Equipment Review and Discussion :: ZooMed turtle clean 318

[Danny]

Alrighty, so I was wondering if anybody uses this, and if so are there any alternatives for replacing the medias? ie the filter, white sponge thing, or carbon? Like any other types? Also what is exactly biomedia?

[flutterby]

A fully submersible, 4-watt internal filter for aquatic turtle tanks up to 30 gallons in volume. This extremely compact unit offers complete mechanical and chemical filtration with easy to change filter cartridges.

* Unique dual intakes are designed to help prevent clogging from turtle scutes.
* Measures approximately 4.7 inches tall x 3.3 inches wide x 1.7 inches front to back.
* Can be mounted vertically or turned horizontally for shallow water applications.
* Attaches to tank wall using three suction cups (included).
* Operates on 115 V/ 60 Hz household current.
* Variable output can be adjusted between 30 and 55 gallons per hour.
* Uses the same filter cartridges as the ZooMed Micro Clean 316 filter.
* Filter includes (1) biological sponge, (1) mechanical sponge, and (1) carbon packet.

I think your money would be better spent on another type of filter, this is rated for a 30 gallon tank and it does nothing special. My guess its designed for one of those tanks that they sell as "turtle tanks". They are on the cheaper end but I believe when it comes to these types of things you get what you pay for.