HOW TO SET UP A TURTLE TANK (from start to finish)

[@SuperManning11]

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the money savings tips! Especially the one about price matching from the website. That’s a fantastic idea!

[@woa.h]

what am I doing here, I own a tortoise

[@BLAZEPLAZS]

Big?

[@woa.h]

@@BLAZEPLAZS huh

[@GusGouldstone]

I don’t own any reptile/ amphimbian or terrapin

[@Wavvy_Boi_Troy_]

😂

[@kanyejerome]

@@GusGouldstoneun kadda mai miso running "same"

[@pebble2573]

I set up my 40 gallon tank last year for around 150 dollars. Tank:56$ Filter:50$ Egg crate:20 Heater:25$ Lighting:20 I also bought everything from petco and petsmart

[@TheTurtleGirl]

sweet!

[@roblox.stories.fernyy1155]

Hii! I just set mine up for my musk turtles! But I'm still adding stuff to it! I'm currently watching ur video! And tysm for the tips!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

sweet! thanks for watching!

[@tommyjohnsonjr5523]

​@TheTurtleGirl hey can I ask u a few questions about my turtle?

[@CoronaPig]

​@@tommyjohnsonjr5523yes

[@jettbristow391]

hey turtle girl I was in the same situation as you when i tried to put a screen cover over my tank but the filter got in the way. So I cut a piece out of the metal sides with a jack saw and then used scissors to cut the rest of the wiring to get a perfect fit, so that i could have a lid that fit the tank but didn't interfere with the filter. It works like a charm and its very easy to take off.

[@poptart9410]

I love your channel, you helped me set up my tank a while back. Thanks 2 you, I have a happy 2 year old mud turtle. Love your Channel!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw that's awesome! glad to hear it :)

[@seanleeroy5239]

Hi can you help me with my turtle?

[@dvnie393]

i wanna get a pet chopper tho

[@timmiefadayomi9549]

i love this video you helped me to set my tank thanks, God will bless you in Jesus name amen

[@emmal5445]

I love how hard you work to make a perfect life for your animals, you care so much for them, they're probably so very grateful for you.❤

[@jesseeverhart7013]

I just got my first turtle a couple days ago. Thank you SO much! 😄

[@TheTurtleGirl]

ahhh congrats!!

[@TacticalReefkeeping777]

@@TheTurtleGirl ARE YOU GOING TO START POSTING AGAIN

[@Ichigitchyyayadada]

Yess, ive been struggling with this foreverr! Cant wait to get my red eared slider!

[@frugalspoon1446]

Solid advice on shopping. I was at a chain store in a far-away town yesterday. I mentioned I had special requirements for Rufus (my snapping turtle) to the cashier. She looked up on her cash register at their website and gave me all the web discounts on everything I was buying. I paid half on everything. I went everywhere and couldn’t find a shallow tank. I’m looking for a clear, plastic or acrylic, shallow, ten gallon tub. Rufus is a year old, and he pushes around his ceramic pot cave, and large rocks in his current tub. The ceramic cave weighs more than 6 times his weight. I am sure he would break a glass tank moving everything around all the time. I have several tubs that will work, but Rufus watches my Ipad through the tub. So he would enjoy a clearer view. Knucklehead just snapped at a large rock. I guess its feeding time with the long tweezers.

[@janellebader8231]

I’m looking for turtles today!!!😊

[@mooshroomproductions9533]

Love this, this probably helped a lot of people set up their tanks

[@h0pp3r16]

Hiii I am Marie and I just want to thank you I got all the information I need for my turtle from you i love watching your videos please keep up the good work my turtle is happy and I am getting him a bigger tank for my birthday cause I found out I need a bigger tank thank you 😊

[@KathleenBarrow-gh2ey]

Thank you so much for all your Help! I am a proud owner of two beautiful 7-inch Red Eared Sliders!

[@theaquaticanimals2991]

Thank you so much TheTurtleGirl! I had already set up my tank for my turtle so i just made adjustments to it. My turtle loves it!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

glad to hear it :)

[@emilyk.862]

Tube lights are great and much more effective than the compact bulbs! Arcadia is the best brand! Make sure to get a Solarmeter 6.5 to check and make sure UVI levels are accurate! I use a T5 HO Arcadia 6% bulb and fixture for my UVB for my turtle!

[@erg0apollo]

Really appreciated the video and thorough setup explanation. Thanks!

[@rainbowxwolf]

What type of water do you use to fill the tank with and rinse the sand with? Do you use tap and then condition it? How much do you condition the water? I am planning to get a red eared slider soon, I’m getting a 50 tank from my family friend soon. So I’ve been trying to find topics on this. Thanks! Love you’re turtles. 🥰🥰

[@offgame1654]

ttap probably

[@Quit307]

Im getting a musk turtle soon and this video helped A LOT! 😊

[@luigidicianni6462]

Great videos it's years I'm following, it's 3 years I have a juvenile red eared slider

[@Dadude103]

Your channel has helped me so much in life

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw I'm glad!

[@HorrorStoriesNotAnimated1]

I have most of the supplies u listed because im going to reuse them i have a 20 gal long a spong filter a regular filter and the airing tubs and the air pumps and the gravel vacuum but theres still things i need to get

[@justahuman5004]

Someone stupidly released their turtle into THE LITERAL DESERT behind my house. My dog(who’s a hunting dog) found him, and he was wildly confused by this animal😂. I have no idea what I’m doing since I only know how to care for a sulcate tortoise, but your vids are helping SO MUCH. Thank you 🙏

[@masterbuilderkid]

Do you have any advice for how to clean calcium build-up on the aquarium glass? I have looked at your videos but haven't found on on this subject yet

[@TheTurtleGirl]

that's a great question...maybe a future video topic! I've found a vinegar and water solution can work well...just be careful to not get the solution into the water...so maybe do it when the water level is lowered because of a water change? a razorblade can also be helpful!

[@reyjester383]

safe, simple, no suction, accurate. FISH LOVES THIS THING

[@angelwood9141]

You are so helpful Irescued 2 red ears sliders from my swimming pool. Didn't know what to do with them. Thanks.

[@cheqhy6679]

Hi I want to know if I have to cycle my musk tank or is it like optional?

[@elijah..5290]

I have two small turtles in a 40 gallon tank with an aquaclear 110, is that fine or should I get a less strong filter( they’re red eared sliders btw)

[@brianbianchi8]

would you recommend a HOB filter compared to a Canister filter? I have a 60 gallon bowfront corner tank.

[@TurtleLovesCrochet]

Early yay! Thank you for this tutorial, my turtle has been eating the gravel- anyways, this tutorial helped us a lot! Thank you 😊

[@smashbrosguyt915]

Yeah don’t let them eat gravel even if it’s for some extra iron.

[@hadleynewyork.roadto700]

Dont use aquarium gravel!!!!! Use bigger rocks or stones!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yeahhhh...best to avoid that. Glad the tutorial helped :)

[@BlahBlahBlahBlah69]

Thank you my daughter wants a turtle and we are trying to figure it out.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Welcome, Tay!

[@BlahBlahBlahBlah69]

@@TheTurtleGirl thank you. Your video helped a lot and we settled on a turtle and have him now he is doing amazing. Appreciate the tips

[@jmayor_]

Where'd ya get the "table/shelf" for the tank! Also, looking to get a new tank for my 8 inch red eared slider! Any tips of where I can purchase one please!

[@chikararexzpo]

Maahahaha now I am a turtle master too🖤. If you ever want to find some tempor proof glass that fits almost perfectly on top of a aquarium look for old refrigerators 🙂

[@TheTurtleGirl]

oooh that's an interesting tip! thanks!

[@cheemdogman]

do i need a filter for the tank or do i just change the water out every week

[@joecorsaro119]

I love your channel and yours was the first I found before I bought my razor back musk turtle, Fanny. Your link to by sinking turtle pellet food was priceless and so handy for Musks in general. Thanks again for your passion and hard work.

[@TracyTTTraynor]

Hi am a new young terrapin owner from the uk I rescued this wee one from my daughters land as it was left out in the cold in a small tub he’s been thriving since I went and bought everything he or she needs he’s not a great swimmer so I got a low level water filter from Amazon lasted few weeks completely broke on me the suction cups snapped right of letting water run from the bk his water was getting to dirty had to do water changes every few days because of this so I was advised to buy fluval u1 water filter yesterday it’s all set up but I don’t know were to put this as I need to lie it dwn in his small tank I will be upgrading his tank soons I have the cash do I need to just put the new fluval filter straight into his tank sorry for all the questions just want to do right by this little Terry the terrapin thanks in advance

[@silkekamerhuis1924]

When you go back home are you going to take the aquarium and terrarium with you or are you going the sell it again

[@TheTurtleGirl]

the gecko terrarium will come home...I will probably sell the 20 gallon since I'm not sure I'll have space for it in my car haha!!

[@familynava4316]

Hi turtle girl,so I just bought a red eared slider and wanted to know when and how long do I need to have the filter and lamp lights on?Its about an inch small

[@Kjkeepsaglocky]

If you haven’t already can you do this but with a leopard gecko please? :)

[@TheTurtleGirl]

ooh...maybe! I guess that means I'd have to get another leopard gecko 👀

[@nerdieeditz8044]

@@TheTurtleGirl speaking getting a second leopard gecko my sister wanted another one but doesn't know if she can put hers with the new one she has a male and since we r getting mixed opinions from looking it up I was wondering if you. Could help on that

[@lisaaragon7811]

When you fill your tank back up! do you use tap water? and add dechlorinator?

[@Ditto316Gaming]

Hey so i just got an hatchling Albino Red ear Slider, its about 2 inches and i have it in about 5 or 6 inches of water is that ok? How much decoration should i put? is it one of those situations where less is more?..thank you!

[@Zictomorph]

Just inherited a red eared slider. Is cycling the tank important before the turtle gets in?

[@SRT80]

Hi, I recently set up a 40 breeder for my musk turtle. I just got a 75 and want to move everything over to it. Can I just transfer the sand from the 40 over to the 75? It's pretty clean. Really no need to re rinse is there? I know I will still need probably another 20lbs bag to go with it in the 75. Thanks.

[@MrWhaley1989]

Late to this video but very helpful. I just got an African slider and I set up a 40 gallon this way. He won’t come out to bask. Had him for two days. Was going to pull him out ask bask him in a box. What’s your opinion on why he won’t bask.

[@SANNASSSOSAS]

For me, I just put a medium tank with rocks and other minerals I found in a store and some fake plants, a filter the tank came with, a barrel for a dark place they can go in and a color changing light to make it look cool and the sponge bob stickers the tank also contained and to warm up the tank, I just put some really hot water to heat it up, are they living wrong or living great

[@TheTurtleGirl]

They also need a basking area and heat and uvb lights! a heater is good to maintain the temperature (you don't want really hot water though).

[@SANNASSSOSAS]

@@TheTurtleGirl I just added a basking area and thanks for some tips, it’s just that I’m not really a person who goes to places for heaters nor do I try shipping since some of my sisters say I don’t need anything else, and I didn’t believed them and ignored them and I tried ways to get the last things I need, only if I can go to places to get those things 😔

[@mr.solodolo3000]

Is that a bio stone you used on top of the mopani wood?

[@homiesnation2588]

You know these things holding the lamp (I'm not quite sure what its called since English is not my native language) Where can I buy them? I've been looking everywhere! Thanks.

[@meganpierce4547]

We've had a wild musk turtle for a while now and your videos definitely help! Thank you and keep up the good work 👍

[@ericablanco5969]

Are the heating pads from Aquaeon ok to use instead of the glass heater ?

[@yardleylyons6516]

Hey would you say heat is more important than the uvb light?

[@marshow992]

Hi turtle girl I have four musk turtles! And I was wondering how many inch of water do you recommend? And loved the video 💕

[@TheTurtleGirl]

For 4 of them I'd have at least a 55 gallon...if not a 75 :D

[@marshow992]

@@TheTurtleGirl thanks so much! :)

[@GCProjects]

Is turtle tank need aerator if I put the tank with full of water?

[@moniearias3715]

So awesome thank you I just got my girls and you've helped me so much

[@cheryyllynn]

I’m hoping to get a musk turtle soon this video helped a lot. I have most of the supplies already I just need a tank! Update on the tank decorations you add pls

[@calvindawsonjr4279]

Thank you. That was very informative.

[@dennistrelinski1003]

Do I need 2 different bulbs? Or is there a bulb that does everything. Thanks.

[@nathangregory9971]

Happy 4th of July great video

[@tammygrove8839]

Love your knowledge! I definitely need Great Advice! Thank You! 😊

[@lesliefu-pang8324]

Thank you so much...I have a red eared slider and I'm always worried it's going to drown.....it's 8cm long....can I fill my tank up high like yours ? Or how much should I fill it up? Read somewhere it's around 16cm water depth.....but seems like a lot ....am so clueless.....can you please please help 😊thanks alot 🙏

[@kaljom1]

Thanks for the help setting up! I am a classroom teacher and was gifted a painted turtle and supplies! I’m more of a fish Person and usually I cycle the tanks before hand. Is this not required for turtles? Also I saw that your turtle was not in the tank in the beginning. Did you house him in with a wet paper towel? I’m just thinking of transport! Thanks again for the help!

[@desireesanchez5834]

Can you add sand to a yellow bellied slider tank?

[@respecteverybodynohate9637]

Get substrate like try large river pebbles it will look try like Imagitarium White Aquarium Sand

[@respecteverybodynohate9637]

Or try Imagitarium White Aquarium Sand

[@izisshinigami09]

What’s a good distance from the lights to the basking area? Mine is about 5-6in in a 40 gallon, is that good?

[@adayinthelife2052]

Quick question if you don’t mind. You seem to know a lot about this. I bought a Fluval 370 filter for my eastern painted turtle and she’s in a 55 tank, for now, looking to upgrade the tank. Anyway as far as filter media Fluval sells so many. Do you know the best ones to use? Thanks in advance.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I typically go for a coarse filter sponge, a fine filter sponge, and some type of bio media (ceramic rings/bio balls/lava rock)

[@kimberleful]

Just got 2 and i neeeeeed this video

[@SuperManning11]

Someone gave me a turtle and I’m not sure what species it is. It’s slightly smaller than an adult slider, but a bit larger than the musk turtle you have there. It looks kind of like the musk turtle in that it is gray with slightly darker large spots on its carapace. I think he’s a male. I also have a female slider in the same small pond. The slider overwinters usually going under a big rock underwater and she will stay there for a couple of months until the water starts warming up. The new, unidentified turtle was previously kept inside over the winter. Is it reasonable to assume the new guy will adjust to the cold (we never get below around 40ºF) and hibernate like the slider or do I need to bring him inside?

[@melissacrespo1013]

Love your vids they have help me a lot 🤭

[@stevenchapman365]

I got two yellow bellies in a 20 gallon tank I didn’t know if needed a bigger one will they be ok in it?

[@nate_400cc3]

Is it ok to have the basking area that close to the light?

[@nojellono]

Great video! Thanks for sharing❤ do you use any water conditioners like aquasafe or similar to treat the new water you’re using in the tank?

[@hollymarrone8182]

Thank you for making such fun videos for us! You’re such an inspiration and I would love to start a channel like yours one day about my pets! Your musk turtle is so adorable though and I vote for his name to be Elon the musk turtle!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

aw thanks Holly! appreciate the support as always.

[@keiriramos5376]

Hi, i have a 3 inch red ear hatchling. I got a 20g high tank but not sure if that is good for her.

[@erskain]

did the tank end up being good for it?

[@Is_That_Soma]

I have a question about pellet feeding. I have a hatching and he eats most of his pellets but some get stuck at the bottom of the tank. Is this hazardous to them and what is the best way to clean it. I don’t have a net to scoop it just yet. I did order one just waiting for it to come.

[@heavymetalgirlfriend]

Is a UVA light the same as a heat light? I ordered a dual lamp with 1 UVA and 1 UVB bulb in it but do I still need to get a different light for heat?

[@journeymoiyai3804]

Hi Im done setting up my tank now I’m just trying to figure out the best care for a yearling ouachita map, does a yearling require baby food or growth food?

[@smokeymountainstoner2671]

I love this! I just need more filtration now, but ive set up my painted turtle with a native tank, so i just walk the brook to get sht for the tank lol 😂

[@laylaparker8135]

Hi! I’m getting a turtle soon and just started setting up his tank. As far as water is it safe to use sink/hose water or do I need to do something to it?

[@sadie7997]

You definitely want to condition the water, I would read some books on turtle care before getting a turtle.

[@zuzkaaa33]

It is interesting to see how you growing up in the videos :D not only turtles.

[@Alejandro-zv1zq]

Love your videos !! Just curious.... How did your name Turtle Girl come along when u have so many other types of beautiful pets ??

[@TheTurtleGirl]

haha great question Alejandro! when I first started it was mainly just turtles...now it's all sorts of animals :D

[@Alejandro-zv1zq]

@@TheTurtleGirl Thank you so much for your reply. Right on so that explains your name i like it. Keep up on your videos myself and im sure thousands of others enjoy and learn something new from each video .

[@nonsonocal]

Just got a turtle and currently working on a tank. I want to thank you for the amazing video as it now feels way easier to build a tank starting from scratch! I wanted to ask if the water you're using is "cleaned" with some chemical (like, dechlorination process etc.) or is just regular tap water. Sorry for the possible bad wording, I'm Italian and English is not my first language!!

[@jadejerez178]

I need your help again! I have a 7 year old painted back turtle and I never had anything in her tanks other thank a basking area. I decided to put river rocks substrate in the tank and she seemed like she didn’t like it. She was swimming frantically and not bask so I took them out and she’s still not basking. What do I do? How can I help??

[@marianajuvinao2911]

hii so do you still have to wash the sand if you get it from the pet store?

[@ruthetienne]

What kind of water are you using? Regular tap?

[@atomdecay]

My baby Albino Red Eared Slider gets here tomorrow 😊😊😊

[@elinanilsson6476]

How big tank do i need to keep one musk turtle trough childhood turtle size to adult size ? I have a tank thats 80cm long ( 25 gallon ) do i need bigger tank to get a turtle ?

[@eisleyklein-1234]

I'm a first-time Turtle owner I have a hatchling slider I have a 10 gallon tank getting ready to get a 20-gallon because I can tell this is too small I'm not sure how much water to put in I'm seeing conflicting answers. My hatchling is one-and-a-half in and I have three inches of water in the tank should it be higher?

[@agoraphobicweeb1115]

Hi I was wondering if you can/Have done a video on how to set up a tank for a red eared slider?

[@Lewisuh]

Question i have 2 filters running how do i keep the water from getting dark and murky

[@cariannepionessa9557]

May I ask where you got your turtle from? I am just starting to get stuff I am thinking of adopting soon

[@TheTurtleGirl]

my musk turtles were from a friend who was adopting them out...I also adopted another turtle from the mid atlantic turtle and tortoise society

[@Rocketplays2117]

i personally use a printer stand because i have 2 fish tanks one for fish and one for my cute turtle sunflower and my printer stand has 1 drawer i got it at staples and it was 100 dollars

[@jk-kq3gq]

got a musk turtle as a gift came with the cheap plastic box and light. put him im=n a 10 gallon for now do I need 2 lights?

[@AlexMorganGirl]

What temp do I need to keep my Dimondback teripins tank in?

[@melissacrespo1013]

Hey I need help my turtle is not growing and it has been almost 2 years and my turtle has not grown he is keep in a 40 gallon tub is outside but the weather is 65+ so it is pretty warm has a basking area and eats different kinds of pellets and a little bit of carrots but stuff does not grow can you help me and it’s a red ear slider

[@melissacrespo1013]

(Still)

[@ZBrokenAngel]

What size is it? Are you feeding lots of fresh vegetables like green leaf lettuce? A shell sized piece of lettuce (just not iceberg) should be fed daily. Fruit is also good but less often. Pellets should only be fed once or twice a week, fresh food is the priority. There is a Facebook group called RESTO turtle owners, they have lots of wonderful guides with pictures that could help you! :)

[@jesusis1537]

Could you do a video on how to set up a box turtle habitat?

[@dalycruz65]

I don’t know what to do with my turtle she destroyed everything I put inside even the heater bottom rubber 😩she eat it 🤷‍♀️any tips pls ?😂👍.. love your video have fun watching it 😂…

[@TheTurtleGirl]

ah bummer! have you tried rocks and wood? That's what I use for more destructive turtles

[@ZBrokenAngel]

You can use egg crate plastic to make a protective barrier around the heater :) they sell a huge sheet of egg crate at hardware stores. I use it for all sorts of things with my turtles.

[@alyssapowell5909]

you're videos are so helpful! I have pages of notes for my red eared! can't wait to get everything going right and for him to live his best life!! *Question!* When moving what is the best way of transporting? How does it affect the turtle?

[@marcellsebestyen1145]

i'm done with my new turtle tank and its 1/3 land, 2/3 water. is it good?

[@Lexisworld9323]

For the water what kind am i supposed to use bottled water, tap water??

[@layoolscore]

Omg, thank you so much for all the info!! I actually started watching your videos 1 month ago and I’ve been learning a lot, thanks 2 you I can finally get my own pet turtle! And I was thinking of the name “Kiwi” tell me your opinion on this name!! ❤️🐢

[@KADEwasNOThere]

YESS PERFECT NAME!

[@layoolscore]

@@KADEwasNOThere TYSSMM!!😭😭

[@Momo-nh3nf]

Random question if anybody can help me are box turtles illegal in Illinois

[@aroberts2773]

What are your recommendations for really bad hard water and calcium build up in and on tank? The output hose splashes so the build up is even on the wall behind the tank 😩. Thanks for your advice 🙂