This particular model is actually a 3 plus 1 stage filtration system. It comes with 3 fine pads, 1 coarse sponge, and a whole lot of room for different kinds of media. You can actually add in virtually any type of mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration as long as it fits in the filter canister. Moreover, the Aquatop CF Series Canister filter will work for both salt and fresh water aquariums, making it quite versatile indeed.
This filter is also very quiet, something which most filters of this size and efficiency cannot boast about. Pros Ideal for tanks up to gallons. Can process gallons per hour. Allows for all types of filtration. Lots of media included. Very quiet. Comes with a UV sterilizer. Check Latest Price If you have a smaller or medium-sized aquarium, this is a decent option.
While this filter can only handle aquariums of up to 80 gallons in size, it can still process an impressive gallons of water per hour. Moreover, you will like that the Ovation is a submersible filter, meaning that it takes up no space on the outside of your tank. This is a 2 stage filtration system with included mechanical and biological filtration to help provide you with crystal clear water.
What is also pretty neat is that this model comes with an optional spray bar to help increase aeration and oxygenation in the water. Simply submerge this filter in your tank, plug it in, and it is good to go.
This model does also comes with several different nozzles for various purposes. Pros Powerful 2 stage filtration. Ideal for tanks up to 80 gallons. Has a spray bar for aeration. Space-saving design. The most obvious consideration to be made before you make a purchase is the tank size. The large the tank is, the more water the filter needs to be able to handle.
The filter needs to be able to handle the amount of water in the tank plus more, as the water should be cycled through the filter a minimum of 2 times per hour. Simply read the ratings on the filter in question to get to the bottom of this issue. Also, for a small tank, an external turtle filter might be better, whereas a larger tank could probably accommodate an internal filter, but the choice is really yours. Brand names can be fairly important when it comes to turtle tank filters.
Cheaper no name, or lesser-known brand name filters, are probably just not going to work as well, come with as many features, or be as efficient and durable as reputable brand name filters. Just be sure to do some research on the brand name and read some reviews to get a good idea of the brand name in question. The filter you get for your turtle tank needs to have adequate power to clean the water. Simply put, the filter should be able to pump the water through itself a minimum of twice per hour, and ideally, this rate would be somewhere around 3 or 4 times per hour to ensure clean water.
A bigger tank with more turtles needs more filtration media and a higher-powered pump. This is a good choice to go with for smaller tanks. Submersible filters tend to be quite small because they need to be able to fit inside any tank.
This can be a good thing because it means that they do not take up too much space on the outside of the tank, but on the other hand, they take up prime real estate on the inside. These tend to be better for smaller tanks as their limited size also usually means having limited power and limited filtration capabilities too. Pretty much the opposite of a submersible filter, the canister filter is separate from your tank.
It is an external canister that rests on the outside of the tank and uses tubing to take in and export water to and from the tank. These tend to be the largest of all filters, have the most power, have the most filtration methods and capabilities, and are ideal for the largest of tanks out there. The drawback to these things is that they tend to be very large, take up lots of space outside of the tank, and are usually not that quiet either.
Hang-on-back filters can be a good option to go with we have covered them in detail here. They tend to be quite small and quiet, however, they do have limited potential. These tend to be more ideal for smaller tanks with a limited number of inhabitants. This question is somewhat subjective as opposed to objective and is not as easily answered as one might assume. The thing is that different turtle species grow to different sizes and therefore require different sized tanks.
Also, the amount of water you have in your tank does depend on how many turtles you have inside of it. For instance, an average freshwater turtle can get to around 12 inches in length, so you will need a fairly large tank. For a turtle like that, a minimum of a gallon tank is required. Generally speaking, something around 40 gallons is ideal for 1 turtle, and every other turtle should have another 40 gallons as well. If you need help with heaters then we have covered our top 5 picks over in this article.
Well, if you have freshwater turtles, they need fresh water, and if you have saltwater turtles, they need salt water. Generally speaking, turtles like neutral water that is fairly warm and very clean.
The best water for your turtle is clean water! Getting some plants is also a good idea. Remove the turtle and put him in a transport container large enough for it to turn around. Remove filters, lights, and other electronic equipment. Take out all other large objects one by one, such as wood and rocks. Get your tank to the cleaning area. Remover all water from the tank — you can leave the substrate in there if you choose.
Use a sponge to scrub that tank with the chlorine solution. Clean the device such as filters by taking them apart and following proper cleaning procedures for each component. Rinse off the substrate and other decorations. Give the tank a good rinsing to ensure that it has no bleach left in it.
Refill the tank and de-chlorinate the water. The pumps draw in tiny bits of floating debris like uneaten food, and pump it under the UGF where it can't be cleaned, eventually clogging it up. I also don't like the deafening noise that they make in the tank. Long story short, I don't use them nor recommend them anymore.
But other keepers I know, including one who has a PhD in biology, swear by them. Whatever type of filter you choose, you should leave it running all the time. When the filter is not running, the "good" aerobic bacteria in the media will die and the "bad" anaerobic bacteria will multiply because of the absence of oxygenated water passing through the filter.
When you turn the filter back on, all the anaerobic bacteria in the filter and all their poisonous waste products will be pumped into your turtle's water. Your turtles could become ill or die as a result. It's okay to turn the filter off for a few minutes to clean it or rearrange the tubing when necessary, but not much longer than that.
If it's not running for an hour or more for example, if you have a power failure , then change the media and fill it with clean water before turning it back on.
There are only so many ways to pump water through media, and most of the name-brand filters are ridiculously overpriced considering that that's all they really do. That's why I always look for a balance between cost and build quality when selecting a filter. If money's not an object to you, then you won't go wrong with a Fluval or Eheim canister filter of the appropriate size. They're great filters. But they're also pricey. I think there are better values out there if you hunt around for them.
I've been using SunSun canister filters in my turtle habitats for years because I've found them to be inexpensive, well-built, and to have generous trays that make it easy to use custom media. Most of the larger models also have built-in UV clarifiers. Unfortunately, it appears that that model is being phased out. Its replacement seems to be the SunSun HWB , which has a slightly different shape, but is still a 5-stage filter with a flow rate of gallons per hour.
It appears to be a good filter and has good overall reviews on Amazon. But I haven't tried it yet, so all I can say is that it seems to be a good filter and a good value. I have no personal experience with it. Maybe SunSun will send me a free sample to test and review. I have aquarist friends who tell me that Penn Plax Cascade canister filters are also a very good value, but I haven't tried them yet, either. They certainly are reasonably priced, they do appear to be very well-made, and they get pretty good reviews on Amazon.
They also have a good reputation on aquarist forums that I visit. I may try a Penn Plax filter the next time I set up a new habitat, especially if the company sends me one to review. In the meantime, I feel comfortable recommending them based on the positive feedback from knowledgable friends, site visitors, and people on the aquarist forums I frequent.
I also purchased one of the smaller Marineland canister filters for a frog tank recently, and I'm pleased with its overall build quality and performance. It also came with a three-year manufacturer's warranty. That's one of the best I've come across. On the assumption that their bigger filters are built to the same high standards as their smaller ones, I suggest you also consider Marineland when making a filter selection.
Turtle tank filters usually use the same aquarium filter media as is used in fisk tanks. Common filter media include special sponges, polyfill or fiberfill floss, activated charcoal, Bio Balls, ceramic rings, and lava rock.
Some filtration media, like filter floss and charcoal, get thrown out when they're no good any more. You can't clean filter floss, and the charcoal will be filled up with whatever it was filtering out, so it's generally thrown away and replaced. I like to place certain filter media that's granular or small in size, like activated charcoal or ceramic rings, in filter media bags to make filter cleaning and media changes easier.
You should also use filter media bags if you're using peat moss or aquarium peat to lower the pH in the water or crushed coral to raise it. Loose peat moss will muddy the water, and any temporary filter media that you use to correct water chemistry problems should be easy to remove when its no longer needed. Other media, like sponges, can be washed and re-used several times.
Filter sponges usually will last for several cleanings before they need to be replaced, but a lot of people just throw them out and replace them because they can get pretty gross and yucky. Lava rock or ceramic rings, beads, or gravel can be cleaned and re-used until they wear away. Bio Balls can be re-used pretty much forever. Never use soap or detergent to clean reusable media like sponges!
Just rinse the media in water drawn from the tank itself to retain the friendly bacteria in the media. You can also rinse them with warm tap water if they're very dirty, but this will probably wash the friendly bacteria down the drain; so if you do this, try not to clean all the media in the filter at the same time.
If your tank has a substrate like gravel or Flourite , it will serve as an excellent medium for friendly bacteria, too. The FX series are equipped with something called a Smart Pump which is a technology that will automatically prime these aquarium filters every 12 hours. This automatically classifies it as one of the strongest canister filters, which makes it an ideal choice for large turtle tanks.
I recommend getting this unit for very large aquariums with more than one aquatic turtle in it. You can find more on that below in my recommendations guide. Anyway, the Fluval FX models come with a sound-dampening feature, which makes their operation super stealthy. Buying one now will save you tons of money in the future. And with bigger turtle tanks, filtration is not to be compromised. Six physically huge stages of filtration, that will give your turtle tank more than enough biological filtration to never worry about ammonia or nitrite.
The enormous amount of space for filter media will reduce the need for cleaning to once every 4 to 6 months, even with messy turtles. The disassembly is rather straightforward, but because of the large size of the cartridge, it takes time. The Fluval FX filters come with a built-in, anti-clog feature as well, which prolongs the expected life of the product to virtually forever. Another advantage here would be that the electricity bills for running such a device are impressively low. Well done, Fluval.
The FX6 and FX4 canister filters are among the best choices for a decently stocked larger turtle tank. The Aqueon QuietFlow turns roughly gallons of water per hour and costs a fraction of the premium turtle filters out there. If your budget is a bit tighter, but you still have a decently-sized turtle tank then this canister filter may be the best option for you. The body of the Aqueon QuietFlow is very robust and the filter operates very quietly once it is primed. A beginner would find the installation process very easy and straightforward which is a big plus, given how complicated things can get with canister filters.
The tubing is longer than with your usual canister filter, which allows more flexibility with positioning. These are basically Hang-on-back bodies that can be connected to the canister itself and can hold additional media. In my experience, the best way to take advantage of the water polishing units is by stuffing them with filter floss.
For many reasons, I consider the Eheim the absolute best canister filter for large aquatic turtles out there. With an Eheim , you get a huge cartridge that can hold 4.
This allows for a lot of biological and mechanical filtration in even a very large turtle tank. No other turtle filter has been able to offer such media capacity, which allows us to compromise with the x8 Rule and have this filter on very large tanks. Apart from the cartridge, you have high-quality, durable hoses as an intake and output tubing, which are doing a fantastic job at keeping leaks at bay.
You can read more about which tank size this filter fits best in my recommendations guide below the reviews section. First and foremost — the pricing. This is the most expensive canister filter listed in this guide. The initial investment mostly suits the financially liberated turtle owners.
Keep that in mind for when you change the media. You would never find yourself regretting your purchase. The combined price of the parts is still lower than most of the high-end canister filters on this list, but you need to be handy and put it together yourself. As with other decent turtle filters, the best thing about the XtremepowerUS is that it has plenty of space for filer pads and works like a beast. In fact, if you plan on having other big fish, who are usually slow swimmers, in the turtle tank then the incoming stream may be a bit too strong for them.
This can be avoided with a slight modification to the outlet by drilling a couple of holes to spread the pressure of incoming water. Anyhow, whenever you clean the cartridge of this turtle filter, make sure that the rubber seal ring sits still at the bottom before closing the lid. This eliminates the possibility of leaks. The XtremepowerUS filter is an overall smart purchase for a big home tank with messy aquatic turtles.
This allowed me to tailor specific recommendations and save you the hassle of further research. A good option to filter a half-full gallon tank with a messy aquatic turtle in it would be the Eheim , which has a maximum water turnover rate of around 60 gallons per hour. Well, it actually has a maximum estimated flow rate of gallons per hour, which is even better. In a smaller turtle tank, any imbalance in the water parameters can affect its inhabitants way faster than in larger volumes of water.
Again, you also benefit from the brand name, as Eheim are known for their durability and quiet workflow. If you are providing a full-blown underwater experience for your aquatic turtle pets I can recommend that you consider getting a Fluval or as your filter of choice. Both are canister filters that have a turnover of just above gallons per hour, which effectively turns the water in the gallon tank about 7 times per hour.
Fluval and are very well-built, high-end canister filters and from a technical point of view, there are no flaws to them, really. For this reason, I can recommend getting a Cascade or a Cascade A much better option would be the Cascade model, which nets you around GPH, or roughly 8 times of hourly water turnover. This filter is affordable and provides champion-like filtration for the money, hence me recommending it for a turtle aquarium.
For a 40 gallon that has basking areas and is filled with water only halfway through you may need to go with a Penn Plax canister filter again, but this time the Series. The best way to maintain 55 gallons of turtle water clean is to have a canister filter with one beast of a pump.
For a fully-filled aquarium, this canister would probably be the Fluval or its cousin, the , as they have the same GPH turnover. Anyway, if your gallon aquarium has a basking ramp of some sort and is not entirely full of water, I can recommend the Fluval or Looking after long-living creatures such as the aquatic turtles implies that the best ROI return on investment will be achieved by thinking in the long run.
I can only think of 2, but I will mention one here and save the other for an upper bracket of tank filtration. The FX6 is a high-end canister filter that is often used in overstocked 90 to gallon aquariums with fish. Filtering such quantities of water is not an easy job. I would recommend buying a Fluval FX6 as your primary filtration system and supplementing it with a secondary, weaker canister filter.
Both are durable and strong enough, though the is slightly better on everything than the Cascade. Logically, the and the models are also pricier than the Cascade, so just let your budget decide here.
This device has GPH according to its manufacturers, which will be slightly reduced by the way the water passes through the filter trays. The Penn Plax Cascade canister filter is built from sturdy plastic, is absolutely customizable, has 3 stages of filtration, and is really easy to maintain. This canister filter comes with a turnover power of GPH and huge media trays which will be just enough for the purpose of maintaining a half-full gallon turtle tank clean.
A competent approach to filtering a gallon tank with multiple turtles in it would be to aim for, give or take, GPH if the aquarium remains full of water at all times. I recommend considering the Fluval FX6 as your main filtration system and the Aqueon QuietFlow as a secondary one. Both filters are monstrous pump machines that will relentlessly work to keep the tank clean, even with the messiest aquatic turtles inside.
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