125 Gallon Turtle Tank Setup - No Sand - FOREVER HOME SIZE!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- LLYT here, in this video I assemble a 125 gallon aquarium fortwo of my slider turtles. I opted out of sand for this build to see how tile would look. Let me know what you thin!
AS ALWAYS DON"T FORGET TO CHECK YOUR TEMPS, LAMP HEIGHTS, EXCAPE ROUTES AND WATER QUALITY!
Checkout the links below to see the products I use in my setup. I am an Amazon Affiliate and receive a tiny commission if you use the amazon product links at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance ;)
In this video:
125 Gallon Tank & Stand - www.petsmart.c...
Basking Platform - TB4500 (sold on the LLYT Etsy Store, sells out quickly!)
Store Link: www.etsy.com/l...
Other Custom DIY Builds
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Filters:
Fluval FX6 - amzn.to/3BINCfN
SunSun 704B - amzn.to/3VFzFYU
Lights:
Lamp Fixture - amzn.to/3CtwSt2
Basking Bulb (Mrecury Vapor 100 Watt): amzn.to/3MyxIco
Hidden Underwater LED Light Strip - amzn.to/3D83313
LED hood light - comes with Top Fin 125 gallon tank
Water Heater -
Bubbles:
Air Pump - amzn.to/3urfnWX
Tubing & Check Valve - amzn.to/3urfuBR
Substrate/Decorations:
Floating Log - amzn.to/3Hcejhb
Plants - amzn.to/3urxHPS & amzn.to/3F4B581
Root - Petsmart
Stones - River Stones at the Hardware Store
Stones - Pet Version (need at least 40 pounds) - amzn.to/39ZZL63
Tiles - 16x16 Ceramic Tile at the Hardware Store
Tools:
Glue Gun
Tile Cutter
Caulk Gun
Food:
Turtle Food - amzn.to/3AdqiYl
Turtle Snack - Cuttlebone - amzn.to/3a64C5F
Utility:
Timed Power Strip - amzn.to/3ez1Cyc
Water Conditioner - amzn.to/3exuVRQ
Solarmeter 6.5R: amzn.to/3Mx1RsH - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
I like the look, I have a 75 gal tank connected to a 125 gal tank with a custom walk through basking area between them. I took some of your ideas 3 years ago and upscaled them. I have had my 3 sliders coming up on 8 years this spring.
So cool! Sounds like your turtles are well taken care of, thanks for the support! 🐢
Wait that’s so cool!! Could you show how your tanks look connected??
@@shaunasmith211probably ramps on one side for the 75 gallon, another ramp on the 125. A platform on top connects the two ramps together.
This is beautiful.
How often do you need to deep clean due to fecal waste, etc.?
that sounds so lit. u should make a video bout it
I have almost this exact setup.Same tank, same wood thing inside, but I have gravel an underwater waterfall and a castle. Also have the zoomed penthouse I have covered in plants to give him some privacy. 34 year old red ear slider here.
This looks great!!! I’ve used your mods for the thrive above tank basking area & made a glass lid for the other side of my 75 gallon tank as well as purchased the same filter. Your videos have really helped me up my game for Sheldon!!!!
That is awesome! Thanks for the support! :)
i’m gonna take inspiration for this for my girl ❤ i have a giant female red eared slider and i recently got a job so now that i can save for it it’s time to upgrade her to something much bigger 😅
Loved this video!! I got 3 turtles because my brother bought them but I really don’t just wanna waste money on upgrading tanks so seeing bigger tanks and how you set it up was awesome!
LLYT Love this new setup! So so cool!! Thank you for so many helpful videos!
Happy to help! Thanks!
This set up is amazing
I'm hoping to get a pair later this year so looking for tank ideas
Thanks so much! Only suggestion is not to get a pair! They could get aggressive toward one another and then you’ll need two tanks! (Unless that’s what you are ready to do of course)
Love the set up man! The only concern i have is that you glued all the decorations down. Turtles LOVE to rearange their home and make it theirs!
Yeah that's why I glued it haha! They still get to rummage around everything and check it out.
Awesome tank.🐢
the king is back
congrats and sick tanks
That is a serious setup. Must of cost a fortune. We just bought a yellow belly slider and I know how much I paid for that setup. Great video and beautiful aquarium. Cheers.
Thank you! Definitely not cheap but saves a ton of time and hassle cleaning and won’t need to be upgraded again!
My heart goes out to your brave helper! A big help for me was to get those heavy duty glass suction cups for lifting. I swear by them when it comes time to move my tanks around! Your back will thank me later!
Great advice! I have to move the tank again... maybe i'll invest in some. Thanks!!
Please consider remove the glass lids an use a mesh covering. It cause humidity,they need air. The sand substrate was better for them than tiles, they like to dig
Callese señora
good idea if you like dealing with rust learned the hard way with that one
@@thesasquatch303there’s different types of materials you can use
@@thesasquatch303 non metal mesh is a thing.
My turtle eats that stuff, best to drill holes in the plastic if you need air. @Carl-tc2yb
I wondered what kind of turtle was going in there when you put air tubing in. My softshell would have that all over the place. Lol Cool setup!
THE ONLY DESIGN BASKING AREA THAT WORKS WITH TURTLE IS THIS SIMILAR ONE I HAVE IN MINE
Nice..LLYT!😃
Followed this video for my setup and turned out great
Great to hear :)
I found this video to be super helpful. Did you get both filters?
Keep an eye on that stand. I have the same and mine split underneath, causing my tank to crack at the bottom and shatter.
Awesome job!!
love it!!!
haahaha😂 I have legit this exact set up. Even the fake wood thing. But I added a ton more plants and different lights. The penthouse on top is considerably larger with astroturf and a slate rock. 😂.
Greetings. Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it very much. I'm in the process of setting up a larger environment for 2 baby turtles 2mrw. Up late studying so "Naw" seems like she knows what she's doing in front of the grandkids. What are your final thoughts on that basking unit in your video. I was thinking of making one out of a fruit crate almost like ol milk crate type. But this mesh can be cut (It's white) I just can't think of the material name. Ugh. Right now the basking station it's going to be a concrete brick w slate rocks to climb to it🤔 under lights. The 2 holes (CBS) will be little caves as they are little. Thoughts please??✌️😎
very nice good job
Thank you! 😊
We have been given two adult red ear sliders in a 75 gal tank, with a Fluval 407. The water is always dirty. We are upgrading to a 125 gal. Do we need both filters you show in the video? I’m so new to this and would greatly appreciate your help. TY!
If you don’t like cleaning your tank I’d absolutely recommend these two filters! Good luck new turtle parents! :)
What are the dimensions of the tank? Also does that work for a full grown res?
Just a quick question. How often do you change water?
Every 2 weeks! About 50%.
I wish you would sell those above tank basking areas they are the best. I would buy one. This tank is amazing I wish I had the space to have one like this. Soon I will be upgrading to a 55 gallon aquarium.
He actually does and the link to it is in the description
Is the tank and stand a high quality? It’s it holding up well?
So beautiful😍😍
So cool your set up is awesome. Perfect!!! Skip the negative tree hugging comments. Turtes are pets and as long as they got room to swim , clean water and a uva_uvb heating bulb they'll love their lives. Thanks for the hard work and vid.
Great video! I'm digging the tile option, but I'm curious if this changes your cleaning process? Do you use a gravel vacuum still? Do you just take each tile out and clean it?
Gravel vacuum is still a good option if you have some stillborn stuff. But with the turtles moving about you’ll probably be pretty clean for a while. If you start to see any buildup on the tile you can use cleaning sponge like the one you use for algae on the side of the tank without taking a single tile out! Easy maintenance!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle what about under the tiles?
Hi I love watching your videos it has helped me so much with my little (big) baby. Quick question for you, how has your tank and stand held up so far. I was looking at purchasing the same one for my red ear slider, but I have seen many bad reviews for them. Many have said that their stand is not well made and can't hold the weight of all the water. Other reviews say that the tank itself leaks. Loved to get your thoughts on whether you believe this is a good purchase or not. Thanks in advance!!!
So far so good! No stand issues or leaks yet. I guess only time will tell but overall the tank is typical construction ( I am sure some faulty one's are out there and those are the one's you'll hear about). Stand is particle board which isnt the greatest but I have no reason for concern yet. Hope that helps!
have u ever heard of the plexiglass tanks? would they be worhth the extra for a turtle?
The problem I've seen with these is that plexiglass gets micro scratches from all the turtle beatings it'll take from the shell bumping around. Small turtles, not so much, but once they get plus 8 inches, little abrasions tend to show up.
Great point. It can get scratch and honestly costs WAY more. But I do like their overall strength.
You keep them together?
I've been keeping mines together for the last 4 years and they are best buds. 1 Cumberland Slider and 1 Red Ear Slider.
Only 2 of my 3 turtles can live together. The other one became aggressive toward them and now has a separate tank. It can be done but could be an issue in the future as turtles are solitary and could become protective of their space. So best to keep an eye on turtles living together even if they are peaceful.
Nice!!
How do you clean this?
I just do water changes with a pool pump. They turtles swimming around is enough to move big waste into my filter intakes. And with lots of filtration the tank needs very little additional cleaning, hope that helps!
7:26 is ur painted turtle pyramiding?
I was just going to say the same thing. She doesn't look happy.
@@jcsdesign getting fat
definitely looks like pyramiding
That could be genetic. He raised the 3 together and other 2 are fine. I have 2 tortoises. 1 pyramid-ed slightly for years. Not the saddle back look but still pyramiding. At 30 yrs.. Hes balanced out w extra vitamins in the early years Speedy is fine and normal with only 1 raised scute. I've never seen a water turtle pyramid. Very interesting
@@mangoandkiwisalad1473 yep, too much protein sometimes
Love it. I have 3 red ear sliders is a 125 big enough for 3 as adults?
No, you should have 10 gallons per 1 inch of shell. An adult res male can range from 7-9 inches and an adult res female can range from 12-13” so depending on the sexes of your turtles you either have the bare minimum for a single adult female turtle or you have a good sized tank for a single adult male.
Yes plenty of room. Just build a turtle topper. I have 4 adult turtle in a 135 gallon and they all love there lives. I also have a 2 big canister filters.
You will get lots of answers for this but I think the most important thing is that you have your tank sized so that your turtles can move around, bask, you can keep up with the tank maintenance and your turtles are peaceful to one another. Hope that helps!
@@LongLiveYourTurtle I’ve had two eastern painted turtles in the same 125 gallon for years. They’re about 6” each. They’ve cohabitated perfectly with a community of mbuna cichlids. They’ve never messed with a fish but recently decided they hate each other 😔 Any suggestions for turtle aggression? I now have to divide the tank leaving only the fish able to travel to both sides. At this point that’s my only idea until spring when I plan to move one to my outdoor fish pond.
i also have a red eared slider, what do you feed yours? and where do i get one of those basking areas?
Where did you purchase the 125 ? If anyone can help I would greatly appreciate it
PetSmart. It's Marineland brand. Tank and stand combo
Do you recommend a wave maker?
It is not necessary for a turtle. They do not need a strong current in the tank or highly oxygenated water.
Thanks. I also have some fish.
Hi, I have a 50 gallon tank and the filter I have does not maintain the water clean for long. It gets dirty really fast. What filter do you recommend? I would really appreciate it
Filter type is super important so I’d start there. Fluval fx4 if you have the money or a sunsun704b. I also like the penn Plax turtle clean 1200… just know you need to run a filter for at least 2-4 weeks before beneficial bacteria builds up and your water should stay clear for week to months with 25% bi-weekly water changes. Good luck!
has that marineland led light lasted you a while? Or have you had to replace it. I wanna get it but I see reviews saying it doesn't last
So far no issues. I’ve had it running about 6 months now!
Maneee good shit !!! 😎
Great video!!! How big are your turtles?
Thanks! 8 and 9 inches in that tank!
This is so cool! But what is the purpose of the floating log?
Thanks! It’s not necessary but Gives something for the turtles to hang onto besides the ramp. I see them do it all the time!
Hi, how much reptisafe should I use per gallon? Thank you!
Whatever the bottle says! I don’t use it currently because I have filtered well water :)
@@LongLiveYourTurtle Thank you!
I have a fluval for an 80 gallon. I have cleaned the water 3 times yesterday and scoop stuff that it would remove. It doesn’t seem to keep up anymore. What do I need to do? I have tried these pond pill cleaners that the turtle/fish store told me to ise.
the fx6 is rated for a couple hundred gallons, so you'll want to check your setup to make sure your system is actually working correctly. Checking pipes for slack, checking if valves are fully open, if intake attachment is fully submerged, proper tank flow from output, etc. Fluval has a setup video for all their canisters to double check.
Is this a brand new setup? You need to make sure your tank is cycled before worrying about whether the fitler is working or not. Look up aquariums and the nitrogen cycle to get a better idea. But the bio media in your filter needs mature so it can keep your water clean. Until then (a week or two) you will be doing a lot of water changes. Good luck!
It helps if you feed turtles in a separate container or smaller tank and then put them back.
@@dj.excess I didn’t know this was a thing? What could I use, she eats in the water and is very big approx 12 inches
@@wendybutterworth7541 buy a container where it can fit. Fill it up with water. Add a drop of dechloriner and feed in there. When done, put back in the water and all the small mess u just dump with the water. My filters last way longer this way.
why you close the aquas? Turtules needed more oxyden
They have perfect access to air to breath and the lids will stop the turtles from escaping.
My res always eat the air stone. Is it dangerous for them?
As long as the don't rip it off the tubing and try to swallow it, they should be fine. I use an airline bar and had it buried in the sand to make the bubbles come out larger and less frequently to not obstruct my view and as far as I know, my turtle loves to sleep on the airstone.
How often would you have to clean out this setup?
Partial water change every other week and filter cleaning every 2ish months. A little scrubbing in between. Lots of filtration really helps!
I have some questions how long to clean their poppies 😂 cause I have 4 and cleaning is very difficult as they grow up. Is it easy for you to clean the whole aquarium and if yes how you clean the bottom of it?
Doesn't turtle gunk get between and underneath those tiles? And stuff glued to it? Yikes.
Maybe a tiny bit? If I see it I clean it but overall i keep a close eye on water parameters because thats what really counts :)
Huh? Why did you add a bubble stone? There are no fish in that tank. No need to aerate the water.
Algun dia
the tank is a bit too small for 2 adult turtles
I've seen this tank at Petsmart. The volume of the tank is good but the dimensions don't work well for adult size turtles in my opinion. It is a bit too narrow for turtles to move around without feeling tight. I believe it is only 18" wide which is narrow for turtles. This tank is more suitable for fish. Overall, I like your effort. Those two canister filters seem overkill. Just the FX6 is good enough.
I hear you and wish there were more standard tanks that were wider. But at 18 inches there is still plenty of space for the turtle to turn around. That is double the width of my largest turtle.
I have to remove all my plastic decor my turtle try to eat it lol.
They can be brats cant they?!
Total cost for this setup over all
Total probably around $1,000. 95% is the tank/stand, basker and filters.
@@LongLiveYourTurtleno bro 83k in inr is very costly.
This will cost nearby 50k inr which means under 600k $
Please tell us what you are doing, reading it takes away from enjoying the the video, can watch any more after 2 minutes
Get better lol. It’s not hard to read and watch
The water turtle at the bottom says what the fuck is this
PS it looks like it’s dead
A lot of bad reviews for this tank breaking
My turtle makes water dirty very quickly, there were 3 fish with him 1 died due lack of fresh water. So I'm never gonna put fish and turtle in aquarium, in big size tank maybe. But, in aquarium nope
Sounds like you need more filtration! Water should not be getting dirty that quickly. Thanks for the comment!
I feed my BIG river cooter in the sink, in a tub
😂