How To Build An Overtank Basking Area & Egg Box For Aquatic Turtles!!! | DIY Reptiles 

I am glad you got something from my videos. At the time of filming this, I was working on their filtration. I have gotten it figured out now.

Hello, I am so sorry for the late reply. I have been so very busy the last three weeks. As far as how many days you could be away, I want to say it could be like five days maximum without being fed. You would not want to do that too often. I generally feel comfortable leaving my animals for a weekend without too much worry. Upkeep really depends on the type of turtles, the amount of filtration, and the size of the tank. If you have two turtles in a one hundred and twenty five gallon with good filtration, you are probably set to only having to do upkeep and water changes once a month. I am very busy, and that is generally what I get away with. The bigger the enclosure, the less work you will have to put in, and honestly it pays off in the long run.

@@DIYReptiles Hi, thanks for getting back to me, its appreciated. Your answers have helped me in thinking this is workable for me, the last thing I wanted to do was get in over my head but I feel there is scope for me to do this, I'll do some more research into what tanks and turtles I'm interested in and go from there. Thanks again, Chris

@@christophermcveigh you are welcome. That sounds like a great plan! I am glad I could help out.

For days I’m gone I have an automatic turtle feeder

Adult turtles really only need to eat every 2-3 days anyway. they won't die if you went away for the week. Musk turtles are probably the most reasonable otherwise you'll need a really large aquarium (or 2) for 2 turtles in case they don't get along. Do a lot of research first. It's a very long term commitment and even with all the information out you won't know everything. Also mind startup cost, potential vet bills, potential need for a permit. I'm not trying to dissuade you bc out of most pets they really can be the easiest to care for just know what you're getting into.

I have a pond with guppies, one turtle, a bunch of plants and a cinder block with a lava rock (for basking). No pump, no filtration. Just the plants, cinder block and lava rock. Water is clear and doesn't smell. I only do a quarter water change (if that) once a week.

Thank you great!