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I'm upgrading from a 20 gallon tank to a 52 gallon tank this week and I'm looking for some recomendations on filters.

Right now I have a wisper and wouldn't mind upgrading to the "wisper power filter 60". But it is ment for 40-60 gallon tanks, and I'm trying to keep in mind the 2x the tank size rule.

I need something not too noisey because the tank will be 3 feet away from my bed so I wont be happy with any clicking or loud filters. The waterfall sound is fine. If it's extremly bad I'll rig something up to keep from making a large splash.

I'd like to keep it under 70 bucks too.

Any recomendations are appreciated!!

You can get an XP2 from www.drfostersmith.com for under $70 and they are practically silent and work wonderfully.

Mike

get the xp3 on sale at www.drfostersmith.com, its really worth it... $86. the xp2 is $67 and I imagine is good too. search for "FilStar" on their site.

Properly set up, a canister filter will be more quiet than a power filter (one that hangs on the tank). For a 52(?) gallon tank, if you buy a Filstar, go with the XP3--it will grow with the tank as you upgrade. (And think of one rated 3X, not 2X--you'll appreciate having a more powerful filter when your turtle gets big. )

I just got my XP3 and it is as silent as can be, one day in, tank still seems to be rather clean

Mike

Well you guys talked me into it. I went with the xp3 so I wont have to upgrade again later.

My credit card loves me.

Thanks for your help!!

Your turtle is going to love you, too.

They better. Or else they are going to be in big trouble. lol

I paid 18 bucks for expediated shipping. And then they called me and told me it was going to be 37 for that shipping. So I said noooo thank you. Now I gotta wait 7-10 days. Blah