super chill whereas Nemo can be a bit of a psycho lol

[@yyecc4e5]

@@TheTurtleGirl my turtle is really energetic and runs out of my hand

[@cameronjohnson3736]

That's a handsome turtle

[@nicoleobrien270]

I love you video they help me out so much I love your channel !!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@nicoleobrien270]

I mean your sorry😂

[@c_young-hvac4586]

that was so helpful!!!

[@johnnybanes1389]

Hey! Love your videos!.. so I have an African side neck turtle.. about 5 inches... would he be an adult? I'm asking because I'm not sure if I need to get a water heater or not.. thanks!

[@shells456]

Great video! Very informative. Thanks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you're welcome!

[@BethanyReidling207]

Please do a video on were you get your wood and rocks for turtle tanks

[@phoebec3174]

Do bigger sponge filters work? Maybe 2 of the 60 gallon plus ones?

[@chelseaong188]

sponge filters are not recommended. the turtles may swallow the sponge and cause impaction

[@xXSYK0NAUTXx]

I really hope you reply because I need help ! I went to TS and saw the bags of the abrasives, but all of them (blue or red) were super tiny like actual sand grit even tho the website said they carried medium grit (like what you show) I was curious if you knew the exact grit size to hopefully help me more

[@jasminem7390]

It should just be large enough that a full grown turtle can't fit it in their mouth so that they don't get impacted but very VERY small grits (like sand or even smaller) should work just as well.

[@lindadelacruz5334]

I’m getting a turtle! Thank you so much. If I didn’t watch ur videos and not know about it then I would’ve never get one

[@ricomartinez6145]

What kind of water did you put in your tank? I don't think you mentioned anything about treating the water or conditioning it or whatnot. Also can I just place my uvb light on the screen above the tank instead of in the basking area? I do have a heating light but that one had a clamp where as my uvb light it's kind like a flourescent type

[@nunyabusiness1613]

any tips on what chemicals to use on washing the tank initially? We just got a used 55 gallon. Need some starter help

[@CHS_TIGER]

Hey turtle girl! I have another question! Can I take care of my 2 Red ear slider in a small pool or do you recommend me to put it in a 20 - 75 gallon tank?

[@gengar90]

Thanks from your number 1 fan

[@elindigeno1215]

Perfect timing! Thank you! Where can I buy a turtle like yours?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

You mean the terrapin? I suggest you do some research and looking around. There are a handful of breeders online and you can find them at expos and such as well.

[@elindigeno1215]

@@TheTurtleGirl Yes, the terrapin.

[@VioletGonzalez-x8r]

What kind of watt heater did you use in the video?? I have a 20 gallon tank.

[@matthewortiz8659]

Where did you find the wood ? The tank looks great btw :)

[@Kaiandherfloof]

I used buckets to fill my betta fish tanks 😂

[@CoolJoshido212]

what type of water to use for buckets?

[@Kaiandherfloof]

Josh Abraham I filled mine with bathtub water and then I purified it with water conditioner and let the tank filter for a little bit before I put my fish back in... however if you are doing it for turtles it may be different

[@devanste50]

Hello my co Worker has a baby red slider so when should she put the filter in to clean the water. N how much water should be in it , n is it a good idea to feed out side the tank since the filter is not in it yet. Thanks. 😁

[@mariahrose5909]

I came to this video not because I wanna get a turtle 🐢 but because watching informational videos is fun. Also a disclaimer to the people saying how they know how to care for these turtles because they know how to setup the tank, please don't just research the tank because a lot more goes into their care and what they need on a daily basis!

[@dreamingmist3596]

Hi, Im new to this channel and im wondering about what plants I could add to my turtles tank. His a new addition to our family, his a side necked turtle. Also wondering, if there is anything I could add to entertain him, and what fish I could add. Also, any tips? Thank you.

[@avalausten6858]

What exact cut was the black sand in your tank. I looked on the sight, but there were multiple options

[@bellswehre1633]

My husband and I are getting. Diamondback terrapin soon. Where do you get your substrate from??

[@thewolfgirlspets]

I do the same bucket thing lol. I'm gonna get 2 turtles this spring so they can go out in my 750 gallon pond. I live in Tacoma, Washington so it gets really cold outside

[@kellypendarvis3287]

Lol Walla Walla Washington

[@gracebliesner2569]

Great video! Which color sand do you like better? A lighter or darker? I would like to get white but I’m worried it will get super dirty.

[@LupDiesel]

Great video!! Now I need a turtle :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yes you do 😝

[@trevorhulsey2659]

What kind of light was the led strip you had for the tank? How does it fit with the topper?

[@erikabylsma7602]

Thanks for this video! It really helped me!!! I really like your pants! They are really cute! I hope that you have a great day! Love you!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol thank you 💙

[@GrandTheftAuto6_2025]

Hey! do you think an aqua clear 20 with an eheim pickup 60 is good for a 54L turtle aquarium?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yes, that would work :)

[@kevinsnapper9839]

I love your all videos

[@julierodriguez7158]

Awesome video like always. Where did you bought the light?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I actually got it off of craigslist haha, but here's an amazon link :) amzn.to/2Bu6KzH

[@CircCat]

Im getting a turtle and that’s perfect for me

[@xdnuggets7939]

cool

[@xdnuggets7939]

tq turtle girl

[@Isaacmart1913]

When you filled the water tank, did you use drinkable water or did you use just like hose/tap water?

[@chelseaong188]

tap water + dechlorine solutions