Equipment Review and Discussion :: does this sound ok?

[Franklin]

60liters of water, fluval u4 filter its for 90-110 liters

[marisa]

Just looking at what you wrote, that's about 15 gallons of water and a filter that's good for about 25 - 35 gallons of water. I don't remember the particulars of your RES or situation, but unless you have an extremely small hatchling, that's not enough.

[seanwb]

I think Fluval have some specification issues. Not certain where you got 90-110l from, but on their UK web site they have it as 90-150 in one place and 130-240 in another (I think the 130-240 is correct).

Either way I would go for a cannister filter, as it will filter the water a lot more effectively.

Also a cannister is more expensive in the short term but cheaper long term if you end up continually replacing the Poly/Carbon Cartridge on the internal.

[Rubicon]

Wow I've never seen those before. Weird looking filter but looks ok. That filter should be more than enough. But like said before 15 gallons isn't much water even for a hatchling.

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/24 ... 8x13RqLUnI

[geekyturtle]

What are the dimensions of the tank? Can you add more water to it, but not enough to let the turtle escape out the top?

[Chrisbarnett]

that's a pretty cool looking filter. i wonder why fluval doesn't make that for the US i'm sure it would sell.

[seanwb]

You should find it on sale in the US. It is very new.

Yes it is cool looking, yes I am sure it will sell well.

BUT if I needed a big internal, I would go for an Eheim 2252. Not cool looking, more expensive to buy, but cheaper longer term and expandable to cut down cleaning frequency.

[Chrisbarnett]

You should find it on sale in the US. It is very new.

Yes it is cool looking, yes I am sure it will sell well.

BUT I needed a big internal, I would go for an Eheim 2252. Not cool looking, more expensive to buy, but cheaper longer term and expandable to cut down cleaning frequency.

for sure. I am just saying that they could capitalize on Americans want to buy something just for the fact that it looks cool. But eheim internals would kick butt all over fluvals internal i bet.

[Rubicon]

Sorry if I missed it. Is there a certain reason you're not considering a canister filter?

[Rubicon]

that's a pretty cool looking filter. i wonder why fluval doesn't make that for the US i'm sure it would sell.

The link I posted is a US Vendor. They're located in PA. Also that was a quick google, I'm sure there's more US carries that have it too.

[Franklin]

sorry its a u3, but it works well