Timmy The Turtle Gets A New Tank! (Pond Aquarium Build)

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It was time to upgrade Timmy's tank. His previous aquarium was not in a good place for maintenance and had electrics around it. I came up with an idea for using house plants to add extra filtration and colour pop. He seems to love it!
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👇👇MD MERCH CLICK HERE👇👇: FULL SHOP: md-fish-tanks.creator-spring.com It was time to upgrade Timmy's tank. His previous aquarium was not in a good place for maintenance and had electrics around it. I came up with an idea for using house plants to add extra filtration and colour pop. He seems to love it! Equipment (all links affiliate): LED FLOODLIGHTS: US amzn.to/3m3cEz9 UK amzn.to/3orIdRv GOOD BUDGET LIGHT:: US amzn.to/2MDfjk1 UK amzn.to/3iYlfQQ SMALL HANG ON BACK FILTER: US amzn.to/2Mw63OO UK amzn.to/39rx3b5 NANO INTERNAL FILTER: US amzn.to/3oxGBWm UK CANISTER FILTER: US amzn.to/3iNeVtW UK amzn.to/2Fo774a GOOSENECK CLIP ON LAMP: (similar as product is now discontinued) US amzn.to/2IlwLVA UK amzn.to/2LNat13 MINI WATER PUMP: US amzn.to/2oAmf5y UK amzn.to/2mjHDez TANKS: US amzn.to/2SOocHG UK amzn.to/2SPA24i STRIP LED LIGHT: US (similar) amzn.to/2SNgbm7 UK amzn.to/2Fn9aW1 ASTA LED LIGHT: US amzn.to/3k9EmpY UK amzn.to/3p5XUPY AQUARIUM RACKING: Shelving: US amzn.to/2SrYZ5k UK amzn.to/2GFWKJ2 AIRPUMP (FILTER SYSTEM): US amzn.to/31z8FA9 UK amzn.to/37GIoUa FILTER SPONGES: US amzn.to/3dQLUfM UK amzn.to/3dS2k7K MEDIA BAGS: US amzn.to/34Kaf2N UK amzn.to/3lAj3z1 STAINLESS LILY PIPES: US amzn.to/2FqHpvR UK amzn.to/2RlfrnC BOWL AQUARIUMS: US amzn.to/2M4FwFO UK: amzn.to/2Vx73CL API® products Subscribe to API on KZbin: kzbin.info USA consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/page/2193F555-CE5F-4A6B-BDC4-F315CB7F175D?channel=MDTanks UK consumers purchase API products on Amazon: www.amazon.co.uk/stores/page/25663644-6C8C-432C-9E6A-0A85082C3E3C AQUARIAN® products Follow AQUARIAN on KZbin: kzbin.info/door/NxaNWKoWr_ztSgXgPj9r8A Purchase AQUARIAN products here: aquarian.co.uk/where-to-buy/ AWESOME MEMBERSHIP COMMUNITY kzbin.info/door/3uQXzXSPspf2LoGdtYGiHwjoin FOLLOW MY INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/md_fishtanks/ FOR BUSINESS ENQUIRIES: [e-mail] #plantedtank #aquascape #mdfishtanks

[@yadavsunny0312]

What species is timmy?

[@the_animal_ark]

Apart from the heating situation This is an awesome tank But the heat light needs to be on 12 hours a day As it’s the only from of heat and uvb he will receive

[@durst101]

Video 22 of asking for a tank with some freshwater dolphinfish please.

[@Vox_Nihili]

When Timmy outgrows this one it would be cool to see a collab with SerpaDesign, he's done some cool naturalistic turtle scapes

[@Ksensibello]

TIMMMMMAY. I see Timmy in the title, I click so fast.

[@ClivTurtlez]

Same

[@Bluetree0502]

lol same!!!

[@Poeticfloetic]

Was that a South Park reference? 😂😂😂😂 Timmmmmmmmaaay?

[@Poeticfloetic]

I spoke too soon. As soon as I posted my comment the OG Timmy popped up on the screen. 🤭😭🤭😭🤭😭

[@andreakarlsson7927]

Same 🎉

[@colleen6304]

I've always wanted a turtle as a pet, but after doing some research on what kind of environment they need, I realized that I can't maintain that kind of setup. So I REALLY enjoy watching you work on Timmy's tank. 😁🐢

[@zacharylalonde8426]

Timmy is one lucky Turtle to have you as his Dad!

[@debstewart4558]

It's good to let him struggle like that. Makes him think. It's great enrichment for him. It's fun to watch them figure it out.

[@kateatschool]

I think this is the best set up little Timmy has ever had - it's gorgeous! I really like this style in general

[@scarletfi]

Wish we had a Timmy livefeed stream :) Love the Timmy videos!

[@carolebraswell982]

I think this is the best setup for Timmy yet! I always love the habitats you make for him!

[@collapsiblebrain]

Looks amazing for little Timmy! Just a heads-up, mercury vapour bulbs need to be mounted vertically for them to work properly, so hanging from the ceiling or a right-angle lamp mount might be better. Also watch out for Timmy going after the riparian plants - those are toxic to turtles and musks are known to try anything!

[@lloydsmith63]

Love the set up for Timmy’s new home please send more photos of Timmy basking under the heat lamp

[@heidihunt8163]

Sweet Timmy , we all miss you ! I got a musk turtle too ! ❤

[@user-sm8ns9qm4f]

Timmmmmmmmy!!! He is so adorable. When I see a notification and the word Timmy I get a smile on my face. He is so spoilt but deserves to be bless him

[@noodlechild666]

Timmys moved home more times than i have.

[@airjaff]

Wicked setup, one of the most natural ones i think you have done. More of this style please

[@owaiskhan-ix4be]

Timmy took Matts corner

[@BrandonIsWise]

Been far too long since we've seen the classic paper towel roll smack. 👏🏼

[@gracebromfield9070]

Well it's about d*%n time. Yaaay Timmy!!! That's the best Timmy Tank yet. It's lush and lovely. Worth the wait. Thanks MD💚

[@KhaeLikesCoffee]

I always forget how tiny Timmy is ❤

[@maanavpatel]

you should get a male concentric, ornate, or mangrove diamondback terrapin, they look gorgeous and have amazing personalities.

[@DjPsYcOtIc]

13:52 - In my experience the mist / fog kills all the plants, it basically makes them melt when it touches them. Also to note that if you touch the fogger / mister it gives you an electric shock, I hope Timmy does not go near it. Good Build, Keep up the good work. Cheers.

[@dippy00aarian]

yes. that type of fogger is not safe for animals.

[@anetaa3253]

Literally it is the best setup for Timmy ever!

[@dlj529]

This has to be my favorite Timmy set up so far! I love the palludarium-style layouts. There's just something so cool about the terrestrial plants coming out from the back

[@piacnm]

Think this is the best Timmy have had so far❤ Think this little creature must feel safe on the land part, from all the lovely green. Would be so much fun to see him crawling around 🥰

[@LordChumbley]

Awesome idea to put inlet in gravel and use outlet to create a little waterfall.

[@3lsufan]

Got into the hobby recently thanks to you, MD! Can’t wait to get my second tank!

[@dpp898]

That's one badass musk enclosure 👌

[@dimitrisdinopoulos2861]

we need a video of just Timmy moving around his tank Mr MD

[@Nyraksi]

Turtles are so derpy! What an adorable little fellow. His new home is fantastic.

[@LordChumbley]

This is one of my favorite setups you have done, awesome use of terrestrial plants.

[@pedrocsantos8]

i want to see more of Timmy!!

[@Talesfromtheotherside]

I buy API stuff because of your channel - advertising works! Great stuff. Love the build x

[@KhaeLikesCoffee]

Lol same. I figured if MD uses it, it must be good.

[@zakwilliams8218]

An MD tank like this with something like vampire crabs would look insane!

[@The_Crucible714]

If he gets into building paludariums, terrariums, etc he’ll need a much bigger studio; a mini-zoo.

[@MrVovansim]

Always love a Timmy update

[@mellie4174]

Omg! Love Timmy and love his new home!

[@steviekehoe]

Gotta love the old school kitchen roll knock!😂

[@bec2137]

I set up my turtle Colby's tank at the end of February. Was having issues with algae and changed the light timer to 8 hours and his lights are on in the evening since that's when I'm at my desk next to his tank. The plants I have are mostly Anubias and Crypts, since he tends to break any stem plants by resting on them. Also added 3 Siamese algae eaters and they have grown so chunky just from cleaning up Colby's leftovers. Since moving my turtle into my bedroom, he has become so much more obsessed with me than before 😊🐢 turtles really act like aquatic puppies, I love them so much. It's super interesting to see the difference in husbandry between Timmy and Colby. Colby is a map turtle and comes from quick moving streams and rivers , so he likes deeper water with obstacles to climb over. His breed is described as a water walker so they walk along the bottom instead of swimming. Very different from the bog-like setup for Timmy.

[@wenDesigner]

You need live Timmy cam! 🐢

[@The_Crucible714]

A 24/7 livestream of Timmy living his best life! 😂

[@PhantomMemory0]

I want a 24 hour live feed to just watch him go about his day 🐢

[@bethfoort]

Thank you for the Timmy update! His new tank is beautiful. 🐢❤️

[@markfranklin8831]

Awesome tank Timmy has to really enjoy this one for sure

[@kaustavghosh8329]

One of your best setups of 2024 👍👍

[@johnphom1136]

I love the Timmmmay videos.

[@pagewhite8177]

What a great set up for Timmy! It looks amazing, I love the “waterfall” feature and the Peace Lilies and Pothos look so good. The fogger thing is cool. Excellent tank, excellent video. Thanks MD.

[@janicerosenthal8798]

Simply the best set up for the lil Prince 👑🐢 love the fog machine so cool and the smaller size peace Lilly’s are beautiful 💚🐢

[@coldking1935]

Happy for Timmy. New tank looks great :)

[@meghanbeichter719]

We need a Timmy cam 📹

[@user-zt4pm1jx4h]

Это здорово, друг! просто потрясающе! 😀

[@adamkerby-jones5711]

Timmy's the reason I got my razorback musk turtle last year haha. Love the lil guys

[@joeymissall4896]

That intake idea was brilliant! Nice work & happy for Timmy, he deserves it! 🎉

[@russian244]

Be careful with the ultrasonic mist maker. If you put your finger in the water stream you’ll feel what seems to be a shock. Could pose a risk to the inhabitants.

[@ellenm4560]

Woooo Timmaaaaay ❤

[@Amanda-uc5jq]

I love Timmy ❤

[@divviesthirdstream3938]

More salt water content pls!

[@SerenityDragons]

Sick setup! Timmy is a lucky turtle to have such a good turtle dad. The wife and I are considering getting a musk turtle. They’re such fun little dudes.

[@user-ip7cd5ym3e]

TIMMMMMY! On Timmys basking place, it has a ridge running top to bottom. Hopefully, he won't fall in there and get stuck!

[@rebeccaampuero2347]

A delightful setup. I'm sure Timmy is going to love it!❤

[@WhiteCloud746]

It's such a great, upbeat, and positive channel. I'm done with other, competing KZbin aquarium channels that are simply crotchety old men ranting and criticizing.

[@Scaperoot79]

Beautiful setup for our favorite derpy little turtle! Those Odessa Barbs are stunning🤩

[@katzolicious]

looks amazing. well done MD

[@The_Crucible714]

Small turtles (mud & musk) are the only turtles feasible to keep in aquariums (with fast moving fish.) Most aquatic species quickly outgrow aquarium systems and require either a huge tank (with lots of maintenance,) a kiddie pool or an outdoor pond -the pond being best option. There are a couple other small US species like spotted & bog turtles suitable, however the former are strictly regulated in each state and the latter is endangered on CITES. Neither can be exported. Because they’re small and colorful they were over-collected up through the mid-1900s for the pet trade. I’m happy Timmy now has a larger land area in a paludarium to explore & a UV A-B bulb to bask under. *Always check that a plant is “pet safe” before using. Also, UV A-B bulbs are required for keeping reptiles indoors or they will develop MBD -metabolic bone disease. While expensive these bulbs must be replaced every 6-8 months.* _Timmy, the brilliant derp!_ 😂

[@katymoss8557]

I remember watching the video when you got him he’s really grown a lot 💕

[@andrea9512]

❤Timmy

[@Simply4Aquatics]

That is a great Timmy tank. One very Lucky little dude.

[@corinnegunter3889]

Timmy! Love when he gets in the videos! This is just like me with my hamster enclosure because Im always trying to improve and rearrange things to make it even better! Lucky Timmy!

[@realangiechrist]

Very nice for Timmy! Looks like an ideal place to use suswassertang too, and other floaters like anacharis etc. Love the barbs too.

[@Bobaliking]

What a fantastic tank, I've followed you for a while now and based some of my tanks on your advice, only tropical but now I need to convince the wife we need a tank for a turtle, love it Cheers Bob.

[@HooksFC]

Timmehhhhhhhh! It's been a while!

[@1amZiggy]

that mist thing is epic!

[@craig559]

I needed this

[@zacharykunzer2823]

I NEED a video of Timmy emerging from under the mist up to the basking area. Would be so cute and funny to see his little head popping up from the mist 😂

[@JeffGillis-lv1rz]

In the beginning of each video you can show us putting on your house shoes, then a sweater( aka jumper) then greet the postman delivering the daily mail. Reference American PBS Tv show Mr Rodger’s neighborhood.

[@madaboutmilitaria3630]

Timmy’s new tank is tops👍

[@BlackNoteStudios]

I was so hoping that based off the title that I was going to see you install a pond in the studio for Timmy. Kinda like a kiddie pool. All good.

[@Handywoman]

I love 💕 your channel MD! Timmy’s tank is beautiful and natural. I especially love the peace lily’s with the wood and stones.

[@ms_katia2267]

Beautiful tank, Timmy is a lucky turtle😊

[@miniscenesgb]

Wonderful home for the little guy. Fabulous

[@zacharyp1089]

That atomizer gives a very cool effect. I kind of want to get a turtle now.

[@lpoolck17]

The colours on your Odessa barbs are ridiculous 😍

[@jtkeepingfish]

3:30 I love the good old paper towel slap lol, only the OG's will know hahah

[@lydjalapka6308]

Timmy is the COAT (cutest of all time) 🥹

[@mikefoster5045]

OMG that is amazing. It looks so good. Timmy is one lucky turtle. The mister is amazing 🙂

[@candymay2662]

How did i not know you had timmy!!! Omg ive wanted to do this so much

[@tree.65]

Timmy looks happy with his new digs. Love the design! I'm a little worried about the smaller stand though. I was told that all four corners had to be supported because that's where the seams are. I hope the tank will be ok with the over hanging edges.

[@vesawuoristo4162]

Great new home for Timmy 😊

[@dragonrage3398]

We’ve missed Timmy. Most excellent scape for him.

[@beverlyjensen443]

I'm thinking ol' Tim could climb out...right over crushed plants. But his new home looks incredible!

[@marykalter13]

love this but still waiting for a Timmy indoor giant pond with a waterfall feature 😂

[@karenporter3156]

Great video! Really enjoyed seeing Timmy exploring his new set up.

[@marclewism]

Timmy is happy 😊

[@shlomithardy5734]

Lucky Timmy. Great tank.

[@xxsid1979xx]

It's what our Timmy deserves

[@faedoyle4147]

I really really love Timmy. ❤

[@roselewis24]

I think this is the best Timmy house yet.

[@Beadinmomy]

I would love to see more of Timmy!

[@lailadawn8122]

What a beautiful build!

[@shel.b.1090]

Fantastic MD 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@user-nx1qr7hg3q]

That looks FANTASTIC!!! 😍

[@explodedstarmonkey]

at one point I thought my turtles would not eat fish as well. they subsequently tore up some pretty nice fish

[@huldu]

I guess it depends on what tutle it is. I had a softback freshwater turtle as a child, it had a pig nose and spent ALL the time under water. When it was small it left fish alone but as it got older it got an appetite for fish bigger than itself so we couldn't keep it in the common tank. After that we kept it in a bigger tank with lot bigger native fish and it lived alongside those for many years until we donated it to a zoo-thing because it was imported illegally which I later found out.

[@explodedstarmonkey]

@@huldu I think that all just goes to say if you care about the fish at all they probably shouldn't be in with the turtle. I had red eared sliders and a river cooter. They were good with the fish for a long time and then they pretty quickly all got massacred. There was at least one feeder fish that they must have decided was their buddy and lived for several years...

[@Scorpielle]

WOW that’s gorgeous!!! What a lucky turtle! :D