How to Setup a Turtle Tank (Stinkpot Turtles) | AVOID and FIX MISTAKES EARLY!

This video is a condensed & edited version, the original was too long.
I decided to change from an Aqueon 30-gallon breeder to an Innovative Marine 30-gallon rimless. My old tank had too many scratches on the trim and the front glass. A generous member on reefs.com gave me a free drilled rimless tank, initially meant for saltwater, which I converted into an aquatic reptile tank. I used 1/8th inch black acrylic to cover the back and aquarium-safe silicone. In this video, I set up the timer, temperature sensor, heater, and circulation pump and added the two turtles. Enjoy and please like, subscribe and share.
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[@Etk93]

Thank you! I inherited a really old stinkpot turtle. Poor fella has had a not so great life so I'm trying to get a proper tank setup going for him but have no clue what I'm doing. Took me long enough just to figure out what kind of turtle he even was 🤦‍♂️. Anyways this was very helpful.

[@RGBAquatics]

Thank you, good luck with them. They are extremely fun to have as pets

[@MrRandom29]

why don't you post anymore I love your videos

[@Kaiser187]

What did you use to put that plant of the wood / rock?

[@kayschwartz4410]

Super cool!!! Great job!!

[@RGBAquatics]

Thank you~

[@user-yq6bf6rv2i]

👍

[@Neptun_12]

This is Sternotherus depressus? What size have aquarium? Cm pls looks like 100cmx40cmx40cm?

[@RGBAquatics]

No, this us not the flattened musk turtle. It's a regular stinkpot. 36"x15"x13"!

[@FranciscoTorres-lr6wc]

Hello guys, how often does your musks bask ? I have 1 musk (2 years now) and she really enjoys staying under water and pretty much ignores the basking area most of the time. Yes she can climb easily, all temperatures uvb light are ok, was just wondering.

[@RGBAquatics]

One of them (bucket silly) sunbathe quite often. Almost everyday, usually around noon when no one is around. The other one (Chloe) does it very, very rare. I believe their dark coloration absorb light even when they arent directly under the light.

[@FranciscoTorres-lr6wc]

​@@RGBAquatics Thank you I guess there's a huge myth arround this and musk. Another thing that can be important is the slight variation of them. Mine likes to hover near the light but it won't come out yes. Definitly we need more musk content ! looking forward to see more from you.

[@RGBAquatics]

@@FranciscoTorres-lr6wc You're very welcome. Yes, definitely working on it. I'll post more soon

[@brandyrodriguez6412]

I have two baby stink pots. One is eating great and the other one I feel like isn’t eating at all. Any advice?

[@RGBAquatics]

Does it eat when you're not around at least? If it doesn't even eat when you're not around you can try quarantining and adding Turtle Fix or a calcium block if he's showing any signs of sickness like bleeding in the nose, lethargy in its movement, etc. If sickness isn't the case then try giving it live food first, and see if the movement of mealworms or earthworms will catch its attention. Not eating is usually the case for new turtles and may take some time, but if it goes on long without success, you might have to take it to a vet.

[@dvnie393]

Hey, what’s your filter I’ve been having trouble with filters for my 20 gallon long. I just tried out an EX70 and it did not work for me so I’m looking for filters

[@RGBAquatics]

I just use a hang on back filter. Aquaclear 50. I do weekly water changes and monthly complete system clean so a hang on back seems much easier for me to clean.

[@dvnie393]

@@RGBAquatics Thank You! Hopefully this one works

[@nachocalvo699]

Hello they eat vegetables o are totally carnivoros?