I have the 40 gallon zoo med tank for aquatic turtles and I need to figure out a better filtration solution. The canister filter that comes with the kit just does not cut it for me. I've looked up sumps and canister filters and I have no idea what I should get for my specific needs. I have two baby reeves, at least 2 and a half inches in size. I keep the water from 3 - 3 and a half inches deep. I have to find something that is strong enough to even move the turtle waste, as the current one does not even do that.
If at all possible the same filter could be used as they keep growing and as the water level rises. Not important as I'm pretty sure I will get them something like a tub when they start getting too big for the tank.
I've been thinking about having a hole in the bottom of the tank and plumbing a way for water and waste to go to a sump but I have no experience with sumps whatsoever and don't really know the entire mechanics. But I did read that canister filters are better for turtles, its just a matter of finding the right one for these circumstances. Which I would like any help with.
Thank you