turtle tank CANISTER FILTER CLEANING

[@ashleyrivera3973]

You inspire me so much to be a better “turtle mom”. I have had my yellow bellied slider for 15 years & I am still learning. Thank you for sharing your knowledge 💘

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm so glad Ashley!

[@JamesAmbrose48]

I’ve really become a fan of yours and Shelled Reptile’s channels. Young people excited about turtles....very cool!

[@deadfred821]

🤔 If I may offer my 2 cents.... 1 - Your filter floss can be buried in your garden as it too contains that detritus your plants will love. While burying it isn't necessary, it will guarantee that it won't get carried off by some curious urbanized critters. 2 - Also, I noticed the lovely brick barrier around you flower bed. Consider a spare brick or a large enough rock in the flower bed to utilize when banging out your sponges. This keeps that detritus in the garden & you won't have to hose down the driveway. (Plus, the rain will eventually wash off the rock & spread the yummy nitrogen rich waste into the garden). Of course, those two cents come with the same disclaimer you used about not doing this with edible or fruiting plants. The main concern is salmonella being spread to your plants. The plants can & will eventually bounce back, but if they bare anything edible, it will contain the bacteria & could potentially infect the eater. I'm in the process of building an aquaponic system for my grandfather & am trying to come up with a grow bed plan that will satisfy the needs of a small pond. That being said, I'll leave the rest of the turtle advice for the Turtle Girl here, as I too am in the student chair over here...😏

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Those are some really great suggestions, thank you!

[@deadfred821]

@@TheTurtleGirl you're welcome. Thanks for all the knowledge you've been sharing with us....

[@allisons.8295]

Ive been using penn plax forever and they are very good filters. Best ive come across.

[@maggieramos1150]

Your videos are awesome I've had my turtles for 21 yrs and just purchased this filter system when my old canister filter died out. I am so satisfied with it as it's easy to clean and Whisper quiet and keeps my tank clean..

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I'm glad Maggie!

[@worldofangeles8725]

I’m new to your channel and I’m soooooo happyyy I found you 😭❤️ your channel is realllyyyy awesome 😎

[@aishaahmed5906]

Exactly!

[@protatosammich8248]

I love the way you always water your flowers with the dirty water! I watched most water change vids and only see the water go down the sink

[@지원쓰-h6m]

Thank you so much, turtle girl. Thank you so much. I'm Korean, so I use a translator to leave a comment. Thanks to you, I think I succeeded in exposing my English video.

[@mrswiggles2012]

His tanks looks so awesome. Love that you go the ramp in the right direction. I use Cascade filters on ALL my tanks.

[@zekewrk321]

Excellent video. I too have the Penn Plaxx Cascade 1000 system for my Red Ear Slider and another fish aquarium too. I keep the hoses in the tank and detach them from the canister. You are very resourceful with your filter media and cleaning technique !

[@helenageerts2115]

You help me so much! I’ve had my musk turtle for 4 months now and I’ve learned so much from your channel! THANK YOU

[@andresramirez8513]

You can also open the pump the bottom of it just pops off usually a lot of sludge builds up in there I also add polyfill on the outside of the baskets to filter any water going around it and flush out the hoses with warm water to get any sludge that builds up inside of it

[@nittygritty7034]

I love the art on your wall so much!

[@mugadoon91]

I run my 75 gallon tank for my Yellow Bellied Slider with TWO of the Cascade 1000 filters. They are so easy to clean and to use. But I don't take the hoses out. I turn the water off at the valve, and then unscrew the valves to clean the tank. That way, the water stays in the hoses, and when you hook the filter back up, you don't have to prime anything, because the water stays in the hoses. I'm curious though, I've always read that you should NOT reuse the carbon, because it loses effectiveness after a month or so. I go through a lot of carbon to keep my "Wick" in clean water! But I too, use the pot scrubbies as filter media, along with polyester fill (just make sure you don't get the fire retardant stuff- the chemical is no good for the aquatic life!). I enjoy your videos!

[@michaelmurphy6434]

I have changed my Cascade for years but could not get it to fill. I watched several channels and came up empty, till I found you. After watching you I noticed the rubber sleeve after the last stage was assembled on the filter NOT the pump head like mine was stuck too. I guess I had no suction. Thanks for going over the assemble and not just interested in background music like many do. I also did not push up into the hose the last part of the tightening part that attaches to the pump head. I had a leak and took it appart and noticed I did not hear the click when puching the compression end part into the hose. Reassembled and no more water on the floor. Thanks. I have African Cichlids.

[@duckvanz3566]

Great video, I sense improvement in your editing skills also, very helpful video many people seem to enjoy it! Keep up the great work!

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Thanks!

[@bethanysummers3377]

I find it easy to have 3-4 smaller buckets of tank water and working my way along dunking the stuff in each one in order so by the end bucket everything is alot cleaner. The disposable filter wool sheet is on the top basket with media under it in my basket stacks, it helps keep the rest cleaner from lots chunks ive found. The media and courser filter sponges are in the lower 2 layers.

[@Starsweeper-OG]

Thanks for the video. I was researching canister filters, and you convinced me to get this one. Your Amazon link to this filter worked like a charm!

[@Starsweeper-OG]

I received that canister filter today. Just got finished hooking it up, I’m stoked! Thanks for the product share

[@simonevolpe118]

love this! been having a lot of trouble with my eheim filter. could you do a video of how to clean filter tubes properly? and how often? thanks!!

[@ShesThe1yup]

Carbon is FANTASTIC not sure why people knock it so much, you can get it in your filter under the sink for drinking water, in your soaps and shampoo's now. it's really good stuff :D

[@samrichardson3851]

Have the same filter for my turtle. Very happy with it, good price and works well. Would definitely recommend

[@cloudyiiguess5203]

What's the name of this filter? I need one !! 🙃

[@bunny8148]

Which filter is it??

[@moniquef1183]

Omg i needed this video. I have my first 55 gallon tanks and I’m buying a cascade 1200 filter and I have no idea about filters so taking in as much info as I can before I set up my tank and order my turtles. Thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@slimgoodychannel8274]

Thanks my wife always struggles, with our turtle "buddy" & it shouldn't be that hard! thanks so much☺😍😍

[@thegoats7410]

First! Love your turtles! You helped me so much when I was getting my turtle and he is healthy and happy thanks to you

[@ericematey6073]

Great job explaining. Thank you

[@420Ruger]

Hey I was just looking at videos on how to do this!

[@midnightcat6116]

I’m sooo glad 😸 your channel was recommended to me!!! 💗🙌

[@mckenziecollins5366]

Wow Nemo has grown so much😱💖 love the dots on his skin🧡❣️ illyysm💗♾

[@julieb.1576]

Turtle Girl, you are awesome! Thanks for all your super helpful videos!

[@luigidicianni6462]

What a great blog,helps with my map turtles all the time

[@TheTurtleGirl]

thanks for watching!

[@weasel1btr]

Wish this video was up before I bought my first canister filter but watching you lets me know I been doing things right..And you’re super cute..

[@mundospeaksg4530]

Thank you dear Teacher -Turtle Girl ... I love my Turtle Red Ear Slider about 10yrs ..

[@SalamanderFangskin]

I think it can be car oil on the concrete, even if you can't see it. Also I would recommend to lubricate the plastic rings of those filters because they tend to leak a lot :)

[@frugalspoon1446]

I have my first 150 GPH cannister filter. I am going to eat now. and watch your video tomorrow. Its like changing oil in a car. It has to happen sooner or later.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

yep! gotta do it at some point xD did you get it clean?

[@slimesquad584]

I love this video sorry because of late comment but this is so nice and your turtle is so cute like if you agree🐢🐢🐢🌊

[@andrewking1026]

Do you use tap water to fill your tank or something else ? I got 2 baby red ears 2 months ago and I’ve been buying and using bottled spring water but it’s grueling to carry and expensive. Should I just switch to tap I know once I up my tank to a 75gal I’ll need to be a rich man to fill it up with bottled which I ain’t lol. Sorry for the paragraph.

[@ko.lee_asmr]

There's always gunk in the black top part i feel like.... and comes out into the new water when i turn on.... so, how does thay get cleaned? I cqnnot find any instructions on that

[@kaib462]

Hey turtle girl, just started watching your turtle videos about a month ago(love them Awsome content). I have a RES and I’m still in middle school and like you have to pay towards the care of my turtle, and want to keep the prices as low as possible, I was wondering if you could do a DIY basking area video and show us how you do it. PS I have seen your budget video. :)

[@baraboys3868]

hi i remember when you are at only 500 subscribers I remember watchig challenge the wild and saw your comment and I went and clicked on to go to your channel and I started watching some of your videos and thought they were quite cool so I subscribed and now it’s been about eight months I think and you have way more subscribers now good job

[@cynthiavddcschhxharris7040]

I have an at least 6 in shelled turtle. I have the water about 8-10 inches from the top of the tank. Will a canister work in lower water?

[@steveboone5480]

I have two Red Ears, they started out cute 10 years ago but now they look like 2 Volkswagens that run on poop!!,. My 5 gallon filter setup is similar to yours and can’t keep up with them?! Any suggestions on keeping the water clear ?

[@JeremyGoneWildPets]

You’re such a responsible turtle mom

[@WyvernVin]

I just noticed i've been cleaning my filters wrong for the past 8 years ...how have my sliders survived this long? lol Nice vid!

[@vapewrld5313]

carbon is used for door elimination too, which is very helpful for turtles!

[@Jayjay-iq7vr]

what kinda media do you use can you please post a list for what you suggest is the best media wanna go more in depth i had 2 turtles with my ex years ago he left took the turtle i never wanted turtle's again because constat cleaning and the smell well my neighbor that was moving didnt wanna take the turtle told my now husband they had everything for this turtle they gave us a 55 gal tank some rocks and a rock filter thats cuter then it works (same filter i had in the old tank so i looked into a canister filter) but im so lost on media can you please help ur videos are amazing ps this is my husband's youtube idk y im signed into his im desiray

[@eliekhalid]

Thank u for sharing your experience, i don’t know how many times i watched this video lol shoutout from Saudi Arabia

[@aishaahmed5906]

You are so awesome Turtle Girl. Those turtles should be so glad to have you as an owner. You have everything provided for your pets so they can live a happy life. You are totally a role model. And can i play with my turtle out of the tank? I was wishing to put her on my lap and watch TV XP. And how long does the turtle last out of the water?

[@nicolemooskin1860]

I am a new turtle owner, sooo appreciate your help. You are thorough in your explanations. Thank you so much!. I wanted to ask you clean the aqua filter a lot more frequently than the cannister, why? Also do you usually feed turtles outside their tank? do you wait for them to poop outside their tank? I have a turtle approx. 2 inch shell, can I put fish in their to swim with him, what kind of fish?

[@charlize1478]

Do you mind telling me all of the media you use for the filter?

[@robinrusso5642]

Thanks for the great videos! They have been super helpful. My RES is a year and a half and about 8inches! How are you supporting your basking area? Also did you not like the one you made from PVC and eggcrate? I'm making one and am a little worried about it supporting my turtle's weight. Any suggestions?

[@tzluxlover73]

I just set up my penn plex 1000. I have an air bubble at the end of the rainfall. Any tips on get the air bubble out. It sounds like a mouse every few minutes 😂

[@araviad23]

What size filter pump do you suggest for a 40-50 gal turtle tank?

[@beadstash1299]

I just got done cleaning my canister filter and I thought there was something wrong with what I was doing because of how disgusting it was...but I feel reassured seeing yours.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Ha...ha....ha..... They do get pretty disgusting

[@ryanwashenesky5044]

Try putting the batting/filter floss under the lava rock. It will keep the biological media much cleaner. Also try pinky filter floss instead of batting. You can rinse and reuse it a few times, and it's cheap.

[@headbangersballroom666]

awesome video! I have a red eared slider that I found by accident, poor thing might have been injured we found him next to my car one morning, caught him just in time! We had no water sources and he was a newborn, so we think maybe a bird dropped him. Fast forward to 17 years later hes big and healthy. I feel bad he spent his life in captivity but he's so big and friendly, and I want to do more for him including a new big tank and basking area. Any tips or things you found to be super important for your adult big turtles? I don't want him to be sad or unhealthy or depressed that he's in a tank all by himself minus his little fish friends we got him. Any tips or ideas you thought were successful?

[@graciejean5432]

Omg you are so awesome 👏 and you are always telling us to have a turtly awesome day so I think I should we should all tell you to have a turtly awesome life ☺️🤗😊

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Aw thanks Ella 💙

[@graciejean5432]

The Turtle Girl thanks for a response I am so excited 😆!!!

[@G-Malo]

I purchased a 407 Fluval canister filter. I have a baby red ear slider and I would like to know what media you recommend using? Thank you

[@Flowriter]

I have this same filter and let it sit for a year without cleaning and was nowhere close to this kind of dirty, lol. But the again I have 54 gallons/ saltwater with corals.

[@ricktheruler1665]

Thank you this was supper helpful ,

[@TheTurtleGirl]

you're welcome!

[@justinbombs955]

Hey....wondering how the filter is holding up? I've been researching and have it narrowed down to these Cascade 1000's and another lower cost brand. Juss wondering how they work after some regulation use...how long have you had it and how is it working?

[@Babyluthi]

Super helpful thanks🙂💙

[@reelthing4u]

why not put the ploy fill as the first thing your filter goes though?would that not keep the gunk off all the other media?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I've been thinking about switching it up and putting it as the second layer, but I'm just worried that it'll clog up really fast if it catches all the particles. Thanks for the thought!

[@hannahraymundo]

Does the filter not already come with media in it? Like if I got a Penn Plex Cascade 1500 would I have to buy extra media to fill it with?

[@hannahraymundo]

Nevermind, I learned how to read and just read the description on Amazon lol

[@adolforobles3139]

u are blessed by the lord don't stop

[@helenageerts2115]

My husband (who’s has knowledge of aquaria) told me that it might not be good to change your water at the same time you clean your filter because it might be too big of a change of water in the tank, if that makes sense? So idk, I wanted to know what you think of this ☺️

[@kiimmozzy1235]

Hello! How do you put the tubes into the tank? If possible can you make a video on that :)

[@susanburch646]

Thanks for your videos. I am getting ready to set up a 75 gallon tank for my painted turtle. This is all new for me. I think I'm going to get the same filter that you have. How often do you clean your filter? And how often and how much water change does a person have to do?

[@bethanysummers3377]

Depends on the type of filter, a big canister filter probably every 6 months, I usually do 12 months. Some people say 3 months. A internal filter would be every 2 weeks. Water changes every 2 weeks, half the tank usually a gravel cleaner hose.

[@martimneves4421]

Hii How regularly do you clean and change the filter media?

[@woodworkerroyer8497]

The carbon absorbs some bad chemicals, and medications (you take out to treat the disease, then add back when you are done). It also supposedly takes away some odors, thought I have never noticed a difference between a tank with carbon, and one without. Also, what kind of cichlids are those? Convict or some kind of frontosa?

[@AnthonysFishyFriends]

Your tank looks good. I think I went overboard with my cascade 1k. Pretty darn gross. At least you took it apart outside. I could imagine how much your home would have smelled cleaning it indoors. You've got a good gag reflex. I was gagging watching lol.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Hahaha always clean it outside

[@sergioluna3073]

Min 02:08 Nice flip flops!!! Three years have passed. That filter and the turtle still exist? How did it go? Greetings from Álvaro Obregón, Ciudad de México. México. 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢

[@mikewatts9859]

Have the same filter setup on a 55 gal. Question is, it's still cloudy. Not sure if it's the gold fish or the fact Earl's a painted turtle would like any advice. Thanks

[@justwannasay5454]

what is a ziss? filter? and why do you have it in addition to the canister one?

[@Michelle-rq1lw]

how would you say this filter works overall. how long does the water last clean before tank gets dirty?

[@bethanysummers3377]

My tank never looks dirty as u still need to do regular water changes. I do half a tank every 2 weeks and clean the glass and rocks. I only clean my filter once a year.

[@ashleyholms9725]

Hey I need some help my filter is making a rattling noise and the water doesn't go through the pumps I have a casada penn plax 700 or 1000

[@BeersBikesandTheFlag]

Thank you

[@arcaderobots]

I have a canister filter with 2 compartments instead of 3. Where should I place the little ceramic bio rings? O:

[@franceslundershausen5501]

do you add water to the canister before you prime it?

[@monarch-tor]

Hey what water did you use to refill it? If it was tap, how did it not *kill your fish?

[@that_guy6116]

Just a suggestion, it is probably best if you put the biological media on the top basket and all the mechanical stuff underneath, it’s what I do and I find it works well : )

[@angieg9925]

Ciaran Phelan Any advice you can give me me a canister filters would be appreciated. I have a 40gal tank but going up in size in 6months or less to 75 or 100 gal.

[@Starsweeper-OG]

I was thinking the same thing, but now I wonder.... Since gravity is gravity- the smaller particles would naturally go to the top. Guess I'll need to experiment when I get my canister tank. :)

[@bethanysummers3377]

I put the finer disposable white fine filter wool layer on the top, it helps collect most of the waste I find. I followed how it was when I bought it.

[@PhoenixRisingRadiantRadio]

Im surprised you dont have a dry spot for your turtle to get out and bask in the sun. They need to dry out often so they dont get turtle shell rot. (i have 4 turtles -3 breeds and had my oldest for 20 years) Im no expert but I do know this. Love the video as I need this type of filter. Thanks for sharing.

[@bethanysummers3377]

I saw a dock in the tank in the background video, back right corner of tank

[@evanmoss4953]

I want a turtle really bad! They are so cute!!!

[@MrsPJane]

I have an Eastern Midland turtle would like to know if I need to have a full tank or semi full tank you halfway

[@madisonduke5244]

Any suggestions on how to switch from feeding your turtle as a juvenile to an adult?

[@mr.j6567]

good video. thank you for sharing. peace, love and blessings!

[@mvhpets]

Good video. I was wondering if my 2 inch red eared slider, can live with my 6 inch arrowana in my 300 gallon aquarium?

[@senorbear483]

Varshil MVH Vlogs yes

[@TheTurtleGirl]

It _might_ work out for a while. Just be cautious and keep a watchful eye

[@mvhpets]

Thanks!

[@drchrisfrykman7573]

At 12:40 you mention the other filter but I’m unfamiliar and can’t catch what you say. What is that called and what’s it for?

[@TrungNguyen-pb4fz]

Is there a reason why the outtake is under water? Wouldn't that reduce the oxigenation ?

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yes, it's because the turtle has used the outtake to escape before lol, also because I don't have a lid on the tank (because of the basking area) it evaporates so much faster.

[@crown_customizer2353]

What tank stand do you use? Do you have a link to it or something, I’ve been needing to get one:)

[@ejtostrong4100]

Wait I’m still confused when you did the water change with the vacuum cleaner did you blow air into it or did you draw the water close to your mouth

[@haleyhendel6329]

Im confused to, maybe she was blowing air in it to get something unstuck? No idea, but you dont have to do that lol!

[@_Rico2Smoove]

Can you do a video on how to prime cascasde canister filter? Mine doesn't want to prime. Thanks

[@TheTurtleGirl]

There should be a button at the top that you can press that forces the air out.

[@chemicalstorm]

I have the same issue I found that tilting it almost on its side while on and priming helped a bunch

[@jdkansjamsoshwkaoxnwlannsj1248]

What filter do you recommend for a 20 gal tank? Looking into getting a musk turtle and I’m scared of doing something wrong 😅

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Probably an aquaclear power filter hang on back, and supplemented by a ziss filter if you need some more biological filtration :)

[@angieg9925]

Is there any canister filter you would recommend? I havee a 40gal but getting a 75 to 100gal later.

[@TheTurtleGirl]

I know the fluval fx series can be expensive, but I've really been loving it and they do a much more thorough job than the cascades. But if you're on a budget, cascade is the way to go.

[@trollymoo]

Does anyone know if a 50/60 watt basking light will melt plastic, if placed directly on top of it? Thanks! :)

[@gekomajawiecaw660]

Hi I have a question is a 150 galon is ok for 2 red eard sliders?

[@senorbear483]

GekoMaja Więcław yes

[@valie4851]

Yup

[@TheTurtleGirl]

Yes, although keep in mind that sometimes turtles don't get along with each other kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLWl6p5pNGglac

[@liamhgd581]

Iv actually got convict cichlids with my terra pin to bristle nose plecos work well to just don't buy baby ones

[@davidrogers9749]

Great video thanks

[@WONDERFULREPTILES]

GOOD JOB

[@laurenpathoumthong560]

First, I just want to say thank you for all of your awesome videos! I'm the Naturalist/Education Coordinator at an outdoor education center on the Chesapeake Bay and we have 7 aquatic turtles (along with a few other reptiles). I've been in the field for 8 years but have had very little training when it's come to turtle care. I basically have to figure things out on my own and I recently stumbled upon your videos and find them super useful! We have a 13 year old female terrapin who is about to get a tank upgrade and we just bought this same filter. I was curious about what media I should use because I didn't think the media it comes with would be enough. I'm hoping to replicate what you have here and see if that will work for her. If you have any other media advice, I would love to hear it since I'm still a bit of a novice on this canister filter thing. Anyways, keep up the amazing work and keep sharing your knowledge and passion with the world!

[@DatWhiteSpanishBoyFromNyc.-_-.]

Did you try the media that she uses? If so, how is it working out, I have the same exact filter for 3, 6 year old sliders 🐢

[@DarkBearChan]

How do you keep you water so clean 😱 ? My turtles make is so dirty ☹