How To Setup a Turtle Aquarium (Baby Turtle!)

Today we will be setting up an Aquarium for a baby Red-eared slider. I will go over the basic setup and requirements for properly keeping and raising aquatic Turtles. If you have any questions or suggestions, drop a comment Below!

[@tm4productions795]

Some of you have let me know that the water should be deeper. I'm aware that aquatic turtles not only enjoy deeper water but they thrive in it. I am trying to demonstrate the minimum requirements for baby turtle care. I use the rule were the water should be at a minimum depth the overall length of the turtle's shell. And being that the turtle is so small, the water can be more shallow. But if you are more capable to handle deeper water then by all means, do it! The was also a concern with that lack of lighting for this setup. And yes. Aquatic turtles and most other reptiles require vitamins and nutrients that naturally come from the sun. And if the reptile does not have access to natural sunlight, then proper lighting is needed. (A heat bulb and uvb bulb) In this video I state that this setup will be placed in front of a window in direct sunlight. But be aware that direct sunlight will cause a lot of algae growth. But, I was recently given information that all UV light is blocked by windows. So with this new information. I an planning a fallow up video that will go into more detail about turtle care along with a larger and more advanced setup!

[@autumnhoward9273]

TM4 Productions you should NEVER use small aquarium rocks likes that they can invest them and die the only rocks you should use are river rocks because they are to large for turtles to eat

[@tm4productions795]

@@autumnhoward9273 I'm aware and the changes have been made months ago. But thanks for the concern!

[@jet5178]

Can you make the follow up video?

[@slumptoad5846]

I’m really sry I enjoyed the vid but u need to shave it gives me a huge amount of ocd so plz do something plus I subbed keep it up

[@hgaaandy7547]

TM4 Productions so all they need is a water filter and not like a water pump air pump?

[@Ericadoeslife]

Thank you! Video was simple and straight to the point. Very helpful

[@kimquayle6076]

I saved some turtle eggs after the turtle was struck and killed in the road. They are now hatching and I plan to keep them for about 6 months until they are larger and then release the. Into a pond. Your video was fantastic, very informative and helpful!

[@Espeon804]

Gravel can hurt turtles since they will try to eat it River rocks will do if you want the bottom of the tank decorated.

[@yongchoongshiong8039]

Thanks for the reminder

[@tm4productions795]

Thanks. Many other people have pointed out the same thing. And i have changed the substrate the river rocks.

[@krimeit3487]

It's a baby

[@producedbyvro]

I just got a baby turtle, and I'm not sure if I put river rocks or gravel in there, I got the rocks from Walmart in the pet section. Any advice?

[@MarioKirby101]

@@producedbyvro Just get your pet supplies from Petsmart, instead of Walmart, just like "Tazzor" said.

[@bellaavila1171]

this was very helpful for when i get my two baby water turtles thankyou

[@maxxorourke8486]

That little turtle is so cute

[@marioernestorenteriazurita8002]

I have one and it's so cute!

[@Josh_u]

@@marioernestorenteriazurita8002 me too

[@grantgiles3206]

What's it called?

[@orange6105]

I never thought I will get a trutles Me :see two of them My soul : ○3○

[@orange6105]

Guys can you help me name mines won is a girl and the other won is a boy

[@speedybna5746]

So very sweet of you to care for that beautiful precious baby turtle. You have a good heart. ❤️ 🐢

[@splendonthtfjassim4755]

I own a turtle and I take good care of it and btw I saw people abusing turtles I actually cried

[@xxripkidxx3612]

I just hatched my first 3 baby painted turtles and I love them

[@jayns1375]

Good job with the rescue. Pet animals call people like u heros.. 👏

[@seekingknowledge4698]

Thank you! Your video was strait to the point and fundamental.❤

[@odinsgoddess]

How sweet I have a baby painted turtle It's about a quarter size let's just love it to death I don't know if it's a boy or a girl I wanna make sure it's healthy and I can give it the best life possible thank you so much for this video it truly helped me out❤

[@byronbozeman4266]

Thanks for this video. My mom just rescued one of these little guys that I'm adopting. I can't wait to introduce him to my kids

[@tfortortilla8856]

awww that's so heartwarming :))))

[@mindywimberly6579]

This was perfect 👌 just bought my baby turtles and they are so fun! Thank you for posting this helpful video

[@TeodoreThomas]

I actually found a turtle yesterday. Started watching your video to setup

[@jlega18]

I just found 4 of these on the floor in front of a building...thanx for the video!

[@jeileenmartinez1219]

This is the exact video I was looking for. Thank you!! I just got a baby yellow belly and was wondering how to setup her new tank.

[@morganmoriya3961]

Wow, Everything looks perfect, he looks like a happy little guy!

[@sulaimanalmezam9125]

Good job bro ..I just got 2 baby turtules and now I know how to treat them 👍👍 thank u bro

[@skairipa903]

I found a newborn turtle yesterday on a jogging trail near a river-it’s the size of a quarter!! I found this video extremely helpful as I took it home with me and rounded up the necessities to feed and shelter him! Thank you for this great example I’ll be copying you for his size and age this seems perfect!

[@anastasyawashington2677]

Skairipa 90 just make sure to add a bit more water than he did and don’t forget to have a basking bulb and uvb bulb, if you don’t have proper lighting the turtle can’t develop calcium in its shell and die. I’m caring for a newborn turtle now

[@auggie6075]

My uncle just get a rescued one and this is very helpful and also the comments

[@tamikinkade3343]

I love red eared sliders there so cute I whant one so bad thank you for shareing

[@tfortortilla8856]

yes but they do require a proper setup :))))))))))

[@sherryanne4829]

The best video I've seen yet!! Thank you for the info! 🥰

[@missacher8657]

That was sooooooo freaking cuuuuuuuute😭 omg I can't wait to rescue a turtle soon.♥️

[@strawbrymilk]

I has 4 different turtles

[@Kayiweeraphan]

I have three baby turtles

[@latinataylor3524]

I have 2

[@silentscales8631]

I have 1 peacock slider, 1 Quachita Map turtle, 4 Peacock-Red Ear Slider hybrids amd a yellow spotted amazon river turtle

[@kawaiiisland6160]

Me too💕

[@elyseprince7579]

You have no idea how helpful this video is. I needed to see this, and it will save my yellow bellied sliders - they are hatchings well started babies. Viewing how to position the gravel and pebbles at the bottom was what I needed to see. They like to rest outside of the water at times. Thank you, Elyse

[@cookingfunda5979]

Nice video and your turtle is very sporty . Lot's up like from India 🚩

[@chrism2401]

Awesome Video ! I'll be getting a baby turtle soon and really needed some guidance, thank you for sharing !🤩👌

[@obbydestroyer7585]

i would get the largest tank you can afford and have room for. you can fill tanks all the way as long as you have a floating basking area and a lid. or, you can follow the 10 gallon per inch of shell rule. Also, the water has to be around 80 degrees for baby red eared sliders. when they are adults you only need it at around 65 degrees. also, these turtles can live up to around 30 years so you must be willing to take care of it for a long time. however many gallons of water are in your tank i would get a filter made for about 10-20 gallons higher than that. so if you have 40 gallons in your tank i would recommend a 50 gallon filter because sliders and painted turtles produce a lot of waste. feed it as many pellets you think would fit in its skull if it were hollow. I hope this info was a good guide for you. I'm sending this to a lot of people in the comments for a quick guide

[@user-bf7bl8gt5n]

I’m so excited me and my wife and my daughter were walking and my wife spotted a baby turtle about the size of a quarter and we brought him home and we’re going to keep them she named him Rafael he’s a red ear turtle I remember growing up having turtles I can’t wait to see him grow

[@angelflores6450]

Love your tank

[@Beautybasics86]

Very helpful n precise, Thankyou 😊

[@taylorhulsey1880]

I’m definitely gonna do this I’m getting my turtle TODAY!!!!😁😁

[@turtleanton6539]

Dont forget UVB lamo

[@obbydestroyer7585]

i would get the largest tank you can afford and have room for. you can fill tanks all the way as long as you have a floating basking area and a lid. or, you can follow the 10 gallon per inch of shell rule. Also, the water has to be around 80 degrees for baby red eared sliders. when they are adults you only need it at around 65 degrees. also, these turtles can live up to around 30 years so you must be willing to take care of it for a long time. however many gallons of water are in your tank i would get a filter made for about 10-20 gallons higher than that. so if you have 40 gallons in your tank i would recommend a 50 gallon filter because sliders and painted turtles produce a lot of waste. feed it as many pellets you think would fit in its skull if it were hollow. I hope this info was a good guide for you. I'm sending this to a lot of people in the comments for a quick guide

[@dum352]

one of these baby turtles stumbled into our backyard so we're planning to raise him/her now ✨

[@carterheath2338]

Please don’t that’s illegal

[@dum352]

@@carterheath2338 we decided not to we just put him back in the pond where he was most likely from since that's where most of the turtles r from

[@sokritlun1624]

Carter Heath depends if they’re invasive or not some states got different laws

[@OVER_RUN]

That's an amazing new home for that little baby turtle, it was a shame that he got stuck on the sticky mouse trap I hope nothing happened to effect his health

[@obbydestroyer7585]

Very small. I don't want to shame your comment i'm just letting you know if you ever want to own a turtle

[@chrislaranang1667]

Eat ur cereal

[@venusgrl444]

eat your cereal !!!

[@youngthomaslivegaming9558]

I had 1 4 years but did not get that much but I buy 3 more Turtle today and I did the same thing what u did thx

[@hishamlabban6308]

He is very cute.

[@blackmamba6657]

I’m looking to get a baby turtle after Christmas

[@evanwonders3659]

I already got two

[@minaashido7038]

EVAN WONDERS same

[@djbanger]

Hope you have 100K

[@purplepig4747]

i just got a little turtle like yours:) i'm so happy

[@shubhamsonbhadre7382]

I realy like the way to decore the set up of its house hiding areas and water pond ty for idea

[@tfortortilla8856]

yup its good

[@Kellenclift]

Your video was super helpful. I just got my daughter a newborn Peninsula Cooter turtle and needed a little guidance on how to start him off. While I understand that he will continue to grow and we must adjust his habitat accordingly I appreciate the detailed video and for a beginner turtle owner :) Thank you!!

[@felishajefferson4733]

Going to buy one today for my son thank you for this informative video I was just going to buy a lil fish tank and put it in water 😆 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@angelaquinonez2450]

I always like to see more then one since he is all alone :) good job

[@user-iy6vd5mc3j]

Ty I’m learning a lot about my turtle

[@amycrumedy6586]

Aren't you supposed to rinse your gravel first because of dust particles?

[@krystalwagner7088]

So adorable and i love your calming voice

[@laurenprice6853]

My son just got a baby red eared slider and im curious on what i should be feeding him/her? We're not sure the gender either 🤷🏼‍♀️, but anyway I've been putting small pieces of lettuce and carrots and it seems to like them but is there something "official" I should be feeding it?

[@crinkcrink2982]

turtle pallets

[@nikhils2343]

Thanks a lot brother you gave a quick easy tip to install a turtle tank. Love from India

[@potetsaus2755]

T series fan ewww

[@jextejadaurbiztondo4198]

very nice

[@mireyamartinezx9781]

I just got 2 turtles and I don’t know bout them much but are they supposed to have a little bit of water or a lot? ( red eye slider ) there baby ones

[@tm4productions795]

The more water the better!

[@vickya346]

They need 10 Gallon tank but not empty... They love swim ,don't decorate but make basking area, uvb bulb & good food is enough.!

[@tm4productions795]

Thanks for the input! And with the concern with the water depth is just the minimum requirement for basic aquatic turtle care. I fallow a rule that the water depth should at LEAST be deep enough so that the turtle can face straight up (parallel with the glass) and still be submerged. But if you can provide deeper water, then by all means, do it! They really do love to swim! And yes, all reptile need the proper vitamins and nutrients that they naturally get for direct sunlight. If this can not be provided, then yes proper lighting is required. A heat build and a uvb bulb. In this video I state that this setup will be placed by a window with direct sunlight and would be kept on a house that stays at warm temperature. And why not decorate? I'm am generally interested in that concern. And thanks for the input! And I will address these concerns in a future video.

[@peanutmartinez8796]

I think he knows what he’s doing

[@agnieszkajurczyk22]

Vicky A NOO THEY NEED A 40

[@vickya346]

@Kevin Castaneda definitely

[@thesoundofcheese620]

Recently saved a baby yellow belly turtle from my dads constuction site and have a set up pretty much in place all i need is a uv light and some fake plants to complete the setup as you have it. Just wondering is it important to cover the entire bottom with rocks or can it be only partially covered. The rocks i bought dont cover all the bottom because there isnt enough. Also how much of a land to water ratio should there be?

[@tm4productions795]

Turtles don't really "need" gravel at the bottom of the cage. It's more for is to look at. So of your are happy with the amount of rocks, then your good! And as long as the turtle can get out of the water completely to dry the that's all the land he needs.

[@aaliyahthomas4324]

When I seen the baby turtle my whole heart just melted away 💙 great video!

[@leana7726]

Thanks so much, we’re getting one tomorrow and this really helps

[@abdulrahmanalfadaly8202]

Hello bro i have some questions IS the water pumper necessary? Does it has to be transparent tank?

[@tm4productions795]

So I would highly recommend some sort of filtration. Turtles tend to make more waste then fish. But you can change the water day if you cant get a filter yet. But when it comes to the tank, no It doesn't have to be transparent. I've seen turtles in plastic tubs and even kiddy pools. As long as they have enough space and water.

[@k.i.mkeepitmoving7988]

This is great 👍🏽 my daughter just found one right at our front door on the welcome mat going to do this set up for her

[@Finny708]

Found mine at my pool tank goodnes she was ok

[@irecruitfish7410]

Great video

[@alexrocks135]

I just got my first baby red ear slider How much should I fill up the tank ?

[@thehybridgamingdino6744]

First size matters, it must be as high as the length of the shell for the turtle feel comfort, make sure it has a dry area to rest and bask. As it grows increase water level according to its size.

[@obbydestroyer7585]

all they way. i would get the largest tank you can afford and have room for. you can fill tanks all the way as long as you have a floating basking area and a lid. or, you can follow the 10 gallon per inch of shell rule. Also, the water has to be around 80 degrees for baby red eared sliders. when they are adults you only need it at around 65 degrees. also, these turtles can live up to around 30 years so you must be willing to take care of it for a long time. however many gallons of water are in your tank i would get a filter made for about 10-20 gallons higher than that. so if you have 40 gallons in your tank i would recommend a 50 gallon filter because sliders and painted turtles produce a lot of waste. feed it as many pellets you think would fit in its skull if it were hollow. I hope this info was a good guide for you.

[@minaashido7038]

Hop Head each Inch on your turtles Shell is 10 gallons for example if your turtle shell is 1 inch then 10 gallons of water if it’s 2 inches then 20 gallons

[@gfxb3177]

I love this

[@ElizabethCar]

So I've seen a lot of different websites and turtle "experts" say if you want rocks in the aquarium don't let them be smaller than your thumb, river rock basically, because the turtle could eat the rocks and it gets stuck in the digestion so you hav to take them to a vet or they die because it can't b digested. Is this different for baby turtles because they are so small so it doesn't matter what kind of rock you put in?

[@kit2130]

What about a heater? I have the same tank system & same itty bitty red slider, saved from my indoor pool. I don’t know much about caring for it yet.

[@marisastar2581]

This is good cause I’m getting a baby turtle in a couple of weeks

[@ok1408]

Omg thank you for this because tomorrow I’m getting a baby turtle so now I know what I can do for a baby turtlte

[@tm4productions795]

That's great! But keep in mind that this is just a starter setup. There is much more that you should do if you want to give your turtle a long and healthy life. Proper lighting was not properly included in this video. A heat light and uvb light. But lighting can be pricey, so of you cant do that yet then I remembered daily access to direct sunlight. Outside in the sun. Uvb light does not goes through windows.

[@kelyhernandez592]

what is the package of plants called? and where can i find it?

[@tm4productions795]

I believe the brand was topfin. I got it at either Walmart or pet smart. I dont remember exactly.

[@kelyhernandez592]

TM4 Productions thank you!

[@r_529_o]

Nice job man

[@bakaneninjutsu5202]

Tq for your videos.. ❤👍

[@isabellaarellano555]

My tank is a 20 gallon and I needed some ideas my turtle is still a baby and maybe 1 cm bigger! My sister couldnt take care of him as she has 4 kids ages 5/5 3/4 2/3 and a 4 month old so she gave him to me as I love animals and know along about them! I'm still doing research to give him the best little life along with 2 fish any tips? ( I'm 10 ) and have 3 female rats in a double critter nation that's full of safe stuff! I know Much about hanoster/rats/mice and lizards!

[@BublySofaPotato]

Turtles are definitely adult pets.

[@turtleanton6539]

Yeees

[@ooyagetitiguess-tiktok7207]

AquaDronix I’m 13 and I want a red ear slider. Do you recommend them?

[@charliesaperston4314]

Jordan Danielle I have a red ear slider and a painted turtle it’s a lot of work and Money but I’m 13 also but do research like alto of research

[@King.Saint999]

@Abigail Chaiyasate bruh same help me out

[@Fedwrld]

I love it but how would you clean it

[@brittanyburden6981]

I just got a baby turtle. The video was nice. Question. I added a little gravel but since hearing how harmful they can be I want to remove it and get rocks. How do I get the gravel out of the water? Do I need to remove the turtle first? Do I have to start the tank all over again? Thank you

[@Mopey_Pinetree]

thanks for this video I can use this for my turtle that I maybe with get. AND HIS NAME IS SQUIRTLE AND THATS FINAL

[@rubygibson2388]

Hi I have been taking care of my grandkids turtle since beginning of the summer. I didnt know anything about it. Now that summer months are over I notice it's not moving around as much. It has slime on the back/ on shell, should I be washing that off? How much water should I really be using for a small one like in your video? I have no light for it... can you recommend what I need to get. I talk to this turtle and it looks at me so I just want to make sure its cared for properly. Do you have a list of things it needs? Like I said it's not summer anymore so unconcerned it might be to cold for it

[@tm4productions795]

Ok. Turtles are cold blooded so the temperature effects their activity. In the winter it will try to go into hibernation if it gets to cold. I would seguest a two lights. One with a heat buld and one UVB bulb. This will keep it warm and healthy. I'm not to sure about the slime. Maybe it is algea growing on it's shell? I would gently wash it off. And the water should be at be deep enough to where if the turtle puts it's belly against the glass and still be under water. But the deeper the better. As long as it has a dry place to sunbath under the heat lamp. They usely keep all the proper lighting in a reptile section of petsmart. I hope this helps!

[@erneyherrera7170]

Additionally, as for the size of the tank and amount of water your gonna need, you measure (carefully) the turtle's shell from the back end to head end and for every inch of shell, you have 10 gallons of water. I know seems like a lot, but turtles need that much water due to how much waste they produce. You will also have to do water changes a lot more frequently if you don't provide the correct amount of water.

[@yocho2677]

what pump u using bro?

[@tfortortilla8856]

i think it'd be better if you check from amazon regarding the best water filters as they have very credible reviews :))))))

[@cathrynhughes4444]

We found a baby turtle in our swimming pool and it is so cute, we don't have an aquarium so we put it in a large clear bowl and put rocks in it and some bread and lettuce , he seems to be OK , what do you feed them?

[@cynthiapaulmorales5928]

Awesome, thanks!

[@zrc0mbat766]

Are you sure a clear tank is healthy for a turtle I heard it stresses them out because they try and spend their whole lives trying to escape??

[@thealmightybread9641]

I got my turtle 6 months ago and I have noticed it hasn't grown at all. Should I be concerned and of so, what should I do?

[@addie9872]

thanks for the vid, I am getting a pet turtle soon!

[@yasielflores4301]

Thanks helped a lot

[@obbydestroyer7585]

i have a red eared slider the same size as that and i've bought it (cant tell the gender of babies) an entire tub. i would say get them the largest tank you can afford and you have space for. If you want you can also follow the 10 gallon per inch of shell rule meaning, for every inch of your turtle's SHELL from tail to head is 10 gallons of water in their tank, like i said, get what you can afford and have room for. sliders and painted turtles are very good swimmers so don't worry about filling the tank all the way... just get a lid.

[@evanthecameraman1636]

Your doin gods work

[@rebecca20201]

UVA/UVBs cannot fully pass through glass, so there's the barrier of the window and the turtle enclosyre therefore these guys will not be able to get the needed 78-82 degree temp/humidity without the help of a lamp....which is especially crucial for hatchlings as their shells are so tender and need max temps to fully dry/form/develop

[@marthaa9037]

I have the same kind of turtle, I’ve had him in a small tank for a while but I’m about to change him into a similar tank you have here. He wasn’t swimming much cuz of how small the tank was, & I know these turtles are in & out of water, so he should be ok with the right amount of water & right materials?

[@tm4productions795]

Yeah! I try to have enough water for the turtle the be facing straight up, and still be under water. So, a turtle with a 2 inch shell should have at least 2 inches of water. But I will say. The more water you provide, the better. I have a couple of turtles (4 -6 inch) I've been taking care of and they share a 30 gallon aquarium. They have alot of swimming space and they seem too love it.

[@062652sand]

We found a baby Painted turtle in our driveway. We bought a tank, but bought a small water dish to put in it. We have stone and sand in the tank. Should we set up the tank the way you show in the video?

[@sunny-yk1dx]

Thanks man! I’m getting a baby turtle on Saturday for my birthday, and yes, you are right! They don’t need deeper water, I was at petland and the store put them in not so deep water.

[@tm4productions795]

Right, but I would still recommend deeper water if that is something you can manage and keep clean! Best of luck!

[@obbydestroyer7585]

i would get the largest tank you can afford and have room for. you can fill tanks all the way as long as you have a floating basking area and a lid. or, you can follow the 10 gallon per inch of shell rule. Also, the water has to be around 80 degrees for baby red eared sliders. when they are adults you only need it at around 65 degrees. also, these turtles can live up to around 30 years so you must be willing to take care of it for a long time. however many gallons of water are in your tank i would get a filter made for about 10-20 gallons higher than that. so if you have 40 gallons in your tank i would recommend a 50 gallon filter because sliders and painted turtles produce a lot of waste. feed it as many pellets you think would fit in its skull if it were hollow. I hope this info was a good guide for you. I'm sending this to a lot of people in the comments for a quick guide

[@beverlybinion8652]

Very helpful

[@Izhaar17]

I wanna ask, if it's okay to not have a uvb light, if we give him proper sun light for an hour?

[@tm4productions795]

So if you don't have all the proper lighting then taking the turtle out side will work for some time. But turtles with need more than just a hour.

[@amitgundawar4266]

Ok buddy enjoy with your turtle 😊

[@adoniasvelasquez6703]

Please add some lights for example UVB and AVU Lamps please

[@melyl6355]

I love the tank so much its beautiful, I used to have a turtle. Fo you have any lights for him in the tank?

[@tm4productions795]

Im glad you liked it! In the video, I didn't. But at his new home. He has a heat light and a uvb light.

[@kiranadnan7824]

it was cool i loved it

[@raesandberg2205]

I just got a redeared slider, it was in the skimmer in the swimming pool. I was wishing so much for one. I just moved down here to Texas and I had no idea they were out here. He/she is not even an inch across. So would you call him a hatchling? How many days old do you think he/she is?

[@JR-uj4hs]

Hi great video, I just got 2 pets baby turtles and I want it to ask, is it bad to have my turtle in too much water?

[@jr.ricefields1855]

This is dope bro.wish y coukd set mines up just with real plants

[@x_gaming3012]

Wait, dont turltes need a basking light?!?

[@NelsonRodriguezOnlin]

Thanks bro. Where's the link to where I can purchase the setup?

[@Hottopicdrill]

Great video! I had my that big now she’s 8 inches and he’s around 5

[@tm4productions795]

That awesome! They grow up right before our eyes!

[@Pinkcheetahpearls]

I just got a baby turtle how much water should I put in the tank?

[@yumayamamoto6061]

This video was great! Great decorations and cool feature!!! The turtles are probably happy in there new home. Turtles : Thank You For Building Our Tank 😊😀☺

[@jayceeann1854]

do you have to use a water conditioner for tap water??

[@tm4productions795]

No, but it is a lot faster. I believe you can let tap water set out for about a day and let the chemicals evaporate out. Either way the chlorine in the tap water in not good for the turtles.

[@benjamindelgado8979]

Dude this was a great video

[@cinthiagomez5249]

I recently found a baby turtle couple days ago same size as the one shown, I’m wondering do you have to fill up the whole tank or no?