REACTING TO MY SUBSCRIBERS’ TURTLE ENCLOSURES - turtle tank setup ideas!!! (ep. 1)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

*OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS!* Send photos here ➡️ bit.ly/theturtlegirlreacts watch the rest of the _React_ series here! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIPPmZeIl5mFb5Y

[@TheAlisha5465]

Is anybody else thinking of redoing their tank after this lol

[@griff0129]

For real

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm one of those people 😂I'm honestly jealous of a few of these.

[@chedda1]

Yes

[@danielhobinca4969]

When I made my setup, I searched the internet for ideas. I haven't found one that I like, but I took same interesting ideas from them. So great job Turtle Girl.

[@gray1137]

Ya

[@jordanrobinson7049]

Thank you so much for reacting to my turtle’s tank. I am planning on getting Leo some more fake plants because his other plants fell apart when I was cleaning them and his other decoration that he had scratched him so I had to take it out so he didn’t get hurt again. I haven’t been able to go out and get some decorations but I am going to get him some. Also he’s been doing great with the rocks and all he does is dig and move them around.

[@brianadesilva7414]

Yay! I saw my turtle tank! Thank you so much! ❤️ 13:56

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for sharing!

[@neira6632]

i've been waiting for this one...turn it up

[@TheTurtleGirl]

woohoo!

[@jaredchastain606]

Hognose inside the coffee (1:38) that’s a wonderful coffee cup idea the snake would be the mug handle slightly wrapping around the cup once or twice dipping it’s head into the coffee

[@TheTurtleGirl]

lol yep it's super cute!

[@manudevbhardwaj9013]

Very vast knowledge you are with about turtle ,and you too getting more and more beautiful 💐💐😊🌼

[@lindsayparente766]

I really like the last one whoever made that one just plain WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!😃❤️🍿

[@stephaniehuckabee4270]

Thank you so much for including my set up in your video. I was patiently yet impatiently waiting for this and I got so excited and nervous listening to what you had to say about mine. I feel you on my background but that was all I could find at all my pet stores and wanted to make sure he was comfortable and not nervous from seeing us approach from all sides. Lol. Definitely will be changed when I find another one I like but thanks again for everything you said in this. It really made me feel like I did a good job with my first turtle set up ever. Only have had dogs and cats my whole 34 years. Keep up the awesome videos. I have learned so much from them.

[@tfortortilla8856]

Your setup is amazing :))

[@stephaniehuckabee4270]

@@tfortortilla8856 Thank you so much!!! I put a lot of time, thought, and energy into it for sure and I think it has paid off. I appreciate the kind words.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yes, you did amazing! I could tell you really did research and was super impressed!

[@paup5607]

Thank you for including my set up! Loved your video! ♥️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

of course!! Thanks for sharing!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Man this was a super fun video!!!!! Awesome job and some cool setups for sure 👊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

it really was! maybe you'll have to send your pond in for me to gush over it all over again 😂

[@AleenaEV]

I have two red eared sliders and they are roomies they love eachothers company , so much that they won't even eat if they are not together I love them ❤️💖

[@redrosecounty]

Agree on the water level for Musk turtles, had my Razorback musk in a 55 gallon filled to the top since she was a very small hatchling (5 years now). I started out with driftwood leading from the bottom to the surface and away from the heavy flow of the Fluval FX6 filter so if the turtle is ever tired it will float towards the bottom of the driftwood ramp and can crawl to the surface without struggling. I did that as a precaution but Musk's are great swimmers (not as good as real aquatics like my two large sliders but still plenty capable in deep water).and she's now huge. So in short, make sure Musk's have something they can crawl up from the bottom to the top and you can fill the tank with water all the way. Musk's also breathe through their tongues so can stay underwater for quite a long time, not forever but quite a while.

[@elindigeno1215]

Yes, finally! Thank you! 🙂 I'm buying a above ground pool for my turtles. They will be happy in that pool. I have three of them and they're getting huge for my 20 gallon

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's exciting!!!

[@jmthayoungin]

i am dying to see the day my year old razorback musk basks under the heat lamp .... liam is lucky to see his razorback musk bask !!!!!!

[@kameronbryant9581]

I have a musk turtle too, I was really worried because she wasn't basking but it's very rare to see them do it but good luck I have only seen my turtle bask once

[@stephanielapp680]

We rescued a musk turtle from my brother in law, he never saw her. But after the first week she was here she came out a bunch. Wr have 3 sides of the tank blocked off. I think it makes her feel more comfortable not being as exposed.

[@hoodiechick143]

I love your videos!! I had no idea how wrong my tank was!!! My turtle, Candy thanks you!!! 🥰🥰

[@emelieeriksson6458]

Just got a red eared slider my mom found at a horrible clean up job. She had been living in a 10 Litre jug in a cold cellar for years. At the moment she lives in a 130 Litre samla box from ikea but I’m looking forward to getting her a beautiful setup like one of these soon🥰

[@julzibogs]

Aw I was so excited to see mine but it wasn’t in the vid, love the other setups tho!

[@benzermeno1850]

Yes yes yes make this a series

[@lukemcintosh6886]

Second!!!! I’m getting a turtle in 3 days and I’m sooo excited!!! But I have a question..... are the suction cup bask areas ok?

[@bananaboy8919]

If your getting a baby it will be fine but if your getting an adult you could use some rocks

[@ritesha8050]

Yeah but I like the diy more. When the turtle climbs the suction cup basking area , it tends to move and this might scare the turtle. Which species are you getting?

[@lukemcintosh6886]

Ritesh A I don’t know yet but most likely either a red red eared slider, a yellow belly slider, or an eastern painted cuz those are common especially the painted in my area.

[@jaimeperalta3331]

I’d recommend you get a eastern or southern painted turtle since those stay the smaller and that way you can give them more space in your home... RES get twice the size. And making one yourself with eggcrate is the best way to go.. that way it will be good for them as hatchlings and bigger and they won’t sink ... they’re also easy to make and your turtle can have a full portion of land to walk around and explore.. that’s what I did for my southern painted hatchling

[@TheTurtleGirl]

there's nothing particularly wrong with suction cup basking areas. The only thing is that if you're getting a larger turtle, it could potentially sink it - in which case you'd want to either make like an eggcrate basking area for inside the tank or use an above tank basking area :) but for babies they usually work great.

[@crys1859]

I’m planning on getting a turtle in the near future. This was actually very helpful for planning what my tank might look like and different ideas from what I was thinking of doing at first. I’m trying to choose between a Murray Short-necked Turtle, or an Eastern Long-necked Turtle.

[@albertmartinez4601]

That last one omg beautiful

[@danrong]

This video was so helpful! I'm getting a turtle soon and needed ideas.

[@samssignatureseries7439]

I LOVE this. I hope you make it a series!

[@roxanedawn3752]

🎈 BALLOON!! THANK YOU! GOID JOB! First time with turtles for me. 75gal. Two painted, one southern, one midland/eastern mix. I am adding a Southern black knobbed map. Noooo more! I live by 2 beaches on Lake Superior. I picked up smooth rocks and a driftwood log with root! I got lucky; its perfect size! So exciting!

[@hold1ng276]

Loving this video, so many ideas I can take, and im finally obliged to use an aquarium tank for a turtle haaaa (Always used a stock tub, I know it benefits the turtle a lot but the look always bothered me.)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yes!!!

[@officiallytielo]

Loved The Tank Ideas. Cannot wait till I build my new tank for my bus. 🍿

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Definitely!! that's going to be a really cool project!

[@karenartis4472]

Just found your channel this weekend and am binge watching your videos; such great information. Can you give me guidance on what type of large rocks I can use in my red eared slider tanks? I’ve seen conflicting information on using large river rock, but it appears others are using it. Thanks again for such great information.

[@brendaabrams3712]

This video is amazingl! Thank you!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

glad you enjoyed :)

[@friendlytiger4576]

you've been so much help i've been thinking about getting a turtle and you have told me what i need and you've been sooooooooooo much help

[@nathanielnorris2653]

I can’t wait to get my tortoise still watch anyway great content

[@hellopeeps4722]

Nathaniel Norris what tortoise species are you getting

[@cringeken5389]

@Nathaniel Norris lucky! I want a tortoise so bad..i’ve been researching for weeks..hope I can get one someday..Good luck with your lil tortoise

[@TheTurtleGirl]

how exciting!!!!

[@nathanielnorris2653]

Cringe ken hope you do get one

[@nathanielnorris2653]

Hello Peeps I am getting a Hermann for my birthday

[@tracygoh3773]

Aww I didn’t see my tank in this video but that’s alright! Look forward to your future video

[@nauliusfan99]

thank you the frog girl!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

ahaha you bet ;)

[@Alex-bj7ot]

13:00 that's a nice set up

[@langenandanimals]

I have two box turtles and am excited to see this video!

[@pandaboipetsandmask392]

I'll be sending in my box turtle enclosure when I get it done. Awesome video :)

[@jordanrobinson7049]

I got Leo some more decorations. He has a fake plant, a mini bridge, and fake logs with fake moss on it. He’s doing really good with everything.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's awesome Jordan! Also, love your profile pic!

[@jordanrobinson7049]

@@TheTurtleGirl thanks.

[@angelie.mend0za]

Love this video !!! 💓💓💓

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Glad you liked it!!

[@rowismyname5404]

I live in Colorado, hi Jamie! I don’t have a turtle but I do have a leopard gecko

[@rachelstoltman7282]

Powersun bulb by Zoomed provides heat, uvb and uva!! I use it for both my ball python and map turtle!

[@PlanetOReptiles]

I love this! I love your videos and think you’re a great person!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thank you so much!!

[@addisonbertrand4862]

i love your videos! You really help me out!

[@tmuchinfo9671]

I am aware of the low water it needs to be filled up more like what you said I just need time to do it during quarantine

[@TheTurtleGirl]

awesome, glad to hear it!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for your submission!

[@mr.j6567]

great video. hope to see more like this. thank you for sharing. peace, love and blessings!

[@sunnysmith8982]

Your videos always make my day! 🍿 🥰 My turtle even likes sitting with me while I watch!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's awesome!

[@_CuriousDan]

New follower and I love all of this!! Thanks for giving amazing content and something for me to binge watch 😎

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm so glad to hear that!

[@loramays4519]

I cannot wait to do my tank 🐢 ❤️

[@emmaslone6365]

hi!so i’m getting a baby southern painted turtle and we got a 55 gallon tank but its more on the narrow side .should we replace it with another tank ?

[@bloodomen22]

you did a great job with the video🎁 i cant find the popcorn emoji

[@nicolasmazure4812]

You have helped me so much! Thank you for taking your time doing this!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you're welcome Nicolas!

[@lanellebe421]

🍿 Girl I was sucked into this video from start to finish haha I love seeing the different tank ideas and inspiration for my tanks! PLEASE DO MORE!! Make it even 30 minutes haha when it was the end I was like already?? Lol anyways thoroughly enjoyed the video, keep em coming :D

[@TheTurtleGirl]

ahaha thank you! definitely planning on doing more :)

[@bananaboy8919]

Nice video🍿

[@lexocity4622]

I am getting a hatchling turtle next month and I am SOOOO ECITED! I have been binging a marathon of your channel lol I am getting a yellow belly slider! I have watched so hatchling videos and some of those turtles aren't even the size of a quarter! Will he really be that small? Edit: I have another question since they are going to be so small, should I start with a small tank? Or just start with 30 gallons???

[@PeachfacedAnimals]

I enjoyed this video very much! It is an another inspirational & educational video for many people and I’m one of them! You’re so good at what you do and besides that, I see you are super gutsy girl! It is such a commitment to take submissions from everybody and you go through them all! I’d probably get smoke out of my head. Anyways, I am looking forward to see more of your future videos👍

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks!!! love your tanks!

[@luismalko-allen759]

those other turtle tanks are pretty cool but i think the turtle girls is still the best

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw that's sweet of you! there were definitely some amazing ones!

[@luismalko-allen759]

and thanks to you and all your amazing videos I am going to get a turtle and ive done all my research and i am going to proide the best home any turtle could ask for.

[@daphnelin2448]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you for sharing your setup!

[@andresturtle_nation3803]

Anyone know where I can get Good sand substrate for my baby western painted turtle. ? I've checked a few pet stores but haven't found any. Thanks in advanced. Love your channel turtle girl. I knew alittle bit about turtles but have learned alot more. Thanks. My baby painted was in a ten gallon just bought a 40 gallon breeder for him.

[@annasinhorini9253]

🍿!! Love this video.

[@wilsontham5795]

Your videos are amazing!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thank you so much!

[@kaitlynt9083]

I have a turtle in a glass tank. He’s a red eared slider and is about six, but on the small side. He has rocks at the bottom and a floating rock but he never uses it. I’m not sure how many gallons the tank is, I’m a kid and we rescued him when I was 4. My parents say his enclosure is fine, but I might convince them to get a tub. What products do you use? (Lights, suggested tubs, rocks/sand, live/fake plants, maybe fish, water heater, etc.) Also, I hate to keep asking, but he has pellets. Is that okay for all of his food?

[@kaitlynt9083]

Just so you know, my cousins won him at the boardwalk and they fed him twice a week. My dad took him home.

[@jaxel5767]

Kaitlyn T I personally have a red eared slider and mine is 3 years old. She’s HUGE! So if your RED is six and is small, I would assume that your turtle was malnourished (like you mentioned) and didn’t have any proper lighting in the early stages of its life. This happened to my cousins friends who didn’t take care of his turtle properly :( Pellets are fine for turtles! Just make sure you also feed them a variety and fruits and veggies! Also for your tub there’s many videos of KZbin that could help you, but my suggestion would be just make sure the plastic doesn’t break due to water pressure. Good luck :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yes, pellets are a good staple food. You can occasionally offer vegetables and treats like earthworms as well. I've got quite a few vids on setups, and here's a link to the equipment I use. (affiliate links, so you support the channel if you order through them :D)kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit

[@jroberts3577]

You are so helpful you taught me so much be proud ❤️

[@ShyGotta_a3]

Where do I get the bulb that has is uvb and a basking light? Is it only made by the reptile companies?

[@Torian18]

Good job

[@annaluizaaraujo8264]

The Brazilian enclousoure and turtles are really cute! I belive the owner does not have the UVA and UVB lights cause that's increadible expendive here in Brazil

[@TheTurtleGirl]

interesting! didn't realize that they were hard to come by in Brazil...

[@richardmorales6306]

What do you do you keep water temperature warm when you have the ac running at your home? Even with a brand new water heater it never actually gets to 78 degrees.

[@sofiaguzman5129]

Yess I love this

[@adminofspecialopsmoving7768]

How long should the basking light be on daily?

[@예린예린-z6b]

Hello! I was thinking of changing my substrate to crushed coral. I have a diamondback terrapin as well but she tends to try and eat many things such as her substrate and even her filter! Of course they are to big to fit in her mouth but I am afraid there might be a slight chance of her being impacted if she did try to eat the crushed coral. I know diamondback terrapins can crush the coral if they do try to eat it but I still lack some reassurance. I was also thinking about about feeding my diamondback snail once in awhile as treats, but because she tends to try and eat so many things, I am unsure on whether or not she will try to eat the shell as well..

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I've seen my little 4 inch diamondback eating the crushed coral, but have never had any issues and he crushed it just fine. They're built to break hard shell like this because in the wild, they eat a lot of things like snails, crabs, and other shelled critters. Their specialized crush plate can actually get overgrown if they don't eat enough "hard" foods, so I would definitely encourage you to give it a try.

[@예린예린-z6b]

The Turtle Girl Thank you !!

[@senorbear483]

Hi The Turtle Girl I recently got a Pink Belly Sideneck hactchling hes was all good the first 2 days then I saw White dots coming in his neck and feets, paws really everywhere but the shell, is this fungus and how can i cure it. Is there a way I can show you photos too Thank you

[@oscarteaa]

Hey! I've got a question about UVA and UVB bulbs. I'm in need for a good bulb for my turtle and I heard it's recommended for 10.0 of it to be UVB. I need a bulb that gives me that plus UVA for a basking area. I looked some bulbs up and they can be expensive but also the reviews can be really bad. I need help please and thank you!

[@cozyclubcrochet]

I loved this video but could you do axolotl tank set up videos:)

[@lunarbecca2755]

you should do a video about seeing our turtles (Like we send pics :) )

[@dianagon7657]

Any recommendations on a filter? Been through a few over the past year. I can't find one that convinces me. Any suggestions?????

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I really really like canister filters. Cascade canisters if you're on a budget, something like a fluval fx series canister if you can afford it. The cascade does a decent job for the price, the fluval is a beast, is very thorough, and has some cool features. Here are links to both :) Cascade - amzn.to/2ZSGcVZ Fluval FX4 - amzn.to/2ZVe6JE (affiliate links, so if you buy through them I make a small commission at no additional cost to you. helps support the channel 😉)

[@dianagon7657]

@@TheTurtleGirl thank you very much will look into it :)

[@onapotato]

I love these videos

[@mali.e3160]

I did not Even start watching it and liked it lol😂😂

[@Mickingill]

I love this series and love your Jesus sticker!😍😍

[@itzcandycrush4520]

I’m geting a turtle you help I did all the research on your videos THANK YOU💖💖💖

[@TheTurtleGirl]

awesome! congrats!

[@chemicalstorm]

🍿I wanted to send ours in but I'm still working on it. Gets expensive fast so little at a time. Maybe next round of submissions

[@TheTurtleGirl]

totally get that! nothing wrong with spreading it out as long as they have the essentials :)

[@luckyturtle9981]

Early I sent in mine you are amazing

[@bethanywitwer2953]

🍿love your content!❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you!!

[@republicanthinker5614]

Just got a 300W tank heater, found out the tank I was given was only a 5 gallon tank, is it OK that I have 300W or will I have to send it back

[@birgitburroughs509]

I have a chinese golden thread turtle and need good advice on how to build up his tank, any suggestions?

[@JR-uj4hs]

Hi, is there a certain size or age we're you can have a turtle in a tank full of water? Because yesterday we bought our first turtles and I'm kind of worried that if I put my turtles in a tank full of water they can drown, right now I just have them in small container with enough water were they can stick their head out and breath but really they can't even swim, I will appreciate your answer and thank you 😊

[@Amit-xq2bt]

Nice 🙂

[@blxssfull]

You’re so pretty!

[@AlannaI2502]

What should be the water level for a 2 inch red slider turtle

[@toointoxicatedtobescared6853]

My turtle isn’t getting on his dock. The temperature is good but I think it’s because he’s not used to swimming cause the pet store had him in shallow water and there was not many docks. Or maybe because I just got her and she is just shy and doesn’t wanna be exposed. Should I put her on the dock so she can get her warmth or hope that she starts docking?

[@Yours._.trulyy._]

I have a African side neck turtle and I’ve been wondering how high should the water be ?

[@stephensimon2419]

Just wanted to say, keep on doing what you do! Your doing great, I'm planning something really special for my 11 year old daughter. She really wants turtles; any thoughts? P.s. This will be "Her" 1st personal tank, and I really want to make it amazing. I know I have said soo much already--i have a 65 breeder aquarium for fish; any thoughts on interior design and setup is greatly appreciated!!! You Rock😊

[@MrAngeles89]

Good video great job

[@victoriaherron3980]

Will you have an Axolotl tank review video?

[@larahaddad6467]

Love your vids

[@shaunsmith6150]

What's a good basking thing to buy that will hold 3 turtles

[@deegibbs3471]

Yes learning redoing I'm new

[@hippymegs]

Hi! I love all of these amazing tanks!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Me too!

[@_.10xexclusive28]

Love ur videos turtle girl ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thank you!

[@CONCRETEJUNGLE-be6ic]

Question for ya,my Turtle keeps chewing on her Basking thing.....Any recommendations?

[@roccoriccardi8157]

He might be hungry

[@CONCRETEJUNGLE-be6ic]

@@roccoriccardi8157 Lol,my Turtle is very greedy,I don't wanna overfeed him.

[@str8upkills60]

Hey! I have a turtle who is sick and I was wondering what I should do for him. His symptoms are that he’s not eating and hardly swims. He only basks. He also has NO energy. Anything I can do?

[@andrearaymundo5582]

Str8upkills 2000 hi this happened to my turtle and if can get your turtle to like take some drops like e having it’s appetite or vitamins it would really help ! If you keep it the same way it could unfortunately die :( also if that doesn’t work there’s a lot of turtle forums online that could give you tips

[@ellamcclelland9963]

i’m setting up my tank today! my filter isn’t here yet but hopefully it will be soon

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yay! how exciting!

[@samuelmanteca8551]

I’m getting my turtle soon!!!!!

[@Abc3859g]

Did you get it?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

best of luck when she/he arrives!