The Turtle Creek: AMAZING New Home for Timmy The Musk Turtle (DIY Background)

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Finally....FINALLY!! Timmy my musk turtle has his own proper setup, shared with a few fish of course. We went for Odessa barbs as they are chunky and fast and no way he will be able to catch them. I think this turned out great and he should do really well in here. I don't think Timmy will grow any more. He was the runt of the little and that's why I picked him and seems to stay the same size now. But that's fine because he is crazy cute!
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👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com Finally....FINALLY!! Timmy my musk turtle has his own proper setup, shared with a few fish of course. We went for Odessa barbs as they are chunky and fast and no way he will be able to catch them. I think this turned out great and he should do really well in here. I don't think Timmy will grow any more. He was the runt of the little and that's why I picked him and seems to stay the same size now. But that's fine because he is crazy cute! Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3m3cEz9 UK amzn.to/3orIdRv GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/2MDfjk1 UK amzn.to/3iYlfQQ SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5 NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a GOOSENECK CLIP ON LAMP: (similar as product is now discontinued) US amzn.to/2IlwLVA UK amzn.to/2LNat13 MINI WATER PUMP: US amzn.to/2oAmf5y UK amzn.to/2mjHDez TANKS: US amzn.to/2SOocHG UK amzn.to/2SPA24i STRIP LED LIGHT: US (similar) amzn.to/2SNgbm7 UK amzn.to/2Fn9aW1 ASTA LED LIGHT: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY AQUARIUM RACKING: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 AIRPUMP (FILTER SYSTEM): US amzn.to/31z8FA9 UK amzn.to/37GIoUa FILTER SPONGES: US amzn.to/3dQLUfM UK amzn.to/3dS2k7K MEDIA BAGS: US amzn.to/34Kaf2N UK amzn.to/3lAj3z1 STAINLESS LILY PIPES: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC BOWL AQUARIUMS: US amzn.to/2M4FwFO UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL API® products Subscribe to API on KZbin: kzbin.info USA consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/2193F555-CE5F-4A6B-BDC4-F315CB7F175D?channel=MDTanks UK consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/25663644-6C8C-432C-9E6A-0A85082C3E3C AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A Purchase AQUARIAN products here: aquarian.co.uk/where-to-buy/ AWESOME MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY kzbin.info/door/3uQXzXSPspf2LoGdtYGiHwjoin FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: [e-mail] #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks

[@animals-paintings]

You should watch serpa design

[@barbarusbloodshed6347]

Of course you painted some Warhammer minis, of course you did. ^^ I think lots of us in the aquarium hobby are also into miniatures & wargaming. Sort of attract the same crowd, I guess.

[@Ethereal.18]

Is there a chance for another axolotl tank like you used to have in the shed?

[@t3dwards13]

Lucky you! Nothing organic survives my daughter's red-eared sliders. Lol

[@Aw-uv3bp]

Please can I have the link for the light you said that was expensive

[@matthewcarey7323]

All I needed is for MD to be wearing an afro wig and painting happy little clouds, having happy accidents and enjoying the experience all for his little wildlife creature friend Timmy! 🤣

[@ryanjayimperial5395]

+1

[@cherylharless281]

This really made me laugh as I just finished watching a couple of "The Joy of Painting" videos prior to watching this one! LOL

[@MDFishTanks]

I'll get one ordered 😂😂

[@kyeromero]

​@@MDFishTanks We' ll be waiting!😂

[@matthewcarey7323]

@@MDFishTanks I look forward to it! The Joy of Aquascaping with MD Ross. 😊

[@tree.65]

I really love how Timmy's new home turned out. You did an amazing job creating his creek habitat! Hope you can catch him basking on his log for us😊

[@l_44_l]

Can you do a story time video of how you got into aquariums, what led to you starting KZbin and just the behind the scenes of MD Fish Tanks? I think your old and new subscribers will love that. Love your videos so much! 💞💞💞

[@Poeticfloetic]

👌💯

[@Talons_N_Tails]

Your videos can NEVER be to long! Lol what an epic tank! Absolutely fantastic!!

[@MDFishTanks]

Thanks a lot Scarlett

[@Talons_N_Tails]

@@MDFishTanks 💜

[@space_ghost_z941]

Agreed XD

[@lizzyanthus1]

I so agree! I could watch MD create, for hours! And the quick flashes of Kate 😉and the visits with Matt, all make for a fun time, that always seems so short, to me!

[@Talons_N_Tails]

@@lizzyanthus1 agreed!

[@cooliipie]

I highly recommend adding a slight hang over glass across the back. Like a permanent lid, about 3in wide, to prevent him from climbing out. Don't underestimate him.

[@timforest6785]

First thought I had. At one point he will climb out.

[@owenthegreat2640]

Tip for a future background like that, you can use a drill and a wire brush bit to give more detail and roughness to the foam before painting.

[@judithjeffers7666]

I love the new Timothy Tank! When my son was a youngster, he and father found a baby snapping turtle. It was as big as a US quarter. He should have been hibernating and would not make it through the winter. They brought him home and set up a tank. We kept him through the winter and let him go in the spring when it was safe. We released him at the same place as he was before.

[@emmabronte3670]

Sick story dude 😎😎😎😎😎

[@stephaniegagnon2583]

Timmy is one lucky little turtle! His new creek tank looks amazing! 🐢 🐢🐢 💕🥰💕

[@elizabethsmith4398]

For my mud turtle, Vinnie, I use plants (currently java fern) rooted to small pieces of driftwood. He pushes them around without hurting them and often ends up creating a nice hidey spot for himself. Plus I just grab them out of the tank for cleaning so I don't have to work around them. Vinnie was a wild turtle who got run over years ago and is now blind with some minor neurological issues, so he's very messy and skittish. I want to build him an awesome new setup that meets his special needs and your tank is great inspiration! Timmy is adorable!

[@CricketsMa]

I love when we go to the shop! Good choice of a companion for Timmy.

[@carterhicks7441]

Absolutely love the new studio and the amazing builds you've been making! Been watching for years MD, and I'll stick around for years more mate, keep it up!

[@judithchiasson8554]

Beautiful!! and created with so much love and care for that little Timmy Kid's needs!! beautiful experience to have watched this!! 😊❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rettag2020]

Always love watching Timmy getting an upgrade 😊 This one looks absolutely amazing! Congratulations Timmy 🥳🥰

[@IanTheTurtleMan]

Turtles are very good climbers, I’d recommend adding a small rim to the back of the tank where the background is, or just a lid, but glass does filter out some uv so be careful.

[@cathrynlisa]

yep, he'll be able to climb up that foam background with his clawed little tippy toes

[@valeriee9532]

Timmy is a lucky little dude! ❤️🐢🌱🐟

[@glennk.7348]

I kept waiting for MD to take his brush and tell us “beat the devil out of it”

[@morganw.4711]

It’s so good for Tiny Tim to have his own beautiful scape! Well done. He’s a lucky little turtle. ☺️

[@stitch1698]

Never in my years would I have guessed MD to have been a Warhammer fan, heck yeah!!

[@karnze8070]

Would recommend putting a little glass/plastic lip by the top back edge of the tank, to prevent timmy from climbing out. Great video and a beautiful practical setup!🤘

[@lauriestark9475]

Great idea MD! Put a spy camera on Timmy and give us the highlights of a “Day in the Life” of Timmy.

[@ricardocaliman2830]

Nice setup, and yeah - for you it IS really different. Really nice to see you shake things up like this. Just a thought, but if you put a GoPro on the tank, you could edit and find when Timmy uses the basking area.

[@spoopy891]

i can’t wait to see a Timmy update in a couple weeks to see how he redecorates his tank. i have 2 large slider turtles (separate tanks) and plan to attempt planted tanks for them. seeing MD’s tanks for Timmy have definitely given me some inspiration

[@williamschneider7714]

I totally knew you were gonna mention Warhammer as soon as you started talking paint. Would love to see you throwing dice!

[@carolebraswell982]

What a wonderful environment you built for that sweet little turtle!

[@PlayfullyPainting]

Timmy and beautifully epic new home you've built. He has lots of new places to explore and new fish friends. I love to watch you shop with Fish shop Matt as well. This is such a fun video. Staying indoors binge watching your youtube channel from Texas USA we are in our 4th week of 100°f / 38°c

[@Scorpielle]

Makes me want a Tiny Turtle so much! Beautiful set up!

[@michellepagans1373]

Great set up for Timmy! I very much enjoyed watching the process.

[@daltonpatterson8965]

Always the best part of the week when I see "MD Fish tank..." Pop up on my phone. Beautiful tank as always. My only question is how you're going to get the tank off your work cart and onto it's own stand 🧐

[@MDFishTanks]

Already moved back to the original position. Will be in a video soon. Just drained it and lifted it 👍

[@DomStewartWhite]

Gotta say after seeing how you started with the foam I was very worried. But you did a applaudable job for a first time. I think you should have moved the rock work around the base of the 3D background but I hope to see more foam backgrounds from you soon

[@yootaya2438]

ティミー、かっこいい水槽を作ってもらってよかったね👏 ティミーが魚たちを見つめる眼差しが美しく愛らしいです。

[@ragozzinehq]

Warhammer meets aquascaping - nice one, mate!

[@robotdeer]

Me minding my own business and then this super handsome guy shows up in my recommended. Subscribed.

[@overlandtowater]

Looks great! In the US we have some stuff called drylock and I tint it with concrete stain to achieve the colors I want. You can apply it directly to the foam and forget about the cement step. You may have something comparable across the pond, but I don't know.

[@thenamesPRINDLE]

FINALLY 🙌🏼 so excited for Timmy. Love the setup, was worth the wait for the video!

[@jenskarlsson4744]

Warhammer D&D used to Paint Those Too When A Kid !!!!👍👍👍

[@mongguppiesandendlers]

Timmy 's tank looks great! Can't wait for future videos when he is more comfortable and roaming about!

[@haleymorgan9538]

Stunning, know Timmy and the fish will love it!

[@aaronbecker5617]

Haha Warhammer shoutout! I imagine a lot of your fans did, I was orcs and imperial guard 💂‍♂️ 😊

[@santoraa02]

This is one of my favorite tanks you’ve done!! Loved the 3D background.

[@alaskangirl7675]

It’s so nice! Thanks for sharing MD. I love it when you make new scapes for TimA.

[@Scaperoot79]

Long MD video on a Tuesday (at work)?? Yes!! Love the setup😍

[@rebeccamrsrowlands]

Similar to my tank I use a floating feeding ring with suction cup so my turtle nows where the food is and neon tetra which are impossible too catch great contrast against the green plants loving the setup❤

[@dennisvanopstal7360]

Turtles dont stop growing. Their growth just slows down a lot when they are a few years old.

[@aaronrose3225]

I commented a few days ago about the turtle set up and he delivers 🎉🎉

[@gigi3242]

beautiful tank for Timmy, will be interesting to see it progress

[@chrispyghoul7268]

When you said warhammer I think my heart skipped a beat, I love both of this hobby and AoS.

[@williamsearle8187]

Possibly your best post. Who can't love Timmy !!! (Tanganika Sicklids all day Chiclids) . Loving your channel and posts :)

[@Aron-mo3ml]

Need a camera live stream feed on timmys tank where people can tune in and watch him!

[@uncreativename1]

Timmy on KZbin!

[@zeb33369]

Highlights 1hr.21min *Timmy looks to the left 😅

[@user-oz7oz3nz5f]

That looks amazing MD. Would love to see you make a wall like that for one of your fish scapes in the future.

[@vianeygodinez6500]

Increíble canal, ojala en algún momento puedas doblar el idioma a español, gracias por compartirnos todos estos hermosos acuarios

[@rayzoarage]

Kinda skeptical at the start with the foam but the end result turned out great. Nice craftwork btw. And now all Timmy needs is a Tammy.

[@tophbei2056]

This was definitely worth the wait! Looks awesome MD. Swim happy little Timmy 🥰

[@lizzyanthus1]

Oh my gosh! MD, you did a great job scaping Timmy's new home! It looks spectacular! Can't wait to see, in a little bit, how much he loves it too. Nice selection of fish friends you guys selected for him as well. Very pretty. I hope you can get a shot of him basking, though I know it'll be hard, but ya never know, it could happen! 😁 Thanks for sharing this one! Love it!

[@janicerosenthal8798]

What a beautiful setup to Timmy💚 I love the barbs too it’s so cozy looking in there for him . Great job again 👍🏻

[@amx1820]

From the color of the male odessa barb it looks like the females are ready to lay eggs. If you visit your studio at sunrise you might be able to film some spawning activities, its quite fascinating. btw this community reminds me of the time my little turtle bit off the face of one unlucky puntius barb

[@pharmacistbeyondborders9116]

👇 If you agree Timmy is the GOAT.

[@loicleborgne8713]

Great vid ! Always like to find that the Warhammer hobby people had in there early years come back useful later on in unexpected ways

[@tinchytarantula]

Am currently laid up with a viral infection and chest infection so watching this has made me feel abit better

[@hmm1758]

YES THAT'S WHAT WE'RE TALKING ABOUT BABY, GO TIMMY!!!

[@sandityche]

I used the same type of foam on my tank & covered it with black sandblasting sand while wet. It looks like black lava rock. Love it.

[@remhk6672]

Wow... love this setup! Should super glue some mosses on the 3d background and on the wood for a more jungle look.

[@Chris-dh8mg]

MD has a little Bob Ross in him it looks fantastic

[@Heterogeneity]

I was feeling blue and tired this evening before watching this video. Thanks for the "too long" (over 30 mins lol) smilefest. I feel much better, as is often the case when I watch your channel. ☺ Timmy's new home is beautiful, thanks for sharing the process, especially the mistakes. We all make them, it matters that you show them with good humour.

[@lunap7029]

Been watching you for a long time, and you made my little nerd heart happy when you said you used to do Warhammer. You did great and I love how much you care about your charges, and Timmy. Love seeing you do something different too, with this type of tank. Thank you for the vid! Also, one of these days would love to see you collab with @SerpaDesign. Been watching you both and you're kinda similar with the love for everything you do.

[@Talons_N_Tails]

Literally stopped what I was doing so I can watch this!!

[@PotvinPlayer]

What a wonderful upgrade! Congratulations Timmy!

[@bm3aquatic]

I have Odessa barbs and think they are beautiful fish and don't bother my other barbs. Timmy's scape is absolutely gorgeous!! Such a great job MD.🐢🐢

[@fuall911]

Missed a golden opportunity to have Timmy voice when he jumped in the water

[@94leescott]

Love the set up and video as always. I noticed a lack in comments to the paint tub comment about the lid! Thoes lids you are meant to peel the edge up on its self and flip it up. The lid then lifts clean off dead easy. Same to get the lid back on but in reverse. Put the lid on push down and burp the air out, then snap the rim down and that's that! 5:50 Hope Timmy loves his new home 👌

[@ryanbarton6739]

Turtles are good climbers I seen a video of one climbing a telephone pole crazy. Great video as usual 👌 👍 👍

[@elliesmith9755]

OH MY GOSH TIMMY LOOKS JUST LIKE MY TURTLE, YURTLE!

[@Simply4Aquatics]

Tanks looking awesome but I do feel 10 zebra danios would work very well as well as the barb’s 😁.

[@maureenk-farmhousecharms903]

Great new build for Timmy!! Boy the beautiful builds this little guy has happily lived in from the beginning. Best build yet for him MD!! 😊👍🏻

[@ryandean8222]

You could get a peace of Perspex cut to the size of the inside at the back, and then do it all on the top of that then slide it in the tank when finished

[@blendi3825]

I am new with aquarium but I know a lot about ponds. I cannot believe what you can achieve. Very informative video. I got a musk same as Timmy but slightly bigger. Will try to copy your aquarium as much as I can.

[@wilderkin1338]

We need a Timmy livestream while you work around the studio.

[@steve852011]

Yes finally some Timmy content, TIMMY!!!!

[@sbkpeace.24]

Finally..that's my evening booked 👍

[@glassboxfish]

The first bit of the video was basically arts & crafts with MD haha, throughly enjoyed it though

[@jantzenlippincott2785]

Bob Ross of aquariums

[@user-np4uc9vb7i]

It amazing how you can create something like this . Art.

[@tinadiver13]

I use this technique for my terrariums. I tint the concrete / grout mix in small batches to save the painting step. I’ll also use the spray foam as well as carve insulation foam for a rocky look

[@masonbrowne6796]

Damn been so excited for this release 😍

[@TheLili2431]

I love how both you and Serpa Design posted musk turtle scapes on the same week!!! 🐢🐢

[@sandeepshastri3097]

Boss, you are Michelangelo of fishtank. Awesome. 👍

[@sriprasadm3787]

This set up came out well . Neat and lovely 😍

[@pagewhite8177]

What a great tank for Timmy! So creative! Thanks MD.

[@johnphom1136]

Funny how matt teleports into the video and is so unaware of whats happening 😂

[@conradbo1]

I love you Timmy. Congratulations on your new tank. 🐢🐢

[@gibbnasta]

I miss doing Warhammer man. You gained some more love from me learning you're an old player too.

[@bec2137]

I've been WAITING for this video! As always, love Timmy and his new home 🐢 so cute to see his little head poke through the plants to check out what you're up to 🥰 my turtle's tank is inspired by you MD, and he absolutely thrives in the naturalist scape. Idk why but crypts really do well with turtles, the ones in my tank have started producing runners! Colby still enjoys watching your vids with me 😅 it must be the accent he likes

[@maxsfishroom7568]

I think you should put a group of 10 to 12 Danios in there. I think the combination of the barbs and the danios would look really good!

[@Burnt_Offering]

Timmy's new home was well worth the wait! It looks absolutely fantastic! You did a great job transforming the back wall, and the basking spot is perfect! Im sure Timmy is feeling right at home 💚🐢

[@PredictableEnigma]

the creases in that big light grey rock in the front remind me of a tied up roast hahaha

[@cooliipie]

I've never seen someone do concrete on the back. You're a genius! Bravo

[@laurag1076]

Timmy is the star of your channel. ❤❤❤

[@kittyiam2206]

I love the new build for Timmy. I would have put the filter on the other side since the wood is running from right to left, the water should be also. And then you changed it!

[@mindovrmatter33]

Would have looked cool to build the filter into the foam wall and make a sort of cascading waterfall! Looks amazing though as is!

[@peterwinstonaldredge6927]

Very nice new home for Timmy! Hope he likes his new tankmates.