Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:34 pm Re: Fluval FX4 versus FX6
Finally got everything setup. The first turtle topper I ordered got lost, so I had to get a refund, and then just turned around and got one from amazon. Built my pipe configuration as drawn earlier, with pvc, barb fittings, and vinyl hose. Replaced the plug in the wall with an AFCI/GFCI, That was a chore, as it sits just behind the edge of a heavy bookshelf. Had to empty and move two heavy bookcases to get to it. With the turtle topper I couldn't put the intake where I wanted to earlier, so it is now basically in the middle of the tank. The turtles both love their new environment. They are both swimming around, and they can even both fit inside the turtle topper, though a little tight.
Everything went together fairly well, no leaks as of yet.
Now I need to get some acrylic while in town next, so can put lids over the tank, Never had lids before, but now the turtles are close enough to the top that they can splash water out of the tank. Also worried they might claw their way over the edge and go for free-fall.
Think I'll get some plastic mesh as well to tie around the ramp. The turtles can quickly get up the ramp, but I've seen people online use the plastic mesh to give them better claw holds. Figure it will make it easier for them.
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jbaccanti on Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:51 pm, edited 1 time in total.