Just wonderin if you can do this????

[jdiidy271]

Hey guys again. i was just wondering if you could use an aquarium filter in place for a turtle filter??? anyone tried this???

 

[rmorse]

Yes. What turt you keeping?


There is no real difference between the filters. Use a good quality Eheim canister filter, and you should be fine.

 

[Ullopincrate]

It's been do a lot of times. no prob

 

[le patron]

would an HOB work?

 

[rmorse]

would an HOB work?

Yes, but with the amount of waste most turtles pump out, canisters are usually best.

 

[le patron]

yep well im not planning on getting a turt just yet, maybe next year, but i dont have the spare cash to get a canister. maybe CL

cant wait to get my corn snake

 

[jdiidy271]

o cool!! that helps me out a ton!!!! thanks guys!!!!!!!!!

 

[krzr3000]

Keep in mind a HOB is going to make the waterfall sound due to the lower water level. Unless you have a raised basking platform or something. Or if its a fully aquatic turtle...then ya.
BUt like what others said...there is no difference. Except maybe the color or packaging.

 

[jdiidy271]

ok thats cool. thanks and also what type of lighting do turtles need. ive heard that they need UVA/UVB lights but what do i know..... and how much would this stuff cost.

 

[rmorse]

ok thats cool. thanks and also what type of lighting do turtles need. ive heard that they need UVA/UVB lights but what do i know..... and how much would this stuff cost.

Figure out what tort or turt you are getting, then we can walk you through the setup, ok?