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FILTER ADVICE!
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Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:11 pmby Colonel_Mustard
Hi there. I'm a newbie to filters! With my turtle in the 80's my folks never had a filter.
I now have a 55gallon tank and am in need of some filter advice. I would really like a carbon filter, but am not looking to spend $200!!!! Can someone help me with some good filters to look in to?!
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:12 pmby steve
What about this? Odyssea CFS700 with UV Sterilizer -
http://www.aquatraders.com/ProductDetai ... Code=42051Hat tip to Devil Duck
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:21 pmby Colonel_Mustard
Thanks Steve.
Is that what a lot of you use, the external filter systems?
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:30 pmby steve
Yes, external (canister) filters are the recommended type for turtles. Most of us don't have a UV Sterilizer, though that is a nice bonus if you choose to use it.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:38 pmby Kansasslider
Steve im not sure if you realize this but that filter has no media baskets. The rena xp and sunsun are also cheap alternatives.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:26 amby steve
True, though it looks good for a 55 gallon and you can throw some bagged media in it. I still use my XPs, though there has been some quality issues with some who have bought them recently. I'm still kicking myself for not getting the FX5 when they were $200.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:51 amby Kansasslider
You really didn't need to tell me that just ordered an xp3. Yea the fx6 or 5 are pricey .
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:05 pmby steve
I think they have been saying it was leaking from the main seal or where the cord exits the housing.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:17 pmby Kansasslider
I guess most filters have some issues . I was reading the CFS 700 had O-ring issues and the tops develop cracks where the tightening nuts make contact. Well its going to be here today so I will update if I have issues.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:27 amby Kansasslider
About the only thing I dont like about the xp3 is that the intake and output tubes are not the sliding adjustable type.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:37 pmby steve
Adjustable how?
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:42 pmby Kansasslider
Up down.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:51 pmby steve
Can you post an example?
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:06 pmby Kansasslider
Some filters come with sliding intake and output tubes. The plastic part that is in the tank. The Fx6 now comes with an adjustable or sliding strainer tube. So you can position the inflow and outflow at different heights inside the tank. The cascade 700 came with an adjustable outflow tube. By outflow Im talking about the return hose to the filter.
Re: FILTER ADVICE!
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Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:15 pmby steve
Sounds pretty cool and useful. I wonder if it can be rigged to fit an XP.