Turtle Tank Setup - Everything That Goes Into My RES Enclosure

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LLYT here! In this video I go over my entire 75 gallon turtle tank setup for my Red-eared slider turtle. I go over the tank, filtration, substrate, decorations, food, basking dock, lighting and more!
BUY AND LLYT BASKING PLATFORM! - www.etsy.com/listing/13187798...
Checkout the links below to see the products I use in my setup. I am an Amazon Affiliate and receive a tiny commission if you use the amazon product links at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance ;)
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75 Gallon Tank - Petco Dollar Per Gallon Sale (rare find I know)
Basking Platform - Custom DIY build - • DIY Above Tank Basking...
Background - Custom DIY build - www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8Ot0...
Cover - Custom DIY build - www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH2Zf...
Decoration- Custom DIY build - www.youtube.com/watch?v=cl_np...
Filter (Cascade) - amzn.to/3uGdBjk
Filter (Polar Aurora) - amzn.to/3o64dTw
Sand - amzn.to/3o69med
Air Pump - amzn.to/2RC9Hct
Sponge Filter - amzn.to/3uFRMQE
Sponge Filter protection - see www.youtube.com/watch?v=nNGeD...
Basking Light - amzn.to/33uHFlQ
LED Strip 2 - amzn.to/3uxNLhc
Heater 300W - amzn.to/3fcpfM2
Timed Power Strip - amzn.to/3ez1Cyc
Water Conditioner - amzn.to/3exuVRQ

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@ValHecker Год назад

After watching many turtle maintenance videos. I can say that by far, your setup is my favorite!!!!

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Wow, thanks!

@denniskazich7559 Год назад

Got educated about good filtration. Makes a huge difference.

@N3xty 3 года назад

I recommend getting multiple brands of pellets and mixing them to make your own "perfect turtle pellet diet". Good video as always.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 3 года назад

Not a bad idea!

@smashbrosguyt915 2 года назад

I tried making turtle rice balls using my turtle diets, rice, fruit, and fish. Did not end well.

@vidalmeza8230 Год назад

How big is your turtle?

@Sea-cucumber1151 Год назад

My turtles have always eaten koi food which is literally fish. They eat the same as the koi. I used to feed separate but they loved the koi food. I would just give treats of dried shrimp, dried fish crickets etc. they would prefer to eat the treats, so must only be sparingly.

@lenedee9669 2 года назад

You're awesome! You inspired me to take much better care of my two turtles. I spent this past weekend watching your videos and setting up a whole NEW home for my ten year turtles. Thank you! Without your videos I would have been LOST in turtle care. My turtles went from a 55 gallon home to a 75 gallon tank with a double above tank basking areas; new heating lamps. new decorcation etc. My Red Ear Silder Beto and my Mississippi Map turtle Mohombi Thank you!

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Thanks so much! Glad the videos were helpful :) your turtle will greatly appreciate your hard work, thanks for the comment! 😀

@elle2313 9 месяцев назад

2 turtles would probably require a 125gal tank depending on their size. the rule is 10gal per 1" of shell

@tortoisepetforest3875 Год назад

My red eared slider turtle is 3 years old 🐢 thanks to this video for letting me discover basking area 🙏 🥺 and now he loves climbing up there 🥰 and he looks likes that 😊

@marisolguerrero3645 3 года назад

You've given me such great advice and my turtle has definitely benefited ! Thanks 😊

@LongLiveYourTurtle 3 года назад

No problem, thanks!!

@rockcvn71 Год назад

Excellent video man! My red eared slider definitely is a wonderful pet. He deserves much better setup than I've provided. Thanks for the share.😉

@gracelynnrusso4283 2 года назад

I love the columns on your basker! Its a beautiful setup; I also love the tile.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Thanks so much! 😊

@Flynn1933 2 года назад

I think you need driftwood that comes a bit out of water. They love hanging on while taking breaths.

@Pamxuegdj 2 года назад

Such a gorgeous setup! Great job, they look happy and healthy.

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Thank you so much! :)

@wayne3394 Год назад

Great set up 👍 thanks for the video. Was really helpful info!

@NicholasAnon 2 года назад

Love your channel keep making these vids they help out a lot

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Glad you like them!

@graciliraptor3990 Год назад

Love the greek aesthetic with the building and the vases 👌

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Thanks! :)

@jonathanadorno6727 2 года назад

so true on decorating your tank. i spent 3 day decorating my new tank for my 2 red ear sliders (male and female) left for a few day to come back to an entire new setup

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Classic turtles!

@hardkore360 2 года назад

very nice basking area! thanks for the video now I'm inspired to make one for my two RES.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Thanks! Good luck!

@elle2313 9 месяцев назад

excellent video, thank you for all the info!!

@tlafleur8433 Год назад

I LOVE IT ! I have that size RES.

@tyggrlili26 Год назад

my teenage son just got a RES, I told him he had to research them and their needs before we got one. of course the pet store we got it from told us all this stuff they need. after watching this video I think we are seriously under prepared. so off to correct these things! thank you!

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

No problem, good luck!

@JPrana 2 года назад

This was extremely helpful. Thank you very much

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@KellyWebbsworld 2 года назад

I love your creativity and desire to give the best environment for your pet's. I absolutely want one of your docks for my "Smoky" girl! Also will be making some updates to my 75 gal tank for her soon based on your recommendation s I will add another cascade filter to really bump up the clean.🐢🌾Thanks for your help.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Thanks! I am working on some more docks as we speak! Yes, the more filtration the happier you will be, thanks for the comment! :)

@siehop88 5 месяцев назад

Love this ❤

@freakin_alexiss3118 Год назад

“Go big, go home, or get poopy” lol😂

@ahmoiloh644 2 года назад

This is so underrated

@redsoxs8979 Год назад

I just got 3 baby albino red sliders and one pink belly. Got them in a 50 gallon low boy tank with a big basking area

@sngs9565 Год назад

You deserve more subs!

@rahmongraham9455 Год назад

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! 🐢

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it :)

@johnbon1475 2 года назад

Definitely interested in one of those on top basking enclosures.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

TB2000 releasing soon!

@teenawright3640 2 года назад

Enjoyed video gave ideas for my turtle

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@dakota3621 Год назад

this was very helpful! Ty!

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

You're so welcome!

@tntsk868 2 года назад

Great advice! I have a red slider and he needs a bigger tank soon.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Glad I could help. Hope the upgrade goes well!

@operavin 4 месяца назад

Me too! Going from 50gal to 125gal with fish.

@Evideo69420 Год назад

I just need you to come help me! I've got a 6 month old painter turtle & She is growing and I'm ready to upgrade her tank and everything! I wish I could meet up with you and go shopping & have you help to set up! 🤣 Thank you for all the information! I'm doing my very best to make this upgrade perfect for her. I wish I knew someone so educated in the area I live in.

@dicegray3683 Год назад

Just found your channel and love your info and insight. I have a female red eared slider and she is a beast. Do you think this basking area is big enough for a large female? Thanks for all the info!

@zoilaramirez4971 Год назад

You gave me good advice

@drobinson0601 10 месяцев назад

Came in just as ad perfect for my 20 gallon

@WONDERFULREPTILES Год назад

like perfect system from turtles

@billylister5576 2 года назад

I subscribed soon as i saw the basking area

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Thanks! :)

@Lostmineagain 2 года назад

I agree Zoo Med Reptisafe is safe for your turtles been using this product for 10 years in our tanks. Also the picture you shows us speaks for itself, it has a Red Ear Slide on the package.

@sossityfair9937 Год назад

Know this old so not sure you're still around but does this mean you use regular tap water and then this?

@Lostmineagain Год назад

@@sossityfair9937 I use to 5 gallon jugs to let all the chemicals in tap water deplete and I than use this to help out. My tuertles are now 24 years old And act like dogs. They walk up and down the stairs in my home and come to me when I call them. This years to train them but well worth it. The only thing they go to the vet for are nail trimmings and help with the gal when she produce eggs once a year.

@randomrazr Год назад

ur basking lamp, did the stand that holds it come with it or separate purchasE?

@zenoc6715 2 года назад

I bought a sunsun for $75 and lasted 6 only months, then bought fluval fx4 $250 no issues 6 years later. Worth the money

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Quality does help a lot! I’m a fluVal FX6 fanboy for sure.

@berrin2020 2 года назад

Türkiye'de böyle birşey yapan yok çok güzel bir tasarım olmuş😞

@ervingwillie 9 месяцев назад

Is one cascade 1200 canister filter good enough for a 40 gallon tank

@brentwoodley3172 2 года назад

Where did you get your basking area for the 75 gallon

@Cynicallcix1775 2 года назад

Man i need that dock for my lil homie

@kadengriggs2512 8 месяцев назад

I bought two fx6 filter for my two turtle tanks and they work amazing never have to clean it. You should still do your 20-50% water change and maintain the filter every month or three depending on the size of turtle tank it apart and clean it out

@LongLiveYourTurtle 8 месяцев назад

It’s an amazing turtle filter for sure! Thanks for the comment :)

@shepwashington3179 Год назад

I have a 2 year old red ear slider and I was wondering why around his eyes keep turning white. What temperature should his water be

@frankgrillo9535 Год назад

Beautiful set up I had one very similar but my turtles were scared of that basking platform outside of the tank :/

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Ah, that can happen, it can take some time to get used to!

@mikehunt3159 3 года назад

Long Live Your Turtle Massage

@user-pz3ug8jq3u 4 месяца назад

I love that basking topper. Please, how can I order or buy one from you?

@itssammiesakran Год назад

Where does she lay her eggs? Mine has laid a few in the water bc she doesn't have 24/7 access to land. Just her basking dock

@vincennespicker9177 2 года назад

You mentioned the turtles are great escape artists. Does the basking area have a top or is the ledge around it enough to keep them in?

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

The ledge is good enough for my turtles but I could see it being an issue for more adventurous turtles. Egg crate or taller walls/wider ledge would do the trick!

@sharonstewart1151 2 года назад

Fantastic Video. I can't believe I am just now seeing your video. I feel horrible that I have not been giving my turtle the best Life 😭. I have had her for 5 years now. Found her on my side walk in 2017 after a storm. I am very interested in purchasing your DIY Basking Enclosure. Please send me the info for a 55 gallon one. Thanks Again.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Glad you found the video helpful :) I am working on a basking dock to sell very soon. It will only fit larger tanks that are about 18.5 inches wide though. Keep posted for when it is released!

@nolan5920 2 года назад

We got the sand but our water is yellow any advice on how to make the water clear ?? I’ve never had a turtle but it’s to make the children happy but I’m so confused lol

@pumpkin3435 Год назад

Where did you get your lamp stand? I've been struggling to find one that's tall enough and can hold my deep dome lamp.

@Roobiekun Год назад

We just got a 75-gallon tank for our RES and mud turtle…when I click on the background and cover links, though, the videos aee unavailable. Are they private? Can you change them to unlisted or public? Loving your setup, and I hope I can replicate it to keep our kids happy and healthy!

@eleazargarcia8920 6 месяцев назад

I only see two tubes in the tank and he has two canister and each have two tubes are they both some how connected?

@LongLiveYourTurtle 5 месяцев назад

The two tubes are intake tubes and right next to them but not sticking far into the water are the output tubes. No special connections or anything

@lisawardein Год назад

I want your shirt 🐢 I love your tank setup

@faithb8723 8 месяцев назад

how do I buy your basker? Getting a 50 gallon tank for my african sideneck soon. Great job!

@DINNUMBAS Год назад

I love your video. Thank you for all the information! I do have a question for anyone. I have upgraded my turtles tank to a 45 gallon tall tank with a similar basking unit, but my slider does not seem interested in or know how to get to the top. It’s making me worried he won’t be able to get his light source. Any suggestions?? The tank is all the way filled and I have met the “minimum water” levels suggested. Thanks!!

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Thanks! Is it a DIY basker? Can your turtle climb the ramp? what is the temp of the basking area? Does your turtle use it when you are not around?

@DINNUMBAS Год назад

@@LongLiveYourTurtle it’s the Penn-Plax. My water level was to low. I figured it out and he’s doing great with it now. Thank you!!

@elle2313 9 месяцев назад

hi will you make more basking platforms? I would love to purchase one but I see they're all currently sold-out :(

@brianwatson8351 2 года назад

I have a female so when they go to lay eggs you need deeper and much bigger basking sand area for her to dig and pick a perfect spot

@tiffanytonybranam9234 10 месяцев назад

We're did u get ur filter tanks at?

@randomrazr 2 года назад

would a sibngle fluval fx 6 be enough for a full size RES?

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Depends on tank size but honestly yes, I’d say this filter would be good up to 150 gallons with one turtle.

@mdyazid2162 Год назад

Love your setup, what type of fish would you recommend to combine with the terrapin?

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Safest bet are quick fish, smart fish, and hardy fish. Personal favorite are buenos aires tetra!

@ansleynicolaus9111 8 месяцев назад

Hello, does it matter if this 75 gallon is a breeder tank?

@antoniosandoval8421 Год назад

Just got two red eared sliders for my 4 yr old son never realized how much work went into taking care of these turtles 🐢 I have a pretty boring setup basking area filter n heat and UV lamps with river rocks kind of want add accessories to it just don’t know what really to buy

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

DIY is a great way to upgrade a turtle tank! Check out more of my videos on my channel for some ideas :)

@samckwong 8 месяцев назад

plant in my area are bit cheap. i bought some plant for my turtle to mess around and need to replaced it like in one or two month time. but they love it. 😂

@kingfabian4200 Год назад

How long when your turtle breathe in the water?

@chasitytapia4857 Год назад

Hi the filter you recommended for “non budget” would that replace having to use two filters? I prefer to just use one filter however I have 2 sliders in my tank about the same size as your bud. Please let me know THANK YOU!

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Fluval FX6 is a great premium option. Checkout my review on it!

@brianrobinson1896 3 года назад

This setup looks AMAZING! I cannot wait to purchase one of your black above tank basking areas!! I wish we could pre-order. My 2 yellow bellies need to upgrade from their floating dock. Thanks for the great turtle content LLYT! #turtlebasker2000

@LongLiveYourTurtle 3 года назад

Thanks so much! It’s coming along nicely, can’t wait to release it! Thanks again for all the support!

@Seanathan26 2 года назад

@@LongLiveYourTurtle let me know when it's done! I'm interested

@Yogscastrocks209 2 года назад

@@LongLiveYourTurtle i’m super interested in buying one of these as well! my girl needs an upgrade! i got the largest floating basking area i could find, but it doesn’t extend up high enough from the anchor platform for me to be able to give her a deep water swimming area around it. she would LOVE an above tank basking area, but i am not handy enough to create one for her. plssss take my money lol

@johnmagee3292 Год назад

@@LongLiveYourTurtle can you send me the link to the baking basket? I am in the process of converting my 65 gallon cichlid tank to one that can accommodate a turtle. I have rock in there now and the old water from the fish. I’m assuming I have to remove the water and the limestone pieces first and then add driftwood and sand right??

@MossyWonder 2 года назад

hi, I have had a turtle for 5 years now but I have just started to do research. Last year I upgraded to a 350 stock tank outside, I have 3 turtles, a 6 inch, and two 5 inches, it is currently NOT filtered. I was looking at what GPH a new filter should be some places say it should be times 5 but a filter for 1750 gallons seems like a lot. Help I don't know what to do.

@homersipes 2 года назад

You could do a wet dry set up. They're easy to build and maintain. I have a video on my page of my old set up. I think it cost me $20 to build and the return pump was like 90 at home Depot. I have had good luck with jebao return pumps. My first lasted 5 years. Diy my friend, fun to do. And saves money

@GAMINGMATRIXXX Год назад

My Reeve’s Turtle is completely potty trained. He never does anything in his aquarium. I have him trained to do everything in a bowl I place on my kitchen counter. He learned really quickly. It can be done.

@territyler4011 Год назад

Omg! Really? How?

@GAMINGMATRIXXX Год назад

@@territyler4011 The most important step is to never feed your turtle in their aquarium. Place them in a round bowl with with a lot of water but not enough so that they can crawl out. Always use the same bowl. Feed your turtle in the bowl and leave them there until they do their business. If the water gets cold, just add warm water. The turtle will begin to associate that bowl with food and doing their business. If the turtle doesn’t do his business, give him an Algae Wafer. It acts as a natural laxative.

@monkyboo Год назад

Are the fish for food?

@podcastclipsznshorts Год назад

i see in your video you said yours was used of craigslist do you have a recommendation

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Mine was specifically designed for an aquarium. For larger ones like 75+ I’d suggest aquarium specific wood or iron stands. If you want to make one there are some great DIYs on RU-vid using 2x4s!

@dhiyaesmail1297 Год назад

Can you keep them in a 55? Fx6 and fx4 for filtration

@xoxobeauty_by_lynne2895 Год назад

Not permanently as they will outgrow it quickly

@LibertyFixxxer 2 года назад

The videos linked in your description for DIY is gone

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Should be updated now!

@kermit9409 Год назад

Would a baby turtle know how to find it’s way to the basking area?

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

I wouldn't count on it if the ramp is floating out in the water. Add some additional features that would help a baby turtle easily reach the surface of the water and to the ramp. They are not as strong at swimming and may have a hard time.

@Sea-cucumber1151 Год назад

You can just use fish pond water conditioner for chlorine, that’s all I use in my ponds for turtles and koi.

@dmmichael1020 3 года назад

I'm looking into getting a bigger tank and am currently looking at that same tank. Have you had any issues with the tank leaking? some of the reviews for the aqueon tank shows that it has leaked, and it is making me hesitant to buy.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 3 года назад

No leaks or issues with mine. Love it.

@vegaf2011 2 года назад

Where can i get the same tank you have in the video please 🙏🏻.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

I got mine at Petco. 75 gallon Aqueon tank.

@pixelatedgaming1345 Год назад

Give them duckweed as good they do great :)

@emmagoodwin6376 2 года назад

Where did you buy this tank and the dry area?

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

I got the tank at Petco and I built the dry area. Check out my channel to see how I built it! :)

@lizettemorales1634 2 года назад

I'm wondering does she not eat the fish . I put feeders in my turtle tank and my slider eats them

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Check out my video on fish living with turtles. It absolutely depends on what fish you get if you have an aggressive turtle. You need fast, smart and hardy. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-khi4Qy8_GaE.html

@kbryant7709 2 года назад

My RES are eating the sand. The tank is much cleaner without river rocks. Do I have to get rid of the sand.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

Shouldn't be a problem. My turtle will sift through it and kind of eat it to get at some food or poop or whatever she finds interesting. Sand is small enough that it should just go in the mouth and out the other end. Keep and eye on it though, they shouldn't be gobbling it all up.

@alainhernandez9465 Год назад

If you pay attention. You can go from 0 to quite knowledgeable in terms of red ear slider's habitat with JUST ONE VIDEO. Many thanks. 🙏

@ValHecker Год назад

How do you clean the dirty water?

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

I try to keep up with doing bi-weekly partial water changes. And cleaning the filter every 1 to 2 months. Lots of filtration really helps!

@highswithlowe Год назад

I first had a green bacteria problem that made the water super green and cloudy. I got a UV pump that cleared it. Now I have algae growing rampant everywhere on the surfaces. I have a fx4 and a 50 gallon tank for my 7 inch turtle. It's setup much like this one with water to the top. Any suggestions as to how to combat the algae?

@jerryc5716 Год назад

Is your tank near a window?

@highswithlowe Год назад

@@jerryc5716 Yes.

@jerryc5716 Год назад

@@highswithlowe I'm preparing to get a tank set up for my own RES. While researching, I found out that putting tanks near windows causes algae to thrive. UVB lamp is a suitable substitute for sunlight and won't cause algae.

@highswithlowe 11 месяцев назад

@@jerryc5716 Hey thanks for the tip! I can't easily move the tank though...

@jeanettewalters8851 Год назад

how many bags of pool sand for a 55 gallon tank?

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

I'd just go with one 50 gallon. I don't like too much otherwise it can pack down and be stagnant and start to dirty.

@bullyflacco5375 Год назад

Why don’t you have a 125 gallon tank??? Would that be good for the turtle

@KristianDowning-zn3zi Год назад

Res ear slide?

@TeamTwinTech Год назад

Wish my RES wouldn’t eat every fish that gets dropped in the tank. I’d love to have some fish hang out with him.

@yvonnepagan6505 Год назад

Where can I get a basking area such as yours?

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Hi! This one specifically isn’t for sale but I do sell another one - www.etsy.com/listing/1318779865/turtle-basker-4500-above-tank-basking?ref=listings_manager_grid

@schkoopdawhoop7885 Год назад

I have a YBS in a 20 gal tank with a Fluval 207 filter. He is currently about 2” in length. Do you think that is good enough for him?

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

I think that is ok for now but he will def outgrow that soon!

@chrisg2419 3 года назад

Do you need to test for ammonia?

@LongLiveYourTurtle 3 года назад

Yes! It takes the more sophisticated test kits to do this but the test is recommended for new tanks and new turtle owners! Once your tank is well established (cycled, no added plants or fish) the test strips (specifically testing nitrites and nitrates) should be good enough to monitor water quality. Good luck!

@chrisg2419 3 года назад

@@LongLiveYourTurtle Thank you!

@amberduran9001 Год назад

How do you get your turtle to not eat the fish??

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

Get the right fish! Checkout my “can fish love with your pet turtle?” Series on my channel

@barlaggg 5 месяцев назад

herrold is a good name my red eared slider is named jerrold lol

@hahaclintondix8095 2 года назад

You change the water every two weeks !?

@LongLiveYourTurtle 2 года назад

25% water change every other week, 50% if I notice things getting dirty (usually every 6 weeks)

@podcastclipsznshorts Год назад

yo i have tank i think 90 gallons it 130cmx60x55 and need a strong desk or chest of draws or something that will hold it please someone help me it weighs about 90kg or 185pounds empty

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

That is a very heavy tank. Mine was specifically designed for an aquarium. For larger ones like 75+ I’d suggest aquarium specific wood or iron stands. If you want to make one there are some great DIYs on RU-vid using 2x4s!

@persiffony 5 месяцев назад

Does she ever climb out? Mine is such a climber.

@LongLiveYourTurtle 4 месяца назад

Not with this design, with the boards creating a ledge near the top it is harder to climb out or maybe Harold just though Poseidon would smite her.... good thing to worry about though!

@klo1445 Год назад

I wanna own a red slider again

@Skylaar78 Год назад

Hi, I have a question: is an LED lamp absolutely necessary in a water turtle aquarium? Not talking about the UVB lamp but to cycle the water, because I have brown algae that have appeared since the impoundment of his new aqua and it's impossible to get rid of it.. the aqua is not directly under sunlight for your information Thanks in advance !

@LongLiveYourTurtle Год назад

No it is not, I wouldn’t leave them in total darkness but if you’d basking lamps allow some light that could be enough. I’d suggest keeping any led lights off for a while until it dies, then maybe you could put it on for a few hours if you like the look of your tank. Thanks for the comment!