Will this help with filtration for turtles?
746104
I use this for my 60 gallon tank with two turtles. It works like a charm. It keeps the water crystal clear and I only need to wash the filter about once a week. I would definitely recommend it! If you have gravel or sand you may need some additional fish to keep things clean on the bottom.
746105
If they live in an aquarium there's no reason it shouldn't work but unless it's pretty large tank (55 gal) full of water it's probably going to be too powerful. In that case you'd likely run into some problems with the height of the intake/discharge tubes as well. Also, you can adjust the flow rate using the discharge shut-off valve if it is too powerful but having to turn it down a lot will probably make it noisy and perhaps get easily clogged. There's a 250 gph version of this filter too that hangs on the back of the tank. http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-PC0250HSB-H-O-T-Magnum-55-Gallon/dp/B000260FVQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1389730490&sr=8-1&keywords=marineland+magnum+250
746106
Of course it will help, but understand that this is designed for fishkeeping. Turtles produce a huge amount of waste in comparison, so it would require additional action such as solids removal on a regular basis and water changes. This is going to be the case, no matter which filter you use though. I don't know the sizes of the turtles you are keeping, but I would tend to think that something much larger, like a swimming pool filter would be more appropriate. I'm no expert, but we kept turtles as kids, and used a large (400gallon) pond with a pool filter and bio bog filtration setup. That worked great for us, but we also had multiple turtles of varying size. Hope this helps. Of course it will help, but understand that this is designed for fishkeeping. Turtles produce a huge amount of waste in comparison, so it would require additional action such as solids removal on a regular basis and water changes. This is going to be the case, no matter which filter you use though. I don't know the sizes of the turtles you are keeping, but I would tend to think that something much larger, like a swimming pool filter would be more appropriate. I'm no expert, but we kept turtles as kids, and used a large (400gallon) pond with a pool filter and bio bog filtration setup. That... » Read More Of course it will help, but understand that this is designed for fishkeeping. Turtles produce a huge amount of waste in comparison, so it would require additional action such as solids removal on a regular basis and water changes. This is going to be the case, no matter which filter you use though. I don't know the sizes of the turtles you are keeping, but I would tend to think that something much larger, like a swimming pool filter would be more appropriate. I'm no expert, but we kept turtles as kids, and used a large (400gallon) pond with a pool filter and bio bog filtration setup. That worked great for us, but we also had multiple turtles of varying size. Hope this helps. « Show Less
746107
Sure but might be overkill for a few turtles. I would say that if it is a large tank with a lot of turtles it would do really well. However if it is a smaller tank with just a few you are pushing a lot of water without cause......
746108
I wouldn't order from them, my item was supposed to be new, came used and BROKEN. Don't waste your money!
661578
Most likely. It comes with a pretty decent filter and you can use a filter bag, the two together would be pretty good filtration.
542279
It fits, but takes up most of the tank. It would work as a temporary fix for very small turtles or frogs and newts.
1381694
There is a pump circulating the water. The clarity of water depends on where it is used and with what kind of animal. With turtle in a few days the water needs to be replaced.
1267748
I also use this for a red eared slider turtle. All of the filter media I change at different times to allow the "good" bacteria a chance to do their jobs and not "shock" the water with all new stuff. The carbon I like to change at least every 4 months. The polishing pads if you use them I change every month and the foam filters I will rinse every month or so, but change out with the carbon every 4 months along with the carbon. This is a great filter system! Let me know if you have any other questions and I hope you found this helpful!
1256622
Yes. Our tank is full of water and our turtles enjoy swimming in it. Hope that helps!
773261
I honestly do not know... I only use this for my birds... I owned Snakes and I did not use this at all for my snakes it was more high tech then this simple setup... I wish I could answer your question about turtles but I honestly do not know A thing about them...
1458699
If you cut the vertical tubes, yes. If it's for turtles (or other amphibians) this is not the filter to use.
657372
My husband and I dug out a small pond about 3 ft by 3 feet and about 1.5 feet deep.. this filter doesn't do anything.. i dont even have my 2 turtles in it yet and I still can't even see the bottom. I would look elsewhere! or get this and another
77101
Sorry but I don't know the answer to that. We have fish in 2 tanks and fish with fire belly toads in the 3rd tank and that works great. It is my understanding that it keeps the level of good bacteria in the water to keep the ammonia levels right for fish but I don't know anything about the needs of turtles.
202894
I believe you should be able to use the carbon in combination with your sand filtration system. We have been using it in our filtration system for our turtle tank and they are very sensitive to pollutants. The carbon and the combination of the other specific items we use in the filtration system work very well and keep the ph balance where ut needs to be.
1962931
Fit yes but if have this filter in a 100 gallon tank with 2 turtles and it keeps the water crystal clear so u could get a much smaller one for a 10 gallon tabk
716757
what size tank do you have? turtle filters are supposed to filter at least two times the size of the tank.the 1500 gph should filter a 50 - 100 gallon tank for an aquatic turtle.
2238203
This filtration system will work, but you may want a more powerful pump, probably 1-1/2 - 2 horsepower. Hope this helps.
716758
I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left to get all the waste across the bottom. I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left... » Read More I'm using it for my 125 gal - 6 ft long, turtle tank. I have one Eastern River Cooter about 6-7 inches long. This filter is doing a pretty good job keeping the water clean. I think that the intake is not strong enough to pull in everything on the bottom from all areas of the tank though. I had the intake on the far right side of the tank, and the bottom of the tank on that side looked pretty clean, but the left side not so much. So after cleaning the bottom on the left side, I moved the intake to the left to try to clean up more of the bottom. I guess I'll have to alternative right and left to get all the waste across the bottom. « Show Less
909626
Bett....there are extensions for the intake and will work at a lower level. The output doesn't come with exemptions, however something could be made very easily (if needed). In my 120gal aquarium, my intake is closer to the bottom. I can drain the tank to just above the intake and it still runs fine. Keep in mind, these filters have a strong output. I do not have turtles and if the output is above the waterline, it may get a tad rough in there. Someone more familiar with turtles could probably touch on that a bit more.
1638964
When I bought this I hoped it would but it's really not a good filter at all. I ended up just putting it into dry reptile tank, just as a basking rock.