what kind of filter do you use for your turtle?

[JEAE21]

I ordered 2 canister filters and thinking of getting another one..
Currently using a whisper in-tank filter 40i
3/4 filled.

but what do you use?
And can you tell me what mechanical media you're using? I have been getting info. that turtles will clog it really fast!

 

[Vicious_Fish]

My old canister filter died last month. So I've been changing the water everyday in my Stinkpot's tub. It's not really that big a deal because he's so small. But I plan on buying another canister filter pretty soon. I'd love a Fluval FX5 Canister Filter, but they're so expensive and I don't really need something that powerful. I was also looking at the Rena FilStar XP Series Canister Filters.

 

[vicedretard]

i am running a emperor 400 and 280 that are just like anyother hang on tank filters with bio wheels and im running a magnum canister that the intake is down to the gravel. so for a 55gal tank i have filtration for about a 200gal, its a lil excess but i hate to see filters just sitting around collecting dust when i can put them to use. all that filter water pressure is why i have the outlets droping over rocks so it doesnt make a current for them. and i change about 90% water twice a week...

 

[JEAE21]

yeah, I'm thinking of ordering the XP1 too.

hey viced, is your turtle tank filled to the top? since wolf told me that bio-wheels don't work well in half-filled tanks..

also, vicious, what was your canister filter..and the cause of it breaking?
how well did it work in a half-filled turtle tank? also, what was the distance between the filter and the tank?

 

[Vicious_Fish]

Mine was some old in-tank Whisper Canister filter. It got knocked of the counter when I was cleaning it and the casing split, whoops!

My turtle is in a 30 gallon rubbermaid tub and it's filled half way which is less then a foot of water. With hanging filters, the closer they are to the water, the better they work. So they aren't always the best choice if you have a low water level in your tank.

 

[JEAE21]

yeah..i'm trying to get higher water but then..he won't be able to breathe by stretching his neck when he's on the submerged rock..
I think 12" out of 16" is the highest I can get it at..