CHEAPEST WAY To Set Up A TURTLE TANK! 

PLEASE READ IF YOU'RE CONSIDERING GETTING A TURTLE: Just wanted to say I no longer recommend using aquarium sand in turtle setups. The turtle can consume it and it can cause some serious problems. If you want to use sand, use very fine grain sand or play sand. But it's best to use rocks or pebbles that are large enough to where the turtle can't consume them.

I knew "someome" who had 2 turtles , small tank , one was already dead and just floating there while the other one waz on the opposite side of the tank scared. (Poor little guy) so I "borrowed them forever" without the person knowing and I'm currently trying to setup a really nice tank for the little bud ! Know absolutely nothing about turtles so some tips and pointers will be appreciated. Going to take very good care of this little guy! UPDATE: Rescued another turtle about a year ago so now there are two and both keep each other company! Both have gotten pretty big and look healthy and happy 😀😀

Wacthed this in class with no sound but still a good vid!

Damn I wish I tired to save money on my turtle but I got him and went crazy 😂

YOU ROCK! This was my 1st time watching your video. I love how much very important information you share not only about the set up but even as it relates to safely meeting up to make a purchase or price comparing etc. while at the same time showing us the process, without dragging it on with too much unnecessary talking. THANK YOU THANK YOU!

My grand daughter was babysitting a yellow belly slider for the summer, well she is now here to stay. Thank you for the video! Saved me a ton of money and got it out of the 5 gallon tank with just a light into a 20 gallon for now and it has grown over an inch in 2 months.

This is the first good video I've found on how to setup a turtle tank for a beginner. Just bought a 20 gallon tank on sale and I am looking forward to getting the rest of the stuff and my turtle. Great video keep it up.

DUDE I LOVE YOUR VIDS, glad i stumbled on this channel ! straight to the point and great information

Thank you so much.. I just moved down here to Texas and we have a pool, I found this 1" red eared slider in my skimmer.. I'm so excited. I used to have a red eared slider when I was young.. I just love this guy/girl, I'm going to do exactly what you just set up..

Thanks for all of the great info. I'll be buying my supplies this weekend. I'll get rocks instead of sand. I already have a tank, the heater, one of the lights and the turtle dock but you saved me by showing a cheaper filter.

My sister gave me her turtle a few months ago. I don't think she knew much and of course I know even less lol! But I'm learning. And thanks to your video - I did not know that I needed 2 different kind of lights or that I could use any special sand. Thank you for posting

I really appreciate how you’re knowledgeable on this topic, while I have a softshell turtle (i don’t recommend) and some of this doesn’t pertain to me and I’ve had to make a lot of changes to my set up, your video still contains a bunch of useful information. Also, bulbs should be replaced every 6 months.

This is so chill. Like super basic but straight to the point. 🙌🏽

your vids acutally inspired me to get my first betta fish at first i thought fish where boring untill i stared watching your vids in honor of you i named my fish carson kep up the good work love the vids

Awesome video! This is exactly what type of video i needed because I'm looking for a turtle and am trying to save money!

I really like your videos and it helped me to get a perfect tank for my turtle!

"We got the STUFF" LMAO. Great vid. Have had turtle tanks in the past (2x 55gals, w/Red Ears) and loved them as pets. You've inspired me to hit Craigs List after the Holidays and do it again! Cheers!

amazing video, i realised today that i was taking bad care of my turtles and i should do better and im now here, doing research about how to take care of them correct.

This is the most helpful video I’ve seen. Thanks!

I already have turtles. But in the first of June they’re turning 1 years old and getting pretty big now so I’m going to get them a way bigger tank now which I’m very excited about!

This was a very helpful video. I was wondering where you would suggest ordering musk turtles since the big box stores don't seem to sell them.

Thank you you've helped me a lot as a new reptile owner

Amazing vídeo Man!!! It was really educational! Love it!

Thanks for the vid. This vid shows me I can't care for a turtle right now. It was mad helpful. Thank you again.

My little boy a got a turtle as a gift but the person who owned it before didn’t really take care of it now I have to buy all this things for it thanks this video was really helpful 👍🏾

Love how you get right to the point man

Hi Car: Decided to catch up on what I haven’t seen yet. Lo and behold I came upon the one where you decided to feed “your friends” live guppies. It was really entertaining to see the way some of them immediately responded. The turtle is so cute and He decided he wasn’t going to be left out. He realized this was a delicacy. Is it possible he could have a buddy? He might be lonesome. You are really into this, so glad you’re enjoying it.NAN

Hey brother! Shoutout for the great content, all the way from Mumbai! Cheers!

Very informative. Keep up the good work!

Thanks for the video i have similar setup with 29 gal and now i know my turtle will be just fine

This is such a good video. I learned so much. Thanks!

Here after Sheldon passed away. RIP you Angel I ordered one two turtles 2 months ago. He wasn’t eating or swimming he just basked all day. He passed away and I burried him.

Love the advice just in case children do this well done 😊👍

Best vid I’ve come across!

Informative. Who knew all this for turtles. You know your stuff.

Had my turtle for about 11 year's got her when i was 5... Her tank just freaking broke thanks bro great video

Hope you picked up the missing suction cup. It was by the tank on the left corner

Thanks bro! This helped me out a lot!

i love how you give your turtle enough space

Such a good video and helped a lot. Thanks

wow, this is really good i learned a lot of information, thanks.!😁

I have not had baby turtles in years however my albino red ear slider just had eggs and I have two albino pink belly sideneck turtles nearing 3 months old, it's about time to set up a new baby tank. My adults are in a waterland turtle tub but I can't enjoy them indoors unfortunately. Can't wait, thanks for motivating me!

Nice video! I already knew about this, but I appreciate the video nonetheless.

Man.. you nailed it.. thumbs up

Thank you for sharing this video was very helpful for me.

Great video and good safety tips!

Awesome setup bro! My setup was almost exactly like yours in 2014. I just didn't have sand.

been thinking of getting a painted turtle so having this video was extremely helpful, just gotta convince my parents to get one for me XD

You really came in clutch with this video

Good job, great video like a professor.

another great video keep up with good work

Nice vid. Personally I think would have only purchased the tank and supplies if I had seen more pictures and a better description of the post on Let Go. You just never know now days and anything could have been broken. But hey you win some and you lose some and it looks like you came out with a big win in this video. GREAT WORK!

Very Impressed! Thanks so Much!

I do recommend the turtle dock, its small but my red eared slider can fit on it, the platform feels cheap but its completely fine with the turtle and the water and I've been using the same platform for about 6 months, warning is that the suction cups might wear off, one of mine did and it doesn't stick to the glass, but the suction cups only cost about 1-2 dollars, I also recommend canister filters since you can keep those on for VERY LONG PERIODS OF TIME, up to 3-4 months, full tank cleaning where you empty out the water and all the gravel should be at least after 3 years.

Bro I appreciate this helping me save money

“So that’s lit” haha I saw what you did there😂

I appreciate your RU-vid channel so much

I second that above-tank basking area. I make mine out of egg crate (grids that are used for construction) and zipties.

this is a great video.. warm thanks from Manila!

Love the setup bro 👏🏻👍🏻

Well made video, impressive.

First Carson vid I watched

So my uncle gave me a turtle for my birthday and this video was very helpful thanks

That beat in the background tho🔥

TYSMMMM this helped me so much

Brilliant work

❤Thank you! Great ideas!

This is really helpful thx😁

love you this helped me so mach

Hi! I was wondering what wattage of heater you're using in your 20gal? I have a wee musk turtle and that's the only thing I'm struggling with picking a brand/wattage for! Thanks for your video it really helped with setting things up :D

This was so helpful

Very helpful!

Very helpful info. Thanks.

Great vid!

Great video!💗

Omg this was so helpful

Thanks that was really helpful😃😀😃😁😁

Thanks soooo freaking much,, new tooo this!!

This helped so mutch thanks

Thanks for the information.

love the setup

Thanks this was very helpful

Your videos really help😁

This is hilarious I also used to own a grey Chevy Malibu 😂 that car was bussin

Cool, thanks ❤👍

Great Video! Thanks

thank you so much im going to petco next week and... i dont know how to do a turtle tank XD tysm!!1

I own 3 trurtles they all get along great I have a soft shell snapping turtle and a yellow belly slider and a pink belly side neck

Good safety advice 😊

Perfect. Thanks.

Great info ty!

so helpful most vids I’ve seen push for expensive products its nice to hear abt alternatives like I never even thought of price matching or letgo/offerup. I wasn’t looking to take care of a turtle but I love the little guy n want the best I can afford for him so thanks

This helped a lot 😄

I have a baby common snapping turtle. And he really likes to hide under rocks and dig. Are there any accessories you (or anyone reading) would recommend adding to his tank?

I'm actually surprised at the amount of money it takes for turtles

**Get SAND from a hardware store. It's around $3 for 50 pounds!!!

Watching during quarantine

I have lamps fitted to the lid. I was wondering how high the water should be? They seem at the moment to be able to poke their heads out while touching the floor. Also should there always be water movement from a small fountain?

always good to have a extra tank

As u said ur room become chill in winters so u need water heater....is it compulsary to all the places...like in India we dont have that much cold....should i get water heater or heating lamp will be ok