My Turtle Tank Needs Cleaning!! (water change routine)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

get yo' self some turtle cleaning supplies (and other things) ► kit.co/TheTurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit ...and please write me I love mail 😭

[@mypetturtle9122]

I have a yellow belly slider turtle he is so cool so far I had him for a year

[@scallywagintexas7648]

What kind of water do you use with him? Fresh or Brackish..? What do you treat your water with if you use Tap? Thanks 😁

[@mypetturtle9122]

@@scallywagintexas7648 well I use tap water

[@purplelavender2350]

You got it need your address

[@TheTurtleGirl]

@@scallywagintexas7648 he's in fresh water, since he was raised in that since he was a hatchling...I used to use dechlorinator/reptisafe but more often than not I just use regular tap these days ;)

[@shrekurfamousmom]

I'm a 10 yr old and I got my red eared slider a few weeks ago, with literally no information about it. I found ur channel, and you helped me a ton! Thank you so much for all the tips and help! I love ur channel

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aww I'm happy to hear that I could help ya out :)

[@Habibitibii]

aren’t you underaged then

[@armyblinkonce9596]

Hi, I found one of your vids on my recommendation, and you’ve helped me a lot. My juvenile red eared slider only had 3 inches of water before, no uvb or heat light bulbs. After watching some of your vids and doing some research I realized that this was not right! I had this turtle now for over 3 years, with no lighting. Also, it’s only 3 inches long. I convinced my parents to get a uvb and heat lamp for my turtle this Monday and now the turtle seems to be doing a lot better! I’m just super grateful and wanted to say thank you for this.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm so glad to hear that!! best wishes

[@armyblinkonce9596]

@@TheTurtleGirl Thank you!

[@christy1544]

You are adorable! Thank you for your videos. I acquired a tutle for my classroom and I am completely in he dark. You have helped a lot!

[@jessicaperlove4715]

Btw, i have that same siphon, but with a squeezy ball part that allows you to pump the water by squeezing the ball, instead of having to suck on the tube. :) i just found your channel while looking for ways to keep my turtle from jumping out of her tank while clumbing the ramp to her basking area!

I love your turtle!!!

[@felipeporciuncula3630]

I just changed mine today. I kind of went crazy with rearranging all my gravel according to their colors (grey, white, black and brown). Separated them well and was not disappointed with the results. The aquarium contrast seems better now with the black background and looks cooler with the turtles and goldfish swimming around.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

neat! make sure the gravel can't be eaten by the turtle ;)

[@_CuriousDan]

Because of your videos im definitely motivated to reset my tank ☺ youre so inspiring!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw yay!

[@AleksKills]

Hoku is so cute! 🥺

[@thiaradealmeida6093]

Thank you for all this wonderful information.

[@isthatron_]

You are such a good helper

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:DD

[@brokeheartwolf3733]

Thanks. Turtle tank water great for my potted plants…I don’t use on vegetables though…🐢🌸🌼🌻🌿🌱🌵

[@TheTurtleGirl]

oooh that's a good point!

[@MikeZak101]

I use an old fluval canister filter filled with sponges and filter wool, I use syphon tube as an intake for it and the return just going back to the tank, makes a good vac for taking your time doing all the gravel, buckets just for a water change afterwards. Its amazing how much of the gravel you miss while cleaning when your limited to bucket size and water loss.

[@ReyGreyStudios]

I was doing research about turtles and still am and randomly found her and have been watching since so yeah

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw thanks for watching!

I found her because I was looking info for info about BDT and then I get in love with them since I see this turtle for first time like 2 or 3 years ago!!

[@ReyGreyStudios]

@@TheTurtleGirl no problem

[@ReyGreyStudios]

@ wow really thats nice dude!

[@octavian232]

A quick advice,this is how I siphon to,but so u don't have to hurry or don't get water in ur mouth just put ur thumb over the end of the tube to stop the water from coming down(sry for bad gramatic English isn't my main language)

[@tsdobbi]

Quick Q, I will be getting some baby razorback musk turtles. I have a 75 gallon tank. From substrate (river rock) to water surface its about 10-11 inches deep. So I was on some forums and they were saying anything over 2X the shell length and it will drown (no joke they are basically anything outside the posted guidelines they have for turtles, including species specific and people are like IT WILL DIE. Yet, on youtube I am seeing people keep baby musk turtles in full tanks(I have no intention of doing that). I have put TONS of decorations and things for them to climb on. I personally don't think 10 inches is too deep especially with plenty of rest areas and structures with easy inclines to the surface.

[@mali.e3160]

Omg I love you channel I have a baby red eared slider and watching your videos have helped me so much with being a better turtle owner thank you

[@TheTurtleGirl]

so cool!

[@-EchoesIntoEternity-]

just got myself a western painted turtle. your channel has been so helpful with all your tips, love the content!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome!

[@margarytakryvobok582]

I don’t own a turtle but I love to watch your videos :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aww I appreciate that!

[@beanunseen]

I really needed this bcuz I'm about to move my turtles to a new room.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

glad it could gelp :)

[@shaneh2755]

Hoku is adorable

[@TGR-bt2xg]

Hey Turtle Girl I'm Happy you posted a vid And I love them I Have A Tip For Feeding Turtle If you want to feed your turtle new thing Just put the food with there normal feeds and shake it would have it's sent and hopefully they'll eat it it works on my turtles lol

[@Turtlesシ-x8x]

Mag-float is my favorite thing to use, it's just so useful and it entertaines my turtle 🤣

[@TheTurtleGirl]

oh heck yeah! and it keeps your hands dry!

[@Turtlesシ-x8x]

@@TheTurtleGirl exactly!

[@Jst.K1NG]

Thanks To u I learn How to use that Tube thing

[@michaelmbermudez4484]

Do you just refill tank with tap water and do you use any chemicals to clean water ?

[@rainbowpopcorn5028]

I love your videos! they always have some info in them and it gives me ideas for my turle tank.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw glad to hear that!

[@rubeno7513]

I love Hoku’s mother!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:)

[@kennyp1068]

I'm getting ready to clean my tank and I do the gravity method with the siphon. I don't know if I'd trust myself not to get water in my mouth lol. Btw I love your shirt!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha you definitely have to be careful

[@blaircanady]

Guys if you just put the tube in and pump it up and down quickly it sucks the water right up

[@kennyp1068]

@@blaircanady what sorcery is this you speak of?! Lol I'll give it a shot the next time

[@matthewhuber8697]

Love your vibe! Super helpful tips. Glad I found ya :D

[@chubsbarrera14]

Wow yet another stunning video 👌 you never disappoint!😊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

i try my best!

[@alfcalleja2462]

G'day Turtle Girl. Great video as always. Do you add water chemicals at every water change?

[@aquariumsetup-d8g]

Hi. Nice video, but do you not have to dechlorinate the water like you would have done it for your aquarium fish?

[@esthermartinez8901]

@theturtlegirl I have a pair red ear slider turtles and I bought the same basking area you have in your tank. However, my turtles won’t go up to their basking area. I wasn’t sure if they can’t reach but they won’t do it. I did see one of them struggle to get up and fell. I’m not sure if I would have to purchase something to extend their entrance?

[@bethanyyoushock7813]

You’ve got to get a gravel vacuum with a hand pump!! Two squeezes of a hand pump and it will start a flow! No sucking necessary lol!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha that's def an option! one of my other siphons is like that :)

[@victorm6176]

Great and i can fill it back thanks good inf.

[@martinfultz9894]

Your power strip should have a switch on the end of it that that will kill the entire power strip. Might be a lot easier than unplugging them all every time.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yeah it does! I do have one other thing plugged in there though, which is why I just pull the plug on all of them :)

[@pips2112]

Your shirt is sooo pretty

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks :D

[@latifahmuhammad1183]

Hi, I’m new to your channel. Thanks so much for doing this I need all the help I can get. When cleaning changing your filter should the charcoal bag be rinsed before putting it back? I read that a while back and that’s what I’ve been doing but now I think I’ve been doing it wrong.

[@notduxky9440]

I was actually looking for a video like this thanks ! Also I setup my tank and the water is cloudy and no turtle you know why?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

could be a bacterial bloom as your tank is just getting established. glad I could help!

[@ShyPineapple777]

Love your shirt and I ESPECIALLY love your SUPER EXTREMELY CUTE diamond back terrapin turtle 🐢😍😍😍😍😍🐢

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you!

[@ummsamyrah]

Hi I need a tank for a tiny hatchling red eared slider, can I get a small one? We don't have much space in the home, what size do you recommend? 🌹

[@aquaticma]

So satisfying watching tank cleaning videos... knowing I need to do this 🤦🤣

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yessss very satisfying :DD

[@lorrainecalderon]

When you do a water change do I need to add the water conditioner & sludge build up to tank also???

[@ThePichichi98]

Turtle girl thank you for your info just got my first diamondback turtle like yours his a baby name Sheldon i I was looking to your videos and I wanted to add the coral crush to my tank but I don’t see anything on how to cleaned them will it be clean by just doing water changes ?

[@emilyboyle8948]

I WASS WAITTING FIR YHISS

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:DD

[@breannawood687]

I got sand that looks a lot finer than yours. I feel like it makes the water cloudier although I could just have new tank syndrome. Trying to cycle now. Could it be the fine sand?

[@__morganalexis]

Do you add water conditioner and quick start with every water change??

[@hiddaidesiderio5961]

Awesome video, like always!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

appreciate it!

[@jaydenjarrett2919]

The way you threw the turtle in the water kills me!!!

[@JuniBoom]

Hey are you adding tap water ? And do you treat it with a chemical ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I do use tap :)

[@abrahamanham]

Is that the zoomed light fixture dome? Is it the deep dome or the regular small one? It doesn’t melt the plastic?

[@jacksquare704]

Nice vid! Question: when refilling your tank, how much water conditioner do you put to your buckets of tap water and long do you wait before pouring the bucket in the tank?

[@discomfortzone]

I also want to know this.

[@Scxbah]

It will say on the bottle how much to add for the volume of water you have. You can also add it instantly after dosing

[@prestonruebl4171]

When I used my mouth once I didn’t oil it off quick enough and it flooded the inside of my mouth with TURTLE WATER

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yikessss yeah you gotta be careful!

[@VallanaTrue]

omg noooo!

[@melangie511]

hello!! i’m early:) thank you for this video it helped a lot! and your turtle is really cute

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you!

[@melangie511]

@@TheTurtleGirl AAAHH YOURE WELCOME :D

[@ria7343]

i absolutely love your videos💓

[@CocoPets15]

I’m getting a turtle do I fully empty the tank when doing this water change

[@adriannagreen2703]

What type of turtle is this??? So beautiful!! Can you do a video on the different type of turtles, how big they get, and the difference etc. Also edit: I got aquarium water in my mouth tooooo many times 🤢 😂

[@elitearchitect8165]

Hoku is a Diamondback Terrapin

[@adriannagreen2703]

@@elitearchitect8165 thank you!! I’m gonna get a hatchling soon. Do you know how long they can be in a 20 gallon? I would update in a year Bc I’m moving in a year after I get them into a wayyyy bigger tank

[@elitearchitect8165]

@@adriannagreen2703 when he gets up to 3 inches because for every inch you gotta have 10 gallons

[@elenamendoza9515]

Hi! I was wondering where do you get you decorations? Thanks!

[@DaishaMichel]

I bought an electric siphon. Best choice of my life

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's neat!

[@tonyguarini6140]

Do you treat the fresh water?

[@SCRATCHONEMORE]

I like that you named your turtle Hoku. In Hawaiian Honu means turtle :) P.S Dig the lil Lilo and Stitch figurines 🤙

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha yeah! and Hoku means star :) mahalo!

[@Miranda-te6jl]

Cute turtle I swear there just the best😍 I’ve seen your leopard gecko and he’s just the cutest🥰 I’m thinking of getting one too but the thing I’m stressing out about is idk when to give them vitamin d3 and multivitamins like I just don’t know,how do you supplement your leopard gecko? Like do you dust with every feeding? I just want my leopard gecko to be healthy because there’s soooo much misinformation out there and while I’m here what lighting do you use for him during the day?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I typically dust calcium 2 out of every 3 feedings, and vitamins once every 4 feedings. If he starts getting squishy bulges under his armpits, I cut back on calcium. Best of luck!

[@mariebrown8632]

So you don't have to change all the water? My son got a turtle so trying to learn as much as possible so I can help him. Thank you

[@dailybibleverses5898]

cute turtles!!!!

[@Beautii120]

Love your videos! I need help with mine. I changed my turtle April (From TMNT) HAHA to a 55 gallon tank and the water became a bit cloudy and Alil greenish on day 2. What can I do to change this? I used water conditioner when setting the tank up so I'm not sure what I did wrong. Any recommendations?

[@julianarias144]

When you get a turtle do you have to let go have you true I mean do you have to take out all the water in the whole tank and clean it once in a while or do this every week

[@TheTurtleGirl]

no, only change 20-30% of the water, every other week or more often if necessary

[@benfincham2573]

Hi :) I've just got a wave maker for my turtle tank. I've been looking onto where to place it in my tank. Some people suggest on same side as filter intake? What would you recommend?

[@TriniPoptartz]

great video. how often do you clean your power filter? can u do a maintenance video for your hang on back filter please :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

typically around once a month :)

[@Devin-rx7di]

You’re a life saver:)

[@marcojimenez2400]

I swear you mention your wave maker every time you show hoku’s tank😂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I LOVE IT OK

[@seabunny6932]

Hey I'm really sorry to ask cause I know you probably get a lot of questions you can't really answer, but I was wondering if you've ever experienced a turtle having sort of green/perhaps white patches on the shell? My yellow belly slider has recently developed some on the back and I've related it to him not basking correctly and leaving his back end in the water (I'm sorting this out, hopefully it will help). At first I thought it was shell rot but he has no other symptoms (not squishy, doesn't smell like anything) and all of his other behaviour seems completely normal. I was wondering if you know what this is?

[@mtsanonymous]

Continually Awesome, Thanks. Would you say 40gal US breeder with basking area is your recommended minimum for just one 🐢? Euro folks may not know the dimensions of a 'breeder tank', is it 60x30x30cm? What is your recommended min for 1,2,3,4 musk turtles? That tank is 18 inch deep?.... I guess I need to get my calculator out, Thanks again, videos getting better and better every time...

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Depends on the size of the turtle! I suggest using the 10 gallons per inch of shell ratio to start figuring out tank size. Not sure how that converts to metric.

[@tdgvimpsy3116]

Love your vids

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:) thanks!

[@TonyVilla-v3n]

Can I use water softened by Culligan

[@HeidiHerberg-z6d]

How often do you clean the tank?

[@Gullylv]

Quick question i change the water what drops do you use to sanitize the new water, do you have a link thanks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

most often I just use straight tap, but if I dechlorinate I use reptisafe :)

[@Gullylv]

@@TheTurtleGirl ok thanks alo :)

[@bethanyperkins1525]

Question! When you do a partial water change, do you need to de-chlorinate the water?

[@urielaguilar8194]

I have the same question

[@ICICUNO]

if you only change like 30% of the tank, do you still need to add the water conditioners? (Making tap water safer)

[@avaconnell4]

I neeeeeed a room tour 😂 >>

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I have to clean it first 😂😅

[@avaconnell4]

@@TheTurtleGirl hahaha

[@Scxbah]

I thought diamondbacks required a 75 gallon tank? I'm only asking because I would like to get one but don't see me having enough room for a 75g but I do currently have an empty 53 gallon

[@eemotion]

Depends on size of turtle.

[@BILALRAUF1]

Can I use Imag-ph1 submersible pump to take out water?

[@TheBoo2116]

Hi! I have a red ear slider. Do you recommend a water heater if the tank stays between 70-76 degrees without it?

[@davidvernon9893]

Depends on what your temps are during the winter, my turtles pond is set to 76 77 constant with a heater. It doesn’t hurt to add one in case you ever have a cold snap. Not sure where you live. I live in the north east so it gets cold my basement drops to 63 65 degrees in the winter which is perfect for my tegu brumation lol

[@TheBoo2116]

Thank you!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yeah, like David said, a heater just helps to make sure your temps stay consistent!

[@maidelyngarcia3985]

Is tap water safe to use?

[@chelseagarciawinterbottom3495]

I love both your shirt and your turtle :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you :)

[@LisaSpangenberg]

Do you use a dechlorinator in your water?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/boLUlqyGbq2psKM :))

[@augustbeltz1760]

How do you get rid of the tannins

[@janilah2090]

Where did you get your loft bed can we see it?? Lol I no nothing about turtles lol

[@kelgentry66]

Question, do I need to let my water heat back up after a water change to add the turtle ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

not necessarily? you shouldn't be changing all the water at once and the new water should be about the same temp as the old water so there shouldn't be that big of a temperature swing....

[@kylieparsons183]

I recently adopted a baby Red Eared Slider. His shell is a little larger than a quarter. I'm having some trouble getting him to eat. I tried feeding him Reptomin turtle pellets but he doesnt seem interesting in them. What should I do? Btw I love your content!

[@jaylajames4680]

when i got my yellow bellied slider, he wouldn’t eat what so ever. the only thing i got him to finally eat was mealworms, which should not be an everyday food but i had no choice but to feed him that for a little. now he finally eats reptile food baby sticks. so maybe try out some meal worms and then after some time try the pellets, sticks, commercial food etc and see how he feels about it ?

[@kylieparsons183]

@@jaylajames4680 Yes. I could give mealworms a try although I've already tried live Wax Worms. I placed the baby turtle in a feeding toat and let a few pellets and worms float around for a while. She didnt even seem interested. It's been almost a week and I'm very concerned.

[@gabrielespinosa3855]

I found a baby turtle who had an injury on its shell. It’s missing a part of its chunk of its shell on the back right leg I asked a vet they said they can’t do anything about it what could I do to help for that turtle 🥺

[@jaimey6774]

Hey ik not a professional but look on the internet about the turtles shell and what u can do about it! And beside that just make sure you have a big tank with maybe stones, shells etc in it(no sharp objects ofc) and feed him a lil bit (less than half a teaspoon) everyday and just give him lots of love❤️don't take him out of his tank to much! Let him walk in your garden if its very warm outside so he can bask(this is for later, for now just make sure he's happy and healthy) just do loads of research! Wish u the best❤️❤️

[@jobeldelacruz3299]

Every aquarium owner 5:48 hahahaha Xx

[@jobeldelacruz3299]

But there are siphon with pump too

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol

[@Adololeo]

What filter do you use?

[@amaranagel]

my musk turtle is a year old (a hatchling) but i have never seen her bask. and i am getting very scared because i have a heat lamp and a uvb lamp over my basketing area but never her on the platform

[@DanBid100]

I got that same basking spot with a40 gallon breeder but my baking spot didn't fit on the tank and I had to buy extender clips. It looks like yours fits on that tank.... Please tell me your secret

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I have it resting on some plywood that fits on the inner lip of the tank!

[@TheAeasy19]

What kind of water do you use ? Do you have to treat it with anything ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hi! I usually use tap water and sometimes treat it with dechlorinator. Heres a vid! kzbin.info/www/bejne/boLUlqyGbq2psKM

[@TheAeasy19]

@@TheTurtleGirl thank you for the reply! Just found this! You're awesome

[@bellaw.5549]

that shirt though🤌🏼

[@xand1124]

My turtle love to chase the glass cleaner but when it gets close he swims away 😂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha they're silly little guys!

[@oussamalasfer4860]

Is it true that they ll dance if you scratch thier back?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

when they're shedding, sometimes!

[@carpet373]

What is the best starter tank for a musk turtle that is a baby?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

A 20 gallon long would be what I would go for!

[@blaircanady]

Dang. I just stick my hand in and wipe off the algae, cause I’m broke and don’t buy all the cool tools. Its working for me 😅

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol, hey that works too!