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nomed4947 · Level 1 Joined: 09 Apr 2007 Posts: 8

what kinda filter does everyone here use , would you recommend it etc..

are there any that are better for turtle tanks ?

whats the deal with the floor filter one?

brownmc · Level 2 Joined: 03 Jan 2007 Posts: 27

I have three running in my 40 gallon tank. A Penguin 150 and 350 and also some sort of Zoo Med filter that sits outside of the tank (kinda like a small version of a Fluval). Sounds like too much, but it actually seems just right, the water isn't too churned up because the Penguins just water fall in.

melsmom · Posted: Fri May 04, 2007 9:50 am Post subject:

90 qt tank, 3/4 filled or so, with a fluval 3 the ONLY thing that has worked for me. Its horizontal

AnimalLover · Posted: Thu May 10, 2007 10:41 am Post subject:

75gal tank, with 35% water, two whisper filters, 10 and a 20. I need to upgrade, just haven't had the money for the Fluval.
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Turtlelover75 · Level 2 Joined: 06 May 2007 Posts: 34

mine is a fluval 3 ( I think). The strongest that I saw at the pet store.

plasmik · Posted: Mon Jul 30, 2007 5:16 pm Post subject:

I use a Fluval 405 canister filter along with a Fluval 4 Plus for my 60 gallon tank for my 2 RES and they work perfectly.

The fluval 4 plus is not really necessary since the 405 was highly recommended to do the job well but being that i have the fluval 4 because its what i used before i upgraded i figured it doesnt hurt to have extra filtration since turtles are well known for being messy.

I dred having to clean my tank since its alot of work so i rather spend top dollars on a great filter set up to avoid having to clean every month.

Only downfall to this is that Fluval filters are pretty expensive. But well worth the cost if you have the money to get one.
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Rachel16 · Level 3 Joined: 18 Jul 2007 Posts: 351

i use two Magnum 350 Convertible Canister Filters its the best one ive ever used ot may be a little noicey but thats wat cabinats under tanks r for Razz

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plasmik · Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2007 1:00 am Post subject:

You should def try the fluval canister filter then because my filter makes zero noise. I would highly recommend it.

Its well worth the money.
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lilmike04 · Level 2 Joined: 22 Jul 2007 Posts: 76

i havea 40 gal. tera whisper in a 20 gal. tank and the water is clear

kx125rider · Level 2 Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 94 Location: louisiana

cascade penn plax in a 20 gall it works really good cuz its a 20 gall filter in a 20gal and when i clean the aqurium its not tht dirty Evil or Very Mad

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turtbert · Level 3 Joined: 14 Jan 2006 Posts: 272

I have a fluval 405 on my 120G with 3 turtles in, it's been great but now that my big one is nearing 10" it's starting to struggle so I'm going to be upgrading to a fluval FX5 when I can afford it!!!
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cubalz · Posted: Wed Aug 29, 2007 3:34 pm Post subject:

I have a 240 gallon turtle tank filled 3/4 full of water and I run a fluval FX5. It is the ONLY canister big enough for tanks over 200 gallons, period. It works great but very $$$$$ Rolling Eyes

kx125rider · Level 2 Joined: 16 Jun 2007 Posts: 94 Location: louisiana

geez where do u fit a 240 gall tank and why do u need it so big isnt it hard to clean out
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cubalz · Posted: Mon Sep 10, 2007 4:43 pm Post subject:

I have an aquarium company and had an extra brand new AGA 240 gallon tank and cabinet, my wife wanted a turtle tank, so there you go.

I am used to doing large water changes, most of the tanks that I service for my customers are over 100 gallons and are salt water so this is no big deal.

You should see how impressive it looks, I had a custom made rock done for it ($$$$) for the basking area.

I will post pics when I can.
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Jdude101 · Level 3 Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 191 Location: Georgia

thats nice, what is your company. I only have a 30 gallon zoomed filter, its sits outside and has a good waterflow for my 45 gallon, 40% filled. I dunno, ill get anotherone for extra power sometime i guess

cubalz · Posted: Tue Sep 11, 2007 3:16 pm Post subject:

It is called AquaTech Solutions.
Check it out at www.aquats.com. I haven't had time to update the site for a little while, my wife and I have been too busy. It is a couple of months outdated on some things. You can e-mail me from the hot link on the site as well if you have any questions or need anything. I am more than happy to help where I can.
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Jdude101 · Level 3 Joined: 03 Sep 2007 Posts: 191 Location: Georgia

too bad I live nowhere near there. Do you guys sell filter and what not, like shipments? since I can't exactly get there, If igure if anyone has filter, aquarium stores do/

ryanandsuzyro · Level 3 Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 207

I use a RENA Filstar XP3. It's geared for 175 gallons, I use it in a 75 gallon tank.

It is overall a good quiet filter, but you need to have it set up just right in regards to height and depth, and media isn't dirt cheap. I clean it once a month and for a few days it seems to struggle with the water, but then it's beautiful. *shrugs*

cubalz · Posted: Wed Sep 12, 2007 9:18 am Post subject:

JDude, I just sent you a PM this morning.
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stirland06 · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 5:23 pm Post subject:

i have two interpet filters that can do 40 gallons on there own. in my 50 gallon tanmk
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skslover · Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 7:15 pm Post subject:

i have a submersable fluval and me and the turtle luv it and i would totaly recomend it it works great!!!!!!!!
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Bandgeek2709 · Level 3 Joined: 08 Dec 2004 Posts: 146 Location: Georgia

I just bought a Fluval 404 and was wondering what type of media to put in it. I'm going to be using it with a 55 gallon aquarium. I also have a Fluval 2 that I havent used yet. I might or might not put that into the tank too.
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