Equipment Review and Discussion :: I need advice on filters

[BurgerMeister8]

I need a filter but I don't know about any filters could sombody giv me advice on filters

THANKS

[WyredHardware]

how big of a tank?

[BurgerMeister8]

Well actually i don't have a turtle but i'm planning on getting one and the tank size will probably be around 75 gallons

[Tenodera]

For that size you'd be better off with a canister filter.

Although, one member keeps a HUGE female turtle in a 90 gallon with a fluval 4 plus filter

[BurgerMeister8]

Thanks i'll remember that

[WyredHardware]

Ya for a 75gal tank get something that will filter a 150gal or more. Lots of people use the Fluval series of canister filters. They seem to really like them. I use the Eheime brand of canisters and mine is super quiet and does a good job.

[BurgerMeister8]

y'all are alot of help I like this website but how much are they I am trying to keep my budget below $500 but if I need more money I can always save up more. I have had alot of turtles but i have only kept them all for about a week they were all wild RES and 1 box turlte

[WyredHardware]

You released them?

And yes you can make a set up for around 500. But the Tank and filter are going to be your main expenses. You MUST (imho) have a good filter, basking platform, UVB light, heater. The rest is optional. Water quality and temperature control are the fundamentals.

[Tenodera]

WyredHardware, You just joined 2 months ago and already sounding like a pro!

[WyredHardware]

because I read read read... then research...

not to mention there are 1 or 2 people here that are .... ok.. .. i guess (insert big toothy grin here)

[BurgerMeister8]

yah what is wrong about releasing them they were wild and I would say more but i'm tired and I can't think hehheh

[Tenodera]

lol nothing is wrong about releasing wild animals ,in fact it's great that you released them. But generally you shouldn't take turtles from the wild, unless they were injured or need help.

[WyredHardware]

I have to agree with Teno 100%. If you want a turtle get a captive bread one or better yet call a rescue center and adopt one.

[BurgerMeister8]

I was'nt planning on keeping them but it's a long story on how the turtle climbed up on our porch it was really weird.

[WyredHardware]

LOL it came for a visit hey.

Ok back to your 500buck budget. I would say you should search for the biggest tank/filter (that can filter twice the size of your tank, Ex.. 50gal tank 100gal filter) for 400 bucks. That leaves 100 for heater, UVB light, basking platform (which if you get creative you can make for very cheap), food and basking lamp.
Check the local papers and online for good used tanks.