Equipment Review and Discussion :: Whats the best filter for a 30G tank?

[ScrewZoo]

I have a 30G tank for my turtle and I want to get the best suited canister filter for it without it being too strong.. Im willing to pay for a XP3 but im afraid its too strong for the little tank.. Any suggestions? or is a XP3 best suited? I just heard the water current is too strong for that size tank and will push the turtle around.

[Chrisbarnett]

No, many people have 350gph on a 30g tank. theres a little swirl in the water, but it won't push the turtles around if they are of any size.

I'd go with the XP3.

[TheComputerGremlin]

I have a 40 gallon tank with a Rena XP3, it's good, the turtle adjusts well to the current after a few days.

[blackforces get you]

i have a rena xp3 too that i run on my 55g tank

[chrisinva]

No, many people have 350gph on a 30g tank. theres a little swirl in the water, but it won't push the turtles around if they are of any size.

I'd go with the XP3.

My XP-3 pushes my turtles around my55 gallon

[zoologist]

an xp3 is wayy over kill in my opinion. i had an xp1 on my 29g and it worked amazingly. my water was always clear.

i have an xp2 on my 50g and it works just as well as the xp1 did on my 29g.


save your money for a bigger tank and just go with the xp1, trust me.

[TheComputerGremlin]

But an XP1 retails at over one hundred dollars and won't be upgradeable. However, if you pay for the XP3, you can keep it for upwards of a 75-90 gallon tank.

[Bladedvixen]

I have a fluval405 in my 40 gallon. The water is crystal clear and there is not too much swirl for my 3 inch to handle. The ammount of swirl depends on how you point the output. I would DEFINITELY go with a nice filter that can stay with you as you move up tank sizes.

[Chrisbarnett]

I have the xp1 on my 55g. it does a great job.

but i do not think an xp3 on a 30g is too much flow, especially if your turtles are past a couple inches. You can always use a spraybar too and aim it against a wall to deflect flow.

[mikee]

Using a 300 gph or a 350gph will do just fine. It does put a little swirl in the water but you can point it up or so that the discharge rotates the water. I have two set ups in a 29 and 30 gallon and the water is very clear and the turtles are fine. Just make sure that the suction has a grate and they don't get stuck to it. -- Good Luck!!