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@justwannasay54543 жыл бұрын
Ok so I bought this same "trough". Brought it home set it up and 1/2 filled it with water. Right before I put my turtle in I noticed a trickle of water (by the spout area) to my horror. Had to drain it, call the company replace it, reset... I then actually sealed the bottom, seam, etc. with flex seal. Not the spray. I spread it on with my fingers. Took a couple days to dry, repeat, dry again. No leaks so far. Been a few months. My turtle LOVES this set up. Its so open and free. Basks all the time. The one issue with this is that it is incredibly heavy. My setup is inside. And he added a concrete mix?? Wow. Before the company brought out the second trough they tested it and the second one leaked as well. 😆 So they brought out a third one. I didnt give up. FYI: when you fill the trough with water at one point the walls flex (pressure). I think mine was 165 gallons. I think that liner might get slimy at some point? One more thing: my turtle never swims in this. All she wants to do is bask. Go figure. My basking area is ABOVE the tank which is awesome because she can look out!
@WildLife_Perspective5 жыл бұрын
It's amazing what reptile keepers will do to get their reptiles the best! Good job!
@araneuskahlo5 жыл бұрын
But... he's not going to the measure's to use safe expanding foam and he made the rookie mistake of thinking concrete was waterproof
@eliasgonzalez65974 жыл бұрын
Araneus Kahlo 😐😐😐
@ConstanceConnie5 жыл бұрын
Watching your videos of you making the enclosures is so therapeutic to me. The sounds of the water and stuff makes me sleepy ❤️
@littlewig2005 жыл бұрын
If Jackie likes to dig in the mud anyway you should put some earthworms or something like that in the mud for some enrichment and gradually accessible protein
@DannaStrapasson5 жыл бұрын
OMG This enclosure turned out amazing!! It gave me so many ideas to start my own
@ratmannlibertyhound67555 жыл бұрын
Omg after few learning moments, you have an epic enclosure.
@HedonicSonic5 жыл бұрын
Just a tip, whenever you are mixing anything, weather in cooking or construction, its always best to put the liquid in first and then mix the dry stuff in gradually afterwards.
@maxl51125 жыл бұрын
Looks incredible! I'm glad I came across this channel that actually knows about turtles
@lickwid46455 жыл бұрын
Flex seal is garbage for sealing up stuff like that
@TedOfNod4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, not enough damage.
@justwannasay54543 жыл бұрын
I used flex seal. Working great.
@fredrikkarlsson53205 жыл бұрын
Really nice enclosure. I got kind of inspired for future projects. But I think I would have done a bigger land area, maybe 50/50 for a box turtle. And I don't think you should add an snakeneck (it would be cool though), but I'm not much for mixing different species. But great job dude!
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
Fredrik Karlsson Thank you!
@mellewedin82215 жыл бұрын
Not a fan of duct tape. I probably would have silicone the liner to the walls.
@marionjanusz40775 жыл бұрын
Why dont you use plexiglass and aquarium seal?
@lizzw42163 жыл бұрын
Concrete needed to be mixed better and could of tried to epoxy it but with all the holes from not mixing properly might still not of worked haha concrete is hard so no worries though!
@brianmurphy74615 жыл бұрын
Definitely put sand on the bottom
@taeviansworldofreptiles38285 жыл бұрын
Very nice! What a cutie!
@a.kevinzane2135 жыл бұрын
This is awesome i enjoy ur videos big time!! 🐢❤
@416rex5 жыл бұрын
Way to live the Aquascape lifestyle!
@stampinturtles Жыл бұрын
I’m setting up a tank to house my baby box turtles. This is great idea for habitat. I wasn’t sure if I should do 59/50 water to land or not. Babies love more water and humidity. I’m looking forward to building my paludarium now.
@klausliu43704 жыл бұрын
How do you clean the water? I have similar tank but the water always got dirty
@tan59235 жыл бұрын
Maybe try a plexy glass wall behind the cement 😀
@tiffyspetlife25005 жыл бұрын
Since it’s so big, plexiglass probably can’t hold all that pressure☺️
@marcuscarsonsr5 жыл бұрын
Good job, trail and error makes it worth it for the next build. Keep it up. Subbed
@tim250319885 жыл бұрын
You could use epoxy to seal the concrete.
@erikm83722 жыл бұрын
Wont a box turtle drown in a paludarium kinda? They're turtles of course but more closely connected to tortoises and land turtles. A bit like frogs versus toads - toads still need water but definitely nothing like a fast flowing or deep river. I'd be skeptical about them drowning, especially with a snake-necked! But that's just me! Snake-necks are much less chill as a species, than box turtles, in general; too much splashing and swimming around could stress the box turtle out. I always kept box turtles in something like a giant storage tub, or a stock tank, but only had 1/4 of the space dedicated to water. And it was a removable large reptile water dish, plus a large glass bowl, that i changed daily ;-) they like to "soak" rather than swim.
@erikm83722 жыл бұрын
Also I've always seen snake necks kept in groups, highly active feeders and swimmers! Box turtles seem much more chilled out, solo 98% of the time, and just wanna dig and bury and bask. Lol
@umarabdaziz Жыл бұрын
Depends on the species of box turtle, they can varies greatly. Malayan box turtle are usually very comfortable in water
@izzeahcabral45765 жыл бұрын
Awesome thumbnail and enclosure💯
@billbox86595 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@rugmancws3 жыл бұрын
huge! bruh you should see mine it use to have 11 but we let them out to roam in the back yard like 6 years ago so theres only 6 now
@machellelowry94045 жыл бұрын
Love it! great job
@pops77425 жыл бұрын
If the flex seal didn't work sue them JK 😂
@barbarabaker17262 жыл бұрын
Jackie is so adorable. I have a box turtle her name is big mama 🐢💖🙋♀️she's brown her shell is brown I had 2 boys and 2 girls the other 3 passed away I still miss them so much Thanks for sharing your video with me God bless you and your little 1
@nathanael70wn95 жыл бұрын
👍
@GregsTurtleHaven5 жыл бұрын
Cool DIY!
@dellyanneee3 жыл бұрын
I would love to do this for my sliders
@_showtime_ty3 жыл бұрын
Damnnn nicceee
@bigslyhoover82625 жыл бұрын
Awesome setup this video is something to learn from
@dwaynetherockjohnson33365 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that giant tub, Home Depot? Looking to build an indoor pond for my turtle
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
dwayne the ROCK johnson I got it from Tractor Supply
@MrHunterd815 жыл бұрын
@@ShelledReptiles How much was it if you don't mind?
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
Franklin the Skateboarding Bulldog $230 for the tank
@Gigachadly2 жыл бұрын
You could waterproof that cement with some drylok, you’d just have to put it on thick if it’s a uneven surface.
@ambersmith36244 жыл бұрын
Awesome dude I'm going to do that to my turtle
@haydenlucas29863 жыл бұрын
I wanna do this but for a monitor lizard
@youngjaein4 жыл бұрын
same thing happen to mine it is leaking on the other side of the soil probably gonna do the same to stop the leak making my soil muddy for my box turtle
@Error_404_Account_Deleted4 жыл бұрын
Mixing concrete over carpet. You have giant balls.
@esaquatics59025 жыл бұрын
May I suggest sand on the water portion!?
@steverouse15 жыл бұрын
CEMENT IS CAUSTIC
@unorthodoxmolossers48605 жыл бұрын
Hey, i bought a russian tortoise a few days ago and she doesnt do anything! Mostly sleeps, wakes up and eats a little, ive tried soaking and everything else that i can think of. Do you know what could be wrong?? I really dont want to return her. She was out in. Natural sun for a bit today and she did walk around a little but not much.
@elliotbeerline12865 жыл бұрын
Do you have uv bulbs? A nice sized enclosure? Heat lamps, tomothy hay?
@MexxFrvr4 жыл бұрын
I have and eastern mud box turtle. My paludarium only has water. Like a giant tub and the turtle spends his time permanently in the water. Shld I have 2 sides a dry and wet so he can bask in the dry? I worry for the Turtle.
@DIYReptiles5 жыл бұрын
Amazing thumbnail. Sorry your original idea didn’t work out but it still turned out great!.. especially with that hide
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
Jonah Bowdle Thanks! She definitely likes using the hide.
@tobysmith79225 жыл бұрын
Awesome video.
@bakenman63715 жыл бұрын
sup dudes and dudettes
@belizeguy5 жыл бұрын
Awesome !
@MrMcCoy-vs6ss5 жыл бұрын
I love it!!!!😄😃😂😍!!!!!!
@MsVinnyDiesel3 жыл бұрын
Whats the length n width in metres of the tub ?
@kyosthetrash90554 жыл бұрын
whats the plants show in thr video? does the turtle eat the plants?
@budoneof155 жыл бұрын
Very nice. Would that filter work for a very small tub in my back yard?
@devonpage7746 Жыл бұрын
How long till the wood molded ?
@koreyratering46625 жыл бұрын
Maybe this question has been asked already, but what plants did you put in there?
@tinawindham69582 жыл бұрын
Boston ferns are great and help with humidity!
@fakasi3 жыл бұрын
Should have lined the floor before starting the project.
@denis1975-ru5 жыл бұрын
Nice socks!
@navenfowler81045 жыл бұрын
What plants do you use?
@jefgoubert28155 жыл бұрын
Yeah what plants?
@mskouds5 жыл бұрын
concrete made like that is not water proof...use pond shield on top of it... plus that silicone wont last for ever... that bin bends..anytime you lean to it, on it..put something heavy like a bucket or rocks or durt bags it will bend and sharp concrete will shred the silicone..
@machellelowry94044 жыл бұрын
So do you have a heater, pump, and filter in the water?
@ShelledReptiles4 жыл бұрын
Machelle Lowry Yes, pump and filter are all one.
@sarahbethsstitching99375 жыл бұрын
Won't silicone hurt the turtles? Won't it lea h into the water?
@Tito13k4 жыл бұрын
If it’s 100% silicone and completely dried then it won’t hurt the turtles, that’s what’s used to seal aquariums
@eesanimalhut79245 жыл бұрын
How does your turtle not get the water area super dirty since you don't have a filter, i don't have a filter and mine in basically black by the end of the day. Love you videos!
@dellyanneee3 жыл бұрын
He mentioned he’s using a 60 gallon filter
@AlwaysCoastal5 жыл бұрын
Awesome video man big fan of your stuff. Cool to see that you care enough to make a great enclosure for your turtles! Come check out our new chameleon catching video in South Florida!
@killerluuk4 жыл бұрын
Feel he could do with a little more space though
@Sage_SP4 жыл бұрын
Is all that stuff used even aquarium safe I’m not doubting you’re aquarium knowledge I’m just curious
@Myselfwannabe895 жыл бұрын
what species?
@aliaelamin9175 жыл бұрын
I know i shouldn't be asking cause i know i cant afford it lmao but how much did the tub cost?
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
leelee $230
@aliaelamin9175 жыл бұрын
@@ShelledReptiles that's actually reasonable for a tub that size :0...now If only I had a job..
@htx_donut_patrol46285 жыл бұрын
leelee one tube is like 2-5 bucks
@aliaelamin9175 жыл бұрын
@@htx_donut_patrol4628 a tube? I actually need a tub tho :D I have 2 red eared sliders, they're in need of proper tank.
@subninja80695 жыл бұрын
Keep your Maxsytion Boxie in with the other American BoxIes
@saki_kametaro5 жыл бұрын
素晴らしいです!
@BleuSaphir4 жыл бұрын
What size is this?
@user-si5fi9ou5u3 жыл бұрын
The tortoise will get the soil into the water and dirty water
@jonny_mazerati94105 жыл бұрын
Your supposed to wear a mask 😷 when doing that so you don’t breath any dust
@littlewig2005 жыл бұрын
Then he said he had a synapse cold the next day lol
@sugaroyster56185 жыл бұрын
Put some silicone in my turtle tank and they ate it, for the next two weeks they threw it up and pooped it out very dangerous for the turtles
@twitchpuci44315 жыл бұрын
Debderbie Harris they will eat small rocks too
@charmest135 жыл бұрын
Where do you recommend I get my Russian tortoise?
@estellasophia7904 жыл бұрын
Try a local reptile expo!
@eesanimalhut79245 жыл бұрын
Nice video it looks amazing! Where did you buy the stock tank? How long is it? thanks it you answer these questions i really want to get one!
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
EE's AnimalHut I got it from tractor supply and it is 8 feet long.
@eesanimalhut79245 жыл бұрын
@@ShelledReptiles Thanks i will defiantly be getting one for me Boxie!
@hadvarr85785 жыл бұрын
Would it be possible if i made the same thing but put giant african bullfrog in their would thst be ok bevause i dont know whether giant african bullfrogs need a smaller water tank i dont know does anyone have any ideas???
@BrokenJawProduction5 жыл бұрын
Usually with any reptile or amphibian aside from some snakes dont have a limit on tank size, since snakes usually spend more time hiding than most other reptiles but I'm sure an African bullfrog would absolutely love a huge tank like this. It would grow huge too given the proper diet and care, meaning a big happy bullfrog.
@hadvarr85785 жыл бұрын
@@BrokenJawProduction nice thanks for responding ill start building something like yours straight away
@BrokenJawProduction5 жыл бұрын
@@hadvarr8578 I wish I built this, I was just watching this for ideas myself but I dont own that or the video but yeah your frog will be a happy fellow
@hadvarr85785 жыл бұрын
@@BrokenJawProduction hey yeh yeh yeh its alright thanks for the advise bro
@BrokenJawProduction5 жыл бұрын
@@hadvarr8578 NP, thank you for the sub :D
@bebebutterfield76995 жыл бұрын
you probably would have dyed....when your Mom got a hold of you. Anyways, nice build!
@samuelsrf51884 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry dude I wish it worked better for you
@n3tsqualls1015 жыл бұрын
Get a blandings turtle the water is to short for a snake neck
@blammers5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if it's good to use non-native plants.
@ngwilson17745 жыл бұрын
hey
@shahnamkarin63215 жыл бұрын
I think your turtle has some infection in it..cz it was floating on water like halfways...better check on it
@ShelledReptiles5 жыл бұрын
Shahnam Karin Since it is a box turtle they can control the buoyancy in which they float. They are not like aquatic turtle in which they swim fully submerged all the time.
@shahnamkarin63215 жыл бұрын
Ow..I didn’t knew about these facts of box turtles...thanks for the reply dude..
@LuizFelipe-yo5kf5 жыл бұрын
Oiiii
@araneuskahlo5 жыл бұрын
Do more research about how the chemicals and products you're using could harm your animal! Please! I don't want turtles dying/falling I'll die to improper care and then the person getting praised because it looks nice