Can the 406 be used in a 30 gallon tank for young turtles? I don't want to have to purchase a bigger filter in a year when I get a bigger tank.
839780
I'm happy with this filter, works great, would recommend. I use it in a 37 Gallon Tank, you can also adjust the flow of the water, so should not be an issue.
839781
I purchased a fluval 306 for my 60gal tank & the water flow is strong. Depending on how big your next tank will be 206 is suitable up to 45gal, 306 up to 70gal, & the 406 is up to 100gal. You can always adjust the aquastop valve to regulate your water flow without harming the motor, but not sure it may still be too strong of a water flow for a 30 gallon tank. (my fluval filters values are always fully open)
839782
too much filteration doesn't exist. I have a 55 gallon tank with a 406, and another 100 gallon filter. The more the merrier.
839783
I purchased a fluval 306 for my 60gal tank & the water flow is strong. Depending on how big your next tank will be 206 is suitable up to 45gal, 306 up to 70gal, & the 406 is up to 100gal.You can always adjust the aquastop valve to regulate your water flow without harming the motor, but not sure it may still be too strong of a water flow for a 30 gallon tank. (my fluval filters values are always fully open)
839784
It probably could be used for that. I have mine in a 20 gallon freshwater tank. Its very powerful and the waterflow is a little strong. Good filter though would definitely recommend.
839785
My opinion, don't buy a Fluval 406 period. I had really bad luck with the horrible quality of it. A piece right next to the seal kept breaking on me, causing the filter to leak out all over the place 3 separate times! The largest water loss was about 30 gallons all over my living room. After the 3rd time, I finally demanded that Hagen (Fluval's company name) refund my purchase price instead of sending me yet another replacement piece.
839786
I just got the 406 on my 20 gallon with one young red eared slider. Turtles have so much waste they recommend taking your amount of gallons of water you are using and multiplying it by 3 to figure what size filter you should use. I went a little bigger then I needed to. I could have went with a 306, but I figured I would be upgrade the take size as the turtle grows. The water flow fully open was a little strong, so I have is about half way and turned toward the side glass. When it was fully opened if was kinda like watching the turtle swim on a treadmill!
2219770
No. The 60 filter fits on a 55 gallon tank, but the rim on the 75 or bigger tank is wider and the filter will be lifted up and this will cause more splashing as the water has further to fall. The filter will work though.
2196234
Yes, it should be good for a 40 gallon tank. I have a 29 gallon with a Whisper 30-60, but I have other accessories.
2190874
I use a G90 on a 55gal tank. You should always use a larger filter than required on a given size tank. Bigger is better.
1962935
Yes. It may take up some space but it will fit. It is good to use a filter bigger than your tank size (ex: 15 gallon filter for a 10 gallon tank) if you have some thing in the tank that produces waste such as a turtle or fish.
746106
Of course it will help, but understand that this is designed for fishkeeping. Turtles produce a huge amount of waste in comparison, so it would require additional action such as solids removal on a regular basis and water changes. This is going to be the case, no matter which filter you use though. I don't know the sizes of the turtles you are keeping, but I would tend to think that something much larger, like a swimming pool filter would be more appropriate. I'm no expert, but we kept turtles as kids, and used a large (400gallon) pond with a pool filter and bio bog filtration setup. That worked great for us, but we also had multiple turtles of varying size. Hope this helps. Of course it will help, but understand that this is designed for fishkeeping. Turtles produce a huge amount of waste in comparison, so it would require additional action such as solids removal on a regular basis and water changes. This is going to be the case, no matter which filter you use though. I don't know the sizes of the turtles you are keeping, but I would tend to think that something much larger, like a swimming pool filter would be more appropriate. I'm no expert, but we kept turtles as kids, and used a large (400gallon) pond with a pool filter and bio bog filtration setup. That... » Read More Of course it will help, but understand that this is designed for fishkeeping. Turtles produce a huge amount of waste in comparison, so it would require additional action such as solids removal on a regular basis and water changes. This is going to be the case, no matter which filter you use though. I don't know the sizes of the turtles you are keeping, but I would tend to think that something much larger, like a swimming pool filter would be more appropriate. I'm no expert, but we kept turtles as kids, and used a large (400gallon) pond with a pool filter and bio bog filtration setup. That worked great for us, but we also had multiple turtles of varying size. Hope this helps. « Show Less
1638965
I have a Reeves turtle that is considerably smaller than your RES in a 50 gallon tank but filled less than 1/2 way full. This has been the only filter in the tank for almost 3 years and it works great, the water stays very clear. Do remember to change at least half the water and the filter medium at least once a week or the impeller inside the filter can become clogged.
768677
I use this on a 40 gallon breeder for an RES. It might be a bit too strong for a 20 gallon tank depending on what lives in there however, I find you can decrease the flow rate by half-closing the intake and output valves. If you can't find a slightly less powerful filter, I'd say try it!
281012
You'd have to look at the measurements of the tank. I got this for my 30 gal tank.
1590257
It takes the large filter cartridge. Not the extra large. I am trying these now and I am impressed. I put them on 30 gal tanks filled with baby fish and they are working great!
665743
I used this filter in a 10 gallon tank full of Guppies. It did very well for about a year and then I changed the cotton and charcoal.
1638969
It works really well for my little turtle. I'm not sure what kind he is but he is about the size of my hand. I got him in a 15-20 gallon fish tank with about 4-5 inches of water roughly and the filter works good.
173893
http://www.exo-terra.com/en/products/turtle_terrarium_large.php follow this link. You will be much happier with this style. Its more approprate for your needs and filtration requirements.
1618201
Casey is correct....this is way to small. It will be okay temporarily, but you will have to get a bigger tank and a better filtration system. It's cheaper/better to just start out with a bigger tank. Even the 15g-20g suggestion will be too small at some point. Here's a link to a really good care sheet: http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/housing.htmAt one point I had 7 turtles and they are great animals, but they do require a lot of work that pet stores don't tell you.
746104
I use this for my 60 gallon tank with two turtles. It works like a charm. It keeps the water crystal clear and I only need to wash the filter about once a week. I would definitely recommend it! If you have gravel or sand you may need some additional fish to keep things clean on the bottom.
1791652
yes it would... you would probably need to clean the filter more often if you use a lot of air... that is a big tank and this is a small filter but it would work... personally I would get a bigger one if I had a 60 gallon tank...
1134496
No the 407 is rated for 100 gallons so I don't think it's too powerful. It is very common for people to use a filter a size or two larger than their tank requires. You can also use a 306 instead. I have a 200 liter tank and I use the 306 and it's works great.