Tips and tricks on making turtle ponds!

This is part 1 of 2

[@dorianzulic9369]

I think the roofing liner isn't safe for aquatic life due to some ingredients in it... Probably nothing to worry about in your case, but if you were ever thinking of putting in more fish, it is definietly something to take in consideration. Anyway, your turtles look very happy and I enjoyed your video. Thank you for the tips!

[@calebspain7956]

good video and info, learned a few things, especially the liner part about being cheaper. and yea its spain like the country lol

[@ShelledReptiles]

Cool! I'm glad it was helpful! I may make another video because I feel like I left some things out. Thanks for watching!

[@calebspain7956]

+shelled reptiles ok ill watch it when you do lol, i think ill make one of these soon the one i got isnt quite big enough my guy out growed it lol

[@ShelledReptiles]

+Caleb Spain cool!

[@calebspain7956]

+shelled reptiles were did you get the liner, i know you said roof liner, but like i can only find it in small rolls?

[@calebspain7956]

+shelled reptiles can you get one at like lowes or walmart? or home depot?

[@Wickedreptiles]

This is one of the best turtle pond on a budget I’ve seen 👏👏👍 I’m sure you have some happy turtles

[@turtlegeckosailor]

Great video. :) I have a tip: Don't make drastic changes to the pond. I had my turtle escape twice because of that. I used to provide basking island. But got rid of that, and my turtles left the pond. But since I don't have many turtles, been turtleless since. But, not to long ago, I made some renovation to my pond. My new turtle escape ten times, until I put back the goldfish, he stayed put since. LOL

[@vanyalinyali]

Picky turtles XD

[@dawnandcecil3985]

I have raccoons and possums. Do I need to worry about them eating my red eared slider if I put him outdoors in a pond like this?

[@adamsharabi7728]

Dawn And Cecil yes add a roof made out if chicken wire so they cant get in

[@belagaspar929]

Have you considered investing in a UV-C light to get rid of the green tint of your water?

[@lazerousspazerous6182]

I'm going to be getting a snapping turtle and I'm in PA so the hibernation part is something I'm curious about. Do they just need to be below the ice level or do i need to build something for them to go in to hibernate?

[@bcgamer3380]

You posted this 10 months ago, but if you still are curious, in pretty sure they need a substrate at the bottom to dig up in. I let mine get filled with about about 6 inches near the end of the year for them to dig up in and stay warm!

[@bcgamer3380]

@mister Verde Just describe it the best you can, you can also describe the turtle on google in the search bar and results may pop up

[@godsgiftmaggot898]

Very nice pond, thanks for info. . . . we have a red eared that was bought in chinatown as a baby almost 20 years ago, and the poor guy lives in a kiddie pool with rocks to climb on. Gonna make one similar to yours, hopefully a happier life. Is the pump in the 5 gallon bucket sucking water in?..Or pump in pond?

[@Synchrimedia]

nice job on the pond. we have a 7" red-earred slider in a 55 gallon tank and he seems to want out all the time, so I'm considering a backyard pond. how often do you have to clean it? do you have to drain and refill it very frequently? do you use aquarium heaters or do you just leave them to the weather?

[@MandaAndMia00]

I love this. I plan on making a pond for my turtles but a smaller one. What do I need? What kind of Filter, heater, gravel? Thank you

[@frankbruno6539]

I know I have said many times how much I enjoy your videos.You make them so interesting to me. I always look forward in viewing your videos you are so talented in everything about turtle caring. Please continue your work, because it is a blessing to me to view them Thank you so much for your knowlegde on turtle and pond keeping.

[@cathymaynen324]

Barley balls from a store that sell pond supplies will clarify the water. Also some underwater plants will help too but I know turtles will get into them and destroy them prob make a cage to protect the plants and put them in it. Also min depth for winter is 3 ft

[@robertcamarena8437]

What do you do during winter storms and just cold weather in general? Do you take the turtles inside? Or are you in a perfect weather state like Southern California?

[@ShelledReptiles]

Robert Camarena I'm sorry I didn't get back with you on your question I didn't receive a notification that you commented. Turtle turtles are your there pretty much 100% of the time even during storms and cold weather. And no I live far from a perfect weather state. We get hot wether and subzero weather. If it gets so cold to the point where the water is almost frozen solid then I bring them in.

[@oooogaboooga286]

I live 3 hours form la and I drops to 20 at night

[@mikepaulson7041]

Shelled Reptiles can you give me a link to where you got the liner

[@russellsmalls318]

Great job on the pond.

[@denaziaday8104]

CAN U GO INTO DETAIL ABOUT UR FILTER

[@Angel-rk1sb]

Denazia Day this was a year ago but please do!!!

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Hi, I have a garden pond with a Turtle in, I have some hear bulbs, too, you think it's a waste of time using the heat bulbs as it's in the garden or will it help with it's health/ not a bad idea/can't hurt? I live in the U.K.

[@cliffcarlo180]

I have just installed a garden pond and I would like to purchase a couple of terrapins. My question is, do I need to put a layer of soil in the bottom. I read that terrapin need something to bury into so they can hibernate in the winter. Hope you don't mind me asking. Nice pond you have there by the way.

[@grayhaven5136]

instead of Rubber Roofing, u should have used flex seal liquid

[@ShelledReptiles]

warrior cow ThAtS AlOt Of DaMaGe

[@Yuhmuthasaho]

ALL flex seal products are products that were already on the market. Flex seal is just the “first time homeowners” expensive version

[@allthingssilver7635]

Say you wanted to make pond bigger. How could you attach two pieces of roofing paper together. Overlap the edges by a foot or so and maybe use silicon?

[@isaiahsherping4250]

Jus get a bigger one🤔

[@dennisasmith1230]

I know you said something about the pump freezing. So do you have to have the pump on all year even in the winter?

[@themacpac4426]

I'm so glad I found your videos. My name is Mandy just building a pond in ohio. And I was wondering abd researching if roof liner is better. Its like I was meant to find your videos. So im new at it. And I'm tryomg to learn all I can. Thanks.

[@double5bbq]

What are some pump considerations with turtles as opposed to fish? Should you double the capacity etc?

[@alechernandez7466]

can you make a video on how you made that filter? how did you make it?

[@ShelledReptiles]

Alec Hernandez I actually already made one, If you go to my channel and scroll down you will find it. Thanks!

[@AprilCheriBOC]

Thankyou for more affordable ideas!

[@pcuneo4243]

Could a musk turtle survive a North American winter with the side rocks to bask and could it survive on fish tadpoles pellets and aquatic plants?

[@0hnutty455]

fish tadpoles? lol

[@Shaden0040]

Pool filter sand can be used as well and can be cheeper and is definitely inert materials.

[@double5bbq]

Great info. Would it be good to achieve 60 mil by buying 2x the needed amount and double it over? Or is that impractical?

[@jonpatrick301]

How do you clean this , besides the filter ,do you use a siphon or..? Really curious.

[@ShelledReptiles]

I pump out the water and use a bath scrubby to get the stuff on the sides off then I use my hose to rinse the rocks and sand. and after cleaning I fill it up.

[@jenniferlivermore7277]

I have 2 rescued red sliders. They are outgrowing their tank and keep escaping. I am trying to come up with our next steps. About how much would a hand made turtle tank run?

[@TonyasSewingRoom]

Are you in a warmer climate for the winter time? I'd like to have my red ear sliders outside, but it's too in the NC mountains.

[@ShelledReptiles]

I do not live in a climate that is warm all the time. It snows, freezes, and hails during the winter but because of RES being able to hibernate they are happy to live out there. as far as your turtles, I do not know the usual North Carolina mountain temp but RES can hibernate for months at a time they may be able to stay out there year round. what I would do is have them out side for the warmer months and keep them inside for the colder months. Thanks!

[@phongthu5353]

Tonya's Sewing/Stitchy Room i caught a red eared slider once he or she was a baby i rase it until it goes up to 5 inches and let it away cause it was 2011 vietnamese hates them and might find/kill them

[@dumbandreallydumbnick2230]

you mention putting play sand on the bottom. How does that effect the filter/pump? I am familiar with the wendy filter, but wouldn't the pump get clogged with the sand? Please..need answers :)

[@ShelledReptiles]

DUMB AND REALLY DUMB NICK The sand prevents the waist from getting trapped under stuff and as for the filter I attached the pump to a thick flat rock to keep it off the sand and so far I have had no problems with it.

[@laciemc228]

where did u get ur liner..u inspired me to make one for my 2 eastern painted turtles

[@alechernandez7466]

Ok thanks! What plants would you recommend for a diamondback terrapin and koi fish?

[@genevievegreene1595]

Koi will eat your plants

[@hesus1357]

if you want to have crystal clear water, use UV lamp.

[@vipervirus081]

I have a question! What’s the biggest slider turtle species? This has me curious

[@rickharper4511]

I am wanting to build a indoor turtle pond habitat, Have any suggestions . I have a outdoor pond 12x15x3 so i know the concept of a pond just not sure about a indoor pond .

[@alexandergago4665]

What do feed your turtles and why no plants on the outside of pond?

[@Shaden0040]

to keep your pond from freezing go dodwn 2-3 feet for 1/2 or 1/3 the total volume of the pond. Especially the further north you go.

[@reesemiller272]

Do you leave you box turtles outside in the winter?

[@eleybugs]

What filter do you use ?

[@johnnyzaldana4841]

Really cool!! Really nice job?

[@alexandergago4665]

Do the tutles have baby turtleses?

[@BenDovers48372Channel]

Do you have to have a filter if you change it often?

[@youdontknowme9279]

how did they hibernate with the liner blocking any kind of mud? please explain

[@ShelledReptiles]

d w There’s sand/mud inside the pond...above the liner also, turtles don’t need to burry into mud to hibernate

[@youdontknowme9279]

@@ShelledReptiles thanks - i just learned that today - i appreciate your videos kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmnNYmmYiNZlhas

[@freesefamily4765]

ANY PROBLEMS WITH ESCAPEES. WALL HEIGHT ?

[@edween_ag]

Where did you buy the liner and how much was it??

[@Ru4444]

Can u show how to make a pond filter? Thank u

[@insonh21]

i was told by a professional pond builder to turn off the water pump and water fall in the winter because it makes the water colder and use a heater in the bottom for the fish to gatherer around, it turns on a below 35 deg F , i also keep 2 air stones running 24/7

[@ShelledReptiles]

Big,Ern MCCracken I don't know about that. I certainly haven't had any issues.

[@Mr362silent]

Big,Ern MCCracken the water gets colder when it's just sits there.but if u have it moving it won't get as cold

[@ibissuau9800]

do you put a fence around it to protect them from raccoons or other predators

[@ibissuau9800]

Thanks so much!!!

[@steveregalado9881]

So I have a red eared slider turtle and I want to leave it in a 150 gallon tank outside do i need a uvb light?????

[@ShelledReptiles]

Steve regalado No, as long as it can get dry in the sun

[@SuperRAJORSHI]

Wooowww nice job boss 👌😍

[@adriannepowell4036]

WOW only one week to dig out the shape, line and seal it?

[@josiahmadera9796]

whats the name of what you use to line the pond?

[@lilfishjewell]

what is that behind the fence? behind the pond

[@calebspain7956]

have you ever used any other water plants than duck weed? i had water lettuce and hyacinth and cat tails. this past summer, and i liked them, gonna try some water lillys and lotus this year also

[@ShelledReptiles]

Caleb Spain No I haven't. I am really hoping to get some this summer

[@calebspain7956]

shelled reptiles the water lettuce and hyacinth? , or the lillys and lotus

[@nashirmohammed3249]

what about pond heaters in the winter?

[@musshu1981]

the problem with turtles and a nice pond with fishes is that your turtles are going to destroy your pond and eat your fishes. My advise is make 2 ponds . One for your plants and fishes and another one for your turtles. I just found your video when you introduced your 11 turtles in that really nice pond you had. i wanted to see your pond after some time and found this video. its sad how it looks now. Make 2 ponds. good job

[@radalfiledesma6232]

Do you put food in the pond or just let it be

[@chuckyloco3]

How did you do that pump ??? With the Bucket??

[@ShelledReptiles]

chuckyloco3 I will be making a video on that shortly so make sure to keep your eye on my channel.

[@chriskelly9899]

Have you had any turtles lay eggs? Any babies?

[@iDrawGames]

great videos, keep it up bro!

[@aidenhall7437]

What do you do about winter?

[@ShelledReptiles]

ZuTuPo I let them hibernate

[@maclemaster2187]

How gallons is that pond

[@you-tubejunkie2926]

My comment is.... 3 deep for over-winter. A shaded spot for the turtles. In the water, and on the land.

[@wichidcichlid8368]

very cool pond, you should throw some koi up in there?

[@ShelledReptiles]

That's a thought. Although I am not sure I think they would make it messier? Not sure.

[@barbaroes9009]

How dit You get youre bullfrog?

[@spotplays5038]

good job

[@ShelledReptiles]

Spotplays thank you.

[@melaniedavis8264]

How long does it take for a red eared slider's egg's to hatch

[@ShelledReptiles]

Melanie Davis If conditions are correct it will take them around 50 days.

[@lindalealao5852]

Are you going to put fish in their

[@fourierdata]

do you ever swim in it

[@jvences4223]

Show us your turtles in the ice please

[@ibissuau9800]

what do u feed them

[@muizzqazi9074]

cool vid! How many gallons is your pond?

[@ShelledReptiles]

Muizz Qazi it is estimated to be 1,643 gallons

[@muizzqazi9074]

wow, thats a big pond!

[@clmpcousins2902]

How exactly do you hibernate turtles?

[@ShelledReptiles]

They do it them self's. I don,t interfere. (I have not hibernated any indoor turtles.)

[@TheNamelessComposer]

Where do you live? Aren't plecos tropical?

[@tehutimes1]

They are tropical catfish so bring them indoors before cold weather arrives.

[@5000BleedDry]

Where did you get that liner

[@ShelledReptiles]

5000BleedDry I got mine at a local roofing store. I don't remember what it was called but I do know it wasn't a large well known shop.

[@bencuneo5604]

What do you do when it gets cold outside?

[@smoketheevilpipe]

Consistently cold would be fine for most aquatic turtles. I have 2 red ear sliders in a tank in my garage. It gets into the 40s out there in the winter, and they survive without any heaters. They go into Brumation (not hibernation). The problem is if it doesnt get cold enough, or it goes from hot to cold too rapidly, or if its too warm to brumate, and too cold to eat. The pond could actually freeze, but as long as it doesnt freeze solid and there still is a way to get oxygen into the water ( poke a hole in the ice) the turtles will be fine. That being said though, turtles do live longer without ever having to go through brumation, because it is very very stressful on their body.

[@ShelledReptiles]

Most of what you said is true, however, brumation is what animals like Sulcata Tortoises, Bearded Dragons, and warmer whether tropical reptiles do because where they are native it does not get very cold and the cold does not last longer than a month or two. turtles are unique when it comes to hibernation because they can absorb oxygen thru there cloaca, mouth, and skin making it ok for the entire top of the pond to cover in ice. I do agree that hibernation is stressful on there body but it is proven they actually do get a stronger immune system and live a healthier life because there body are doing exactly what is would be doing in nature. I hope this did not come across harsh or mean. Thanks so much for your comment!

[@roseanamariaboaviagem7160]

Que Maravilhoso 🤗

[@slow4.660]

Where did you buy the liner??

[@Panda-Bo]

He replied in another comment that he got his at a local roofing store. For my pond, I found similar material at Lowe's.

[@samanthamichelegonzalez4444]

Do you know what it was called at lowes?

[@ibissuau9800]

how do u clean it

[@jaidenforrester6800]

why do you need all those back spongy and everything in there I can understand the rock to all the holes but why do why do you need all those things

[@ShelledReptiles]

to clean the water and grow helpful bacteria

[@raybourdon850]

Take a look at diy king sump filter

[@NoSirSaidMe]

what about an above ground pond

[@rebeccamcinroy6042]

Another log, and more shade

[@adtrdrummer1]

the water isn't too dirty?

[@godzilladestroyscities1757]

Looks like the pond water I used to catch tadpoles in as a kid. Not sure the fish would like it, but don't think the turtles would care.

[@raku7590]

I thought this was minecraft at first because the pic doesn't loaded yet

[@ibissuau9800]

thanks :-) :-)

[@kiwi9660]

did u dig it yourself

[@ShelledReptiles]

Yes

[@OptipyStudios]

Some roofing materials aren't turtle/fish safe....Just saying...

[@Euzuner41]

My turtle is so cute 2 inch

[@seannolan3903]

Why is their blood on the rocks did the get hurt

[@ShelledReptiles]

Sean Nolan It’s the color

[@khalidshabazz5110]

CSI turtle murder

[@kiahbrax9943]

Why is there blood on that rock...

[@ShelledReptiles]

Shakiah Braxton It’s the color...

[@fourierdata]

when

[@seannolan3903]

Oh sorry

[@larrybobsonbutternubs8144]

thats too much moss

[@Erik-ti3sp]

How do you keep them in

[@ShelledReptiles]

Erik w By building a barrier. You can get creative with it, I use paver bricks but you can use just about anything.