Habitat - Indoor :: Is this filter good for a small turtle in 10G?

[clock906]

Aquaclear Quick Filter Attachment
http://www.bigalsonline.ca/StoreCatalog ... =0&offset=

I want to use this together with a powerhead I have standing around (about 300gph) in a 10G tank (w/ 1.5" turtle).

Is this a good idea? Anyone has experience with this filter or using a powerhead + attachment as a filter? How well do they usually work?


I am currently using an emperor 400. It keeps the water very very clean, but I am having diffculty setting up a basking spot because I have to fill the water level almost to the top to prevent all the splashing.

I am trying to keep the cost as low as possible, so I want to use what I already have and not spend too much again. (canister filter)

[TheComputerGremlin]

You can build an above tank basking area to solve your problem. You can make it out of wood or plastic pretty cheaply.

[clock906]

You can build an above tank basking area to solve your problem. You can make it out of wood or plastic pretty cheaply.

I thought about that...and i've seen people with photos of that...

but then I don't think i have time for that plus i am sure it will cost more to go to a home hardware store to buy all the supplies & tools (I think the only tools I have at home is a screw-driver + hammer)

[TheComputerGremlin]

I don't know, I just saw someone post a contraption they made out of a laundry basket and egg crate, using scissors, wash line clips, and glue. It was the first time I've seen someone not need any major tools.

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13987

[FLhaven4strays]

All I did for my above tank basking area was buy a long piece of vinylboard & have Home Depot cut it for me at the store. I used a screwdriver to piece it together & put some leftover plastic chicken-type-fencing on the front w/ a staple gun. I paid about $25 for the board & around $10 for the staple gun.

http://www.redearslider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13974

I don't have experience w/ the filter set-up you mentioned, but I do know that a 10g tank won't last you very long! I have a Marineland Penguin filter (350 I believe?) which is a small step below the Emperor & it works great w/ the 55 gal filled w/in a couple inches from the top (pictured in above link)

[mikee]

c906 - From the start you need a larger tank for the 1-1/2 inch turtle. The general rule of thumb is 10 gallon per inch. If you use a 300 gph in a 10 gallon tank you are 30 times per hour exchange which is a bit too much. I have 350 on a 30 gallon and is has somewhat of a swirl.