@Tommytom8252 My tank is somewhat dimmly lit since I have mud turtles, so growing plants is difficult. I have mossballs which I buy from a local aquarium shop, they do pretty well though they grow very slowly. I have Bronze Wendtii which do pretty well. I bring string plants (like anacharis) from the river every couple weeks or so. That's about it.
quick question the sand under my ornament is turning grey!! how do I care for that? should i remove all my fishes and stir it up? or just leave it? and get a better water movement?
@TurtlesToGo water movement, live plants would probably help. But if the sand is getting pretty gunky, you'll have to stir it up a bit and siphon the debris up.
@TheMysteryman334 don't know anything about that pump. In general, you need to protect in filter intake from sand. If you use a wet/dry with overflows, there is no problem. If you use a canister filter, you need to keep the intake well above the sand, perhaps two inches. you can also place some sponge over the intake. Internal filters need to be placed in a tray to keep any sand from getting inside.
Why did you choose sand and what kind of sand is it? I am inspired by your tank and I am soon going to try to recreate I for my eastern painted turtle.
@TheDamschroder because turtles like sand, they dig in it, makes for a nice substrate to crawl through, especially for bottom walkers like muds, musks, and snappers. I use ordinary play sand from Lowes or Home Depot.
@ctafrank I used to have an XP3. Had no problems with the sand. Just keep the intake a couple inches off of the bottom. Alternately, you can put a piece of flat stone under the intake to reduce the chances of getting sand into the filter. Another method is to wrap some filter media/foam around the intake. But I was happy with just keeping the intake away from the bottom.
@pointlessness15 I buy it at a local aquarium shop. The price changes all the time and depends on the size of the mossball. They are very expensive unfortunately. You can also find it on the web, just do a search.
do your turtles eat the sand?is that ok?can a snail eat the sand or suck on it to clean it?thank you fro vid i am trying to do stuff with my turtle tank.
@Teppieification the moss that covers the bottom like a carpet came from moss balls which can be purchased in some aquarium shops. The turtles tear the mossballs apart over time and I just let it flourish on the bottom. It is not rooted and I don't maintain it in any way.
@BauriBob Wow, it looks like a really comfortable habitat for them, but what about the feces?? doesnt it build up over time?? and since u have catfishes dont they increase the feces debree??
@Teppieification all organic matter in the tank from turtle and fish waste, decaying vegetation, to uneaten food will eventually become an ammonia by-product. The biological filtration in the tank will then break the ammonia down into nitrites and finally into nitrates. Water changes dilutes the nitrates. A large water volume combined with a good biological filter will resolve the issues of waste, it does not have to be literally scooped out of the tank.
My turtle is about 3 and a half inches and I would like to upgrade but I am not sure how to do a good filtration system that can keep up in a regular fish tank.
How many catfish do you recommend for a 30 by 12 inch tank with about 7 in of water. Is Mopani wood fine for basking and how did you make the plumbing guard. Thanks
@TheDamschroder that's a pretty small tank and very shallow water, if you have turtles in there too you might lose your catfish unless there is a lot of places to hide. Mopani wood is fine for basking if your turtle isn't too large. I use Mopani wood for basking with my hatchlings. My plumbing guards were made by an aquarium shop out of acrylic. Make sure there is no way for your turtle to get up and over the guard and get trapped.
I am thinking of redoing my about 20 gallon turtle tNk with a sand bed instead of gravel. I wanted to know if the catfish eat the debris off the bottom of the tank and if the turtles attempt to eat them. I was thinking about the moss but it ma be a handful for cleaning. If I do get the sand bed how thick and wha kind of sand. Also were to you get the moss. Please give me your thoughts.
@TheDamschroder sand is pretty easy to keep clean and turtles love it, just siphon the surface if it is needed. The catfish will eat fish food or uneaten turtle food off the bottom, some vegetation if you have it in your tank. I use ordinary play sand that you can buy at any hardware store. The moss started out as round mossballs. The turtles tear it apart over time. You can buy it at aquarium shops or online. You can also add potted plants, easy to take care of, looks nice.
First I want to say you have the best turtle tank on YouTube by far! But I have a question do you think a few turtles would be able to live with bigger fish like oscars? Also I heard turtles smell, is that because they are not doing water changes or doing something wrong? I really enjoy watching them and would like to get some in my future 100+ tank if they will get along with my Oscar.
@SuperWaterfowler10 I have no experience with Oscars but I hear they can be aggressive, give them plenty of space. Generally, if there is a mismatch in size, the smaller critters might be harrassed or bitten. That can go either way, a large fish could harm a smaller turtle. Large turtles pick on smaller turtles, etc. Odor comes from decaying vegetation or animal waste, doesn't matter if it is from turtles or fish. Adequate filtration and partial water changes should minimize any odors.
@BauriBob Well from your experience with turtles do you think 2 painted turtles would be fine with a 13 inch oscar? The turtles are 10 years old that i would be getting from a friend and my oscar is not aggressive at all towards his tank mates in a 55 gallon. He would be moving to a 135 gallon which is way more room and even less chance of him going after them, but size wise do you think 2 full grown painters be fine?
@SuperWaterfowler10 You'd be better off getting that advice from someone who has owned oscars. I would only be guessing. I have mud turtles only and cannot guide you on the behavior of painted turtles. Visit the turtle forum and post your question there, I'm sure someone there will have the specific experience you need. the web site is turtleforum.
@keithatron best bet is to visit an aquarium shop that sells wet/dry filters. You want to get it sized correctly for your tank. But even a canister can provide adequate biological filtration. If you have good biological filtration, your ammonia and nitrites should be zero. Nitrates are managed with partial water changes. If your filtration is weak, there are chemicals you can use to manage ammonia and nitrites, but I recommend a good filter instead.
@juanfgonza I buy them at a local aquarium shop. So call around your area. They come in a range of sizes with the larger ones costing quite a bit more than the small ones. They grow very slowly. You can also order them on online.
@photogrl001 I have no idea, sorry. I don't know why it wouldn't be though. Most mosses should be safe for aquariums. They are easy to grow but they grow slowly.
what type of sand can you use in a water tank for turtles?is there a diff. between that sand and the ones they sell for the land turtles and reptile?did you build you own aquarium?If so do you have a video or something you could share and help others build one too
@photogrl001 I did not build my own aquarium. Had it built for me, same with the aquarium stand. My tank is fairly large and non-standard, 8' x 3' and 17" high. I use play sand from Home Depot or Lowes, nothing special. Very inexpensive. Rinse well before using, add water over a dish so as not to stir up the sand. The sand sold in aquarium shops is pretty but very expensive, especially for a large tank.
@fallentoturtle 180 actuual gallons in the tank plus another 25 gallons in the sump. The capacity of the tank is 254 gallons if I fill to the top (17").
thats giant. i have a 75 gal, wich is were i keep my red eared slider. i also have a baby snapping turtle. hes in a 25 gal tank. do you think snapping turtles like those moss balls? were do you get hem
@fallentoturtle both sliders and snappers get very large. I'm sure any aquatic turtle would like moss balls. If you can't find them in aquarium shops in your city, you can find them on the web. For care information about sliders, snappers, or any other species, please visit the Caresheets on the austinsturtlepage and select the turtle you are interested in.
@fallentoturtle they will stay round unless the turtles break them apart. If you have enough moss balls and they are torn apart by the turtles, they will start to form a carpet on the bottom of your tank.
You can find moss balls on the web. all of my moss used to be in the form of round moss balls but the turtles tear them up over time. I just leave the moss in the tank and let it spread out until it is like a carpet.
I break the tank down possibly once a year. Takes two days to empty, remove everything, clean, and then set back up. Not about to do that any time soon!
ok cool. thanks, and idk if this is a stupid question or not but im nto paying for sand from the pet store so is there any sand u found from a hardware store u think is best or one ud recommend? or would u say they r all the same?
when u say u clean it with hose do u just add water stir it around with the sand dumb the water and repeat? or do u leave the hose in the bucket for a while? i've heard of it being done both ways and idk what way is best. i should be adding sand to my tank within the next 3 days bc that is when my next full water chaneg is going to be
I use play sand, much cheaper and it looks great. I rinse it thoroughly with a garden hose to get the fine sediment out. I use a 5 gallon bucket to do that. Then after you put the sand in the tank, place a bowl or something similar on the sand. Fill the aquarium by adding the water directly into the bowl. That way you won't stir up the sand while filling your tank.
did u buy aquarium sand or play sand? and could u explain how u clean the sand before u put it in the tank? im thinking about switching over to it but i want to knwo what im getting into before i do it
The sump is a stand alone tank, you can make your own or buy one pre-built. I use the sump to do water changes, not to fill up the tank. I turn off the sump pumps, drain the sump of old water, fill the sump back up with fresh water, then turn the pumps back on, very easy to do. I should add that my tap water is filtered by a Centaur Carbon filter which removes the chloramines and/or chlorine.
The moss balls can be found at some aquarium shops or on the web.
Sand and gravel are not that great for plant roots. There is special aquarium soil/mud that works much better. Turtles usually tear them up though. I just let my plants float. I have some plants in clay pots with gravel just to keep them in place. The moss does not require rooting, neither does the anacharis.
Hey Bob, I have a question, do plants specifcally bamboo need gravel/sand in order to grow? I have a bamboo plant in my pond that just floats around and i was wondering can i leave it as is. Thanks
i love ur tank to, i was wondering if i get a tank (custome made and huge like urs) and i can ask them to put in a sump box or what its called (never had one) u do the changes in it right? like remove the water of the tank there and put in there to? as in ur other video? and were do u get the moss balls?
were did you get the plants and what tipe of plants did you get.
Tommytom8252 5 days ago
@Tommytom8252 My tank is somewhat dimmly lit since I have mud turtles, so growing plants is difficult. I have mossballs which I buy from a local aquarium shop, they do pretty well though they grow very slowly. I have Bronze Wendtii which do pretty well. I bring string plants (like anacharis) from the river every couple weeks or so. That's about it.
BauriBob 4 days ago
quick question the sand under my ornament is turning grey!! how do I care for that? should i remove all my fishes and stir it up? or just leave it? and get a better water movement?
TurtlesToGo 4 months ago
@TurtlesToGo water movement, live plants would probably help. But if the sand is getting pretty gunky, you'll have to stir it up a bit and siphon the debris up.
BauriBob 4 months ago
will a fluval U3 work with sand?
TheMysteryman334 4 months ago
@TheMysteryman334 don't know anything about that pump. In general, you need to protect in filter intake from sand. If you use a wet/dry with overflows, there is no problem. If you use a canister filter, you need to keep the intake well above the sand, perhaps two inches. you can also place some sponge over the intake. Internal filters need to be placed in a tray to keep any sand from getting inside.
BauriBob 4 months ago
U should get like 4 plecos
1997xboxgamer 5 months ago
Why did you choose sand and what kind of sand is it? I am inspired by your tank and I am soon going to try to recreate I for my eastern painted turtle.
TheDamschroder 6 months ago
@TheDamschroder because turtles like sand, they dig in it, makes for a nice substrate to crawl through, especially for bottom walkers like muds, musks, and snappers. I use ordinary play sand from Lowes or Home Depot.
BauriBob 6 months ago
thanks for tip about the flat stone
ctafrank 6 months ago
should i get a prefilter for my xp3 when i change to sand.
ctafrank 6 months ago in playlist Bauri Bob
@ctafrank I used to have an XP3. Had no problems with the sand. Just keep the intake a couple inches off of the bottom. Alternately, you can put a piece of flat stone under the intake to reduce the chances of getting sand into the filter. Another method is to wrap some filter media/foam around the intake. But I was happy with just keeping the intake away from the bottom.
BauriBob 6 months ago
Beautiful tank and turtles love the natural look. One of the best tanks iv seen. Keep it up.
mia1144nm 6 months ago
where would you buy the moss and how expensive is it. did you find the moss or did you buy it at a pet store
pointlessness15 7 months ago
@pointlessness15 I buy it at a local aquarium shop. The price changes all the time and depends on the size of the mossball. They are very expensive unfortunately. You can also find it on the web, just do a search.
BauriBob 7 months ago
do your turtles eat the sand?is that ok?can a snail eat the sand or suck on it to clean it?thank you fro vid i am trying to do stuff with my turtle tank.
jaelynnful 7 months ago
@jaelynnful the turtles rarely eat sand or gravel, probably for digestion. I know nothing about the eating habits of snails.
BauriBob 7 months ago
@BauriBob okay thank you for your video love your tank!!
jaelynnful 7 months ago
holy shit thats is awsome!!!!!
Bazil1869 7 months ago
Hi, i love your setup, i was wondering how do you get ur moss to flourish in such a way?? and do you have to trim it to maintain its length??
Teppieification 11 months ago
@Teppieification the moss that covers the bottom like a carpet came from moss balls which can be purchased in some aquarium shops. The turtles tear the mossballs apart over time and I just let it flourish on the bottom. It is not rooted and I don't maintain it in any way.
BauriBob 11 months ago
@BauriBob Wow, it looks like a really comfortable habitat for them, but what about the feces?? doesnt it build up over time?? and since u have catfishes dont they increase the feces debree??
Teppieification 11 months ago
@Teppieification all organic matter in the tank from turtle and fish waste, decaying vegetation, to uneaten food will eventually become an ammonia by-product. The biological filtration in the tank will then break the ammonia down into nitrites and finally into nitrates. Water changes dilutes the nitrates. A large water volume combined with a good biological filter will resolve the issues of waste, it does not have to be literally scooped out of the tank.
BauriBob 11 months ago
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Hi, i love your setup, but was wondering how do you get the algae or moss to flourish in such a way?
Teppieification 11 months ago
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Teppieification 11 months ago
Thanks.I'll look into it.
TheDamschroder 1 year ago
My turtle is about 3 and a half inches and I would like to upgrade but I am not sure how to do a good filtration system that can keep up in a regular fish tank.
TheDamschroder 1 year ago
@TheDamschroder you probably want to look at canister filters, that is the most common type of filtration for turtles.
BauriBob 1 year ago
How many catfish do you recommend for a 30 by 12 inch tank with about 7 in of water. Is Mopani wood fine for basking and how did you make the plumbing guard. Thanks
TheDamschroder 1 year ago
@TheDamschroder that's a pretty small tank and very shallow water, if you have turtles in there too you might lose your catfish unless there is a lot of places to hide. Mopani wood is fine for basking if your turtle isn't too large. I use Mopani wood for basking with my hatchlings. My plumbing guards were made by an aquarium shop out of acrylic. Make sure there is no way for your turtle to get up and over the guard and get trapped.
BauriBob 1 year ago
I am thinking of redoing my about 20 gallon turtle tNk with a sand bed instead of gravel. I wanted to know if the catfish eat the debris off the bottom of the tank and if the turtles attempt to eat them. I was thinking about the moss but it ma be a handful for cleaning. If I do get the sand bed how thick and wha kind of sand. Also were to you get the moss. Please give me your thoughts.
TheDamschroder 1 year ago
@TheDamschroder sand is pretty easy to keep clean and turtles love it, just siphon the surface if it is needed. The catfish will eat fish food or uneaten turtle food off the bottom, some vegetation if you have it in your tank. I use ordinary play sand that you can buy at any hardware store. The moss started out as round mossballs. The turtles tear it apart over time. You can buy it at aquarium shops or online. You can also add potted plants, easy to take care of, looks nice.
BauriBob 1 year ago
First I want to say you have the best turtle tank on YouTube by far! But I have a question do you think a few turtles would be able to live with bigger fish like oscars? Also I heard turtles smell, is that because they are not doing water changes or doing something wrong? I really enjoy watching them and would like to get some in my future 100+ tank if they will get along with my Oscar.
SuperWaterfowler10 1 year ago
@SuperWaterfowler10 I have no experience with Oscars but I hear they can be aggressive, give them plenty of space. Generally, if there is a mismatch in size, the smaller critters might be harrassed or bitten. That can go either way, a large fish could harm a smaller turtle. Large turtles pick on smaller turtles, etc. Odor comes from decaying vegetation or animal waste, doesn't matter if it is from turtles or fish. Adequate filtration and partial water changes should minimize any odors.
BauriBob 1 year ago
@BauriBob Well from your experience with turtles do you think 2 painted turtles would be fine with a 13 inch oscar? The turtles are 10 years old that i would be getting from a friend and my oscar is not aggressive at all towards his tank mates in a 55 gallon. He would be moving to a 135 gallon which is way more room and even less chance of him going after them, but size wise do you think 2 full grown painters be fine?
SuperWaterfowler10 1 year ago
@SuperWaterfowler10 You'd be better off getting that advice from someone who has owned oscars. I would only be guessing. I have mud turtles only and cannot guide you on the behavior of painted turtles. Visit the turtle forum and post your question there, I'm sure someone there will have the specific experience you need. the web site is turtleforum.
BauriBob 1 year ago
where can i learn about wet dry filters, or where to buy them?
if the ammonia and nitrite levels arent 0, how can i make them 0?
keithatron 1 year ago
@keithatron best bet is to visit an aquarium shop that sells wet/dry filters. You want to get it sized correctly for your tank. But even a canister can provide adequate biological filtration. If you have good biological filtration, your ammonia and nitrites should be zero. Nitrates are managed with partial water changes. If your filtration is weak, there are chemicals you can use to manage ammonia and nitrites, but I recommend a good filter instead.
BauriBob 1 year ago
WHAT TURTLE IS THAT?????
TheRES74 1 year ago
@TheRES74 there are both mud and musk turtles in the tank.
BauriBob 1 year ago
where you get the mossballs at? thanks nice tank
juanfgonza 1 year ago
@juanfgonza I buy them at a local aquarium shop. So call around your area. They come in a range of sizes with the larger ones costing quite a bit more than the small ones. They grow very slowly. You can also order them on online.
BauriBob 1 year ago
thanks for the great video and information !
my qustion the turtule want anti colride ? same fish when cahnging the water ?
robotmotor 1 year ago
@robotmotor my house water is filtered with activated carbon, there is no chlorine or chloramines to worry about.
BauriBob 1 year ago
@BauriBob ahaa thanks very much
robotmotor 1 year ago
u r awesome....
mracampa23 1 year ago
is Fissidens splachnobryoides safe for my turtle tank and flame moss
photogrl001 1 year ago
do you know if Fissidens splachnobryoides is safe for water turtle aquariums
photogrl001 1 year ago
@photogrl001 I have no idea, sorry. I don't know why it wouldn't be though. Most mosses should be safe for aquariums. They are easy to grow but they grow slowly.
BauriBob 1 year ago
what type of sand can you use in a water tank for turtles?is there a diff. between that sand and the ones they sell for the land turtles and reptile?did you build you own aquarium?If so do you have a video or something you could share and help others build one too
photogrl001 1 year ago
@photogrl001 I did not build my own aquarium. Had it built for me, same with the aquarium stand. My tank is fairly large and non-standard, 8' x 3' and 17" high. I use play sand from Home Depot or Lowes, nothing special. Very inexpensive. Rinse well before using, add water over a dish so as not to stir up the sand. The sand sold in aquarium shops is pretty but very expensive, especially for a large tank.
BauriBob 1 year ago
What type of corydoras are those?
AlexTubed 1 year ago
@AlexTubed I think they are Emerald Green Corys.
BauriBob 1 year ago
@BauriBob
Nice man they are the biggest I've ever seen!
AlexTubed 1 year ago
how did you get a 24 sq feet tank?
fallentoturtle 1 year ago
@fallentoturtle 8' long, 3' wide, 24sqft. Custom built acrylic tank.
BauriBob 1 year ago
@BauriBob thats very cool. how many gallons is it?
fallentoturtle 1 year ago
@fallentoturtle 180 actuual gallons in the tank plus another 25 gallons in the sump. The capacity of the tank is 254 gallons if I fill to the top (17").
BauriBob 1 year ago
thats giant. i have a 75 gal, wich is were i keep my red eared slider. i also have a baby snapping turtle. hes in a 25 gal tank. do you think snapping turtles like those moss balls? were do you get hem
fallentoturtle 1 year ago
@fallentoturtle both sliders and snappers get very large. I'm sure any aquatic turtle would like moss balls. If you can't find them in aquarium shops in your city, you can find them on the web. For care information about sliders, snappers, or any other species, please visit the Caresheets on the austinsturtlepage and select the turtle you are interested in.
BauriBob 1 year ago
@BauriBob so do you just put the moss balls in the tank and they slowly grow on the bottom and make sort of a carpet of moss?
fallentoturtle 1 year ago
@fallentoturtle they will stay round unless the turtles break them apart. If you have enough moss balls and they are torn apart by the turtles, they will start to form a carpet on the bottom of your tank.
BauriBob 1 year ago
You can find moss balls on the web. all of my moss used to be in the form of round moss balls but the turtles tear them up over time. I just leave the moss in the tank and let it spread out until it is like a carpet.
BauriBob 2 years ago
Awesome set up. Where do you get the moss from? I live in NJ, hard to find anything like that in pet stores here.
rennybarr 2 years ago
I break the tank down possibly once a year. Takes two days to empty, remove everything, clean, and then set back up. Not about to do that any time soon!
BauriBob 2 years ago
U HAVE THE MOST AMAZING AQUARIUM ICVE EVER SEEENNNN!!!! can u do a setup video?
dizzyman195 2 years ago
YOU HAVE THE BEST AQUARIUM IN THE WORLD
TurtleToob 2 years ago
I get my play sand from Lowes or Home Depot
BauriBob 2 years ago
ok cool. thanks, and idk if this is a stupid question or not but im nto paying for sand from the pet store so is there any sand u found from a hardware store u think is best or one ud recommend? or would u say they r all the same?
Rsour4Life 2 years ago
I've done it both ways, can't say which is best but I'm sure they both work fine.
BauriBob 2 years ago
when u say u clean it with hose do u just add water stir it around with the sand dumb the water and repeat? or do u leave the hose in the bucket for a while? i've heard of it being done both ways and idk what way is best. i should be adding sand to my tank within the next 3 days bc that is when my next full water chaneg is going to be
Rsour4Life 2 years ago
I use play sand, much cheaper and it looks great. I rinse it thoroughly with a garden hose to get the fine sediment out. I use a 5 gallon bucket to do that. Then after you put the sand in the tank, place a bowl or something similar on the sand. Fill the aquarium by adding the water directly into the bowl. That way you won't stir up the sand while filling your tank.
BauriBob 2 years ago
did u buy aquarium sand or play sand? and could u explain how u clean the sand before u put it in the tank? im thinking about switching over to it but i want to knwo what im getting into before i do it
Rsour4Life 2 years ago
thats great setup
robotmotor 2 years ago
man ur tank is awesome. im jealus lol
millmanturtle 2 years ago
wow thats a big tank!!! mybe you can check mine out i just made a video tell me what i can improve on thanks
avisaltic 2 years ago
thanks for the video, its good to see the turtles are doing good, your tank is beautiful as usual :)
STERNOTH 2 years ago
The sump is a stand alone tank, you can make your own or buy one pre-built. I use the sump to do water changes, not to fill up the tank. I turn off the sump pumps, drain the sump of old water, fill the sump back up with fresh water, then turn the pumps back on, very easy to do. I should add that my tap water is filtered by a Centaur Carbon filter which removes the chloramines and/or chlorine.
The moss balls can be found at some aquarium shops or on the web.
BauriBob 2 years ago
Sand and gravel are not that great for plant roots. There is special aquarium soil/mud that works much better. Turtles usually tear them up though. I just let my plants float. I have some plants in clay pots with gravel just to keep them in place. The moss does not require rooting, neither does the anacharis.
BauriBob 2 years ago
Hey Bob, I have a question, do plants specifcally bamboo need gravel/sand in order to grow? I have a bamboo plant in my pond that just floats around and i was wondering can i leave it as is. Thanks
brianvelasquez 2 years ago
i love ur tank to, i was wondering if i get a tank (custome made and huge like urs) and i can ask them to put in a sump box or what its called (never had one) u do the changes in it right? like remove the water of the tank there and put in there to? as in ur other video? and were do u get the moss balls?
EcBuddy123 2 years ago