Habitat - Indoor

Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:11 pm **FILTER ADVICE!**

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?!

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:12 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

What about this? Odyssea CFS700 with UV Sterilizer - http://www.aquatraders.com/ProductDetai ... Code=42051

Hat tip to Devil Duck

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 3:21 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

Thanks Steve.
Is that what a lot of you use, the external filter systems?

Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 5:30 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

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.

Posted: Tue Dec 03, 2013 8:38 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

Steve im not sure if you realize this but that filter has no media baskets. The rena xp and sunsun are also cheap alternatives.

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:26 am **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

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.

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 11:51 am **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

You really didn't need to tell me that just ordered an xp3. Yea the fx6 or 5 are pricey .

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:05 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

I think they have been saying it was leaking from the main seal or where the cord exits the housing.

Posted: Wed Dec 04, 2013 12:17 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

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.

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 4:27 am **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

About the only thing I dont like about the xp3 is that the intake and output tubes are not the sliding adjustable type.

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:37 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

Adjustable how?

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:42 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

Up down.

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 2:51 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

Can you post an example?

Posted: Thu Dec 05, 2013 3:06 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

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.

Posted: Fri Dec 06, 2013 7:15 pm **Re: FILTER ADVICE!**

Sounds pretty cool and useful. I wonder if it can be rigged to fit an XP.

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