Is it easy to set up ? I plan on using this for my 55g turtle tank. Is there any leaks with this filter? I currently have a marineland and its leaking
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I have had no problems (knock on wood) so far with this filter, I really like it! best, Billy Hertz
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It would probably be great for that size tank. The instructions are worthless but even still it's not difficult to setup. It's a really good filter for the price
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I have had mine going for about 3 months now... no leaks and set up was simple :)
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I have had no problems (knock on wood) so far with this filter, I really like it!best, Billy Hertz
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I have a marineland on my 75 gallon and it leaks as well as for the sun sun i ha e had no problems it works great i love how the return works and the uv sterilizer is amazing best filter i have ever bought
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It took about a 1/2 hr to set up an I have it running all day for 7 months not 1 problem with leaking or anything else
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I've since replaced the tank, but kept the filter. It still works perfectly. I use it for my Betta. It's not too strong for him but it does provide good water and air circulation. The filter takes the Small size Tetra Whisper Bio-Bag Cartridge.
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First off, if you have an aquatic turtle he needs more water than that. If it is a tortoise enclosure, this filter will do just fine. It is not meant for heavy duty aquarium filtration. If you have 10+ gallons I would not recommend.
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I would personally try it out. My only concern would be it getting into the filter itself because the lid doesn't latch but that would be the most minor nuisance. You certainly wouldn't go through filter media as quickly as with a turtle! I woulld say go for it, just keep an eye out to make sure they aren't showing any signs of distress or aggitation. It should be fine.
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I know nothing about salt water - but I have a 55 gal fresh water setup with a home made undergravel filter - just PVC pipes and the Cobalt Power head. It's been running for a few months now and I have not done anything with the tank or water and it's perfectly clear and the fish seem to be happy. So it works great for my setup.
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I use it for my aquatic turtle (red eared slider) in an FX5 canister filter as the first stage filtration. I change it approx. every 2-3 months. Keep in mind I have 4 of them in there at one time in stage 1. For fish tanks, I am not sure.
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I actually had to upgrade to a bigger filter.....but, I like to clean it every 4 to 6 weeks. This usually depends on what you have in the tank, and size of the tank. I have a turtle, so I have to stay on it and keep it clean.
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The flow rate is very low. I'm not a turtle-person, but I seem to remember that turtles are quite messy. This filter will certainly not be too fast - but it may not be fast enough.
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I am using it on my 5-gallon hex tank and it works great! I previously had a smaller filter (rated at 45gph) that was just not doing the job.
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I bought two and put in the bottom of a 55 gallon tank. Since installing the filters there has been quite a build-up of ??? on the top of the gravel.It is white and stringy (?) and very hard to clean out because of the tank depth! I have had MUCH better luck keeping the tank clean by installing two flow through filters and extending one of the intakes as close to the bottom as possible. If I had it to do over again I would NOT have gotten the under gravel systems.
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I have this in a 5 gal and it has worked wonderfully for my Betta. I added a good filter and cycled it first.Curious as to what you would put in a 1 gal, the smaller the tank the harder it it to maintain and it requires almost daily water changes when this small
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I would say the 700 or the 1200. The 700 is good for up to 65 gallons, so that would hopefully be enough for the turtle. I hear they are pretty messy though, so it wouldn't hurt to go with the 1200 which is good for up to 150 gallons. It seems like a lot, but you cant really have too much filtration. It would require less maintenance, keep the water crystal clear, and allow for you to use it for a larger aquarium if you decided to upgrade. It's totally up to you with your future plans and how much money you have at the moment.
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It should be ok..that filter is up to 40g.... That thing should keep your tank pretty clean. Plus you can adjust the flow so your not creating a whirlpool inside the small tank. IMO I'd upgrade to at least a 20 or 30 gallon... Hope I helped!!
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I have two map turtles approx 6 inches in a 75 gallon tank. I really love this filter because it's so easy to maintain. I don't use the spray bar. I have TWO of the ovation filters submerged plus a large hang-on style filter to keep the top water moving. Turtles are soooooooooo cool, but also sooooooooooo dirty. I don't think it's possible to over-do the filtering. (I also have added plecos at present and have also had regular algae eaters in my tank to help it stay clean. At some point these can become turtle food - but they do an excellent job of "vacuuming".)
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It won't fit your tank. My recommendation would be to get a canister filter. You will have more control over filtration, water flow and currents. Canister filters also work better and are more efficient than a hang on back.
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You did nothing wrong. The filters suck. You would have to run them for days until they clear out. I gave up. Glad it was cheep. I went to Petco and bought a Tetra whisper in-tank Filter. Cost a little more but works just fine.
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I think it is a great filter. I have a 75 gal with puffers and a dragon fish which eat bloodworms, shrimp and various food. It clears the water quickly. I got another simple external filter which doesn't compare. I think you'll be happy with it.