Turtle Tank Filtration Explained | Can you over filter a turtle tank?
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- Can you over filter a turtle tank? Today I’m explaining turtle tank filtration, trying to determine what size filter to get! With the help of some M&Ms, let's talk about biological and mechanical filtration and the role they play in effectively keeping the turtle tank clean.
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Her: Explaining math
Me: Wait I need to know math to own a turtle
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I thought we were doing science 😂
@@lucylorenti3370 we were? Lol 🤣
hahaha there are definitely practical applications. It's like you're the person in the math problem...
_if Sol has a turtle tank that is 40 gallons and wants to have a tank turnover of 8 times per hour, what size filter does she need to get, given that a filter rated for X gallons has a tank turnover of 2 times X._
@@TheTurtleGirl so.. What type of jar would you recommended for M&M? 😊
Some tips from my experience, when I was first getting my turtle, I was on a super budget, I was trying to save as much money as possible. DO NOT DO THIS, I REPEAT DO NOT DO THIS. Buy the best filter you can afford, usually a good canister filter. Don't be cheap and buy a small filter, I bought a Fluval U3 Internal Filter for my 29 Gallon Musk Turtle Tank. Oml it didn't work, it was working for about 7 months but now it still works but I can't pull the bottom off and maintaining the filter is really hard. If I would've bought a bigger filter/canister I wouldn't be in this situation. Hope this helps you!
Trying to maintain a 29gal turtle tank is equivalent to a part time job.I bought a turtle in a plastic container. It was the size of a half dollar. In six months, it grew to the size of a large avocado. Then reluctantly, I accepted a 2nd turtle
from my coworker.it was similar in size. For a year it was like Little Shop of Horrors. Feed me Seymour! Turtles are gluttonous and insatiable. The bio load was ridiculous. I finally got fed up and released them into a local reservoir. They're probably big as a watermelon now!
And usually you can get decent canister filters off Facebook marketplace or similar websites!
yes! It's so worth it to invest. And you can definitely find used equipment, just be prudent when purchasing :D
Omfg I wish we had known this! We got a baby Chinese golden thread turtle in 2010. She was teeny tiny at first and we got a flimsy little filter, because that’s all we thought we needed at the time...rookie mistake! 11-years later she’s a big lady and her poop reflects her size.
We have spent a disgusting amount of money on filters over the years. Back and forth between fluvals and ehiems. We have finally found a good balance for our 150 gallon tank with a Fluval A219 canister filter. It was a good chunk of change, but it has been worth every penny! Do not cheap out!
Me: Hmmm. Can I overfilter a tank?
My turtle: Hmmm. Can I eat this weird black thing?
hahaha accurate 🤣
Awesome video. I over did my filtration and I can SEE the benefits. I have two 75 gallon tanks and 4 Cascade canister filters. 3 1000's and a 1500!
it definitely makes a difference!
Omg I just was searching for a canister filter for my turtle tank and I was watching a video of you cleaning your filter
perfect timing I guess? :D
I’ve been wondering this question forever! Great video
Happy to hear it. Appreciate the support!
Welcome back, I reference your videos to my son , he has a baby yellow slider .
I'm glad to hear that :)
You educate me so well! Thanks!!
I really enjoy and your videos and they help me a lot to take care of my turtles (shelly and turbo)
happy to hear that, hope Shelly and Turbo are doing well!
Hi there! I really enjoy your videos and they have really helped me, thank you :) 🐢😁
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Thank you for this video I'm also getting a turtle and it helped a lot to keep it healthy
yay, that's so exciting Jose!
I liked the use of m&m , at the end of the video you eat them 😂
hahaha you bet that's what happened off camera ;)
Always so helpful! Thank you
thanks for watcing Ashley!
I love your vids you actually inspired me to get a turtle
Thank you just helped me a lot have a good day🤗❤️
Thanks for watching :))
Wow, this really helped me. Thanks a bunch. 😉🥰
happy to hear it!
have u considered getting a fluval fx series? like fx 4 or fx6?
I have an fx4 on my 75 gallon. I love it!
I got a aquaclear 70 for my eastern painted 40G tank and btw I love the idea of the pothos in the filter😂but how many of the foam sponge should you use for the filter? Btw live the idea of the M&M❤️
Hey I wanted to know is a 20 gallon long tank big enough for one axolotl I am looking forwards to buying one
The m&ms helped!! Question though. I plan to get a hatchling/small turtle... what kind of filter do you recommend if the tank is only partally filled?
I'm glad! An internal filter might be a great option to start off with because it functions well in shallower water.
Awesome video!
thanks Lucy!
Please help me on this question... Does a turtle tank filtration system require activated carbon? I removed it for 1 week because my little one got sick and was pouring some medication in the tank.. made my water cloudy and whiteish... after the 8th day the water got super clear. Is activated carbon a mandatory/crucial media in the filtration system?
The carbon is for chemical filtration, which I didn't really talk about in this video. I wouldn't say it's absolutely crucial, but it's more for a specific purpose, such as removing medications or other chemicals from the water. It doesn't hurt anything to include it, honestly, so I'd say do some research and figure out if it's beneficial to you or not.
So i bought a 1500 pen plax filter for my 20 gal long tank would that be a problem i have 2 turtles in them?
Hi Turtle Girl: Greetings from southern California and thanks for producing this informative video. My wife has two large adult red ear sliders living in a 100 gallon aquarium filled with water at approximately 70%. The combination of uneaten food and turtle waste has practically destroyed the two canister filters installed: Rena XP4 and Rena XP3 with combined output rating of 800 gph. I know they're not putting out these amounts evident by the low flow they produce, even after recent cleaning. I'm proposing to replace these filters with an Eheim 1262 canister, rated at 900 gph. I have one of these filtering my 180 gallon community fish aquarium. I like this style of canister as it doesn't use baskets like most canister filters. It operates more like a five gallon bucket with a motor on top, allowing more versatility and less restrictive on how to arrange filter media. I'm hoping this Eheim will withstand the rigors of filtering a turtle tank. Is this idea overkill? Can you suggest other canister filter options? Thanks in advance for your thoughts.
We are getting a mud turtle. As a baby, it was suggested time get a 20 gallon long and to only fill it half way. How can we filter it?
I had a client give me a brand new 40-50 gal aquarium tank ( glass is thick like half a inch and heavy ) also a brand new stand with a sumper tank . I want to have fish and a turtle in the tank . Should I stick with the sumper or go canister ? Also can I have it full or does it have to be half filled so I can have enough distance for the basking area ?
It has one hole on the bottom of the tank for the drain pipe . For the bulkhead ( inside the tank ) how long should the pvc pipe be ? Leveled with the rim of the tank or shorter ?
I temporarily dont have a filters, but i bought filters that are a little too big. They will fit, but are too big. could i use these until i get the right filter?
I think the most challenging thing in filtering a turtle tank is how to make their actual poop sucked by the intake. As we all know, turtle poop is more solid and heavier than fish poop so it is harder to get blown away from the current. Adding a wave maker can be a solution, but even then it could add another problem (too much flow for the turtle) and it doesn't work all the time.
Great video thanks for the advice I subscribed
Thanks for watching!
@@TheTurtleGirl your welcome I'm in shock you replied lol
Hey can i ask something? Im planning on getting a leopard gecko but i dont know if im able to buy bugs every month. Is it ok if its a plant based diet? (With some bugs once in a while)
@Ellie Fitzgerald yes i did a but ton of research and i talked to my mom and she is ok with it now. (I think haha im getting one anyway)
I have an FX4 on a 40 gallon breeder that is filled mostly to the top. My adult, female, common musk turtle lives in it. I know the filter is overkill but I turn the flow down by half so the current is not overpowering because common musk like slow flow or current.
yep! that's the nice thing, on many filters, the flow is adjustable!
@@TheTurtleGirl 🙂👍🏼
great video again! :)
thank you Elizabeth!
Hi Turtle girl. I am new to your channel. I need your help. My red-eared slider turtle is with me for four years (her age is no more than 5 years I think). She is not eating for about 25 days as of today. At initial days she was sick with maybe respiratory infections and stopped eating. I fed her antibiotics for 5 days (two times). She recovered but not eating entirely. I tried force-feeding but she resists too hard and put back the food pellet/any food from her mouth. She sleeps all the time. I put her in warm water for 30 minutes twice a day, so she gets hydrated.
My gf has two red turtle and they are adult turtles in a 20 long tank would the Cascade 700 be okay or should I go up to the 1000 the 700 is for a 65 gallon tank and it's the first time getting a canister tank but it's hard keeping it clean would you help me with this?
two adults in a 20 long is going to be difficult to keep clean no matter what you do. frankly, I'd say that a bigger tank is the first step to take to keep the tank cleaner ;)
How can you tell if the filter is to powerfully for your terapin ??
I have a question....how can I resolve water loss in my tank?
Hey would you guys use a uv filter to keep the algae down to avoid the green color? Chemicals check great just turns green shortly after water changes. I was hoping she was going to discuss other filtration methods lol. You all might know though. Thanks and i love all the great information as a newbie.
it would keep algae away but it would take longer to cycle the tank and the UV kills some bacteria. it also depends on the wattage of UV.
@@chelseaong188 Thank you and yes i am looking at one for a 50 gallon mine is 40 with an 80 gallon cannister filter. Just wanted to make sure i was going to kill off any beneficial bacteria. The test numbers are great just getting a little green.
It's definitely possible. I haven't had issues with green water so I actually don't have any personal experience with UV filters.
I'm looking to get one of the fluval x6 canister filter for my 40 gallon tank. Is that too much for a 40 gallon? I believe it filters 400 gallon tanks .
I'd say the fx4 would already be pushing it. Like I said, the biggest concern is the flow rate. However, it is adjustable on the fx series filters, so you could do an fx4 and turn down the flow a bit. I think a fx6 would be overkill unless you wanted to get it so that it could go with a bigger tank as the turtle gets bigger.
@@TheTurtleGirl ok will do thank you. And I'll probably do fx 6 because I will be getting a bigger tank for him in the future. And I'll get a smaller canister filter for now. Till the upgrade. I'll just get fx4 and 6 lol. Love your videos keep up the good work! 🙂🙂
Great info! can you do a video on how to take outside turtles to take the sun? I saw the one with the pool, do have any other ideas?
Suggestion noted, I'll add it to the list :)
thank you so much, the analogy did help a lot although im not great with understanding this kind of stuff 🤨anyways I was wondering if there are any specific brands that you would recomend. I am still trying to get the approval for a turtle from my parents so I am trying to do all my research and hit them with the facts :)
There are a couple recommendations here :)
kit.co/the_TurtleGirl/aquatic-turtle-kit
Thank you so much
Thank you so do I
Hey Turtle Girl,
I NEED a whole new set-up for my 8 inch. In length RES turtle. I am having so much trouble finding her an appropriate size tank for her on the market. I will have to get a new filter and basking dock as well and was wondering if you got any specific suggestion for me. I am looking for a 24"x 24"x 60" tank (Will fill around 20 gallons of water) for her. What do you think?
10 gallons per inch of shell is the "normal" idea .. So, for her 80 gallons would be minimum..
80 gallons, as per the 10 gallons per inch of shell rule :)
Phew I was sad that you didn't post a video until I saw this! :)
a little late but better than never ;)
@@TheTurtleGirl oof me still not replying over 2 weeks knowing I can't say anything hahaha lolI. like your personality its funny you know?😂😅
Hey turtle girl I have a question
I have a 10 gallon tank with 5 gallons of water in it and I have two filters one that's 55 gph and one that's 150 gph so basically 205gph of water flow in 5 gallons of water but my water easily gets cloudy in 3 days
I was wondering why this happens and how to prevent it
By the way the water gets murky cloudy so yeah please help
What size turtle do you have in there? It could just be that 5 gallons is just so little water that it's just hard to keep clean and you'll have to constantly do water changes....honestly, adding more water is your best bet.
@@TheTurtleGirl I have a 1 Inch turtle
And I increased it to 7 inches the basking Platform I have can be sticked up as high as you want since it's basically a ladder/bridge with a suction cup and I can stick it as up as I want so I will try to increase it more
It might be a bacterial bloom I heard of it but I don't know how it works
How do you GET the biological filtration beneficial bacteria into your bio media?
I just have a quick question :) my yellow bellied slider Rosie, is a juvenile turtle (around 4-5 inches) - I feed her every other day (5 ReptoMin Floating Food Sticks and 5 Zoo Med Natural Aquatic Turtle Food pellets) That’s the estimated amount that fits her head. I was wondering when I should change up her feeding schedule, when she gets around 6 inches? Thank you ☺️
Hmm....it's kind of hard to say. I'd say that as long as growth is regular and normal, keep it the same until they stop growing. :)
Ok! Noted :) thanks
What filter should I get for a 20 gallon tank
I was looking for this questio to see if she answered
I had a quick question do you know anything about Fluval 107 Canister Filter?
i like fluval filters! i have an fx4
@@TheTurtleGirl which filter would you recommend for me? The fluval filter or Penn-Plax filter? I have 50 gallon tank with two red ear slider turtles.
I just added an fx6 to my diamondback tank. It’s filtering the tank about 18 times over an hour. Check out biohome ultimate to get a full cycle even nitrates gets removed after the anaerobic bacteria have established
What filter would be good for a 50 gallon tank for A Red Eared Slider
I would try the Fluval FX4
Can you please make a video about septicemia and why turtles get it?
Plz give me idea how to make turtle nesting area in tank plz
Hello I’ve had my red ear sliders since November and I’ve never seen them eat.I always live pellets everyday but I never see them interact with it and I always put it in front of their faces to and they look very Healthy still lol plz respond and give me advice I’m getting nervous.Thank You :)
Hello, I'm a turtle owner since 2019 so I have quite a bit of knowledge on them.
First of all, to be sure, set a camera up when you've given food then you can find out if they eat.
Second of all, If they don't eat, its most likely the temperature and if you didn't already, make a basking area, and get some UV lights (with or without Heating feature) to let them get calcium, vitamin D and stuff.(Please research and find out more bout Basking area and UV lights for your species of turtles) (As they can't make calcium themselves)
Third of all, get an Heat Bulb for turtles or if u got an UV lights which has an Heating feature, Low or make it high based on the temperature of the water your turtle is living in. (You can find out about the temperature the species of your turtle lives in.
Fourth of all, If your turtle is Small or high depending on the age, make sure they have a huge space to swim and a place they can dry off (basking area). Make sure to clean the space they are living in every 2-3 weeks (the filter too)
Fifth of all, Get a dechlorinator for the water you are using, Always use tap water. Do not use purified water as they have added chemicals, after filling the turtle tank, do not put your turtle in. Use the dechlorinator with the recommended drops in the back of the package then leave the tank for 24 hours. Then you can put him in. You can find dechlorinator online.
Sixth of all, make sure your turtle has a healthy diet, no over dosing and have an weakly treats for him other than pellets, you can search online the food they like to eat.
Seventh of all, I'm not an expert, I told everything I know, please research more and If nothing works, its best to take your turtle to the veternarian.
Please reply so I know that you've read this.
@@razorclarencecallahan950 thank you for your response my turtles just started eating I’m happy now they already know when it’s time for food when they see my fingers touching the glass.I will still take your advice!!
@@Angel-jb4iy Hello, Thanks for replying,
I'm happy that your turtles have started eating and they respond to your fingers and know when its time for food, this shows that they are getting to like and recognize you. How old are they? :D
Hi, I bought a musk turtle about 2 days ago, we have got everything we need (filter that is strong enough, water heater, UVB/UVA heat lamp, basking area, large stones etc). However, when I woke up today, the water was very cloudy. I have seen a few things about “bacterial blooms” as it is a brand new tank and brand new water (the water is treated), I was just wondering if you have ever had anything like this happen to you or if you could suggest how I could clear the water or if you could explain what is happening? Thanks and I love your videos 🐢🐢
it's totally normal. just let the water cycle for a few more days. it will clear up
@@chelseaong188 okay thank you!
Yep, like Chelsea said, it's normal. Perhaps I could do a video on it at some point :)
@@TheTurtleGirl okay thank you!
I think I am a victim of what you state in this video and I am stuck. I have a 75 gallon tank with 4 red eared sliders in different sizes. I have had them for four years and two years. I have a Fluval FX6 400 gallon filter canister only because this aquarium cleaner told me to get it but this tank is still foggy at times and I want it clear or am I asking for too much? What can I do to change this? I wish I could show you a video or a picture of my ninja turtles.
With that many turtles it might be difficult...because the bioload increases with each turtle. Do you change water regularly? Also, feeding them in separate containers could cut down on the waste from the leftover food in the tank.
Hi I have a musk turtle and I’m wondering what fruits and vegetables are safe for them to eat
It depends on what kind of fruit or veges because there are some exceptions to feed leafy things.
here's a resource :) bit.ly/safeveggiesforturtle
@@TheTurtleGirl thank you :) the only issue is I’m trying to feed her strawberry’s and she’s smelling them but she won’t eat them
Do you have any links for filters?? I need a filter for my 75 gallon 🥺🥺🥺
Here ya go! fluval fx4 - king of all filters! amzn.to/3mre72N (it's a little pricey but IMO totally worth it, just did a video on cleaning it)
hey do you use a heater in you turtle tanks. Please respond
czcams.com/video/q2WRImRJtaM/video.html
@@TheTurtleGirl thanks
Early! But honestly I totally need this video! Thank you! 🐢
Glad to hear it! 💚💚💚
And also I feed my turtles only pellets for a year now I feed them apples and strawberries in small pieces of course but at very few occasions cause my family thinks that they don't want to tamper with their diets but I have read about turtles not surviving on pellets what should I do please help me
Turtle in captivity can live their entire life only on pellet. Yeah some variety and treat is good (and recommended), but eating just a good quality pellet for it's entire life is also fine.
They can certainly survive on only pellets, but it's good to provide variety of pellets, and also other foods as occasional treats.
Where is a good website or places to buy a 50 gallon tank?
I got 55 gallon tank and a stand for 30 bucks on Facebook
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Hi am a big big fan
I just moved my turtle to a bigger tank, and I completely forgot about the filter. The small one can't reach the bottom of the tank and it's driving me nuts trying to find an affordable filter.
39 second after upload commenter right here!!!
Wahoo! 🙌🏽
Could you do a pet room tour video?
Is an fx4 too much for a 40 gallon??
It would be a bit overkill for sure lol. I’d try to get something a little smaller if possible
@@TheTurtleGirl okay thank you so much I’m thinking the flurval 407
Perfect time
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how do i know if my turtles are try to mate because i think mine are
I've never kept more than one turtle in the same tank, so I wouldn't know, sorry!
I wanted a recommendation. I have 2 turtles in one tank. One is around 1 and half years old and the other is half an year old. But the bigger one tries to bite the smaller when he gets close. The both stay in the opposite corners My older turtle is kind of slow, and the younger is kind of fast. I don't know if he moving around a lot troubles him or I don't know. Please tell me what to do. And, I don't want to get a new tank
EDIT: My tank is a 20 gallon HIGH
That's a bit of a tough situation. If they are demonstrating aggression, it's important to to separate them or give them more space. If a bigger or separate tank isn't an option, you might have to either put a physical divider in the tank (which isn't ideal since it reduces swimming space) or rehome one of them. Is the aggression mostly just at certain time? Like during feeding?
@@TheTurtleGirl Not when feeding, but sometimes like i saw him doing it when i got the smaller one. Now i don't. I don't know if the aggression is over or not. But I think it's over now
My filter looks a eff’n mess right now omg 🥴😭😂😂😂 outta sight outta mind
haha that's the one downside with canisters...you can't always see the gunk in them!
I just don't know why my turte tank filter have worms... I washed and cleaned it but still have worms :(
@Dani Masterson I know, but they kept breeding in my tank :(
I need help I’m nervous rn it’s been 4 days since my new baby turtles haven’t ate please don’t ignore this and tell me what I need to do!
Make sure your water is a comfortable temp also make sure you have a light and put one of those protein tablets in your water you can find them on amazon
here's something that may help czcams.com/video/45gJ-4sLxoM/video.html
Hey you know fish for thought? Well in one of his videos he mentioned u! In the video (can disabled fish swim again) go check it out! Also can I please have a shout out? I love your videos and your sooo helpful. I’m going to get a baby painted/ red eared slider soon!
I have a pet turtle and this help me🐢😇
glad to hear that Reagan!
This I such a good video nice topic tbh if you have a turtle and it is not a baby I do not think you can over flitter tbh there so dirty 😂
There's definitely something to be said about providing a lot of filtration for turtles!
Can’t you just use surface plants plus mechanical filtration
Yes. The plants can help process the bioload of the turtle. But mechanical filtration and biological filtration kind of go hand in hand, it's not like you can eliminate one or the other (since the beneficial bacteria will be growing anywhere there is surface area). But plants can reduce the need for water changes by using up the nitrates in the tank!
Thank you, I was gonna buy a filter that was too big! Dont want my girl spinning around her trough
Best of luck with your shopping and research :)
is it just me or am i the only one not getting anything about these m&m’s, i just wanna know how to keep my water clear😅
My turtle's skin is turning red. Do you know solution
Unfortunately, sounds like something you might need to see the vet for.
@@TheTurtleGirl thank you for suggestion, my turtle is ok now
i understood nothing... but it help a bit
my turtle died two days ago sad
I'm sorry to hear that :(
Great video! But her email response on turtles leave something to be desired...unfortunately
What a beautiful and smart young woman..
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ABSOLUTELY NOT! And the BEST filtration for a turtle tank is a wet/dry or sump setup!
Sumps and wet/dry filters are great! I've just never had the ability to have one - canisters and HOBs tend to be more convenient for most :)
Way to complicate a simple subject 🙄
guess it's not the video for you!
She’s wearing makeup I could tell
And?