Aquascape Tutorial: Lost Baby Turtle gets New Aquarium (How To: Step By Step DIY Planted Tank Guide)

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  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +165

    I'm hugely proud of this turtle aquarium and how it turned out. I think it's a great balance of aesthetics and providing the requirements for Timmy the turtle...the problem is, this makes me want to get more turtles....
    Equipment in the video (all links affiliate)
    Tank: US (best alternative I could find but slightly smaller): amzn.to/392tmJ7 UK amzn.to/2UObTfa
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    Heat light fixture: US amzn.to/3lTp36B UK amzn.to/398Y83n
    Hardscape: Hardscape: www.aquariumgardens.co.uk

    • @mrkrabs5729
      @mrkrabs5729 4 роки тому +9

      What type of turtle is Timmy? I’ve forgot.

    • @flowstate1472
      @flowstate1472 4 роки тому +4

      You should get Timmy a little girlfriend for christmas

    • @ayanpal1
      @ayanpal1 4 роки тому +1

      It's really beautiful and effective! LOVED it!

    • @suneenanazar5687
      @suneenanazar5687 4 роки тому +2

      But more turtle friends for timmy he feels lonely

    • @mrfish.-
      @mrfish.- 4 роки тому +2

      Where is Eddy the endler?

  • @flowstate1472
    @flowstate1472 4 роки тому +90

    I love how that last rock ties everything together. First its like "nah, leave it out!" but once its in the tank everything looks even better. Great simple scape!

  • @Tobias611
    @Tobias611 4 роки тому +61

    Another day another "episode"! Timmeeeeh will truly enjoy the new setup that we can see in the intro, look at all that space!

  • @Nathan93Baker
    @Nathan93Baker 4 роки тому +231

    Timmy trying to hibernate.
    MD: HEY TIMMY WAKE UP!, do you want to build a snowman!?

    • @joeydr1497
      @joeydr1497 4 роки тому +11

      The funniest part of this is that this is totally something MD would do

    • @Andreas-gh6is
      @Andreas-gh6is 4 роки тому +1

      I don't know which species that is, but most water turtle species sold as pets don't hibernate...

    • @MDFishTanks
      @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +48

      Just putting this out there....I love frozen....and Frozen 2 is possibly better than Frozen 1?? Agree or disagree??

    • @evanmatheson4741
      @evanmatheson4741 4 роки тому +2

      Frozen 2 actually had context. Just saying

    • @MIKEY-qw6fo
      @MIKEY-qw6fo 4 роки тому +1

      @@MDFishTanks frozen 2 had better songs to

  • @stationplaza4631
    @stationplaza4631 4 роки тому +12

    I do always admire the artistry with rocks and plants in these setups.

  • @MDFishTanks
    @MDFishTanks  4 роки тому +211

    TIIIIMMMMMYYYYYYYY!!!!!!

    • @jaynelson9543
      @jaynelson9543 4 роки тому

      TIMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY

    • @idiotfilms8298
      @idiotfilms8298 4 роки тому

      TIMOTHYYYÝYYYYYYYY

    • @definitelynotyuribezmenov7611
      @definitelynotyuribezmenov7611 4 роки тому

      @Matt Reid depends on paint. Also he put plant on top and some plants have habit of purifying fumes.

    • @glenn_foley
      @glenn_foley 4 роки тому

      Love you MD u make my weeks tolerable literallt

    • @mellyrose8112
      @mellyrose8112 4 роки тому

      "I dont know why hes Borat" 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 dead💀

  • @BeacherSurf
    @BeacherSurf 4 роки тому +17

    A heads up keep an eye on that temperature, I use that exact bulb with bearded dragons hitting 40°C in their basking spots. The rock will heat up and that spot might get hotter, and no other land area to move onto to bask in cooler temps.

  • @KimThirion
    @KimThirion 4 роки тому +4

    Love little Timmy! I have a tiny musk named Bowser and let me tell you, every day I am convinced I've lost him - he hides so well! Every time you do a turtle scape it inspires me to redo my tank. First the pond style, now this. Keep it coming - love your scapes!

  • @IMaqua
    @IMaqua 4 роки тому +88

    Timmy saved enough money to buy new penthouse 😁

  • @mistyabernot
    @mistyabernot 2 роки тому +1

    The panic in your voice when you thought Timmy jumped out is so fatherly 🥺❤️

  • @siddharthrm6385
    @siddharthrm6385 4 роки тому +30

    Finally timmey is got his own mansion . Sometimes I wish I was one of your pets .especially Vladimir , cause he has such a big tank . Anyways good video.

  • @gingersnaps6279
    @gingersnaps6279 4 роки тому +2

    I really like what you did to Timmy 's new tank. I'm a less is more kind of woman. The sheer panic of you searching for Timmy truly shows your love for him. ❤❤❤

  • @debbiebamrick4020
    @debbiebamrick4020 4 роки тому +5

    New tank for Timmy looks great! Although he looks lost in such a huge tank- maybe he needs a friend.

  • @amyjones2490
    @amyjones2490 4 роки тому +3

    I love the dappled light in the beta sorority tank. So relaxing looking.

  • @Andreas-gh6is
    @Andreas-gh6is 4 роки тому +60

    I'd say there is a little design flaw in this tank in that the only part above water is covered by the basking light, so he can't be on land and vary the temperature.

    • @jase123111
      @jase123111 4 роки тому +25

      They don't really need to do that. They bask to warm up, and when hot enough they go back into the water where they can cool down. I am sure the light gets turned off at night too.. so he could come out at night and cool down also. This species of turtle rarely every basks anyway and technically does not need a dry land area.

    • @brandon6659
      @brandon6659 4 роки тому

      @@jase123111 can I ask what type of turtle this is o cant hear what he calls it in the video.

    • @nats6190
      @nats6190 4 роки тому +2

      @@brandon6659 It's a common musk turtle, sometimes called the "stinkpot".

    • @scottnoetzli858
      @scottnoetzli858 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah thats understandable. As he said in the video though, Musk turtles like Timmy don't really use the basking spot. I know from experience as well, I had a Musk turtle for many years and in all the time I had him I only saw him use it maybe 10 times.

    • @brandon6659
      @brandon6659 4 роки тому

      @@scottnoetzli858 I'm trying to find a new pet would you suggest a musk turtle

  • @benhastedavis8034
    @benhastedavis8034 4 роки тому +2

    This video is going to make a lot if people want a turtle and similar tank... even me!

  • @anthonybrown8158
    @anthonybrown8158 4 роки тому +1

    Very nice setup. Glad you place the 3rd rock. Outside plant. Sets up just right

  • @heaven7360
    @heaven7360 4 роки тому +1

    You brought it all together so well! Timmy looks so cute swimming up with his little fins

  • @ruthlesschristlovingprincess
    @ruthlesschristlovingprincess 4 роки тому +3

    I already have 3 happy, green, naturally planted tanks. I was inspired and did quite a bit of research. I have a 20 gallon long in storage and....im totally getting an easter musk turtle. A 20 long is plenty of space even for life! I'll make some modifications to the tank. Take the top off to create open air. This will work nicely.

  • @UKFishCam
    @UKFishCam 4 роки тому +23

    He’s so cute I want a turtle now

    • @Davidme1e
      @Davidme1e 4 роки тому

      EVERY single time I hold my musk turtle he tries to bite me!! I'm very nice to him, but he's meen to me. If you want to get a turtle make sure he's nice and won't bite you, otherwise my turtle is sooo cute:)

    • @mimilo224
      @mimilo224 3 роки тому

      @@Davidme1e try to tame it :D

  • @darkoil1973
    @darkoil1973 4 роки тому +28

    when every father lost a child... ( tear down the house )
    Timmy: just chillin...

  • @elmee96
    @elmee96 4 роки тому +1

    I love that warm Light mixed with the led

  • @PENFOLD1962
    @PENFOLD1962 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this video. Not having a good time at all just lately but your video and Timmy has made my weekend. You have done him proud with his 'new' home. I never knew that turtles could be so much fun. Can't wait to see more of him in the future 👍😁👍Take care my friend 👍😷👌

  • @jasonleemhuis4128
    @jasonleemhuis4128 4 роки тому +3

    Timmy is so adorable 😭 lovely video!! He'll love the new tank

  • @athena2012
    @athena2012 4 роки тому +2

    Great video as always.Thank you. Loved the round rocks and the diy extension to accommodate the potted plant!

  • @Muskaan7100
    @Muskaan7100 3 роки тому +1

    Binge watching your videos for the past few hours (each video is like 20mins+) but I’m enjoying this. There’s so much to learn from you and love your soothing voice. 😊💕

  • @MassisPipes
    @MassisPipes 3 роки тому +4

    Be careful with that bulb. First of all, a MVB bulb like this one should ALWAYS be mounted vertically to ensure the integrity of the bulb. Placing them at an angle greatly increases the risk of them breaking (which would be VERY bad for your turtle).
    Secondly they produce a LOT of UVB, like desert levels. This means that for the correct amount for a musk turtle, you'd have to place it at least 50cm from the heat spot, if not more. Just watching the temperature of the rock isn't enough, you need to take the amount of UV light produced at specific distances into account as well.

  • @jesusvillanueva3089
    @jesusvillanueva3089 4 роки тому +1

    Looks awesome, he's for sure a happy little turtle

  • @tomoavfc1260
    @tomoavfc1260 4 роки тому +1

    You not wrong mate, the plant on the outside really does set off the tank beautifully. That little legend with his head shining under the lights and timmy looking good too haha

  • @helenchambers169
    @helenchambers169 4 роки тому

    Thank you MD for putting out such great videos so frequently - it just makes my day! Love this build - so simple but so classy! But please get Timmy a friend to share such spacious & luxurious digs!😀

  • @faedoyle4147
    @faedoyle4147 4 роки тому +1

    Really beautiful and I love how Timmy is so interactive!! 🐢❤️

  • @viratkakani6321
    @viratkakani6321 4 роки тому +13

    Heyy MD glad to be the first one here!!!Lots of love from India mate🇮🇳👍🏼!!

  • @charlesoconnor7142
    @charlesoconnor7142 3 роки тому +1

    Fank goodness you found him! I think having free or four rocks in there make it nice and cohesive. I personally would have added something else for more hiding/sleeping places but I'm sure he is absolutely frilled to have a new tank!

  • @sy4814
    @sy4814 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve been looking forward to this video! Love your content & hope Timmy stays healthy and happy!

  • @yash4544
    @yash4544 3 роки тому

    Whatever you did here was awesome. Great job. Love, Timmy. ❤️

  • @hxnchi
    @hxnchi 4 роки тому

    When Timmy found a little place when he what’s sticking his head WAS THE CUTEST THING IVE SEEN.

  • @nirvanaquatics
    @nirvanaquatics 4 роки тому +1

    I love how excited you get about your wet pets ❤️

  • @woodlifecustombuildsbydenn6430
    @woodlifecustombuildsbydenn6430 3 роки тому

    I like this tank a lot! Simple but just perfect for little timmy... he looks very happy! Great job again😁 best regards from Dennis @TheNetherlands

  • @suzannedavies4967
    @suzannedavies4967 4 роки тому

    Congratulations Timmy on your lovely new home. I hope you settle in and enjoy it 😁

  • @harleyraymond4207
    @harleyraymond4207 4 роки тому +6

    OMG I’m so glad I watched this video AFTER visiting aquatic shop earlier, I was staring at the musk turtles there...
    Must make more Timmy videos!!
    What happened to his endler friend??

  • @ianjohnboy
    @ianjohnboy 4 роки тому +6

    a few of us in here wondering where his mate the guppy/endler is? great work btw as usual.

  • @imranpatel4612
    @imranpatel4612 4 роки тому

    This is the cutest set up and I absolutely love Timmy

  • @DavidSmith-jw8gi
    @DavidSmith-jw8gi 4 роки тому

    Love his new home! I am now a big fan of Timmy! 🐢💚

  • @henk4700
    @henk4700 4 роки тому +97

    Am i the only 1 thats missing timmies guppie mate

    • @meaghanb9118
      @meaghanb9118 4 роки тому +5

      No, I wondered that myself. They'd look so sweet together in the new tank.

    • @foreverautumn2315
      @foreverautumn2315 4 роки тому +6

      I know... guppy is MIA... maybe guppy is on a covert mission for la resistance...???

    • @henk4700
      @henk4700 4 роки тому

      @@foreverautumn2315 i gues so

    • @multatuli1
      @multatuli1 4 роки тому +2

      Eaten? lol

    • @chameleoncool
      @chameleoncool 4 роки тому

      Rip gupy

  • @LadySuiren
    @LadySuiren 3 роки тому

    Timmy is so lovely. This made me miss my turtles.

  • @SlickNick3
    @SlickNick3 4 роки тому +1

    Yay so glad you found Timmy! He was hiding really good

  • @DanishButterCookie
    @DanishButterCookie 3 роки тому

    I think that when it comes to habitat building, simplicity while still keeping in mind the needs of the animal is the most important. Her youve clearly given him space to move around thats also easy to clean while still providing a basking spot.

  • @EricLabelleUX
    @EricLabelleUX 4 роки тому +1

    Simple and clean! Love it!
    Where is his little buddy?! I seem to remember Timmy having tankmate that snuck in there?!

  • @debrapage582
    @debrapage582 4 роки тому

    Timmy is so cute. I also like putting plants around my tanks.

  • @CrazyAquariumGuy
    @CrazyAquariumGuy 4 роки тому +1

    Great simple scape. Since they destroy everything, are strong as hell and are super messy! 😃

  • @chaitanyasawant5352
    @chaitanyasawant5352 4 роки тому

    Nice Aquascape idea, it's simple and sober.

  • @havocspree
    @havocspree 3 роки тому

    Beautiful tank, beautiful little guy!!

  • @jodistanley584
    @jodistanley584 4 роки тому +1

    That last rock did it. 👌

  • @russelldavis6159
    @russelldavis6159 4 роки тому

    patricia here--- awww Timmy would look so happy in the bubble tank with the tree next to the one you fixed... lol he needs a tree!!!

  • @TheLemonFizz
    @TheLemonFizz 4 роки тому

    Timmy and his tank both look brilliant

  • @ayanpal1
    @ayanpal1 4 роки тому

    Absolutely LOVED it! So happy for Timmy!

  • @XtremeChiliPepper
    @XtremeChiliPepper 4 роки тому

    Absolutely awesome setup! He has lots of room now!

  • @r.s.j.studios
    @r.s.j.studios 4 роки тому +2

    I love Timmy! By the way, you helped me find some cool plants.

  • @L0GANTP
    @L0GANTP 4 роки тому

    I've been waiting for this vid and it was all I hoped it would be. You should get some nightcrawlers from a pet store and feed some to Timmy, my musk turtle loves them, its good enrichment for them to fight live prey once in a while. I'm sure everyone would love a live feeding vid with Timmy too.

  • @juncube6570
    @juncube6570 Рік тому

    The "best" aquarium for a small turtle 🐢 named Timmy. ❤

  • @cindyvan635
    @cindyvan635 2 роки тому

    I worked at a Nature Center, and all theTurtles in the lakes basked in the sun alot...on logs, and platforms we made for them.🐢💚

  • @TheCraftykiller09
    @TheCraftykiller09 4 роки тому

    I must say you inspired me to aquascape and with this it truly brought a smile to my face, always impressed by your vid's, keep up the good work. Happy fish and reptile keeping :)

  • @samuraikitty18
    @samuraikitty18 Рік тому

    I have a baby slider, and I've been told by more than one person that I can't even have sand. =( So I have to go bare bottom with river rocks, but I love the ideas here with the larger rocks for basking. I can resource large and smaller (pea sized+) rocks from my local rivers (legally) for my turtle tank, so I can do something similar. Again, you've inspired me!
    If only I had hundreds of dollars of rocks nd plants laying around, lol.

  • @CrazyAquariumGuy
    @CrazyAquariumGuy 4 роки тому +2

    Keep this level of aquascaping and quality videos up and you will be the biggest English speaking actual accomplished aquascaper of all You Tube. 😎🤝

  • @milkweeddreams8828
    @milkweeddreams8828 4 роки тому

    I absolutely love Timmy's voice...

  • @hondasaurusrex6998
    @hondasaurusrex6998 4 роки тому

    Tiimmmeeeryyyy! Brilliant video! Stay safe and Well. Keep those videos coming.

  • @GrantusGaximus
    @GrantusGaximus 4 роки тому

    Unreal dude very simple but beautiful. I have to musks slightly bigger than timmy but i think im now gonna copy this scape :D its awesome

  • @dlioncoulthurst778
    @dlioncoulthurst778 4 роки тому

    So cool bro , the clip on light looks so cool, different is good, plant at the side is cool also....good stuff....Hoorah!!

  • @kellylynch3775
    @kellylynch3775 3 роки тому

    MD, you have WAY TOO MANY inspiring videos 😉 I'll never catch up with you 😂😂😂
    Thank you for your positive, educational, entertaining content 🤗

  • @Aquagold.goldysingh1313
    @Aquagold.goldysingh1313 4 роки тому

    So amazing ..this tank looks so beautiful and easy setup...Timmy is so cute and cool..keep going legend

  • @sathmikaliyanagunawardhana9186
    @sathmikaliyanagunawardhana9186 4 роки тому

    yasss first comment. your my favourite youtuber MD. Your passion is why i like you. You really love every creature.

  • @jor-elaceberos5263
    @jor-elaceberos5263 4 роки тому +1

    been waiting for this and came out stunnin'❤🌼

  • @27vangoo
    @27vangoo 4 роки тому

    that build turned out super cool

  • @finnwiggles28
    @finnwiggles28 4 роки тому

    I LOVE TIMMY!!!

  • @018catalina
    @018catalina 4 роки тому

    Love Timmy’s new home!

  • @kurtdapun853
    @kurtdapun853 4 роки тому

    The hardscape looks like a Turtle so cute 🥰

  • @michaelstruyf8641
    @michaelstruyf8641 4 роки тому

    Very nice setup!! I would give Timmy another turtle friend, space enough in that tank !! And Maybe add a small piece off driftwood to help him getting to his basking spot

    • @Andreas-gh6is
      @Andreas-gh6is 4 роки тому

      Well, in a year or two the tank will be too small even for Timmy alone...

  • @m3l3e
    @m3l3e 4 роки тому +11

    Want an hour long footage of him just vibing in his tank 😭😭

  • @chris-dt6tc
    @chris-dt6tc 3 роки тому

    timmy looks mad because of the stuff on top of his eyes but then timmy looks happy because of that smile like thing

  • @MiltonBice
    @MiltonBice 4 роки тому +6

    First thing I do when MD drops a new video? Click that like button!! Before watching I already know it’s going to be fire 🔥🔥🐢👍

  • @baileydoesthings2945
    @baileydoesthings2945 4 роки тому +15

    What happens to timmy’s guppy friend?

  • @LeilaSoleil
    @LeilaSoleil 2 роки тому

    Ohhh MD...You got me wanting a little turtle! I'm thinking of getting a Reeves....

    • @LeilaSoleil
      @LeilaSoleil 2 роки тому

      And if I do this, I'm setting up my tank quite similarly to this! Love it.

  • @itzmesarahh
    @itzmesarahh 3 роки тому

    Awww Timmy is so cute 🥺❤️

  • @sarahbelmonte8888
    @sarahbelmonte8888 4 роки тому +1

    To me when he was roaming on the sand in front of the rock he looked like a desert tortoise 🐢. 💓Timmy

  • @IcarusCAE
    @IcarusCAE 4 роки тому +9

    Curious to see how long the plants will survive. No aquatic plants are safe from turtles

  • @harty0481
    @harty0481 4 роки тому

    Timy!!! Loves his new tank

  • @Dummythxc
    @Dummythxc 4 роки тому

    I personally like odd numbers when it comes to rock but looks great !

  • @paulmarmion358
    @paulmarmion358 4 роки тому

    Hats off to you mate you have some great ideas 👍 great video

  • @missxy8217
    @missxy8217 4 роки тому +1

    that looks sooo cool omggg

  • @mariamhernandez3377
    @mariamhernandez3377 4 роки тому

    Hey md love the build the video and ESPECIALLY THE WAY ☺️ YOU TAKE CARE OF ALL YOUR PETS!!!! CHEERS TO U my friend!!!

  • @ayemf9285
    @ayemf9285 4 роки тому

    So cute! I love how clean it is♡

  • @joebraddock1627
    @joebraddock1627 4 роки тому

    I've just started getting stuff for my tank as like to do this as a hobby as never done this before, and I'm really excited about getting fish
    And enjoy your videos as watch 6 so far , thanks for yr ideas

  • @daily_pocket_review
    @daily_pocket_review 4 роки тому +12

    Bro! You're title had me worried thought the turtle died! After the chili fish video you got me on edge 😬

  • @zenawatson7549
    @zenawatson7549 4 роки тому

    Omg how cute is Timmy 🤩

  • @justaguyontheinternet9751
    @justaguyontheinternet9751 4 роки тому +1

    You could use timmys tank for the one sided waterfall scape........ With a hint of the river scape of serpa design

  • @wioletarudnicka9198
    @wioletarudnicka9198 4 роки тому

    Love his new home 🥰

  • @psychomotovlogs5012
    @psychomotovlogs5012 4 роки тому

    What a happy little turtle ❤️🐢

  • @Arucard47
    @Arucard47 4 роки тому

    New tank looking classy AF!

  • @wadehendry7994
    @wadehendry7994 2 роки тому

    Such a awesome setup.

  • @311daydreamer
    @311daydreamer 4 роки тому

    Love it! Makes me miss my turtle 🐢 🥺