DIY BUILD - ABOVE THE TANK BASKING AREA FOR MY RED EAR SLIDERS!
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- čas přidán 19. 04. 2020
- Published 4/20/20
DIY BUILD - ABOVE THE TANK BASKING AREA FOR MY RED EAR SLIDERS! 10gallon DIY turtle basking tank sitting on top of my 60 gallon freshwater fish tank. This was a fun build, I hope this video gave you another idea for your turtle basking areas. The total cost for this build was around $58
Tank $10
Tiles $20
Lid $20
Lighting diffuser $8
The lighting diffuser (egg crate) can be used on other builds. I also used it on my DIY 20gallon basking tank.
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Genius idea man. I dont like any of the turtle toppers on the market and I'm deciding to make my own. This looks CLEAN and not tacky like most. Cheers!
Thank you bro. I definitely appreciate the feedback. I agree with you, most toppers are definitely tacky. I hope your topper comes out legit. 💯 Cheers!
This is the exact tutorial I was looking for. Nice job
Thank you very much!
Creative ingenuity my guy. Looks dope. My son has been asking me to make him a shelter for his turtle. I gotta show him this video. Great video
mikerap240 Thank you bro. I appreciate the positive feedback. I hope your son enjoys the video as well, it would be a great diy build. Share the end result when it’s complete if you do decide to build it. Check out the 20 gallon basking tank video, it’s on top of my 125 gallon fish tank. I think it came out better than the 10 gallon basking tank.
Beat basking diy I’ve seen yet 👍👍
Thank you bro!
Thank you for this idea!!! Glad I have a use for my 10g tank!!
You’re very welcome!! I hope it comes out perfect!!
Awesome idea man, I was wondering what to do with my 10 gallon starter tank and this fits the bill. Looks way way better than those egg crate builds too 👍
Yessir, that’s going to be a great way of utilizing that 10 gallon! Thank you for the positive feedback, it’s greatly appreciated!! I also made a 20 gallon basking tank that looks a little better. Check out the video if you have time! Thank you again! 👍🏾
Super sick basking area! Looks extremely clean and professional honestly. I’ll definitely plan on doing this for my turtles tank
Pika The Wolf Thank you! I really appreciate your feedback!
I don’t need this, just watched because it seems like a great concept. Awesome job dude, never seen anyone using an actual 10 gal tank as a basking area. Keep it up dude.
Pair of Buds Thanks man. I appreciate it.
Absolutely love it
Thank you so much!!
Cool channel! You do saltwater, freshwater and even turtles. That’s amazing!
Thank you very much and that’s right!
Finally someone that shows how to take this apart. Now I'm not scared lol
Lol. Right. Quick and easy. Just keep the towel over the clean when breaking it and be careful during cleanup.
thank you, you inspired me to do this myself. although i managed to remove the bottom glass using a shavers razor blade that is so thin it was able to cut the silicone between the glass so came off whole. used egg crate for the floor and covered it with artificial grass....i was wracking my brains how to make a decent topper, didn't like the egg crate designs so many use so yeah thanks for the inspiration, great vid :)
turned out great. i was wondering what i could do with my old tank. thanks for the tip
Thank you. And you’re welcome. I’m glad you were able to get something positive and beneficial from my video. I appreciate the support.
You definitely deserve more subscribers.
Thank you. I appreciate that.
Subscribed after seeing your comment
I appreciate you.
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Thank you bro! 🙌🏾
Wow, that looks professional! AWESOME job! Now I have the video to tell my husband to replicate LOL!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback! Please share the results after your husband is done! Lol.
Awee so cute! The tank overall is so pretty.
Thank you!
This looks great!
thatgirljackii Thank you!
Excellent video, I keep all my glass though. Can always come in handy as a viewing window or divider in a tank or to replace a broken panel.
I like the wood ramp especially. Great job
Thank you.
This was so beautifully done!
Thank you!!
Wow it's beautiful
Thank you.
Thanks for this video! Looking to upgrade the basking areas. Now I have a use for all those smaller tanks I've been hoarding 😆🐢
You’re welcome! And that’s a great way of putting those old tanks to use! 👍🏾👍🏾 Thank you for your support and feedback!
Haha
So I had this idea to use my old 10g tank , with a cracked bottom panel
So I was hoping someone already did this 🙌👍👍😁
Thanks for this. Very good looking tank topper. Most people use a cheap old tote that is ugly and I will have to see what I can do. I have a 75 gallon tank with two red eared sliders that are large. I got them as tiny little turts and now they are huge lol. Anyway, very clever idea, it looks great.
Clean! 🫧
Really creative! I have a 10 and 20 gallon tank my turtles outgrew. Definitely a project I think I can do myself. Thanks!
I'm about to chill and roll through your diy project see if i can hey some inspiration
I’m planning on getting one tomorrow and I’ve been trying to figure out good designs for him/her to be comfortable and this is great! Thank you so much
You’re welcome! Thank you for the positive feedback! I’m glad you found my video useful. Please share your results when your done!
Thank you for sharing. Just got a 75 gallon tank for my red eared slider. I’m going to do this as a basking area.
You’re welcome! And that’s awesome! I hope you share the end result!
This video was so helpful especially for a fun project and a new turtle owner! Amazing DIY Video thank you!
I’m glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for your support and feedback!
So dope
Thank you!
Thank you just what i needed
Awesome! You’re welcome!! I’m so glad this was useful to you!!
@@TheFishCorner yes very much
Husband and I used your idea and are building a 40 gal basking area for our red eared slider in our 90!
sheeeeeeeesh! that's gonna be awesome lol
That’s great to hear! Let me know how it turns out!
Love your set up. I use this artificial grass for reptiles to add texture to the ramp and floor. I glue it down with some aquarium safe glue/apoxy. Love how secure it it so they can’t escape. Mine is a master mind plotting the next escape.
Thank you. I appreciate the feedback.
Turtles are known escape artists. My setup is escape proof as well. I’m actually about to upgrade them from a 20 gallon to a 40 gallon basking tank.
Cool content 👏🏽
Thank you!
PERFECT VIDEO
Thank you!! 🙌🏾
Cool vid
Thank you. I appreciate it.
nice work there bro and great idea :)
Thank you bro!
the underside of the ceramic tile maybe a nice safe surface.
43000 views! congrats bro. its been nice to see your platform grow
Thank you bro! 💪🏾💪🏾 I’m humbled by it. 💯
When the turtle gets solder it will start attacking the fish trying to eat them and since you have a young turtle you have to be careful in a large tank it can drown easily but I like that setup, in the long run, it will be great once the turtle gets larger.
Nighthawk12 I have a 125 gallon with two full grown turtles. An African Sideneck and a Mississippi Map turtle. They’ve been living with my fish for about 8months. They don’t go after the fish, I believe if they were hungry, I may have a problem but since they’re well fed, it seems to work well. I appreciate the feedback and compliment! Thank you.
@@TheFishCorner That's cool i wished my turtles would let fish live with them no matter how much i feed them they will attack the fish i guess all turtles act differently have a good one.
Genius idea! Question, I have a full grown female red eared slider. Shes he hefty with a 10x9 shell & she’s definitely strong. Wondering if you think that floating log would be enough to support a large turtle climbing it & if you have any ideas on what I might secure that top tank to the bottom tank with. Something removable but that will give it extra security from being shifted? Anyone ideas would be appreciated 🙏
Thank you! I really appreciate it. As for your big girl. I think the wood ramp will support her but it you need more support. You can definitely modify the ramp. You can add a second ramp next to it and join them with zip ties. You can also zip tie the ramp to the bottom tank bracing. Leaving enough slack
For the ramp to rise and fall slightly with the water level. And as for securing the tank better. I would recommend Velcro tape. It’s really strong and will serve it’s purpose. I hope that helps.
quick, plain and simple ... i love it .. new sub here .. so many videos of diy banking i watched and bruh they using every tool out in the garage .. im like, the average person dont have half of those tools.. what good are your videos doing if youre doing all that ? seems to me they just like showing off their tools , but this one here ; very basic and look better than most ive seen. loved this video ,, but explain again please on how you secured the ramp to the tile/eggcrate setup ? thanks and stay safe
Thank you bro! I greatly appreciate your feedback and support! To secure the ramp to the egg crate I just use zip ties. A screwdriver will easily puncture a hole in the cork ramp, then just secure it with the zip tie.
@@TheFishCorner respect
500'th like!
Big thangs poppin! 🍾💪🏾🎉
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For the bottom glass you could've used your razor blade to remove the seam.
I tried that first. It didn’t work for me, so I went with a more aggressive approach.
Is the velcro sturdy? Worries me the basking area may fall if bumped.
I’ve replaced the Velcro tape once. But it shouldn’t fall off due to a bump. It’s pretty secure. Let me ask you this. What size tank are you considering placing it on? And do you have a hang on the back filter on the tank?
how did you attach the bark to ramp? very good job, I use green felt on the basking top so they don't slide off I have 1 red slider n 2 yellow belly in a 75 gallon they huge lol almost 7 inches long each
very nice and clean look i was thinking of doing the same but i couldnt put my thought together. this helps out alot :) i already made a basking area. the old egg crate one. but i realised heat is escaping since all the walls are egg crate. so gonna do this instead. as for the ramp. the ramp tho i think my turtle gets annoyed by it but she goes up there. but im thinking of tryin to find a more natural way of doing it. my turtle is 12 years old. how did you put the log to attatch to the bottom of the basking area?
Thank you very much! I’m glad I could help you! You’re right, the heat definitely escapes through the egg crate. It’s also not a very clean look. I made another 20 gallon basking tank and put it on my 125 gallon fish tank. The video is on my channel. If you have time, check it out. As for the log, I purchased cork bark from petco, you can also order it from amazon. Then I put a hole in it with a screwdriver and zip tied it to the egg crate platform under the tile. The turtles love it. Since it’s so natural, they don’t slide off and it’s very easy for them to grab ahold of it.
@@TheFishCorner GOTCHA! thanks so much! u got a new subscriber! keep up the videos and stay safe during this pandemic :) and i agree the look aint very clean 😩 ur version looks more clean and more natural for the turtles. definetly will check out ur video and do the baskin area 😁
michelle THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! And please let me know how it goes!! You stay safe as well!! Thank you again!! 😁
Pardon me, may I ask what vacuum you using. Looks special & powerful.
Would you mind to share the brand and model.
Many thanks 🙏
What are the clear things you have installed in between the 2 tanks ?
How exactly is the smaller tank supported above the larger tank? I want to keep a bar hood light at the back and have a basking area on the front (which looks like what you have there?).
It is sitting on the rim of the bottom tank. I used some double sided Velcro tape to assist with the adherence.
Hey quick question, what did you put under the basking tank to make sure it doesn’t slide off?
I used foam weather stripping. That and the weight of it was enough to keep it on. You can also used double sided sticky tape. All will work.
what do you use to support the basking tank on top??? with the width not being the exact same on both tanks
Part of the glass lid but there’s multiple ways to accomplish this.
Can uvb go through glass?
No. Glass filters out the UVB rays. For my basking tanks, I use screen lids. So the UVB passes through just fine.
What a great idea thank you. Your tank looks great. What kind of plant is that in the top of the tank?
Thank you so much!! I appreciate your feedback and support! The plants are pothos. 🌿
@@TheFishCorner thank you so much for answering. I have a 75gallon red eared slider tank I’m trying to upgrade right now. You have great videos
You’re very welcome! And that’s going to be a really nice setup! If you’re considering an above the tank basking tank, I’d recommend using a long 20 gallon tank.
Maybe i missed it but how did you attach the ramp? Also how did you mount it to the top of the tank without it falling in lol
It’s attached to the egg crate under the tile and it’s resting on the glass lid along with the trim of the bottom tank.
Would I be able to use wood plank instead of the tile?
You might be able to get away with it. Keep in mind it’s going to get wet quite often.
I really want to try this with my new 75gal tank for my RES. I found a cheap used 75gal tank and I was thinking about using that to make the basking area equally large. Do you think adding the 75gal tank over another 75gal tank is too much weight? Or should I fall through with the plan?
Sorry for the delayed response. I missed it. The 75 gallon would be a little big. I wouldn’t worry about weight but access would be a problem.
Does the uvb light go thru the glass so the turtle benefits?
Did you watch the whole video? There’s no glass. UVB will not go through glass.
glad i stumbled on your video, i actually cracked my 10g and was wondering what to do with it. how do you keep it on top of your tank without it falling off?
What size tank are you putting it on?
@@TheFishCorner thanks for replying! on a 55 gallon tank the one from petco
what did you use to attach it to the big tank? (sorry if i missed it in the video)
Nothing, the weight alone kept it in place.
Great job. I like the climbing log. Got a link for it by chance?
Thank you. I definitely appreciate the positive feedback and comment! Here’s the link to a couple different sources: One is from amazon. And the other is petco.
www.petco.com/shop/en/petcostore/product/zoo-med-natural-cork-flat-reptile-terrarium-background-large-1440446?cm_mmc=PSH-_-GGL-_-CAL-_-PME-_-PET-_-AQU-_-0-_-PM_GGL_FY20_SBU05_SH13_SmallAnimalBird%26ReptileSupplies_ReptileAccessories_PLA-SMRT-_-0-_-0&gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSO6tgB08FR6z4OGzrtsG2chpH3SaqtyPa3x2Iyw022ImIR22ur9VvqxoCQ6gQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000QFSNY4/ref=psdcmw_2975518011_t2_B001F9ANVG
Petco is a hit and miss. So I would recommend amazon as your first option.
@@TheFishCorner Excellent! Thanks so much, I really appreciate it.
Awesome video I'm fixing to try this with my extra 20 gal. Question for you though, the top of it is the glass correct? From what I have read the light rays dont penetrate the glass to get to the turts.
No that’s incorrect. You remove the bottom glass and buy a screen lid.
@@TheFishCorner ok you know what I should have paid better attention to the video huh 😂
How many gallons is the fish tank and the basking tank?
60 gallon fish tank, 10 gallon basking tank.
Great video, great idea! Is the piece of tile and decorative pebble tile just sitting on one another? Or did you grout those or what? Thanks man and keep up the great content!
I would recommend a 20 long though. It will set on top of the tank better and I did silicone the pebble tile to the other tile, then grouted the cracks. It makes a very nice and solid piece. You can get really creative with the tiles and the overall tank. I threw a 75 gallon basking tank on top of my 240 gallon fish tank. 💪🏾💪🏾
Does it just set on top? I am looking at creating nice looking basking area for my tank in my school library and I would not want the kids to knock it off. I LOVE the idea!
I would recommend a 20 gallon Long, instead of a 10 gallon. And yep, the tank just sits up there. If you need extra assurance. I would recommend double sided sticky tape.
@@TheFishCorner that is what we ended up getting! We had a heck of a time getting the bottom black edge off. Definitely not as easy as you made it look but I can’t wait to see the end result.
@@tinalamontagne3541 I’m happy you decided to give it a try! Please share your results! And the bottom trim can be a challenge, I’m glad you got it off! Please be careful removing the bottom glass!!
Hey Cleveland I decided to get a Loggerhead Musk Turtle due to size and personality. Might go for the Diamondback Terrapin next round, but i was wondering if i can do an above tank basking area in a 40 gallon breeder with a 2 inch turtle? There will be lots of plants and driftwood but what do you think? Is that too deep for such a small turtle? Thanks
I think you can to be honest. When I bought my Florida soft shells and red ear sliders, they were the size of a quarter. And they utilized the basking tank early on.
Thanks Cleveland. I'll give it a try and keep a close eye on him
How do you keep the top tank from sliding around?
The weight of the tank.
@@TheFishCorner okay thanks I'ma try this for my turtle, he's like 7 inches across so i was worried
My question where did you get that tank? Please share link I'm desperate to get that kind of tank
It’s just a 10g tank. You can get one from Petco.
Would this be possible on a 40 breeder? A 10 gallons width is smaller but idk what size tank would work on it
In order for that to work on a 40 gallon breeder you’ll have to find a way to support the tank so it doesn’t fall into the 40 gallon.
@@TheFishCorner yeah thanks loved your idea tho man much appreciated
Thank you Bro! I appreciate you! This setup works best on tanks 55 gallons and up since they have that middle bracing.
Do you ever get concerned of the weight on top of the aquarium ? I have a 120g turtle tank, trying to put a 40g diy basking area but it seemed hella heavy .
Nope, imagine if you decided to put a heavy piece of decoration in the tank. It would be the same deal. Besides it’s really not that heavy at all. The tank is empty, and missing a glass panel. It’s definitely okay to put your 40g breeder up there on your 120g.
Just checked and saw 125g tanks hold 1400 lbs . I’ll be sure to watch the weight . Might go with a 30g breeder cause apparently that fits as well. Thank you for your help fam.
Trying to give my Snake neck and soft shell turtle the good life lol .
How the heck do you keep that joint clean? I'm struggling with my 1 turtle and 10gal tank
The larger volume of water helps a lot. Also the filtration I have on the tanks serves me well!
@@TheFishCorner Thanks!
I also feed my turtles in a different container filled with the tank water, i wait till they do their business then put them back in and fill the tank with clean water.
@@jenmaxx2102 That's a good idea.
@@jenmaxx2102 thats what i do!! cuts back on mess and never had a smelly tank lol
Do you have a link or name for the log ramp you purchased?
Yea, it’s a zoomed product. I purchased it at Petco but it can also be purchased at Amazon. Here’s the link: www.amazon.com/Zoo-Med-Natural-Cork-Large/dp/B000QFUAE0
How did you attach the log ramp to basking area?
Hello, where did you get that tile? What is it called?
Essence Priest I got it from Home Depot. Here’s the link for it:
www.homedepot.com/p/Cruz-Bay-Classic-Pebble-White-Tan-Black-11-1-2-in-x-11-1-2-in-x-12-7mm-Indonesian-Mesh-Mounted-Mosaic-Tile-10-12-sq-ft-case-xp3pbwt/303563739
Thank you so much for replying. I love this
Essence Priest You’re welcome. Anytime.
Do you sell these?
When you change the water what happens with the sand ? Do you just empty the water to the sand
Thank you for your question. My setup has changed a bit since this video but at the time when I had my tank like this, I would do 50% water changes. And vacuum the sand.
@@TheFishCorner thanks for the info. I got a red ear slider a few months back and I'm still trying to learn everything
Anytime bro. I’m still learning myself, so I definitely understand.
UVA AND UVB rays will NOT go through glass, screen or plastic. The topper looks great but you need to remove a small part of the top part of the glass for the rays to get through. That's way turtle toppers don't have solid plastic covers. Plus they have a usable door for easy access to your turtle.
I appreciate your feedback. I’ll keep that in mind. The UVB and UVA will certainly pass through the screen since it has holes, but maybe it’s not 100% I’ll consider modifying the lid.
@@TheFishCorner 👍we all lover our turtle's and love other people's ideas and advice. It always helps and I hope your right about the screen. I was always told it wouldn't work because the holes are so close together that it blocks the rays. Hope I'm wrong 👍
Well, I just googled it I guess I was misinformed. Rays will go through glass 👍. Awesome! Cuz I like your homemade topper 👍
No doubt, it’s definitely good to learn from one another. learning from someone else is a good way to not make the same mistake. Right on for the info. And BIG THANK YOU for the support mane. 💯
@@TheFishCorner hello it's me again. You and I were talking about UVA and UVB rays going through glass screen or plastic Well I've sense learned that UVB rays will not go through glass like I thought. I know you want your turtle to benefit from both UVA and UVB. I also just got me a baby turtle and want to make this same topper you showed in this video. Thank you for showing us how to make one👍 I will be cutting out the top so that both rays will benefit my turtle 🐢 Thanks again
Where do u get the water from?
The water?
🤣 the tap! just use a dechlorinator
Does anyone know where I can get the pebble mat, the one he has.
Pebble tile*
You can pick it up at Home Depot. 💯
@@TheFishCorner hey man thank you so much
@@erastorgs9137 Anytime bro! 👍🏾
Is pothos safe for turtles? If I remember correctly, everything I’ve ever read said it could be poisonous/harmful to turtles..? That is, if it’s ingested.
Never had an issue with the pothos and my turtles. As of today, I don’t keep pothos in my tanks at all.
Lot water I see
Lot water?
Is that a pothos plant in the tank? Does it harm your turtle ?
Yes it is and it didn’t. The turtles didn’t eat them but they were also small. A full grown turtle might fancy them. I no longer have pothos in my tanks.
@@TheFishCorner ok thanks a lot. I would love to throw my pothos in there but my turtle might just take a chomp. Thank you again for replying back. Love your videos!
You can always throw them in a HOB filter if you have one. And you’re welcome, thank you for your support and feedback!
Jesus loves you, please just trust him
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Why break the glass at all?!
Just cut the silicon and remove the panel. If your going to break it do it in the trash can AFTER removal.
Why spend extra time cut the glass out or breaking it afterwards? It took seconds to get it out. Save time.
@@TheFishCorner The mess of course .
You contained it in towels but those little glass slivers have a tendency to get everywhere.
I said to break it in the trash because you seemed to want it broken.
"Why break it at all" is a good question.
You’re replying to a video that’s almost 3yrs old. I made 3 more basking tanks the same way since then. They all worked for me, you can get the glass out any way you want. I’m too impatient and my time is too valuable to sit there and try to remove a piece of glass that I didn’t plan to reuse. Not to mention I gave a good example of how to control the glass. If you can’t deal with a little glass, you don’t need to be attempting this in the first place.
@@TheFishCorner Doesn't matter the time, I just saw it today so it's new to me!
No worries, love this basking area idea!
Are u in Ohio
Cali.
U could have just cut silicone and removed glass but basking is op
Nope, It didn’t work. I tried that first. But right on. I appreciate that.
Whar did you use to sit the tank on the other tank?
Half of the glass lid. Most of the weight rested on the trim.
This looks super cool; will be making the same for my Charlie 😆. Thanks!!
Thank you! I definitely appreciate the feedback! Please share the results when completed!