ULTIMATE DIY Turtle Pond BUILD!!!

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Hey Turtle Nerds! Today I go through the process of excavating and constructing my DIY turtle pond! All in all this cost around $300 and took about a week of my time. Anyone can do this!
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[@TheTurtleGirl]

It looks awesome! Honestly your turts are just the cutest ^-^

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!!

[@leonunez7943]

Yes a good chanel on turtles and cool albino turtles

[@leonunez7943]

Dan I have hard dirt what should I do

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

@@leonunez7943 Scrape with a shovel, or use a pickaxe to break off chunks!

[@deviouschoodle7688]

Yea i love turts too 😜

[@ShelledReptiles]

So sick, I love the tree stump barrier!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!!

[@nandymaldonado]

Not only are you super cute, the project was amazing and the turtles now have a great home. At one point the crows were going crazy in the background and it reminded of home here in Portland, Oregon. Cheers, and I hope your babies are doing great.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you so much!! I'll actually have an update on this pond in a few days :)

[@honeyjain2448]

I just love people like you who cares so much for these little ones ❤️

[@WildLife_Perspective]

Great video, I'm definitely using some of your tips in my pond build that I'm starting soon. Can't wait!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!! Good luck with your pond :D

[@hold1ng276]

lol your dad didn't know!!!!!!!!!!! He was flabbergasted!! Noce vid. Love your design

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thanks man!!! Yeah he was shook 😂

[@nakii7624]

You have a lot of creativity going on.and that is a really pretty pond.im gonna try that on my backyard

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!

[@john9928]

Your turtles look so damn happy in some of these shots, great video man!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you Jahang! 😂

[@neptune1783]

John 😂

[@stephrampersad]

when he said "beef don't eat them" I immediately clicked subscribe lol

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

😂😂Thank you!!!

[@neptune1783]

Stephanie Tara me too

[@westonheadbrick8082]

Great vid now I want to make one

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

You can do it! Thank ya :D

[@irisliang2833]

U make the best vids ever!! They r so helpful!! 🐢🐢

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Happy to help!!!

[@thefranceschis4748]

Thank you now my red eared silder have a new pond thank you for teaching this ideas best turtle KZbin channel I can use to get help

[@IGLFunzie]

Your such a positive KZbinr

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!!

[@cats4114]

I can't wait to do something like this.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Anyone can do it :)

[@Fishing_Addiction_Miami]

Very cool!!! Great work!! Nice video!!!

[@koreyratering4662]

Just as good and informative as the first two times I watched it. In case you haven't noticed I went back to the beginning and re watched your vids. Korey (Ratman N Libertyhound)

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!

[@tobysmith7922]

Another cool video. I’m going to be building a pond for my turtles soon hopefully.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

That's great to hear! Anyone can do it :)

[@MsShetech]

Pond looks amazing...

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Aw thank you!

[@ratmannlibertyhound6755]

Nicely done. To bad your not home to enjoy it however, Welcome back to learning and dorm life.i look forward to seeing more turtles in dorms videos.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you so much!!

[@cheriejohnson9445]

Looks awesome! Happy turtles 🐢😀

[@nakii7624]

I Love your creativity

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thanks so much!!

[@patche736]

Great job, the pond is very impressive

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you so much!

[@huntersutphin2561]

I love that pond it’s inspirational and now I wanna do that so bas

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you Hunter! Anyone can do it :D

[@luckyduck8297]

Wow ! What a well done job

[@crazygeorgesturtlefarm4]

Nice pond good job on building it I would have made the perimeter a little bit further out so they have more room to walk around and lay eggs but you did a good job

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thanks so much!!!

[@chriscaligaris2194]

I love your videos so much ! I love how excited you always are ! It’s so much fun watching your videos not to mention your very handsome 🥰😉🤷🏻‍♂️

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Haha thank you!!!

[@phamtom_roofus_bear_oreo_s3443]

I love how your voice sounds happy

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I am quite happy, just get ready for pond #2 :)

[@sixstringmarauder]

the look on your dads face was priceless

[@maxvanotterloo9199]

You are a Nice guy😎

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you Max!

[@michaelmckenna14]

fantastic video mate, look forward to more videos on the pond in the future :) living in scotland as a reptile lover sucks as i either need an indoor pond or a powered polytunnel or shed over it to provide better conditions and supplemental light, some day though my 4 reeves will have a massive pond build

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Sounds like theyll have an awesome life :)

[@michaelmckenna14]

yeh i plan to do a video of my current turtle tank but i want it back to be looking nice again before i do that lol alot of reptile projects next year as well

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

@@michaelmckenna14 That's awesome!!

[@worldoffish4573]

It’s a beautiful pond

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you so much!! 😊😊😊

[@IGLFunzie]

Do you have more turtles now

[@TheAnimalPapa]

Super big 👍! How are you my new friend? Great job! Love turtles! Take care and God bless! Animal Papa and Junior! 🐾🐢👍🙏

[@MrHermy]

Very nice!

[@davidmiranda3439]

The roses you can do very beautiful things with them man

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Agreed! Looking back on this I'd love to replant them

[@AquaLyfeSean]

Looks good

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you Sean!

[@shavonnesmith321]

Beautiful

[@wonderfulchick7215]

That’s so cool omg

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!

[@nessas.9647]

Awesome build! I don't have Diamondbacks but my Painteds would love that pond! Great job.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!! Painteds can stay out all year even if you're up north!! 😁

[@esketit4421]

Where did you get the liner ??

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Facebook marketplace!

[@udoarndt6260]

Hi Dan, what turtle species are in the pond? They are looking really nice....!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

They're diamondback Terrapins! Thank ya :D

[@Mostaism]

You're lucky. If your family was Australian, your dad would have asked you a simple question, one you would've seen coming, and still been unprepared for. "You digging a hole, son?", closely followed by "that's a good hole"

[@keairahardin6601]

😂😂😂 your dad face was hilarious

[@vegaf2011]

Lol i thought the water wasn't filtered till I reached the end. Next time can you please show do you set up the filtration system. I'm Def interested in doing this one day but always wondered about how to keep the water clean.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

(this pond is filled in, but I'm almost finished with my next pond that's about 6times the size of this one)

[@D.D.1963]

Oh I found you again I use to watch you when you where in College missed you

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I'm still in school!! I'm trying to upload more, but it's hard to find the time. Thanks for watching!

[@Taylor-Crawford]

♠️♠️♠️🃏🃏♠️♠️ Bro 😊 the pond is awesome! Being able to see the process was even cooler. I know the little guys are truly happy. Thank you for posting quality informative educational 👨‍🏫 content always laced with a side of "Turtle Humor" which is priceless. Well done, yet again ♠️♠️♠️🃏🃏♠️♠️

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank ya!

[@sumthinprodukchins]

Hey dan the guppy man this is the doov comin in live in the comments section if you see this i am proud of you and your turtles son congrats

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thanks Daddy Doov! I hope the pizza life is treating you well brother

[@valliegirl1901]

So glad I just stumbled upon this video! What type of filter is that you are using? And where do you have it plugged into? I'm thinking about building a pond but I dont have access to electricity in the area I'd like to build. Suggestions? Also what else is needed to keep this running, clean, and clear?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Hi there! So I use an 800gph pump hooked up to a tetra waterfall filter. Water changes of 10% a week will keep it clear! As for electricity, I run an extension cord

[@mxsalm]

this is beautiful bro

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thanks man!! To be honest I really didn't do it how I wanted to, and just because most people probably won't see this comment...that pond actually no longer exists 😅 Update on that coming soon

[@mxsalm]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ lol wow what happened? I can't wait to see the update. I hope someone didn't destroy it

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

@@mxsalm 😅😬😬😬

[@user-jg1lw1me3g]

Nice video bro😉!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!

[@wildfish2797]

Its good

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!

[@graysong8883]

AWESOME

[@PhelpsTwinz]

Ur dads face got me geeked

[@ShesThe1yup]

aww i wanted to see a proper view of the netting (chicken wire we call it) and how you had that set up.

[@spoiledfish6643]

Great video

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!!

[@tnwmkr12]

I want to make one for my turtles. But what about when it gets cold??

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

That's brumation! You'd need to look into it and research a ton before doing it, otherwise bring them inside!

[@sekedarhoby532]

Nice bro 👍

[@aymeeh3913]

Is it OK for red-eared sliders to be placed in a pond like this? I ask due to the temperature of the water. I live in CA for reference.

[@PondKingWaterGardensMN]

Nice job Dan! Maybe we'll do a collaboration turtle/koi pond some day 👊👊👊

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I'd love that!!! Here's an updated pond I finished two months back 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/e6WxfKqAopmFrJI

[@PondKingWaterGardensMN]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ Ok sweet I'll check it out!

[@xander8107]

Who noticed that poor worm fall at 8:58 Edit: nice vid

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Those millipedes were EVERYWHERE during the build. No idea why. Thanks for watching!

[@huntermckinney492]

I did

[@Ryan-bc5lq]

I saw it lol

[@ytaware]

Unlisted Puffin when

[@chicken_tender2g855]

Can u do a vid we’re u show is all your turtles please

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Sure, but a fair warning. A few of them are at home in this pond, 2 are with me at school, and 1 is on a breeding loan and up north with a friend!

[@mrglock22-]

Im a new owner of some red eared sliders. I like the content you make subscribed! What kind of turtle is that? Looks cool😎

[@Bushra_turtles]

This is so creative good job man ! And i really want to do a pond for my turtles but the only issue is that how would i be able to change the water if it gets too dirty ?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you!!! So that's relatively simple! In order to have a proper ecosystem you're going to need a filter, and the way to filter the water is with a pump to push the water. You simply use that pump, or a different one, to pump the water out of the pond and then re fill with a hose. Thanks for watching!

[@Bushra_turtles]

Oh nice Thank you so much!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

@@Bushra_turtles happy to help 😊

[@wibe1n]

Ah so cool! I would love to do something like this! Why do I live so north... :(

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Where do ya live?

[@lilyhayes8127]

Sorry if I missed it, what kind of filter do you use and how do you set it up? The only problems I’m having is skimmer and filtration and mechanical things

[@matthewpetersen4417]

I'm going to do a pond this year for my northern turtles, right next to my garden. I'm worried about them digging under even if I sink something 1 foot down.

[@lindsaynewton3029]

How did you amke the basking area?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Let me tell you making this is still a struggle for me!!!! I resorted to using cinder blocks and wood and stacking it!

[@naynaysmile]

Id like to see how you installed the cleaner

[@addelory]

Great pond. How do you prevent critters from destroying it and getting at your turtles?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I pray 😂

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I place chicken wire over the top to protect it from hawks, foxes would be deterred by the number of obstacles, and raccoons enjoy wading in water, not ponds with steep walls like this one.

[@bradleyzanteson2571]

Nice👌

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thanks so much!

[@Vivekchitra]

What we call that black cover with name ?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

A pond liner!

[@dannyvelez7770]

Nice u could put a few Fish in there

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I put guppies in! Thanks for watching :)

[@UnderCurrentAtlanta]

Been thinking about building a turtle pond in our backyard. No access to electricity so using solar power for water filter and waterfall. My question, what's the best way to clean a turtle pond without constantly having to drain the water?

[@SuitTV]

Hi Dan, Great video, thanks for sharing. I plan on using this one along with a few others to build my own turtle pond for my DBT soon. A couple questions for you if you don't mind. 1. Did you end up using any substrate? I have seen a few different opinions online about this. 2. How has the pond held up so far, any issues? 3. What is the upkeep like? I would assume just some water changes per month, and declorinator? I appreciate the help! thanks

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Hey there! I didnt use any substrate in this, if any I'd use crushed coral. The pond has had no issues so far, liner is in tact. The upkeep is rinsing the filter out once every week or two and water changes every 3 weeks or so. I'm moving, so prepare for another pond build video 😂

[@SuitTV]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ okay thanks! Ha I hope the new tenants have some Turtles to put in there. Okay great, I'm looking forward to your video. I'll probably make a video as well and share.

[@Rosev]

You are really good at this, come build me one too! Lol

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Where are ya at? I'd be happy to!!!

[@ridrey3099]

hi dan, roughly how many gallons is this pond? also to prevent a lot of algae and green water how heavy of a filtration system would be required? thanks sm!

[@elindigeno1215]

My turtles are getting huge! I want to build a pond.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Do it :D

[@elindigeno1215]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ I'm thinking of building a pond or getting an above ground pool

[@AlejandroRodriguez-xs4lt]

What do you feed them while in the pond?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Mazuri turtle diet!

[@jameshenderson7596]

what kind of filter are you using for the pond and how are you powering the filter

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I use an 800gph pump (undersized) and a tetra filterfalls. I run an extension cord to power it all!

[@vegaf2011]

What I always wondered is how do the turtles survive without changing the water and all that good stuff.

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I do change the water!

[@backtoiron]

What kind of filtration do you use.on this pond?

[@dramirez757]

What was that circular fountain?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Where at?

[@daniellperez2339]

The end of the video are you in your dorm with your turtles??

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Yes! They're different than the ones in the pond though :)

[@Medina0526]

What filter you put in there?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

800gph pump hooked up to a tetra waterfall filter!!

[@haleyferret]

Hey Dan, starting this project for my turtles this weekend. They're pretty big and live in 150 gallons in my house. (So it's time they get a summer home/outdoor pond.). You said you completed this for $300? Where are you getting the liner and filter from? Thanks!!

[@EveyA]

Hello! So I want to do this for the summer for my 19yr old Red Eared sliders, I'd obviously have to add things for them like rocks to come up on etc, but my question is what filter do you recommend to keep it clean and how do you clean something that big?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I recommend building your own honestly! A 55 gallon drum and some gravel and floor buffing pads will work wonders. Add a valve to backflush at the bottom and you're good to go!

[@EveyA]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ thanks for responding! 🙌🏽

[@planetgio1580]

nice video;)

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Thank you! :D

[@harshulgupta7461]

Great and lovely video. Will my baby turte eat my fishes in pond?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYSxe5iNhpuDg7s This should answer your questions!

[@phamtom_roofus_bear_oreo_s3443]

Maybe make a gate for you to get in and out

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I might on the new one!

[@jessig2006]

CAN YOU SHOW THE PUMP AND WATER FILTER YOU USE? I HAVE A WATER FILTER BUT SOMEHOW DOESNT KEEP THE WATER AS CLEAN AND CLEAR AS IT ADVERTISED WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND THERE'S NOT REALLY ALOT OF VIDEOS THAT SHOW HOW TO REALLY SET UP FILTER AND MEDIA FOR TURTLES. IM REALLY CONSIDERING MAKING THEM A POND INSTEAD, BUT WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOUR WATER PUMP SET UP. THANKS!!

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I'll see if I can film it! I have a video on my DIY pond filter that you might like!

[@Juliaaaane34]

Hi !! You have a pump, filtration ?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

800 gph pump and a tetra waterfall filter!

[@simeoncocov9373]

Where did you guys the wood fencing

[@cindysanchez3089]

I really want to do this but dont want mosquitoes laying eggs in the water. Is there anything you put in the water that will keep from that happening that wont affect the turtles?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Yes! Gambusia, AKA mosquito fish will take care of everything and provide a snack for turtles fast enough to catch em!!!

[@cindysanchez3089]

@@DanTheTurtleMan_ thank you so much!

[@SavageTalk]

do you not need any kind of bubbler or filter in there? how do you clean it?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

I have a filter running!!

[@calukatastrophe]

I wonder if you shoulda called 811 before you dug that pit lol.

[@grads4954]

how did you make that fence with the logs?

[@riz-qalfin3046]

What type of plastic do you use to make this pond? Thanks before

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

EPDM 45mil liner!

[@harshulgupta7461]

Can I keep baby Red ear slider turtle in pond but without water filter?

[@DanTheTurtleMan_]

Honestly Red ear sliders are very adaptable and can take really poor water quality and live. If you have one slider in say a 500 gallon pond with tons of plants, you would likely be just fine! They love dirty ponds

[@animalcrossingnerd8142]

This was the day after my 9th birthday 🎂

[@ahorsenamedbeaux]

Where is the liner and underlayment from?