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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 5:59 pm   turtle filters

I know you are suppose to use a filter rated 2x the size of your tank. But does that go for filters that say they are made for turtles? or just filters made for fish?
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 6:19 pm   

From what I've seen and read, filters that tout themselves as made for turtles (Zoo-Med's, the Plus series by Fluval, for example) aren't that effective. If you've got a larger tank, a good canister filter (which is intended for fish) is the most effective in terms of keeping the water quality up. And I'd go for one rated 3X the size of the tank.
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Post Posted: Mon Oct 17, 2005 7:18 pm   

ok sounds good. Thanks
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