My automatic water changer is really amazing & versatile. When I got my turtle, my friend who specializes in reptiles & aquatics recommended it & I’m so glad. Mine has lasted 6+(?) years now. I’ve moved a lot from apts to houses, originally w a 40 gal tank & eventually my 90gal. The auto siphon has always worked where I lived. One place I did have to go to the hardware store & buy an adapter for my faucet that would just screw on &off, that cost less than a dollar. My current situation I can run the siphon from my tank out of the house to my hose spicket. When you want to pause water flow it has a shut off valve which is really handy, plus it can also be used gravitationally to save water. I know they charge by footage but I don’t remember mine being that expensive. I think there are some off brands besides Python that are cheaper. Also recommended that’s been really handy is an aquarium vacuum, but I can’t say enough about how good an auto siphon has been to me over the years.
This is just what I needed. Thank you so much for your channel! You should make a course on teachable or something so that way people can give you money
you know if you shake weight the round circle thing from the gravel filter in the water it will start the siphon itself no sucking required? unless that's what you are into?
I'm over here looking for the best way to change the water in my tank without taking the bucket to the sink. And I've just realized the tank is by a window, with a water spigot right outside, so I can empty and fill it very easily lol. But this video was very helpful
Awesome and lucky! Just make sure the water coming from your spigot is safe! (I have a house that needs a filter system to make the water safe) thanks!
It's what they call a tank topper or turtle condo. They are special made at stores or online and they can be pricey. I tried making my own and it was a pain in the butt so instead I used egg crate to make mine and it's exactly the same thing enclosed and all and I made the ramps for them to get up there, holes for the filter and even a door that opens and closes when I need to get my hands inside. It's not that hard but it takes patience and you can even make it a half of th3 tank of you dontnwant the entire top covered. Mine goes all the way across. I can share how to do it if you want. I have a video I can share with all of you. Its actually pretty cool how I did it after trial and error. It supports all 3 of my grown Red Eared sliders too. Although they are rarely all 3 on there at once. But they do on occasion. They live it. The lights are not too far or not too close and they bask all tge time up there. The lights dont get the egg crate hot either and it shines down into the tank as well so it's not dark.
I came across you videos by accident but I absolutely find them so helpful. I was wondering though, could you do a video on how you clean your canister filter or more specifically what would be a good way to clean one for turtle owners who live in apartment buildings? Cause Im getting a canister filter for my birthday in the next week but I have no idea how I will clean it cause it's the middle of winter for me right now with snow on the ground lol.
Hello! if you dont want to go outside at all, you will have to use a sink or bathtub. Just make sure you clear anything food related/dishes far from your cleaning area to avoid bacteria and such. A filter is a bunch of pieces that can individually be cleaned reasonably in a sink, just don't forget to disninfect your work surfaces when you are done!
1- how many full changes per month? 2- how often do you clean, wash, sanitize the filter? 3- how much reptisafe per each 25g? 4- what happened to your other turtle?? Thanks for posting this video and I hope Colo is treating you well.
I could have sworn I answered this already, RUclips must have forgot to post it! But I can't pass up such good questions! I never try to do a full water change unless i am changing up the tank. No reason to risk my beneficial bacteria that live in the sand or that live in the filter where a lack of water might kill them. I do a 50-75% water change about every 1 - 2 months. I do a filter cleaning about every 2 months. I use the recommended amount of reptisafe it recommends on the bottle (sorry nothing fancy there). Crackers and Moses both live in my indoor turtle pond now. Check it out here! - studio.ruclips.net/user/videoH8I33HL9MFE/edit Colo is great, thanks for asking! Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the comment!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle Thanks for replaying. I have heard ...so don't believe me....from a biologist, that bacteria in turtles' tank is not really as important as in a fish tank or in a pond with a real micro ecosystem.
Similar to python but with just a hose and faucet. one end of hose in tank with the dirty water, other end attached to faucet which must be lower than the tank. Turn the water on and let the hose fill with water - air comes out the end inside the tank. Kink the hose, shut the water off, unscrew the faucet end and release the kink. Instant siphon without risking the sucking of water through a hose. Either the dirty end of the hose - or the water if you miscalculate...
I just put one end of the draining hose in the tank and the other end of the hose hangs out my window. I then go out and grab my hose from the yard and turn on the water but make sure the sprayer is off of course lol. Then I grab the end of the hose hanging out my window put it right on the sprayer on the hole that the water will spray out of, turn the sprayer on full blast and let the yard hose fill up the other hose with water. As soon as I see the bubbles in the tank from the hose water going in it I let the end of the draining hose hose go and the tank water starts to drain out due to the suction that was created from the pressure of the The water being pushed in there by the yard hose. It's a guaranteed Win Win. And you can do it with the tub or toilet or sink as well if you have a second hose somewhere to use just make sure the hose is not too long or too short that you use to drain it.
I am looking for a a regular tap adapter (it's the 3/4" standard tap but needs female adapter ) to use for pvc tube for adding water to aquarium, also video btw!
I built an overflow pipe from the turtle tank to the drain. I just fill in a bucket of dechlorinated water to the tank daily. So easy. The hard part is washing the sponges by monthly.
We hack the wall and install a pvc outlet connected to a power head. The water outflow direct to the sewage tank. Then we had another inlet installed on top of the 75g tank with 2x red slider. save us a lot of efforts
Omg I just found ur RUclips channel and I love it!!! How did it take me so long to find u😭😭 anyway I’m subscribed now:) Nd yes that is me in the beginning of the video struggling👁👄👁
Hello, just curious. You put the link to the water pump in your description of the video but I was just wondering if that water pump can suck up water and also fill up water if I connect it to my sink. Thank you !
Yes! Look at the rated head height of the pump. All pumps will give the height at which it can pump water to. You typically won’t get full pump capability if you max out the head height. Thanks!
When I use my python on my 125 I just turn the water on for a few seconds then it feeds itself. If your sink is lower than the gravel tube it’ll feed by itself.
So I have heard that works, how is the drain rate? My tank is about the same height as the sink so it probably would not work great for me, but I’m still curious, thanks for the comment!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle Well that’s cool that you replied 😂. It drains the tank in around 30-40 minutes. It’s a little slow but I don’t think turning on the water makes it any faster. I have 2 of the pythons because I use one for my fish tanks and one for my turtle tanks.
When I put the water conditioner in the bottles or buckets is it ready after I shake it ?? To be put in the tank right away with my turtle? Could I keep her in if I do it every few gallons like you said? I'm going to look into what you have there right now I just have a syphon and only a few gallon bottles & one bucket.. I need to get more buckets lol 🤣 I do have a sink & shower (no tub) & toilet near by .. but, I would need about a 100 ft hose also ..
Yes, I put it in right away. As long as you are not dumping way too much in, you should be fine. And the hose/shower setup sounds over the top but it is WAYYY better than lugging buckets. Thanks for the comment!
Long Live Your Turtle as long as you get suction started and you aren't drawing in air anywhere it should continue to drain at same rate as when it started with water on.
HELPPP! We just had to upgrade our turtles from a 40 gallon (with a drain at the bottom) to a 75 gallon (no drain). I need to do our first 100% water change. My tank is on the first floor of my house and we can easily drain it outside into our backyard year round (I’m in FL). Our outdoor hose easily can reach to our tank to fill it. Please send me links on what to buy for easy drainage. TIA!
Hey! There are a lot of options! I would get a pool pump (pump would go in your aquarium) or an inline pump (pump is outside of the aquarium). The second option is more expensive but will let you get all of the water out of the tank. The first option will leave a little that will need to be scooped out. If you just use your hose and start a syphon you could get probably 98% of the water out. Good luck!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle what’s the more expensive option that will get 100% of the water out? I love to be one and done. Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated. I’m so lost with this stuff right now. Learning curve!
I dont use my mouth to start the syphon. Instead I run the water into the tank first and then unplug it from the tap so the water just starts flowing from the tank to the drain. No need put that dirty pipe my mouth. I wonder How does all these youtube turtle owner have such clean water. My turtles makes the tank dirty in every 2-3 days 😩 I have stopped using filter because they dont keep the water clean and its a lot of work just to clean the filters itself. So i just do water changes every 3 days using syphon method. Now thinking about aquaponics 😉
That's one way to start a siphon, I just like to do it the risky old fashioned way. What kind of filter do you have? You should definitely not have to clean your tank water that much.
The game with the well was Caesar III :D Classic!
Python system changed my life. Love that thing.
Omg your system of filling the tank just changed my life Thankyou
Wohoo!
The shower adapter is a great idea! Thanks a lot!
You're welcome!
It's amazing a full chair was in your tank. :)
LOL
My automatic water changer is really amazing & versatile. When I got my turtle, my friend who specializes in reptiles & aquatics recommended it & I’m so glad. Mine has lasted 6+(?) years now. I’ve moved a lot from apts to houses, originally w a 40 gal tank & eventually my 90gal. The auto siphon has always worked where I lived. One place I did have to go to the hardware store & buy an adapter for my faucet that would just screw on &off, that cost less than a dollar. My current situation I can run the siphon from my tank out of the house to my hose spicket. When you want to pause water flow it has a shut off valve which is really handy, plus it can also be used gravitationally to save water. I know they charge by footage but I don’t remember mine being that expensive. I think there are some off brands besides Python that are cheaper. Also recommended that’s been really handy is an aquarium vacuum, but I can’t say enough about how good an auto siphon has been to me over the years.
The python (and similar) are great little tools! Still like my method for my own reasons but the adapter bit is good advice. Thanks for the comment!
Can u send me a link to your water Changer
I’ve been subscribed for some time and I just got a new 75g tank and remembered this vid was on your channel!! Thank you!
Awesome! Thanks for the support and I hope the vid helps! LLYT!
This is just what I needed. Thank you so much for your channel! You should make a course on teachable or something so that way people can give you money
Thanks! Maybe one day!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle you could reuse your RUclips videos, edit them further, and produce a forum to answer questions in
@@Justgoodvids or a discord 👍🏻
I also forgot that you could add a membership option.
how often should one do this
Wow this is me to the core.
Your nerd edit got my sub 🐢
Got a rescue 5 year old turtle i put into a 55 gallon now my challenge is to master this whole water stuff
you know if you shake weight the round circle thing from the gravel filter in the water it will start the siphon itself no sucking required? unless that's what you are into?
Gracias
I'm over here looking for the best way to change the water in my tank without taking the bucket to the sink. And I've just realized the tank is by a window, with a water spigot right outside, so I can empty and fill it very easily lol. But this video was very helpful
Awesome and lucky! Just make sure the water coming from your spigot is safe! (I have a house that needs a filter system to make the water safe) thanks!
WHAT is that very awesome looking contraption you have attached to the entire top of your tank?! Looks like an extension of your tank? Please do tell!
I'm curious as well! I have his exact tank but use a floating dock. That basking station is so much nicer
It's what they call a tank topper or turtle condo. They are special made at stores or online and they can be pricey. I tried making my own and it was a pain in the butt so instead I used egg crate to make mine and it's exactly the same thing enclosed and all and I made the ramps for them to get up there, holes for the filter and even a door that opens and closes when I need to get my hands inside. It's not that hard but it takes patience and you can even make it a half of th3 tank of you dontnwant the entire top covered. Mine goes all the way across. I can share how to do it if you want. I have a video I can share with all of you. Its actually pretty cool how I did it after trial and error. It supports all 3 of my grown Red Eared sliders too. Although they are rarely all 3 on there at once. But they do on occasion. They live it. The lights are not too far or not too close and they bask all tge time up there. The lights dont get the egg crate hot either and it shines down into the tank as well so it's not dark.
@@JenniferPaswatersfloating docks don't work when they are full grown they are useless because they sink down. Defeats the whole purpose of basking.
@ShellionessLove thats pretty dang amazing! I would LOVE if you shared a video about it! Yes, please!
I came across you videos by accident but I absolutely find them so helpful. I was wondering though, could you do a video on how you clean your canister filter or more specifically what would be a good way to clean one for turtle owners who live in apartment buildings? Cause Im getting a canister filter for my birthday in the next week but I have no idea how I will clean it cause it's the middle of winter for me right now with snow on the ground lol.
Hello! if you dont want to go outside at all, you will have to use a sink or bathtub. Just make sure you clear anything food related/dishes far from your cleaning area to avoid bacteria and such. A filter is a bunch of pieces that can individually be cleaned reasonably in a sink, just don't forget to disninfect your work surfaces when you are done!
1- how many full changes per month?
2- how often do you clean, wash, sanitize the filter?
3- how much reptisafe per each 25g?
4- what happened to your other turtle??
Thanks for posting this video and I hope Colo is treating you well.
I could have sworn I answered this already, RUclips must have forgot to post it! But I can't pass up such good questions! I never try to do a full water change unless i am changing up the tank. No reason to risk my beneficial bacteria that live in the sand or that live in the filter where a lack of water might kill them. I do a 50-75% water change about every 1 - 2 months. I do a filter cleaning about every 2 months. I use the recommended amount of reptisafe it recommends on the bottle (sorry nothing fancy there). Crackers and Moses both live in my indoor turtle pond now. Check it out here! - studio.ruclips.net/user/videoH8I33HL9MFE/edit Colo is great, thanks for asking! Hope you are doing well. Thanks for the comment!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle
Thanks for replaying. I have heard ...so don't believe me....from a biologist, that bacteria in turtles' tank is not really as important as in a fish tank or in a pond with a real micro ecosystem.
Similar to python but with just a hose and faucet. one end of hose in tank with the dirty water, other end attached to faucet which must be lower than the tank. Turn the water on and let the hose fill with water - air comes out the end inside the tank. Kink the hose, shut the water off, unscrew the faucet end and release the kink. Instant siphon without risking the sucking of water through a hose. Either the dirty end of the hose - or the water if you miscalculate...
I just put one end of the draining hose in the tank and the other end of the hose hangs out my window. I then go out and grab my hose from the yard and turn on the water but make sure the sprayer is off of course lol. Then I grab the end of the hose hanging out my window put it right on the sprayer on the hole that the water will spray out of, turn the sprayer on full blast and let the yard hose fill up the other hose with water. As soon as I see the bubbles in the tank from the hose water going in it I let the end of the draining hose hose go and the tank water starts to drain out due to the suction that was created from the pressure of the The water being pushed in there by the yard hose. It's a guaranteed Win Win. And you can do it with the tub or toilet or sink as well if you have a second hose somewhere to use just make sure the hose is not too long or too short that you use to drain it.
Is gravel or some form of rock required for a siphon pump to work?
Nope! Just a hose, water and a low spot for the hose to drain to (lower than the tank)
I am looking for a a regular tap adapter (it's the 3/4" standard tap but needs female adapter ) to use for pvc tube for adding water to aquarium, also video btw!
I built an overflow pipe from the turtle tank to the drain. I just fill in a bucket of dechlorinated water to the tank daily. So easy. The hard part is washing the sponges by monthly.
Coo idea! Thanks for the comment!
We hack the wall and install a pvc outlet connected to a power head. The water outflow direct to the sewage tank. Then we had another inlet installed on top of the 75g tank with 2x red slider. save us a lot of efforts
Thats a cool method! I doubt my landlord would let me do that haha, thanks for the comment!
Omg I just found ur RUclips channel and I love it!!! How did it take me so long to find u😭😭 anyway I’m subscribed now:) Nd yes that is me in the beginning of the video struggling👁👄👁
Wow thanks for the support! Glad you are benefitting from the videos, welcome! :)
Hello, just curious. You put the link to the water pump in your description of the video but I was just wondering if that water pump can suck up water and also fill up water if I connect it to my sink. Thank you !
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it
I need your set up for my 12 inch female red ear slider or any suggestions?. I have a huge aquarium.
Checkout my channel for different DIY projects you could use to build basking docks, decorations and more!
Does the pump work if the level of the drainage is above the level of the tank? (in this case a pool and the drainage an outdoor sink)
Yes! Look at the rated head height of the pump. All pumps will give the height at which it can pump water to. You typically won’t get full pump capability if you max out the head height. Thanks!
When I use my python on my 125 I just turn the water on for a few seconds then it feeds itself. If your sink is lower than the gravel tube it’ll feed by itself.
So I have heard that works, how is the drain rate? My tank is about the same height as the sink so it probably would not work great for me, but I’m still curious, thanks for the comment!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle Well that’s cool that you replied 😂. It drains the tank in around 30-40 minutes. It’s a little slow but I don’t think turning on the water makes it any faster. I have 2 of the pythons because I use one for my fish tanks and one for my turtle tanks.
This is how my python works as well
Where do you get the big water condition I can only find little ones
amzn.to/3kUSNTc
thats a cool turtle poster. where did you get it?
Here you go! amzn.to/3wL1emG
When I put the water conditioner in the bottles or buckets is it ready after I shake it ?? To be put in the tank right away with my turtle? Could I keep her in if I do it every few gallons like you said?
I'm going to look into what you have there right now I just have a syphon and only a few gallon bottles & one bucket.. I need to get more buckets lol 🤣
I do have a sink & shower (no tub) & toilet near by .. but, I would need about a 100 ft hose also ..
Yes, I put it in right away. As long as you are not dumping way too much in, you should be fine. And the hose/shower setup sounds over the top but it is WAYYY better than lugging buckets. Thanks for the comment!
Where do you get the splitter switch. I’m only finding three way splitters at Lowe’s.
This guy? amzn.to/3xinwfQ
On python once you begin draining water you can turn sink water off and it continues to drain.
Really? I have read that it works and doesn't, and if it does it can be really slow. Let me know!
Long Live Your Turtle as long as you get suction started and you aren't drawing in air anywhere it should continue to drain at same rate as when it started with water on.
ruclips.net/video/bIOrIZgL8Gs/видео.html
Looks like u placed chair in your tank 8:18 btw love your vids
Haha you are right, maybe I did... nice catch and thanks!!
I have a 2" slider, 5 weeks ago and ammonia finally to .5 went down, but hight in nitrites 5-10 nitrates 40
How do I lower
What kind of filter do you have? If you have large enough filter with the correct media and cycled tank, you should be good to go.
How loud is the Penn Plax pump? The 55 gallon tank is in a bedroom and I'm concerned about the noise level especially when sleeping.
Not loud at all, I was really surprised at how quiet it actually is.
How Offen do we need to Change the water
Every two weeks I do about a 25% water change.
how long is your hose?
Garden hose was 100 feet and clear vinyl hose was 25 feet.
HELPPP! We just had to upgrade our turtles from a 40 gallon (with a drain at the bottom) to a 75 gallon (no drain). I need to do our first 100% water change. My tank is on the first floor of my house and we can easily drain it outside into our backyard year round (I’m in FL). Our outdoor hose easily can reach to our tank to fill it. Please send me links on what to buy for easy drainage. TIA!
Hey! There are a lot of options! I would get a pool pump (pump would go in your aquarium) or an inline pump (pump is outside of the aquarium). The second option is more expensive but will let you get all of the water out of the tank. The first option will leave a little that will need to be scooped out. If you just use your hose and start a syphon you could get probably 98% of the water out. Good luck!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle what’s the more expensive option that will get 100% of the water out? I love to be one and done. Thank you for the reply! Much appreciated. I’m so lost with this stuff right now. Learning curve!
@@abbeylauren9604 I am thinking somethin like this, maybe even more powerful: amzn.to/3dQYk9k
Lmao that’s me
0.01 related 🥲
Caesar by Impression games!
Aced it! First one to guess it too! Well done :)
@@LongLiveYourTurtle can I post this video on Reddit?
@@ScaryMalice Sure! :D
Caesar III to be exact
🤣🤣
Why did this seem way more difficult than what it really is
Because I talk too much. Need to work on that lol.
I dont use my mouth to start the syphon. Instead I run the water into the tank first and then unplug it from the tap so the water just starts flowing from the tank to the drain. No need put that dirty pipe my mouth. I wonder How does all these youtube turtle owner have such clean water. My turtles makes the tank dirty in every 2-3 days 😩 I have stopped using filter because they dont keep the water clean and its a lot of work just to clean the filters itself. So i just do water changes every 3 days using syphon method. Now thinking about aquaponics 😉
That's one way to start a siphon, I just like to do it the risky old fashioned way. What kind of filter do you have? You should definitely not have to clean your tank water that much.
Far too long. Watch The Turtle Girl to learn how to make videos.