DIY Mini Indoor TURTLE POND!

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  • Опубликовано: 28 окт 2019
  • In this video, I set up an indoor turtle pond & brought Sheldon to college with me! Super happy to have him with me again, & can’t wait to make more videos about this pond! I worked very hard on this video & I think it turned out pretty well, let me know if you agree! Thanks for watching, & be sure to like & subscribe for more videos like this!
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  • @CarsonsAquatics
    @CarsonsAquatics  3 года назад +242

    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.

    • @larenziahunter1667
      @larenziahunter1667 3 года назад +10

      Help me set up my turtle 🐢 tank❣️😬I need turtle guidance💯

    • @rookiebae3177
      @rookiebae3177 3 года назад +9

      RIP SHELDON

    • @GabrielaRamirez-yu9fh
      @GabrielaRamirez-yu9fh 3 года назад +8

      Larenzia Hunter there’s not much to it really. But the aquarium size does matter depending on the size of your turtle. Lets say the turtle is 4 inches, he’s gonna need a 40 gallon tank. U could always just get a tub instead like he did in the video. And like he said, use rocks that are big enough so that they wont consume them instead of sand. A good filter is super important because red eared sliders STINK SO BAD and their water gets dirty SUPER fast.

    • @GabrielaRamirez-yu9fh
      @GabrielaRamirez-yu9fh 3 года назад +7

      Larenzia Hunter oh and also my turtles ALWAYS knock down the plants and they always move the big rocks i have for them to bask on so keep that in mind when decorating...it wont last lol

    • @SleazySt
      @SleazySt 3 года назад +3

      How much did you spend on all of the materials?

  • @nfearther2936
    @nfearther2936 4 года назад +231

    Put the heater next to the pump and it'll distribute through out the tank.

  • @rosethest
    @rosethest 4 года назад +111

    Nice! I recommend large enough pebbles for the bottom because they can ingest the sand and they do. Just a tip. 😌

    • @werdcre7940
      @werdcre7940 2 года назад +1

      Yes-they could choke and die 😵

  • @TheGoat-hu9qz
    @TheGoat-hu9qz 4 года назад +232

    Great video I love how Sheldon sticks his legs out when he bask,mine does the same

    • @ThriftyTreasures
      @ThriftyTreasures 4 года назад +5

      Mine does that too, haha 🐢

    • @kaylahersey9474
      @kaylahersey9474 4 года назад +4

      Mine does that too

    • @MAAZ_Music
      @MAAZ_Music 4 года назад +9

      All turtles do that

    • @round105
      @round105 4 года назад +1

      @@MAAZ_Music whenever i saw mine he would bask while his legs and head were tucked inside. He would bask to dry his feet and head but then tuck them in

    • @tomass6203
      @tomass6203 4 года назад

      Mine too

  • @CHS_TIGER
    @CHS_TIGER 2 года назад

    Yellow Belly Sliders are cute especially sheldon. I always wanted a Yellow Belly slider

  • @alvarorangel3509
    @alvarorangel3509 3 года назад +13

    My turtle does the same with his little back feet! 😂 he props them up when he’s basking!

  • @MrLucaR80
    @MrLucaR80 4 года назад +23

    You inspired me, now I have to convince my wife to accept a new turtle...maybe two 🤣
    Our big boy is already 12 years old ♥️

  • @jimothyj2638
    @jimothyj2638 4 года назад +135

    You should add some small, fast moving fish! It would be interesting seeing them from above and would add a ton of personality to the water

    • @harrypotter-mc1sq
      @harrypotter-mc1sq 4 года назад +9

      Ghost shrimp. Let the fun begin😂

    • @tachakatate3375
      @tachakatate3375 4 года назад +4

      Dude turtles eat fish

    • @blackie1of4
      @blackie1of4 3 года назад +1

      I keep neon tetra's in my turtle tank and haven't lost any in four years

    • @thatstonerr7738
      @thatstonerr7738 Год назад +1

      I keep my turtles with fish ? I whole host of them from goldfish to glofish to glo sharks etc they don’t bother my fish unless they aren’t fed enough

    • @kevocr926
      @kevocr926 Год назад

      @@tachakatate3375 so? Not all fish u can definitely put some fish with Turtles jus the right ones

  • @mayrakopjansen2814
    @mayrakopjansen2814 4 года назад +3

    Sheldon is so adorable Thank you for sharing this I love it

  • @kayz8486
    @kayz8486 4 года назад +4

    Ahhh, so glad to see you and Sheldon reunited 👍🏻

  • @fratilafratila1677
    @fratilafratila1677 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the basking area above the aquarium idea, my Melvin loves it

  • @37gns37
    @37gns37 4 года назад +7

    Nice bro great idea and call on the heater and the rock around it.

  • @rmmoak
    @rmmoak Год назад +1

    I really enjoyed this video! A great project to set up with my children and their new turtle. A great space for them to observe and play with her! Thanks for the update about sand to pebbles/rocks!

  • @michaelagunning3668
    @michaelagunning3668 4 года назад +4

    Sheldon on the basking rock just chillin was adorable 😍😂

  • @zulfiiinnna
    @zulfiiinnna 3 года назад +1

    I have a turtle which is living in a plastic container I want to get an aquarium but it was too expensive I decided to make my own one and this really did help

  • @lesaibe
    @lesaibe 4 года назад +2

    Great video, love the set up. Great for small places. Awesome job.

  • @izzymalik8241
    @izzymalik8241 3 года назад

    I love turtle & tortoise

  • @twinklintootsies
    @twinklintootsies 4 года назад +154

    ah, i see that you are also an “illegal” pet owner on campus. i live in an apartment on my uni’s campus (finally was able to get out of the dormitories!) with 2 aquariums and my 2 cats. i couldn’t leave ‘em behind. i only have two more semesters until i graduate, soooo... i should be fine. lol

    • @janaymcwilliams5155
      @janaymcwilliams5155 3 года назад +15

      SAMMMME. I have a 40 gallon tank when I’m only suppose to have a 30 gallon on campus! I also have one extra tank for my betta fish and I’m only suppose to have 1 tank in my rom 🤫 😂

  • @RainbowGolden
    @RainbowGolden 4 года назад +1

    It thrills me... you taking him with you 🥰

  • @marcellegonzalez8780
    @marcellegonzalez8780 3 года назад +7

    Just made mine today! Thank you for the ideas :)

  • @reneehuff3431
    @reneehuff3431 4 года назад +45

    I love the setup. The filter and heater need good water flow around them. So it's best not to block them with stones. You can purchase heater covers that prevent turtles from sitting directly on the heater.
    Or you can purchase a heater specifically made for turtles that comes with a plastic sort of cage around it. Also, the heater should be fully submerged.
    Once your turtle starts to grow he'll need a better filter. He's adorable and I'm glad you have him there with you.

    • @CarsonsAquatics
      @CarsonsAquatics  4 года назад +2

      thanks, i’ll definitely look into that!

    • @Anthony-xf6dj
      @Anthony-xf6dj 4 года назад +1

      I know people use water bottles for filter baffles, could something be similarly done for a heater? Im not sure if that would be good for the plastic or not, just a random idea that came to mind.

    • @stephanie4923
      @stephanie4923 4 года назад

      @@Anthony-xf6dj the plastic is bad for your turtle

  • @katherinececline
    @katherinececline 4 года назад +13

    I was also about to mention that when you first put the rock in it was slightly underwater and there needs to be none on it so his belly can fully dry but I realized how small he was on that rock hahah. You seem like a good turtle dad!! Good luck w your little one

  • @ihasarax
    @ihasarax 4 года назад +3

    i love how your turtle's just like pls leave me alone

  • @DavidMcCoul
    @DavidMcCoul 3 года назад

    Aww that’s a cute baby

  • @anasaunders695
    @anasaunders695 4 года назад +1

    Adorable 🥰💕

  • @fhalaris6982
    @fhalaris6982 4 года назад +2

    So cute 😍

  • @Tadpole9
    @Tadpole9 4 года назад +1

    Get a plastic heater guard, it can melt your pond and cause severe burns. I mean deadly burns, they get red hot. The heater guard is way safer... And always Rinse sand thoroughly.

  • @melodyrodriguez3155
    @melodyrodriguez3155 4 года назад +3

    So adorable!! I have two Ted ear sliders, I had used the sand, and it destroyed my filter, so be careful with that. Nice job👍❤

  • @kallejahrollins4668
    @kallejahrollins4668 4 года назад

    So darn cute you and Shelldon

  • @La_Ye
    @La_Ye 4 года назад +4

    Been waiting for u to upload💪🏽 keep it up big bruh❤️

  • @128Dar
    @128Dar 3 года назад

    Great video! I'm going to set up a similar tank for my baby Razorback. Love your advice too.

  • @marielavazquez9041
    @marielavazquez9041 4 года назад +3

    Awsome!!!!

  • @ashivishwakarma3985
    @ashivishwakarma3985 3 года назад

    Amazing idea

  • @sskivines9536
    @sskivines9536 4 года назад +2

    A very amazing idea

  • @angieg4811
    @angieg4811 4 года назад

    Very cool pond.👍

  • @gailgarza8033
    @gailgarza8033 2 года назад

    You are so cool, so kind. Your video is so informative. I am hearing mixed information about Sheldon.

  • @MylesLawson
    @MylesLawson 4 года назад +1

    I really liked this one

  • @only_zerog
    @only_zerog 3 года назад

    Wow that’s a nice little enclosure it came out really good

  • @Ali-tx4jv
    @Ali-tx4jv 4 года назад

    Awesome setup 👍 Sheldon is very cute btw 😍💚🐢 I miss when my Turty was that small ( she's a Redeaerslider ) she's now almost 7 yrs old and is 7 inches long

  • @richarddaviddy2182
    @richarddaviddy2182 3 года назад +1

    This helped me a lot! Thank you!

  • @George-tc5dy
    @George-tc5dy 4 года назад +27

    This was so cool, i've been thinking of getting a turtle and this vid helped alot

  • @NaraMouse101
    @NaraMouse101 4 года назад +4

    About adding fish/another turtle: 10/10 would not recommend as a long term plan.
    Any fish you put in are likely to get chased or eaten by Sheldon. Even if he never catches them, being trapped in an enclosure with a predator will cause stress and make them more likely to get sick. The only time I've heard of someone successfully cohabitating a turtle with fish was with African cichlids (apparently they're smart and fast enough to stay alive, they're also generally fairly stress hardy).
    Turtles are not social and get very territorial with age. If you get more turtles than you are committing to an extremely large enclosure to keep everyone happy. Depending on species/personalities of the turtles you may not be able to keep them together and have to seperate them for their safety. Even at a young age it's important to monitor basking usage and feeding times to make sure resources are being shared and one turtle isn't outcompeting the other.

    • @alyssaameliia
      @alyssaameliia 4 года назад

      adding the fish was the idea for him to eat them 😭

  • @reanaa
    @reanaa 3 года назад

    Love watching your video's. Always wise information and interesting content...plus ya know...turtles.

  • @rebeccafernandez5373
    @rebeccafernandez5373 4 года назад +3

    He’s so active it’s great! Healthy turtle!

  • @tonyamehler389
    @tonyamehler389 4 года назад +2

    Omg this is so cool my turtle Lennon is now jealous so I may have to make one too!

  • @HOUSEBILLINGS
    @HOUSEBILLINGS 4 года назад +2

    Nice job man, I’ve done similar setups they work great.

  • @ttman6197
    @ttman6197 2 года назад

    Just started yesterday watching and it brings love watching your vids

  • @sevenellis410
    @sevenellis410 Год назад

    That’s for the idea. I need to relocate my baby sliders to make room for the dwarf caiman and I’ve been stressing about putting them together and then separate them. This helped! That’s man! Hope Sheldon is doing great!

  • @raym3525
    @raym3525 3 года назад

    Love it! Great idea! I hope soon to see you got sheldon a friend!

  • @cheezitfacts1221
    @cheezitfacts1221 4 года назад

    Sick set up

  • @Ivette_Ski
    @Ivette_Ski 3 года назад

    Thanks so much for posting this video. We inherited an adult red eared slider turtle and didn’t know where to begin on making her a safe new home. You’re video really helps. Oh and thanks for the follow up tip on the sand. Great job!!!

  • @anthonyjackson610
    @anthonyjackson610 4 года назад +1

    I’m about to go off to college and study marine bio and this is just what I needed Thankyou, I’m going to try this for myself and I’ll let you know how it works

  • @Post.Script.Studio
    @Post.Script.Studio 4 года назад +6

    OMG he’s so *CUTE* (and not even a turtle person)

  • @SaOyGames
    @SaOyGames 4 года назад +8

    Amazing bro, i love turtles :D

  • @lefy5409
    @lefy5409 3 года назад

    Love this guys videos

  • @annacrunkleton4711
    @annacrunkleton4711 4 года назад +1

    Just bought everything I need to create this for two turtles. this video has definitely inspired me!

    • @miguelmayorga856
      @miguelmayorga856 2 года назад

      Whts the type of bin did he use Whts it called so I could order it online

  • @Sofia-fr2th
    @Sofia-fr2th 4 года назад +1

    Im getting a turtle soon and I think I’m going to make an indoor pond so thank you for the help

  • @paolapriegobravo8063
    @paolapriegobravo8063 4 года назад

    Very niceeee and pretty

  • @fischertanks3347
    @fischertanks3347 4 года назад +2

    Good work buddy

  • @darrenrobichaud7801
    @darrenrobichaud7801 2 года назад

    Nice set up!

  • @anakin3726
    @anakin3726 3 года назад

    God bless this man and may God protect him from corona virus

  • @ronaldoronaldo1232
    @ronaldoronaldo1232 4 года назад

    its amazing

  • @halfmoonplakat2391
    @halfmoonplakat2391 4 года назад

    Very creative. I have something similar to my bettas pond.👍

  • @Kattzaddygames
    @Kattzaddygames 2 года назад

    So good

  • @aribethlove905
    @aribethlove905 4 года назад +1

    Thank you for this idea, I have a turtle and he's getting bigger, I havent been able to find a big enough tank that's not super expensive. This is cheap but looks good, thank you!!

    • @llamaswithtophats4294
      @llamaswithtophats4294 4 года назад +2

      You could get a large kiddie pool. They're pretty cheap but can reach to like 60-70 gallons depending on what you get. It might be a bit small for certain types of turtles but for most it's great! What type of turtle do you have? :D

  • @allisonplaysaj2269
    @allisonplaysaj2269 4 года назад

    Sheldon is gonna get huge!

  • @Sifer10.
    @Sifer10. 4 года назад

    Thank you its very helpful 👍🏽👍🏽

  • @pengensehat6934
    @pengensehat6934 4 года назад +2

    aaww what a cutie...😱😱 n your turtle's name is cute too...it fits him perfectly 😍😍 cool pond idea btw 👍👍👍

  • @davidramirez7600
    @davidramirez7600 2 года назад

    Love the videos keep them coming

  • @MylesLawson
    @MylesLawson 4 года назад

    Very interesting and awesome video

  • @sampangrabin
    @sampangrabin 4 года назад

    nice idea

  • @myyoga8spa
    @myyoga8spa 4 года назад

    Done 👍🏻😊 and great video thanks

  • @sylviedavid6312
    @sylviedavid6312 4 года назад

    thanks for sharing

  • @rayluckman9324
    @rayluckman9324 4 года назад

    What's up great stuff

  • @RajanPlaysGames
    @RajanPlaysGames 4 года назад

    Nice!

  • @sekedarhoby532
    @sekedarhoby532 3 года назад

    Nice 👍

  • @CarsonsAquatics
    @CarsonsAquatics  4 года назад +53

    Thanks for watching! I’m very happy to have Sheldon with me once again, & I’m excited to make more videos about him! Let me know what I should do to this pond! ⬇️⬇️

    • @animalisticores5713
      @animalisticores5713 4 года назад +1

      Carson’s Aquatics you’re keeping him at your college dorm?

    • @CarsonsAquatics
      @CarsonsAquatics  4 года назад +2

      yes

    • @tinocontreras5105
      @tinocontreras5105 4 года назад

      Getting some turtles for my kids. Actually a friend is giving me her 2 turtles. I'm not sure what kind they are or what she has in the tank. I do know there's water in the tank lol. What are your suggestions to get based on need for them for the cage. Thanks, these will be a first for me and I really don't know to much about them. I will be reading up on them asap

    • @CarsonsAquatics
      @CarsonsAquatics  4 года назад +3

      They will need a two-part lamp with one heat bulb & one UVB bulb. The general rule is 10 gallons of water per inch of turtle, for example a 2 inch turtle needs at least 20 gallons. they need a dry spot they can go to bask. i recommend getting a water heater to keep the water around 78 degrees. i feed mine like 4 pellets & some dried shrimp every day, & every couple days i give him a piece of lettuce. hope this helps & good luck with your turtles!

    • @tinocontreras5105
      @tinocontreras5105 4 года назад

      @@CarsonsAquatics thanks for the advice. When I get them I'll know more.

  • @christineweeden7656
    @christineweeden7656 4 года назад +33

    Yes they are cute and all when they are small but they get big you have to have the right set up wich is $$$.And they require alot of matinence its alot.But if you have the time and the right set up your good I love my beggy shes a yellow belly and such a sweet girl.Just wanted to put that out there before you get one than decide its too much to handle.Its not fair to the turtle or any pet for that matter.

  • @miguelvillareal8300
    @miguelvillareal8300 3 года назад

    Hell yea bro. I just got a what I believe is a cooter 🐢. Great idea. I have few videos of him

  • @gardenvarietyvegan4096
    @gardenvarietyvegan4096 4 года назад

    Little Sheldon is a cutie! I am thinking about getting a turtle for myself and my grandson and this looks doable for first turtle 🐢 I’m still doing my research. Need to figure out a good first turtle. Your videos have been helpful and inspiring 🐢🐢🐢

  • @shannacagle8071
    @shannacagle8071 4 года назад

    Good job

  • @conradscheffler8931
    @conradscheffler8931 4 года назад +2

    I am going to adopt a some turtles soon!! I love turtles! 🐢

  • @chriswarham182
    @chriswarham182 4 года назад

    So good these vids mate 👍👍

  • @IndianAquaBoy03
    @IndianAquaBoy03 4 года назад

    Good one buddy 👍

  • @JULITOPLAYS
    @JULITOPLAYS 2 года назад

    I just recently got a turtle 🐢 and I absolutely love him I wanna buy everything for the little guy love the vid very relaxing 😎🙏🏽

  • @paulcassanova6715
    @paulcassanova6715 4 года назад

    Sheldon was excited

  • @c2pp974
    @c2pp974 4 года назад

    Sickkkkk bro

  • @goofytube3627
    @goofytube3627 4 года назад

    Feeding fish are the best and no matter how dirty ur water will get from their waste they will not die and also they can survive or maybe get eating like 1 or 2 the most

  • @spoiledfish6643
    @spoiledfish6643 4 года назад

    I do this with 110 gallon tubs now. I did start with this tub tho.🐢🐢🐢🐢👍👍👍

  • @joeybryant4872
    @joeybryant4872 4 года назад +5

    He will out grow that pretty fast I have 2 yellow belly and a African side neck and a red ear slider

  • @rayaniqbal613
    @rayaniqbal613 3 года назад

    Amazing dude , I really liked it, I have 4 turtles ,now it will be easy, thanks .

  • @TheTeamfreeup
    @TheTeamfreeup 4 года назад +1

    Put the heater by the filter the flow of the water will circulate the heat better dope setup

  • @bitterbitxh
    @bitterbitxh 4 года назад +7

    this makes me miss my turtles 🥺🥺

  • @bradleychambers1008
    @bradleychambers1008 3 года назад

    Nice. Pond

  • @mcirish5622
    @mcirish5622 3 года назад

    I have an tamed red ear slider and its living the best life

  • @devsharma6842
    @devsharma6842 3 года назад +3

    Amazing video! Great tips. Btw just wanted to ask you that which type of tub did you get? It looks big enough and I wanna buy it so can you please share a link from where I can buy it online? Thanks

  • @barbarabeckmannart4058
    @barbarabeckmannart4058 4 года назад +34

    I just rescued two slider turtles. There tank is to small for them. This is a great idea. How hard is this set up to clean? And how often do you have to clean it?

    • @CarsonsAquatics
      @CarsonsAquatics  4 года назад +17

      I have a video of me cleaning it on my channel. If you do this I recommend having it on an elevated surface so you can syphen the sand. I clean it every couple weeks

    • @jggolf3427
      @jggolf3427 2 года назад

      I had the same problem I looked at this vid awesome had on my floor and big mistake I could not clean the sand so I had to dump all the water out every time I cleaned it but I have a stand for it and it looks so much better my river Cooter thanks me

  • @aurelialogan589
    @aurelialogan589 4 года назад

    that was nice..

  • @meggrotte4760
    @meggrotte4760 3 года назад

    I'm just wondering you ever thought about putting some plants in?
    You should attach anubias to your basking area. there's plenty of like plants that don't need to be buried and aquarium soil and they'll do gray and make your your pond look awesome.
    You can use water lettuce lily pads . :)

  • @julieputerbaugh5175
    @julieputerbaugh5175 2 года назад

    I really like your videos and think you are really good with your turtles.