Habitat - Indoor :: Plexiglass on the filter

[Brianthedog18]

I've heard a lot of people suggest siliconing plexiglass to the lip of the filter to reduce the falling noise. I want to try it out, but what do I do with Leonardo for two days without any filter? Won't the water get really gross?

[missibsu]

The water could get gross, but you have to remember that some people on here don't even have a filter. I'd say just clean the tank each day, but I don't know how big of a tank you have. On the other hand, my filter broke a little while back and my turts were without one for a couple of days until I could get a new one.

[marisa]

What kind of filter are you talking about---an Aquaclear?

[Brianthedog18]

I think it's a power whisper or something like that. It's similar to an Aquaclear, except that it has two waterfals.

[steve]

Do you have a picture? Each filter has subtle changes that might make it difficult to attach Plexiglas.

[Andrew7769]

is it the whisper power filter rated for above 55gals?

[Brianthedog18]

yes, here is the link to it, it's the gallon one with the two waterfalls:

http://www.petco.com/Shop/Product.aspx? ... lyID=6315&

[steve]

For that price, I would get an Aquaclear. If you don't want to silicone a lip extension, you could drill holes on the cover like I did:

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1405