Equipment Review and Discussion :: Filter Help.

[Monstryk]

I bought a tank at a flea market, and I think it's about 20gal.
I wanted to hear your suggestions as to what would be a good fliter to use with this size tank.

I have pictures of it if that makes it any easier.

Very appreciated.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/Monstryk/Turtle/Tank001.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/Monstryk/Turtle/Tank002.jpg

[scripta_elegans]

I am thinking you might have a 30 gallon there. I ahve a 20 long, and it looks as long and wide, but taller.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ct ... sterfilter
The XP1 or XP2? If it is 30? If it is a 20 long, you might look at non cannister filters.

[Numa]

I just installed my Xp2 in a 30 breeder and Numa is having a bit of a time swimming if I don't keep it throttled down a lot. However, I think that the turt is doing better now as he swims more now with the filter than before. Mind you, Numa is maybe 3 weeks old, judging by the shell we found next to the dentist, but the turt is doing fine. If you have a small tank, I would suggest a slower flowing setup as your turt might have a bit of trouble with the current.

[octpusgirl8]

I had my Fluval 205 in a 20 gal tank before i got my 40 gal and it worked great, it wasn't too much current, although it could have bee a little much for a very small turtle.

[Monstryk]

The mesh top that I bought, which fits it perfectly says it's for a 20 Long/29 Gal, also 12"x30".

Honestly, the more I look around for filters, the more confused I get.
Are the Zoo Med ones any good?

My biggest issue is that I don't have a very high budget, I could go a little past a hundred dollars, but not much.

Would these work well?
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp17290/si1378747/cl0/fluval105externalcanisterfilter
http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsUS/ctl3684/cp19167/si1378635/cl0/fluval4plusunderwaterfilter

Once again, thank you for any insight.

[DavidY]

Both of those filters are good and I think many on here use them. The Fluval4+ goes right in the tank which may work better if you are using a screen top.

[marisa]

If possible I'd skip the 4+---if you've got a 20L, it will take up a lot of room in the tank and possibly create a current that will make it harder for smaller turtles to swim.

I've got a 20L and have used an Aquaclear 70 in it. But I didn't use a screen that covers the whole tank, and the filter just hhung off the side of it. It creates a waterfall, which, if you find too noisy, you can tame with some plexiglass siliconed to the lip.

[Monstryk]

Okay. Thank you.

Maybe I'll go with a Fluval 2, or 3..?

[steve]

I'd go with the Aquaclear. They hang on the outside of tank, so they don't take up space in the tank. They also have room for bio media and/or chemical media, both of which can help with water quality.