Setting Up a NEW TURTLE TANK

Today I'm setting up a NEW turtle tank for Hoku, my diamondback terrapin. He's getting an upgrade from his 29 gallon to a 40 gallon breeder aquarium. I've been waiting to set up a new tank for him for AGES, and I'm so glad that I finally got to do it. Be prepared for a lot of timelapses hahaha. For links to the equipment I used in my tank, check out my Turtle Kit! ⤵️
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[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hope you guys enjoyed! Link to all the equipment used in this tank here :) kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit

[@eduardomeza1165]

You got insta turtle girl

[@CarlosJimenez-gk8jd]

Why do you have two different filters in one tank or are they both combined

[@josie4997]

I am getting a three striped mud turtle to Christmas, my parents didn’t allow me to get on until they new that I had done my research, and I have to thank you for teaching me so much,you have filled in He gap in the turtle caring community on KZbin and have helped me so much 😃

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome! best of luck with your new shell baby!

[@josie4997]

Thank you!

[@mrswiggles2012]

wow, that 29g looked bigger. congrats to Hoku. Looks great.

[@sumtingwong8592]

When are you going to evolve it into a wartortle

[@eduardomeza1165]

Mine evolved my nigha😂😂

[@parkbabyjose7545]

Haha so funny I forgot to laugh 🙄

[@anthonynguyen4088]

@@parkbabyjose7545 cry about it

[@johnanselmo8344]

I have a 40 gal & a 20 Gal turtle tank. When it comes to a water change, I bought a pump on AMAZON which will make the water change much faster. It takes less than 5 minutes to make a complete water change in the 40 gal. The pump costs less than $10.00 & it makes the job much more pleasant. My big tank with the COOTERS is a problem. When I bought them a matched brother & sister team, they were the size of a quarter. 10 months later there shells are 7 inches. My 2 painted guys in the 20 gal are also growing real fast. I 'm looking to get a 120 gal for all of my kids. Thanks. John

[@prickly_procyonids]

I love your content! You’re seriously underrated. I’m not a turtle person whatsoever but you make me interested in learning more about them. 🙂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I really appreciate that, thank you!

[@CarteRichardson]

AWESOME! My Fly River turtle is getting an upgrade to a 300+ gallon pool pond shortly... :D

[@BleachedSmiles]

Use egg crate to make a basking area it fits perfect along the rim that’s what I used for my red ear slider in his tank. I have the same tank as you and it worked really well

[@nittygritty7034]

+

[@TheTurtleGirl]

great idea, thanks! I just didn't have a piece large enough but I think that's what I'll end up doing :)

[@JordanBotello]

Pncake Slayer agreed! Once I started using egg crate for building basking docks I never went back! It’s fairly cheap at hardware stores compared to the crazy prices online.

[@Wes-nk1dm]

You could use egg crate instead of the plywood. That way the light will shine all the way to the tank.

[@ellahinckley1292]

I love this video! You are so entertaining and your animals are so cute! I don’t know if you are aware of this but a certain KZbin family recently bought a tortoise on an impulse buy at petsmart. They can barley tell the difference between a turtle and a tortoise and yet they bought a tortoise for there 6 year old daughter! The tortoise lives for fifty years or more and they placed in a huge flower pot outside stuck some freeze-dried vegetables in there and called it good. And you are exceeding the expectations (I know you have terrapins and turtles not tortoises) Thank you so much for continuously educating us on reptiles, amphibians and caring for our pets overall.

[@ellahinckley1292]

Omg she liked the comment!

[@MyaRhyanna]

Yay! New tank ❤️! I love your content, not sure if you remember my comment about getting a red eared slider . But i got most of the tank set up I plant on getting he/she as soon as Get everything and review my knowledge on taking are of the little one ❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Good luck! :)

[@MyaRhyanna]

The Turtle Girl thanks ❤️❤️

[@mrswiggles2012]

You can use the egg crate to make a basking area

[@noahking24]

I also upgraded from a 29 to a 40 breeder for my map turtle last week, definitely a big upgrade I love the width, nice video!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Me too! The difference is just over 10 gallons, but the surface area makes it seem so much bigger!

[@adrianarae3831]

GET A MUSK TURTLE! They are so cute and stay so little!!

[@addyrain6817]

Great video. I just got a 40 gallon breeder tank recently for my sweet baby turtle LeVar Turton. He is going to be so happy when I get it set up. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@expataquatics7491]

Hoku swimming up to the top like take me to the food tub!!! He looks so small in the new tank!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

hahaha he's always been a beggar!

[@crimsonscarlett9904]

Heh, the time lapse of Hoku exploring their new home is amusing. Simply because of the way they looked just zooming from one end to the other.

[@craickdavid2163]

I don't know anything about turtles but found this really interesting to follow. I love your enthusiasm and passion. Keep up the good work. Subscribed x

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

IT'S HAPPENING! ITS HAPPENIIIIIIIIING!!!! Amazing job, as per usual 😊😊😊. And the crushed coral is a very nice touch :D

[@TheTurtleGirl]

YESSSSS IT'S HAPPENING

[@seancroysdill9238]

Yay for hocu🐢🥳🤩🇰🇷

[@Bangpaulxu]

New subscriber and absolutely love your content!!!! My son got a new turtle and been using your videos to help!! Thank you!!!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Love to hear that!

[@bri1404]

That New Tank Feeling 🤗

[@truthfactreality6814]

You could seal the basking area using plasti dip. I use it in my Aquariums. It’s just rubber and completely aquarium safe

[@TommyMcTurtleson]

Hope he appreciates all your efforts. Thanks for sharing the process.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks for stopping by!

[@davidperezz7248]

Cool turtle tank

[@josephsebastian8380]

Good to see u

[@dolphinmuzic]

Hello! Love your videos. We just got a couple turtles. We have them in a 20 gallong so I'll be needing to upgrade them pretty soon. Quick question! Does Hoku use the basking area? Mine dont want to use it. They seem to be scared of it.

[@therealridedmc]

That stands needs diagonal support from the back top right corner to the back bottom left corner (as an example).

[@MrTurtledude]

diamondback terrapins are so cute but so expensive. Wah.

[@Joy_Aqua_Korea]

I love your hobby!

[@matthewdolaher8519]

Yayyyyyy. Been waiting for this vid! I love hoku!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ivettegj]

So happy for him!!! Love love your channel!!

[@joleecolon9569]

Also u channel is super helpful

[@MrFraknak]

You should really consider putting a backing (like black cardboard) to block some of the aquarium sides so the turtles isn't constantly trying to escape. That's what that pawing at the glass is. They don't understand that it's a transparent solid material. They will constantly keep trying to swim past.

[@the_darktera]

Terapin is cute💎🐢

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!

[@joleecolon9569]

I love your chanel do u have merchandise cause I would want to buy it

[@NIKKIKEMP]

Your channel has helped me prepare for my western painted turtle Rosie. I have the basking area and mini dome same as you. Does the light sitting directly on top of the turtle topper melt the plastic..any concern of fire?? Can I just sit the light on top like you have it without melting.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I haven't experienced any issues...honestly, the bulb should not be getting so hot that it could melt plastic. If it gets to that point it likely means the bulb is too strong.

[@emmamadison8538]

For his turtle topper do you have to put the lights in a certain spot? I am hopefully setting mine up tomorrow and I thought you had to put the over the metal in the middle. Your light looks far towards the back in this video but it's hard to see.

[@raggiejamel9115]

Love love your videos

[@maryamnorrington7811]

Great video and I enjoy how you’re turtle swims the entire tank! I have an african side neck turtle and he swims less than half of the tank and basks for like days😆!

[@lexocity4622]

I can NOT tell you how great your videos are and how much they have helped me! I live on a farm, and we recently got 10 ducks! And they are not laying eggs, and literally all the do is poop on the porch, but, anyways I am getting a turtle soon! My parents said that I could get one as long as I pay for everything, am educated, and the ducks are gone, (we r going to eat them) :( but, I am looking into getting a Cummnerland slider do you know anything about them?

[@zacharelt]

Hello! Been watching you for axolotls awhile! We got 2 turtles now too. Which video should I watch for lights explained? I'm very confused with the lighting/heating aspect

[@tayagoldsmith8053]

I’m thinking of getting that type of above tank basking area. But on some of them I’ve heard it’s hard for them to climb? My turtles are only about an 1-2 inches. Would they have trouble climbing that one?

[@ladiesman7514]

I love watching your turtle videos. How long did it take you? I plan on upgrading 3 of my tanks at the same time.

[@ssminegraft9208]

6:08he fast

[@MsFrebrd]

Could you do an undepth video on the media options for the penn plax canister filter?

[@petersonp.estano149]

so nice set up

[@Player-pf3hz]

Can musk turtles use crushed corrol

[@lucasdoran9157]

What kind of crushed coral did you use

[@aquaticma]

Happy Happy Turtle 👍

[@mr.j6567]

great video. love the postivety, and look forward to seeing that . the watty and nemo are just signs of growing, lol. thank you for sharing, peace, love and blessings!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hahaha my brain doesn't always convey what I need it to

[@mr.j6567]

@@TheTurtleGirl still, glad to see you having fun with your videos

[@trinaschukar59]

What type of stand do you have under that tank? Looks nice.

[@lexocity4622]

I am looking into getting a Cumberland slider, does anybody know anything about them? From what I understand they are a smaller species of turtle, does anybody have any experience with them?

[@SuperBlackMamba85]

Where did you get the clip on strip light from ?

[@erin7706]

Hi I'm getting my turtle tomorrow but still don't know what to name them. Name suggestions please

[@cuties-cuteanimals1185]

Very nice tank❤️🐢

[@RescueDogTreats]

Nice vid, and love the upgrade!!

[@missturtlegurl]

I really hope you would be able to see this. I was wondering where did you get your aquarium stand because I’m in search of one. I’m preparing to get a hatchling musk turtle and a stand is my final piece before I am to officially get them. Thank you!!

[@MrStorm1313]

You could use egg crate for entire top

[@maureengosselin3185]

how many watts is your basking bulb and uvb bulb ?

[@nicolaypastore]

I thought they require a minimum of 75gallons. Wouldn’t a 40g be too small?

[@hailey7701]

how did you get the fish out of the tank?

[@bidyutpravabiswal9163]

I have 2 baby tortoise one is bite another tortoise leg.what can I do???please answer

[@mariusrhodes8199]

This is a great upgrade for your turtle im also super excited because i got a new 75gallon tank for my turtle on black friday for a great deal also great video!😀🐢🐢🐢

[@TheTurtleGirl]

awesome!

[@elizabethcatherine9188]

What kind of turtles do you have and are they full grown ?

[@JayCMoney808]

Hey where did you get your table?

[@Kevin_Brazie]

Awesome!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

😄

[@koobagdarrell1893]

Turtle Moana is back.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

say who?! :D

[@koobagdarrell1893]

My brothers 5 year old son. 😁

[@courtsxx5898]

Idk if u reply but, i have a question. How often do you clean the diamondback terrapins tank? Just because im getting one and idk how often x Also, how much is the total of like the whole turtle care and tank and stuff? xx

[@avanik4252]

And one more thing...Are yellow belly sliders smaller than red eared sliders? (when they're adults)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hmm...I'm not sure. I haven't owned either, so you'd have to do some research.

[@s.linastaffords6744]

What kind of lights?

[@KingGaming_201]

Awesome stuff 👍

[@JkaneGaming.]

What bulbs are you using for the basking area? Brand and type; I've been paranoid about mine

[@MotoCampAdv]

What stand is that?

[@vegaf2011]

I need to get me a double dome soon. Sadly my heat light died today 😭.

[@PP-vp4py]

Hi Turtle Girl, Could you tell me that your flat roof is do it by yourself or bought it in store? I like it!

[@PP-vp4py]

I means the one of turtle tank top :)。。

[@vanessa31966]

Where did you get the crushed coral? Do you have a link for that?

[@amaranagel]

I wanting to buy a must turtle but I never had a turtle does anyone have tips

[@calebmcneal6806]

What kind of lights do you use, I have the same basking area without a lid so I was wondering:)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I have a clip on light... I believe it's called a marineland hidden led strip light or something like that...

[@calebmcneal6806]

@@TheTurtleGirl okay thank you so much! Love your vids they help so much

[@abbyquail3931]

what kind of aquarium stands do you recommend? I’m not looking to buy one for $70 from Petco lol. I’m starting with a 40 gal tank.

[@fleashu2464]

I don’t know what to do!? Can you please help me, so my dad says he cleaned out a old tank for me that probably holds about 10 gallons of water and I told him it is WAY too small and he told me we aren’t getting a big tank- I’m not sure what to do

[@valentiniy6446]

What temperature is the water? Also how big is Hoku?

[@valentiniy6446]

Also what temperature is the basking area?

[@laurenzturtlez4284]

Hello! I love your channel it’s helped me prepare for our new Eastern Mud Turtle form Florida, but I was wondering if you could do a video on how to not catch salmonella, because I am a tad worried about catching it from our little baby, I love your channel and your turtles are so cute, thanks 🥰❤️🐢

[@samuelsneesby1771]

Please get a pond for your turtles, that would be so cool

[@TheTurtleGirl]

maybe!

[@carleekennedy7905]

I want a turtle but all I have is a 25 gallon, could I still get a turtle// please help!!

[@JordanBotello]

Carlee Kennedy you could probably make it work for a musk turtle. They stay very small. I would only recommend one musk turtle (either stinkpot or Razorback) and a great filter (maybe a combo of a canister filter and a ziss bubble bio filter) to keep your water quality up.

[@matthewolivares1819]

What is your pre-filter made of? I've been trying to get a Pre-filter for my turtle tank.

[@hugocampa6489]

why dose the amazon pic look so small?

[@JoseCruz-qf6ui]

My turtle wont get in his new turtle topper. All she does is get on the resting platform on the the bottom. What should I do?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

How long have you had it? Sometimes it just takes them time to adjust.

[@JoseCruz-qf6ui]

The Turtle Girl she just got in it today for the first time

[@cuhkold1688]

where did you get your heater i really need one 😔

[@crash3x]

Use plexiglass

[@s.linastaffords6744]

My red ear slider just basks all day ....like all day.. what does that mean?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Most sliders bask a lot, I don't think that's too abnormal. Is he eating well still?

[@s.linastaffords6744]

Yes he eats that’s the only time he’ll go swimming.... my long neck soft shell hardly ever basks he swims and hides under a rock.. just thought it was strange.

[@s.linastaffords6744]

Btw thanks from 🇰🇼

[@nittygritty7034]

Does he have a lot of hiding places? Maybe he feels exposed in the water.

[@s.linastaffords6744]

Nitty Gritty I turned the way the filter blows ... now he’s swimming and cooling in the 💦 go figure 😂 maybe the current wasn’t to his liking?

[@50sOrNothing]

I need help with making a basking area it seems very hard

[@mugglewizard755]

UPGRADE!!!!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Woohoo!

[@rashichaturvedi6054]

Keep doing the good work!!! 🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Appreciate it!

[@DaleNaumoff]

Is 40 gallons the biggest you plan on going?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

We'll see, he's growing pretty slowly and if need be I'll get him a bigger tank, but I don't see that happening within the next couple years :)

[@TygaDetroitKing]

WHEN CAN I BUY A TURTLE LIKE YOURS? BRACKISH WATER TURTLE?

[@TygaDetroitKing]

WHERE

[@Player-pf3hz]

What size is your turtle tank

[@khalidmiri1816]

Bonjour je sais commandé ou des tortue de cette espèces ?

[@sparkxx823]

What type of turtle is that?