Reacting to my subscribers' MAP TURTLE TANKS

[@melchbox6571]

Hi! This is Stephanie! My tank was the 2nd one in your vid :) Thank you for featuring it! The sand in Charlie's tank is Caribsea Super Naturals sand in Sunset Gold. I also love how it looks! Since that those pics, I have taken out the small platform under the basking box and some of the smaller pieces of drift wood to give him a little more space. :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Oh very cool! Thank you Stephanie!

[@Uuu1288]

What are those two black sticks attached to the green ramp? (Also where is the ramp from? 2:13)

[@mayra85hd]

7:02 Carlos from LA,CA is my husband. I just want to thank you for featuring our tank on your video. He has been very dedicated to our 7 year old turtle. We also have a 20 gallon tank prepared for a musk turtle but we haven't had any luck finding one. Anyway, we really enjoy your channel.😊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aw yay!! Please let him know I said thanks for sharing!

[@myragrace2002]

THANK YOU, SOL! Thank you for reviewing my tank! My name is pronounced 'm-eye-ra' but I get 'm-ee-ra' a lot lmao. I'm getting a 55 gallon for Ray in a few days so I'm so excited! Ray is doing good! I agree that he is a beautiful turtle 🐢

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Haha thanks for the clarification! It got cut out of the video but I was honestly flipping in between which one 😅 thank you!

[@aa1ex]

I have an outdoor 50 gal RES tank and it GOT GREEN! I have 2 top filter box and 1 pump. The water goes in the first box with submersible UV bulb, then it drops to the second box with filter floss, lava rocks, ceramic balls and pothos plant. The UV took care of the green water! It cleared up overnight. I regularly scrape the algae on the glass, fishnet out the big chunks and filter floss takes care of the smaller algae and waste. My baby is 3 yrs old now 😍

[@vanessaduchaine6116]

Thank you so much for featuring my 90 gallon tank (the 4th one). ☺️ The basking area is indeed a planter. At first I drilled small holes in it for fishes to hide, but recently I’ve made bigger holes so my turtle could have more space to swim. And it’s a bottle brush!! 😂 I saw on my Facebook turtle group that a lot of owners use this so the turtle can scratch herself which helps with scrutes. Not sure Kauai understands the concept yet but I’m sure it will come. 😅

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's really really neat! Thank you!

[@savamarcela5588]

Which aquarium are you using for your turtle ? I love the out going part

[@karissabrock4913]

Thank you, I really needed some new tank ideas for my map turtle and these tanks were really good

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm glad to hear that Karissa!

[@kennyp1068]

I've got a wave maker! My favorite was the very last one. Seems very natural. That dock is pretty cool too!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Nice! Thanks Kenny!

[@ashleymoore9364]

Shout out to my fellow map turtle owners!! Mississippi and Ouachita mom here. 🐢

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Wahoo!

[@alicornish2740]

Hey :) I have two 8 year old ouachita maps one 4 year old Mississippi map two musks and a baby reeves :)

[@Korverr26]

@ashleymoore9364 hey sorry to crash your comment but I am currently days away from getting my first map and I can't decide between Mississippi and Ouachita! I am using a 40 gallon breeder and will just be housing 1 turtle! I am wanting a friendly turtle that is active in swimming and ok with being held. Also needs to be small enough at max size to be ok alone in 40 gallon breeder. Please let me know if you any suggestions between the two! Thanks in advance!

[@Mrfurg10]

The FX4 is actually on sale for 199 at PetSmart and the FX6 is on sale for 249

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Great tip!!! Thank you!

[@flickboogers9325]

Those prices are long gone😢

[@Kamoopsipooh1990]

It's a brush you stick on the bottom of your sink and wash glasses with. Turtles love to scratch their carapace with it.

I have wave makers because of you... and a internal marineland canister.. (97gl) to improve the quality of the water

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Awesome Jose!

[@리-i6v]

Yes. I only got a wave maker because you brought them up, thank you.❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Haha great!!

[@uncommon_nettle]

how do you keep above the tank basking platforms when your tank needs a top? I want to maximize swim space for my turtle but we have cats in the house so I don't want to leave my turtle uncovered.

[@kylesanimaladventures7747]

You can cut a piece of egg to size and put it over the top

[@nikkigreenshoes]

Okay learning so many things with all this! My map turtle is also named spike and I have him in a 120 gallon. I need ideas for his above tank basking area and also just learned about wavemakers! So looking Into that! I'm trying to shop for stands to support 150-180 tanks. It seems you have to build your own!

[@bonvivre]

I got a wave maker bc of you!! I love it!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Sweet!

[@avatarroku1532]

I last visited this channel when it had 30k subscribers. It has grown!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Avatar Roku!! Grandfather of firelord zuko!

[@CallieCatGaming]

Maybe you can help me as I can't find a ton of information or guidance. I have a northern map turtle that was given to me by a friend that could no longer care for it. He has severe shell damage, and his shell has curved upwards around the edges. I immediately took him to the vet she gave me some calcium to give him and stated that his shell would never get better but there are things I can do to make him more comfortable. I set him up in a 20 gal tank with a basic 20gal filter, basking rock, UV light and basking light. His water is heated to 80 degrees f. I just feel awful for him and don't know how else I can help to make sure he's comfortable. He eats pellets currently and I plan to get some live aquatic plants (he wont take to veggies or fruits) as I'm worried a high protein diet will make his shell worse. Any tips or advice would be great.

[@TheGregEgg]

I rescued a big northern map turtle from the road today. Very heavy traffic. It would have gotten run over if I hadn't grabbed it. It must have been nearly 11 inches long. Released it back into a nearby pond.

[@mvhpets]

i was going to submit my 240 gallon turtle tank, but couldn't due to a issue with uploading, so i decided to use the images i took to make some really nice channel art for my channel😆😅

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mr.dads-animalhouse3017]

Fyi, Texas map turtles are one of the smaller species of map turtles (if not the smallest); females on average are 5 to 6" SCL and males are 3 to 4" SCL. So that male Texas map is not stunted at all.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

This is true! The person didn't state the exact species though, just the that _name_ is Tex...he could very well be a Texas map but I prefer not to assume :)

[@AfterAllWeAreHuman]

Cagles maps are nice too.

[@b0de]

Hi I am the last tank in this video. The basking area is the Thrive Turtle Elevated basking loft from Petsmart. I also modded it by adding some reptile carpet with zip ties so it made the ramp easier for the turtle to climb, and the floor safer so his claws wouldn't get stuck in the mesh.

[@ashleymoore9364]

Your tank looks great!

[@kennyp1068]

Cool! By the way you have a really nice tank.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@allanadcock5878]

What's a good sized filter for a Mississippi map in a 50 gal tank?

[@karenartis4472]

What types of wood do you use that prevents the water from turning brown? I’ve soaked driftwood and mopani for a month and tannins still leach from the wood.

[@russelldzugas5653]

Possibly boil the wood? And good wood that leaches less is spider wood in my experience

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hmmm I'm not sure...I just do lots of water changes lol

[@b0de]

Try some Seachem Purigen in your filter. Also make sure you have some very fine mechanical filtration. Filter pads or polyfil work great for it. In addition to that, make sure you're using either an air pump or a wave maker to get your water moving. It helps make your filter more effective.

[@skeeter9684]

I use an fx4 and an fx2 in one tank. Why 2 filters instead of just 1 fx6? Because if one filter breaks, atleast I have the other while I replace the one. When I set up the 200g I will likely have a large sump.

[@RioCahyadiDrayka]

My Ouchita Map turtle start eating green since it was 1 inch SCL, and he (i think he is a boy, but I'm not 100% sure since he is only 2.5 inch now) keep doing that till now. He always finish every green i put in his tank, compared to my 10 inch RES who for some reason doesn't like green at all 😅.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Ah lucky you then!

[@yairocampo4366]

I am planning on getting a male map turtle but I don’t want a tank under 20 gallons but I also don’t want to get 40 gallon. So is there any good tank sizes?

[@rowismyname5404]

What about a 30 gallon? It's a nice balance between 20 and 40 and will provide room for the turtle.

[@deeebet3635]

55 gallon hdx tote from home depot $36 dollars my turtles love the space and privacy thank me later

[@AfterAllWeAreHuman]

That first turtle is not a Mississippi map, but it may be a false or Ouachita map. Mississippi maps have crescent moons on the side of their head.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

ah gotcha...thanks! I was just going off of what they said in their submission :)

[@judeschuknecht972]

I’ve got a cagles map turtle and am about to build a pond for it. He’s only about 1.5 inches long!

[@luznunez11]

i got a wave maker because of you! ❤️

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Cool! Good to know!

[@mayalomax3005]

Can I put rocks from outside in the tank?

[@liyaanaasitbavanandan2058]

Hi I have a map turtle we have the dock for him to go on but he isn’t going on it often so we have to take him out of our tank in the night so he can sleep do you have a solution

[@liyaanaasitbavanandan2058]

Pls reply I think he is getting sick

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I wouldn't remove the turtle at night. They can hold their breath for extended periods of time and if they want to get out of the water, they will. It's possible that you're stressing them out more by moving them every night! best of luck!

[@liyaanaasitbavanandan2058]

Thank you

[@aidenj8968]

Is it ok to put duck weed in there tank I herd the like to eat it but will it affect the fish

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yeah duckweed is great! Even if it's eaten ;)

[@junaarro]

Hi turtle girl! I just have another question do turtles need more like I have already some basking light, Filter, And have the right sized tank ( I don’t use heater cause I live in a tropical place ) please I need my turtle to be healthy I need answer please 🥺

[@emmamadison8538]

They need a UVB light bulb also.

[@junaarro]

Thank you

[@anzui]

Hey turtle girl, Can you make any recommendations on recipes or food ideas to make for my map turtle?

[@ridgerestaurantchurch7110]

I don’t have a way maker but I’m planning on to get one

[@Korverr26]

I am currently days away from getting my first map and I can't decide between Mississippi and Ouachita! I am using a 40 gallon breeder and will just be housing 1 turtle! I am wanting a friendly turtle that is active in swimming and ok with being held. Also needs to be small enough at max size to be ok alone in 40 gallon breeder. Please let me know if you any suggestions between the two! Thanks in advance!

[@earlmccarter9663]

I have a turtle from my little brother and I'm not sure what kind he is but he had him in a batta tank how would I know if his growth is stunted and I would love to send photo of tank and need pointers for cleaning and which fish to put with it he is eating almost all of them eventually

[@ladyg6164]

Meanwhile me with No filter🤭 I mean I’m new to this whole turtle thing and I have a baby turtle northern map turtle in an aquarium of 30 liters, but only half full of water, I have a heater, a uvb, she (I hope it’s a she because her name is Shella and I will not change it) has a basking area in the aquarium and many small rocks on the bottom. I asked at the pet shop if I need a filter and they said that a filter wouldn’t stand up to the waste and that I should use those small rocks and the waste will go under and that she will not swim in her own mess. Also she likes to eat her own mess. I do feed her! She has 5 different types of food (small fish, pallet, some very small balls, lyophilized heart and those small shrimp from Gammarus). I love her very much and it’s a joy for me when she sees me and comes to the surface (or she hides behind the heater, it’s a complicated relationship). I’m thinking if I should get a filter or not (I already invested very much in her setup and if it’s possible I wouldn’t want to make another purchase) and I don’t know exactly how a filter works and what to change or anything about a filter. The water it’s clear and it doesn’t smell. I use 2 solutions for the water, one for chlorine and the second for that disgusting slime from above the water. Please don’t judge a poor turtle mother if I’m in the wrong😢 I have her for 2 months already and she seems happy and I’m very happy that I got her

[@bawztv5979]

You could also try Tigger Barbs!!!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

For sure!

[@nizz627]

Thank you for reacting to my 20gal tank 🙏

[@TheTurtleGirl]

You're welcome! Glad I could get to it :)

[@rowismyname5404]

I hope you can do another one for other pets soon because I sent in one for my leopard gecko

[@demetriacurry6329]

Hi! I love watching your turtle videos, but I have a question. I recently had to get rid of my turtles due to that they are not allowed in my apartment,, and so now I want to convert my 40gallon tank into a fish tank and move my oranda goldfish to the tank, how can or what do I need to convert it

[@TheTurtleGirl]

You could just clean out the tank, clean out the filtration, make it unheated, remove the basking area, and then you'd just basically just have a fish tank instead of a turtle tank!

[@DanBid100]

I'm curious as to why u didn't use the resting platform that comes with your basking area

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Because I wanted to leave more space open for swimming :)

[@isthatron_]

Next can you react to red eared slider tanks??

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Maybe soon! Thanks for the suggestion!

[@jackpuma8498]

When will you react to painted turtle tanks? 🐢

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Definitely on the list!

[@scherlyn9334]

I was just about to comment that!

[@TheKimerson]

Im now going to get a wave maker for my turtle tank.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yes! Do it!

[@truthingthecube]

Looove this you are my fave youtube love your CORRECT INFORMATION lol 😂

[@truthingthecube]

Do you react to betta fish tanks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aw thank you! I do my best but I'm not perfect!

[@scapegoatiscariot2767]

So they've got to get out of the water and dry out, huh? I'm on it.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yep!!

[@gameratheboxturtle1827]

Can you pls pls pls make a video about box turtles I want to know how to take care of him. Thanks! :)

[@evaklanderud7211]

Is a 10 gallon ok for a false map turtle

[@brokeheartwolf3733]

Re: Map Turtles being more carnivorous, think you are right. My female one loves raw chicken or any kind of raw meat. A treat for her….yummy🐢

[@chemicalstorm]

Raw chicken is okay for map turtles??

[@brokeheartwolf3733]

@@chemicalstorm I used it for Painted Turtles too and Chinese softshells…they loved it. Even from 20 years ago. Raw hamburger and pork too but Gotta clean water cause leaves oil etc. Of course I vary with commercial feed. They love earthworms and dried shrimp too..I’m not an expert but that’s what I noticed

[@deonmorgon3718]

How do we submit diamondback terrapin tank enclosures? Do you have an email we send it to?

[@kristinelarson9850]

i go a wave maker because of you.

[@marionkinnon3799]

How deep do u have a tank I have 2 musk turtles

[@dan6361]

What do you suggest from brown algae?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Less light, more water changes ;) and an algae eater!

[@dan6361]

@@TheTurtleGirl Thanks for the reply! I have thought about an algae eater before. I have an 8 inch red ear slider. She eats on everything so sadly I only have a few things in the tank for her.(bare bottom) I was worried she'd kill the algae eater. I plan on upgrading the tank when I can. She is in a 40gal tank with the water to the top with an above tank basking area. I have the Fluval 307 filter for her. (I rescued her from someone that had her in a 20 gal tank in 5 inches of water.) So hearing all that, any other suggestions? I wish I could send you a pic. Not such how to go about doing that. Thanks again...Your knowledge is amazing on these little guys.

[@peaceline8267]

I was thinking of getting my map turtle some sand for his substrate. I did research into it and I saw that it wasn’t very good for them. He also eats everything. What are your thoughts on getting him sand for his substrate

[@deeebet3635]

Recommend you grabbing a bag of pond rocks from home depot they are 5 dollars you let them soak in the tub with bleach and water than hand rinse and scrub each rock they look beautiful and my turtles love them

[@tadhghayden7601]

Live bearers....what kind of turtle is yours...looks like a type of diamond back...

[@shubhamyelve3366]

What should i do !? My baby turtle(1.5 month old) doesn't like turtle food he's just mad about worms n shrimps he eats 3times a day How can i make him eat turtle food

[@katyyoung152]

Hmm maybe get a different type of turtle food or mix them together?

[@emmamadison8538]

Stop feeding the shrimp and worms for a few days. Then take the pellets and soak them in some water from a can of tuna. That should make them smell yummy and he should eat them. Do that for a few days then he should start eating the pellets without the tuna water. I found this tip online when my turtle was a hatchling and wouldn't eat her pellets only would eat the dried shrimp. Hope this helps.

[@williambuck9757]

My house is getting bombed for fleas and I have a turtle with fish, I searched up what to do with fish it says to put a garbage bag over the tank and tape it but I don’t know if there will be enough air for the turtle what do you think.

[@tsdobbi]

I mean for a short while you could put them in a rubbermaid bin with water or something and take them with you.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hmmm, yeah a garbage bag, plus an air stone, would probably be a good idea :)

[@emilye5444]

Can I keep two map turtles in a 29 gal

[@elenamendoza9515]

I have a question can you do I vid about cheap decorations because I’ve been trying to find cheap decorations

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's a great suggestion, thanks! I'm planning to do one over the summer :)

[@mikeflo2089]

California people got a lot of green too

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hahaha cool

[@adriannagreen2703]

How long can a hatchling last in a 20gal? I would be able to upgrade in a year??

[@myragrace2002]

I say you could, but my map turtle (the first tank in the vid) got to 3 inches in 1 year, so if you can afford at least a 29 gallon, that would be best. If you do decide to use a 20 gallon, I'd upgrade earlier than a year :)

[@adriannagreen2703]

@@myragrace2002 oh thank you! I can def get a 30gal but nothing like a 50 gal until I move 😅 for grad school in a year

[@Hehehe-kc3cg]

Hi love your channel

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks!!

[@Hehehe-kc3cg]

OMG you replied yw

[@jessicamunoz4836]

When are you doing another part?

[@kennethmarrow3131]

Ray & Charles two blind mice from animated 1970's series Jackson 5

[@TheTurtleGirl]

That's before my time lol

[@baddiebaddieshotoclock8]

Can you do one for musk turtles?

[@josiahedwards898]

hi I'm early love ur content

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks Josiah!

[@avaconnell4]

Hi x what’s ur fav species of turtle 💚💙🐢🐟

[@briiannaZ]

Sliders and dimondback terrapins

[@Oohspratz]

I have a yellow bellied slider 🥰

[@briiannaZ]

@@Oohspratz I have a red eared slider turtle but I’m not sure how old it is

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I love Diamondbacks...but can't really pick one favorite 😉

[@thegirlthatdoescrazeyvideo8001]

I got a turtel but i don't know. What. Kind it is because my mom got it wen i. Was at. My cousin house plsssss help me

[@snowhitexx]

Okay I will soon buy a wave maker bc of you

[@TheTurtleGirl]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@bluestaralice3276]

Fx???

[@coragonzales8050]

Can you do leperd gecko tank

[@Darsan.7]

How do we submit our map turtles tanks lol

[@Jeffreykaidoninjaturtle]

I’m not sure what it map turtle mine is I think it’s a northern map lol I wish I could post a image

[@kearashantelle]

Hi I love your videos🙈

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks! 🥇

[@turtles2163]

I love ur vids

[@TheTurtleGirl]

😄

[@troysanders69]

Hi turtle girl. I live in Australia & I would live to send you a pic of my turtle tank but I don't know how to do it, please help!

[@teewishes62]

Longer videos ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Lol sometimes they are!

[@truthingthecube]

Do you react to betta fish tanks??

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yeah! I react to other pets as well :)

[@analombardomusic]

I thought that for females turtle you need dirt or sand in the basking area for them to lay eggs even if they are not pair with a male! Am I wrong?

[@theflutedude2007]

yes

[@AmmonMurphy]

You are wrong. Yes, the females can lay eggs WITHOUT a male pair, but they will not be fertile. (Which means it’s impossible for the egg to hatch.) You just throw it away. It can’t hatch. But if you do have a male in there, the egg can hatch.

[@analombardomusic]

@@AmmonMurphy But even i've they are not fertile which I already know it, they need to lay them? (just like chicken or other animals)

[@AmmonMurphy]

@@analombardomusic yes they can lay them in the water or on basking area

[@TheTurtleGirl]

To be completely honest I'm not sure if solo female turtles need one! I'd have to do more research

[@TooTalented4uu]

How are you “the turtle girl” and you aren’t aware of the turtle scrub brush?

[@felipetheboi]

Can u do box turtle tank reactions pls

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Maybe!

[@felipetheboi]

@@TheTurtleGirl oh ok because I have some

[@wurtle4862]

Plz react to red eared eared slider tanks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Noted!

[@wurtle4862]

@@TheTurtleGirl :))))))

[@BlueLighteningGojo]

I’ll buy that for a dollar!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

💵

[@jakubstrzelecki4205]

I have a question is hoku a boy or a girl

[@TheTurtleGirl]

boy!

[@kendravoracek3636]

💚💚

[@TheTurtleGirl]

:)

[@gamingwired1652]

I knew they would only make fun of English accents

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Not making fun lol...I just enjoy imitating, but not in a negative way 😉

[@daddy7731]

😍❤

[@jmthayoungin]

who tf disliked

[@TheTurtleGirl]

🤷🏽‍♀️

[@jmthayoungin]

@@TheTurtleGirl this vid aint trash so....

[@fergalconnolly9161]

Sorry I'm late

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Still first day though! Thanks for watching!

[@shukurenai9040]

No views yet, and first comment

[@kearashantelle]

No your not someone else is

[@TheTurtleGirl]

So close! 🥉

[@petehamada7073]

Im not a big fan of someone that thinks their an expert

[@TheTurtleGirl]

neither am i...