Habitat - Indoor :: New Filter

[starscollided]

i just got a Fluval 405 for my tank its a 40gal breeder. The 405 is rated for up to 100 gallons. Since i have hooked it up there is quite a bit of current in the tank - - is this OK? Can you have too much current in the tank? will this affect the turtles?

[Dale]

Doesn't the 405 have a flow control valve on the hose where it attachs to the canister? You could try cutting it back.

My turtles seem to enjoy swimming and walking against the current from my FX5's. But they are in large tanks where they can get away from the current if they want to.

[octpusgirl8]

It's not a problem unless they are very tiny turtles and seem to be having troub;e dealing with it. Changing the direction of the output so that it hits a tank wall, or using a spray bar on the outout will reduce the intensity of the current.

[Bascomb]

S - collid -- No the current will not hurt the turtles. That pump has a 300 gph and will leave a little swirl in the tank. I am not sure where you got the 100 gallon rated. Turtle have to go by gph and that should be 5 times the volume of water you have in the tank. This tank rating is a fish thing and you don't use that. Most pet stores don't have a clue when it comes to turtles. I have a 350 gph on a 29 gallon and it does just fine. Your tank will be less likely to cloud up. If it does make the 50 percent changes until it clears up. b.

[starscollided]

Doesn't the 405 have a flow control valve on the hose where it attachs to the canister? You could try cutting it back.

Yes it does, i realized that after i posted but i figured that using it cuts down on the gph therefore defeating the purpose of me spending $200 heh - - I will have to do it a little bit tho because Chomper cant handle the current - at least not yet -

I also went down to PETCO and bought extra hosing for the filter so i can put the output lower in the tank so the current is on the bottom leaving the top calmer (so they can actually get to their food ) and it leaves a place for them to float.

[Bascomb]

S-collid -- You are catching on. They can do quite well in a little swirl and learn to swim around. I actually put some food in the swift area and make them swim for it. I also hand feed them. Good Luck

[Chrisbarnett]

The flow restriction valve will cut down on the life of the filter motor. If you can avoid using it at all, it would be wise.

[fishyfingers]

I have the same filter in a 35 gallon tank, I just directed the output towards the glass wall. My just over one inch turtle does fine.

Make sure it has a very calm place to sleep though.