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best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 12:49 pm
by portsporting06
i got 2 baby res turtles. there 20 gal tank has white sand dock and 2 filter. i got one fluval u1 filter and the other one is Zoo Med Turtle Clean Filter 318. the water is about 3inch inside the tank i dont fill it up all the way since there babys still. and i wanna upgrade the Zoo Med Turtle Clean Filter 318 to a better underwater filter. any ideas which one. must be underwater one cuz i cant sleep with the noise.
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 3:18 pm
by steve
I would probably opt for a cheap hang-on-tank filter (like an AquaClear) and save the money for the eventual upgrade.
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 4:18 pm
by portsporting06
Does it make noise tho. Cuz I can't sleep when water is makIng nOise

. Plus I work in the morning so I need sleeP
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 6:44 pm
by steve
Yes, it'll make noise without a full tank.
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 6:45 pm
by portsporting06
would a fluval u4 be a great filter if lay it down on the floor. and i got the sand for my ground of the tank
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 8:47 pm
by steve
It can't rest on the floor or it will suck up sand. It's also an expensive filter, I'm not sure if it's worth it.
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 9:07 pm
by portsporting06
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Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 9:30 pm
by portsporting06
i had my fluval u1 laying down. is that bad?
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 9:39 pm
by steve
Not if it's working for you. There are some low end canisters out there but you would probably need to have close to a full 20 gallons.
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Thu May 26, 2011 10:01 pm
by portsporting06
i had 4inches of water for my 2 baby res turtles now i add 2 more inches so its 6 inches of water is that okay? they have a turtle dock 4 land
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Fri May 27, 2011 1:14 pm
by portsporting06
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Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Sat May 28, 2011 12:37 pm
by steve
What are your upgrade plans and budget for this?
Re: best filter for 20gal tank?

Posted:
Sat May 28, 2011 10:03 pm
by portsporting06
Well my turtle come first before me. So there no limit 4 them. But I'm keeping them in a 20gal tank until they get bigger