Do you have to clean the tank out, and how? Also, these are underwater frogs correct? Could they be transferred to a tank after grown with a filter?
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You do need to clean the tank out. I believe the instructions said once a week: You dump out the majority of the water, and then refill it with more bottled water. I did not 'clean' it any further. These are underwater frogs....I am not sure though the answer to your last question.
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Our filter is quite quiet, but I found it was somewhat noisy if not close to fully submerged; don't leave too much out of the water. Also, if you can cut a bit of netting (ie, screen-door netting) to cover the top part above the filter it will help prevent any biologics from getting in. I had an African Dwarf Frog which found its way into the filter via, I suspect, the top, so I tried this netting trick. Also, check that the suction cup at the bottom is attaching to the tank.
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I have them in a 3 gallon tank with a small whisper air powered filter to at least circulate the water. I put a small screen in the intake to prevent shrimp from getting pulled in. From what I have seen online some use a filter yet some claim no filter used ever. As they don't require a lot of food so you may be able to get away with no filter. Finally in my opinion due to their small size a normal filter for in my case 3 gallons would just generate too much current for these them. Which would most likely change their behavior resulting in them hiding much more that desired.
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Yes. They shouldnt be able to get to it. However even if they eat it its not going to hurt them. IMO youre wasting your time and money using carbon for turtles. Ive had a few and they smell no matter what you have to do a weekly water change to keep the odor down. Id just run straight filter fluff. But if you must then yes its safe theyll be fine.
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I would soak them in some treated water, such as Prime (Prime is the best). After you actually use them in the filter then be sure to use only tank water when rinsing them.
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It takes quite a while for the bacteria to build up in the filter. Said it was important to not change out all media in the filter at the same time. I used Prime that removes chlorine when I do water changes. Also use Stress Plus in the tank and All Gone in my filter. My tank stays extremely clear and I have happy fish.
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Mostly because they are worried about rinsing the beneficial bacteria off of their used filter cartridges. I don't do that, I just rinse it off in tap water, but generally you clean the filters at the same time you do water changes, so it works out that you have the tank water hanging around. In my opinion, if the beneficial bacteria can be killed in your tank by rinsing the filter cartridge with tap water, then you have a very weak tank and maybe need some supplement.
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Yes this is a great filter I use it in a 5 gallon tank that has a saltwater frog fish that is the size of a apple and he eats live feeder fish and the water stays clear I have had this filter for about a year and it is very quite. I would buy this filter again good luck
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That tank looked way too tiny. I have mine in a 3 gallon tank with an undergravel filter using an airstone for flow. Has worked since I got them, rarely needs cleaning ever. I have 12 in that little tank though. It is circular and they really seem to love the shape as they continuously swim around and around. They didn't do that in the 3 gallon fish aquarium with a filter? Good to see them active. Regular filters could all damage the shrimp so undergravel is much safer for them.
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I use what has worked for over 50 years - change about 1/4 to 1/3 the water every month, vacuuming the gravel to remove waste when I do so, and change the filters at that time. I've got clean water conditions and minimal losses to anything other than old age. Have even had spawning in 2 tanks this summer.
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Well to behonest bro I have 2 blocks and I left my tank alone for 2 months without cleaning it and it barely got dirty. I have a 55 gallon tank and about 11 fish I know I overly populated the tank with fish but the blocks works like magic.
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I keep an African Dwarf Frog with my Betta. I really enjoy him. you could keep one or two small fish like terra. I would not personally put a goldfish in there. goldfish are very messy Fish and Aquarium even though it has a filter really isn't sufficient for that unless you want to do water changes a lot
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Like any other aquarium. NO SOAP OR BLEACH. I clean mine every weekend. (It doesn't take long.) The opening in the top is pretty small so when the algae gets bad I use a bottle brush that I have reserved just for it.
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I talked to aquarium owners and store owners alike and for betts as long as you can clean it once a week or so its perfectly fine. I have hung it underneath a recessed light which generates enough heat to keep it warm, but this may not work for all situations. There is no filtration, but if you wanted to get creative im sure there is a way, but they live in those tiny jars for most of their early lives so its definetely an upgrade from that
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I actually leave mine in the tank because my Discus prefer laying eggs on it. Since smaller than tank walls and easily removed, I occasionally clean it. That way its easier for the to clean and use as a fungus safe egg laying spot. After time the side in the tank may fill with water so it doesn't float readily if the other is removed, but that is no big problem. Mine is many years old and the abrasive and felt began to degrade. They sell new skins that you can peel off the old and put new on. They work great for about a year or more, but I ultimately bought a new one. The old was maybe 8-10 yrs old. Fair use for the money. I actually leave mine in the tank because my Discus prefer laying eggs on it. Since smaller than tank walls and easily removed, I occasionally clean it. That way its easier for the to clean and use as a fungus safe egg laying spot. After time the side in the tank may fill with water so it doesn't float readily if the other is removed, but that is no big problem. Mine is many years old and the abrasive and felt began to degrade. They sell new skins that you can peel off the old and put new on. They work great for about a year or more, but I ultimately bought a new one. The old was maybe 8-10... » Read More I actually leave mine in the tank because my Discus prefer laying eggs on it. Since smaller than tank walls and easily removed, I occasionally clean it. That way its easier for the to clean and use as a fungus safe egg laying spot. After time the side in the tank may fill with water so it doesn't float readily if the other is removed, but that is no big problem. Mine is many years old and the abrasive and felt began to degrade. They sell new skins that you can peel off the old and put new on. They work great for about a year or more, but I ultimately bought a new one. The old was maybe 8-10 yrs old. Fair use for the money. « Show Less
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I have two map turtles approx 6 inches in a 75 gallon tank. I really love this filter because it's so easy to maintain. I don't use the spray bar. I have TWO of the ovation filters submerged plus a large hang-on style filter to keep the top water moving. Turtles are soooooooooo cool, but also sooooooooooo dirty. I don't think it's possible to over-do the filtering. (I also have added plecos at present and have also had regular algae eaters in my tank to help it stay clean. At some point these can become turtle food - but they do an excellent job of "vacuuming".)
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The aquarium wall fits between the suction tube and the filter box. Your frog water would have to be at least 4 inches or more deep to accommodate the suction tube. I suppose you can do that if you have rocks for the frogs protruding out of the surface of the water. The return filtered water pours out the blue rectangle. When you plug in the filter and the water does not start to pour out you may have to prime the filter by filling the filter with water.