Habitat - Indoor :: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

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Post Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:02 pm   Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

I'm looking to upgrade my filter, I have a 20 gallon tank but my filter isn't very good. Just wondering what you all would recommend, looking for an investment for when my turtle gets bigger.. he's only about 2" long right now :mrgreen: would appreciate the help :)
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:22 pm   Re: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

Do you know if your next tank will be the final upgrade? What kind of filter do you have now?
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Post Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 11:28 pm   Re: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

I have the tetra-reptofilter for up to 20 gallon tanks, it works Ok or now I guess but I would like to get a new one. I am going to be ugrading to a 55 + gallon as soon as I find a good deal on one, so hopefully within a month or so.
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Post Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 11:03 am   Re: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

The XP3 would be good for a tank 55-100 gallons. I would recommend the FX5 for tanks 100 gallons and larger.
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Post Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2011 8:22 pm   Re: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

I heart my XP3
(55g tank)
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Post Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2011 8:14 am   Re: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

FX5

Scales to bigger tank
Holds a TON more media
Less frequent cleanings
Better filter
Xp3 is $140, FX5 is $200

Xp3 on anything bigger than a 55 and you'll be cleaning it often.
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Post Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2011 7:42 pm   Re: Can anyone recommend a good, safe and reliable filter?

Thanks for your help everyone! :)
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