General Care Discussion :: My Filter

[zeek]

Hi guys,
I got this filter for my RES, its a Whisper that i got from wallmart, it adds a little waterfall effect, but it gets annoying and i don't think its that great. Is there a specific type of filter that I should get for a RES, if so what is it, maybe something under the water and actually keeps the water clean lol.
Thank you

[octpusgirl8]

That all depends on your setup. What size tank do you have, and how big is your turtle? You generally want to aim for a filter that's rated for a tank that's 2-3 times as big as yours, so if you had a 50 gallon tank you'd want a filter that's rated for a 150 gallon tank.

[TheComputerGremlin]

You might want to look into a canister filter. It costs a little more up-front, but in the long run, it works great for keeping turtle water clear.

[sezzyb2k7]

i have a filter that we clean and change the inner regularly.

it works well and the water is exceptionally clean

my tanks only small though .. its only a 2 foot tank

[hdaisog]

Those whisper ones are annoying. We had one on the fish tank and it made me have to pee all the time. I would suggest a canister filter. I just bought two Rena XP3s for my 300 gallon stock tank I'm setting up.

[Bascomb]

zeek -- I recommend a canister that turns the water 5 or more times. You need to answer the starter questions. Ex, size of tank, lights, temps etc.