HOW TO SET UP A TURTLE TANK 🐢- Step by Step 

Here's my kit for aquatic turtles (all the supplies you need) ► kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit Tell me about your turtle tank and how it's set up below!!

Im really wanting a turtle, but I'm watching many videos first so I know how to take good care of the turtle.

IM GETTING A TURTLE THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOU VIDEOS THEY HELP❤️🙌🏾❤️

AWESOME video!!! I love the new setup, it looks amazing! Hoku will thank you for the crushed coral. Thank you again for the collab! 😊😊😃

I learned so much from you today. I inherited 3 tiny turtles n a tank today. I feel absolutely confident that I can take good care of them since I came here today! Thanks so very much.

I've been doing research on turtles for years and finally got one yesterday. The previous owner didn't provide UVB so I'm going to get that today.

I have learned so much about turtles from you and I didn’t even think about the turtles eating the plastic plants THANK YOU 🙏

One of the best tricks I’ve learned when you mentioned sand & the water getting cloudy is I use a normal pasta strainer & pour the water on that… sometimes I’ll put a paper plate or something for the water to hit when it first gets going.. but I’ve never had any cloudy tanks! Also note that I typically use Carriabe Sand

I’m getting my turtle today finally and I’m sooooo excited!!!!! Thank you for the help!!

A few weeks ago my mom went kayaking while I wasn't home and ended up scooping a little turtle out of the lake and he has been living in a like container and last weekend I finally got a tank, pump, water filter thing and a fake log to stick to the side of the tank. He is still in the little container now because we don't have everything we need to move him to the tank. I do realize that my mom didn't make the best decision and if I were to have had a choice I would have defiantly put him back because I was not ready to have a turtle yet, I was going to wait about 9 more months to get one so I could research. I did make sure to have his container in the sun so he could bask and he is getting a little less shy and comes onto a little log while i'm in the room and i'm proud of him. I've watched a few of your videos and I've already gained a lot of knowledge about how to keep my little turtle healthy. I would love for anyone to reply with tips and stuff so my turtle can be happy and healthy. (Sorry if this was a little all over the place lol)

I love your videos! I'm glad your spreading a good message of how to setup a proper turtle tank

Thank you so much! I was thinking of buying a turtle and now I know how to set up a cage thank you!

Just got a turtle tank and decorated it. I wasn’t happy with the decoration but yours looks superb. Definitely using your idea thank you so much

I really like your content and have learned a ton from all of your fish and turtle videos! Your channel was one of the main reasons I started my own channel featuring my pets including my own fish and my baby/juvenile Fly River Turtle Crush in my 125 Gallon Tank. Can’t wait to see what the future holds for your channel and I hope to be even more inspired by you and apply the knowledge from your videos to my own tank, fish, and turtle videos! :) Thanks for your help

OMG U ARE THE BEST! Im getting a turtle in 1 or two weeks and this was so helpful :D

You're a godsend. My first turtle, a tiny baby red eared slider I got because someone bought him without realizing how crazy high maintenance they are, thanks you greatly.

I just impulsively bought a tank from a yard sale today and this video is so helpful, imma be getting a turtle soon once I have all the necessary items. (Plus epic decorations)

Currently setting up a tank for a turtle that some family have been neglecting in terms of housing. Your videos are a life saver (don't worry, I'm doing plenty of all-around research on turtle care). Thanks for demonstrating everything so clearly.

Like your videos, have 2 lovely RE Sliders for the last 5 years. Your videos are of great help and knowledge.

I am very committed to giving my turtle buddy the best life. Your videos are so helpful!

thank you i am thinking about getting a turtle and this was very helpful

Thanks young lady! I'm considering of getting a turtle and wow...never knew about the tank size. You saved my life! God bless and keep up the good work! Happy new year

I have an 8/yo female red eared slider in a 200 gallon tank! I have been wanting to expand into other species like a softshell or something similar. Good vid👌🏻

Thank you for teaching me how to set up a tank properly I really appreciate you and I enjoyed watching your video

Thanks! This was a VERY well explained video! Helped me a lot! :)

Thanks for the video, just found my way here after googling how to set up a turtle tank for fresh water turtles ha ha ! I just picked up 4 x baby Mary rivers and know absolutely nothing about turtles so will be checking out both yours and Dan's videos over the next few months.

My turtle and I LOVE your videos. She sits in my hand and watches your videos!

tyy! i’m getting an african dwarf mud turtle and i was thinking abt a 20 gal tank (30 at most) and this gave me an idea of what i need for a tank ^^

I haven’t watched your videos in a while And your videos are getting better! Great video and keep it up!

I just wanted to let you know that your videos are so amazing that I found this video just by searching “how to set up a turtle tank” on Google, and your video was the first thing that popped up. 👍🏼👍🏼

Thanks for the video Turtle Girl, it was very useful

This helped so much! im going to get a turtle once i clean my room wich wont take long, im watching alot of ur vids of turtles thanks!

Thank you so much for this video! I’m getting a turtle in 2 days, it helped me so much🥺❤️

I'm not into keeping turtle....but I loved the way you explained everything about turtle keeping...keep it up, gurl.

hi Turtle Girl! thank you so much for the videos so far, very informative for me. I have a question, i just set up a new tank last week, using 2ft by 1 ft by 1.5 ft tank(i only filled it halfway up), with a fluval 307 canister filter. The water just turned slightly yellow and pretty cloudy 2 days later. Is this the condition called "new tank syndrome" , where I have to wait for the nitrogen cycle to complete to get back clean and crystal clear water again?

I had no idea UVB bulbs had to be replaced so frequently! I've had the same full spectrum bulb forever, but my turtle's shell's starting to look a bit sad and maybe that's why. Also, she's outgrown her tank and I've been debating about building a pond or getting her a bigger tank whenever I finally finish remodeling. Looking up habitat info makes me realize I really haven't been good to poor Myrtle. She is definitely overdue for an upgrade.

im planning on upgrading my 2 musk turtles tank to a low but open long tank, and i should be getting a 4ft aquarium ready for a map turtle which is exiting.

So I have a red bellied cooter and i bought the crushed coral for the ph and I just saw this video can i mix it with sand? Will that be okay?

Thank you im learning about turtels and your videos help so much🥰🥰

I have got a red eared slider and got new stuff for him and he loves it thanks for helping setup tank

Great video, great guidelines 😊

Hi, this is such a useful video girlllllll. Love it so much

Hi, I just got a new western painted turtle!! His name is Otis and he's so sweet, I have done soooo much research, mainly from your channel. Thanks for the help!!!!

that was so helpful!!!

Great video! I have a question, my tank is about 85 to 90 degrees during the day, then it drops to about 77 at night but the water is set at 78. Should I be worried about this during the night? Is this too much of a drop?

Love it turtle girl quite helpful. someone just gave me a slider to keep found him in the middle of the road..just a baby yet and have him in 10 gal but will soon up grade because he eats like crazy and growing quick. going to make a basking area from one of your previous vids on pcv and light egg crate...Thanks .

Great video! Which color sand do you like better? A lighter or darker? I would like to get white but I’m worried it will get super dirty.

im getting one this weeken :)) thxs for the help

I love your videos they are so helpful thank you for all your help

Hi i got a semi-aquatic turtle and the place where i got them from has a really small water that do not transgress there shill so I thought that was right and now i don’t really know if i have to put more water? , also i dont have lightening in her tank and i saw someone in google says its okay if you let them out in the sun for hours and it will have the same affect as lightning, i really don’t know if what I’m doing is right so pleas tell me

Very good colab Excelent content.

do you have to have that much water in the tank? I'm getting my first turtle soon and am making sure i am doing everything right. Thanks

Hello, is it ok to have aquarium outiside?? I am beginner so any advice is useful for me. Thanks.

Deff wanting to get a turtle

Hey turtle girl! I have another question! Can I take care of my 2 Red ear slider in a small pool or do you recommend me to put it in a 20 - 75 gallon tank?

Love love love it!!!

Great video!! Subscribed!

Hello my co Worker has a baby red slider so when should she put the filter in to clean the water. N how much water should be in it , n is it a good idea to feed out side the tank since the filter is not in it yet. Thanks. 😁

I'm getting a turtle soon so you are helping me out

@the turtle girl, very nice video. Help me out!! I was gifted a couple of green sea turtles, i do have a freshwater tank but do I have to get sea water setup for them or anything special or can this setup would do?

I really hope you reply because I need help ! I went to TS and saw the bags of the abrasives, but all of them (blue or red) were super tiny like actual sand grit even tho the website said they carried medium grit (like what you show) I was curious if you knew the exact grit size to hopefully help me more

Hi, Im new to this channel and im wondering about what plants I could add to my turtles tank. His a new addition to our family, his a side necked turtle. Also wondering, if there is anything I could add to entertain him, and what fish I could add. Also, any tips? Thank you.

Really helpful 💓

using the plate is really smart, thankyou for giving me that tip

My parent spontaneously bought me 2 baby turtles and they're arriving tomorrow so I'm packing all this info so I give them the best home ❤

Hi, do u know how long we should keep the basking light and uvb light on?

Where did you get the heater guard? Im having a hard time trying to find one.

What kind of light was the led strip you had for the tank? How does it fit with the topper?

I have been saving for a turtle recently (I am nowhere close to be able to get one) your videos have really helped with me getting ready to get one (I have used other sources) and thank you for these videos.

@The Turtle Girl what do you use to put in your water to get rid of the chlorine?

I love ur vids!! More plz!! 🐢🐢

Thanks from your number 1 fan

Heyaa, I wanted to ask you something. I bought a heating lamp ( infrared basking spot 50W). There are 17 cm between the lamp and my turtle. It’s ok? Or it’s too close?

Hi, ive been looking for above tank basking area for my Turtles, can't find them anywhere. Does anyone know if you can actually buy them? 😁

Hi, I love your videos and want a southern painted turtle for my 40 gal aquarium. Love your new setup!

So i’m getting a turtle in early september/late august and i’m getting the stuff for it before i get it. I am getting a african sideneck so we are looking at a 75 gallon tank. so should i get a separate basking area?

So overwhelmed.

Is the blasting media too abrasive for a RES shell, or would they be okay with it?

Hi can I ask you a question that, is turtle ok to stay together with cold water fish like gold fish?

Hi there I’m getting a Diamond terrapin turtle I’m so excited and this is my second turtle but I’m not sure what type of tank to start with and what other things I need. I currently have a red slider.

Thanks for this video! It really helped me!!! I really like your pants! They are really cute! I hope that you have a great day! Love you!

I have a lid on my tank what type of filter system or canister would you recommend for me to keep my lid on my tank

i have an african side neck turtle in a 40 gallon tank. i am thinking about getting a 60-70 gallon tank and adding a second turtle. should i get a larger tank or not? and i change all my water at once and my filter. i was also wondering if getting a canister filter is worth the money?

Does it matter effect the amount of gallons needed if you use the entire tank or only half

Thanks for the video.

Hey! do you think an aqua clear 20 with an eheim pickup 60 is good for a 54L turtle aquarium?

any tips on what chemicals to use on washing the tank initially? We just got a used 55 gallon. Need some starter help

That's a handsome turtle

Hey the turtle girl! So I’m getting a baby long neck turtle so could you tell me what I should use for it’s set up?

I love your all videos

What exact cut was the black sand in your tank. I looked on the sight, but there were multiple options

Great video! Very informative. Thanks

What materals would you put at the bottom of the tank for a musk turtle

Nice video..good job and beautiful turtles.

What kind of watt heater did you use in the video?? I have a 20 gallon tank.

great video ! i was wondering if you used regular tap water or used a specific conditioner ?

Where can I buy a diamondback terrapin any recommendations? Thanks

love your channel So much and I also love turtles

Hi! I’ve been wanting a turtle for quite awhile, and I’m now saving up and doing research so I know what to do and what not to do. I’m not sure what species I’m going to get, but what size tank would you recommend?

What’s that vacuum that you use where can I get one for my yellow belly slider