I already have a powerful filter but was wondering if i could use this as a basking platform for my 5 inch turtle?
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Depending on the size of your tank, that shouldn't be a problem. When I first got this one, I kept my original filter in with this one and it was probably the cleanest I've ever seen my tank. My tank is a smaller tank (10G) and they still had plenty of room to swim... I have two 3.5 inch turtles.
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no it can't but this filter is not for small applications the smallest tank i would run it on is a 55 gallon
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Hello, I hope it`s not too late, to say that this, would absolutely not work as a turtle set-up... especially for red eared sliders. These guys get pretty massive relatively quick. Depending on its gender, in the first two years of its life... it could reach 3-6 inches long. Generally the rule of thumb for turtles is 10 gallons for every inch of turtle. I'm sorry if this bumbed you out. Turtles are really cool pets but need huge tanks. I wish you good luck! Casey
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You could but you would be better off using a sponge filter for shrimp...the babies will crawl through gravel and get under the this type of filter very easily...not so easily gotten back out
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Hello,I hope it`s not too late, to say that this, would absolutely not work as a turtle set-up... especially for red eared sliders. These guys get pretty massive relatively quick. Depending on its gender, in the first two years of its life... it could reach 3-6 inches long. Generally the rule of thumb for turtles is 10 gallons for every inch of turtle.I'm sorry if this bumbed you out. Turtles are really cool pets but need huge tanks. I wish you good luck!Casey
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The top is the only part that opens and then the turtle would have to get through the plastic contained filter... I don't think the it would be able to lift the top, it is pretty heavy. I hope this helps you!
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I'm sure u could! Although u would need to purchase some additional items to set it up properly for a turtle. However, you may eventually need a bigger tank as the turtle grows.. Or depending on the size of the turtle get a bigger tank.. If I was you I would purchase a set that is meant for a turtle or just purchase a tank separately
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When I bought this I hoped it would but it's really not a good filter at all. I ended up just putting it into dry reptile tank, just as a basking rock.
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It would probably be great for that size tank. The instructions are worthless but even still it's not difficult to setup. It's a really good filter for the price
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I am using mine for a turtle. I have a filter in it but have the filter wedged between rocks. I may put heater in later but would have to figure out a different way to hang it. Hope this helps. Really like tank.
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I think you probably could, although I have not tried it. I received the small one free when I purchased the filters
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Yes the filter is perfect for turtles. Just make sure there isnt dirt already in the water or any type of debris, that can make it noisy over time. Ours is quiet, its running right now. Its actually more for turtles than any other pet. I recommend it, its a great filter. I hope your turtle or turtles do well :)
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I did not like this filtration system so I am not using it. I let my window of opportunity to return it pass so I am stuck with it. The flow of water was way to strong for my turtle and I could not put the lid on my tank securely which is not acceptable since I also have a cat and a dog that like to mess with Ferb the turtle. Sorry I don't have anything good to say but I hope this is helpful somehow.
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Sure but might be overkill for a few turtles. I would say that if it is a large tank with a lot of turtles it would do really well. However if it is a smaller tank with just a few you are pushing a lot of water without cause......
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The flow of water coming out of the top would be too strong for that small of a tank. In a 5 gal tank, the current was too strong for our betta and we had to put a cut water bottle around it to disperse the water flow. It's an excellent filter, but maybe a little too strong for a very small tank.
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I use this in conjunction with an over the top filter. I guess it would depend if the filter media was cycled with good bacteria and how many fish you have.
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I am sure that is possible. The unit we use has two nice filters. Honestly with about six small fish we have only changed filters about three times. So maybe four times a year. Which is not bad. Great little tank. The filter unit hangs on the edge so that is all you need if you wanted to upgrade something that will connect to side or top lip. We actually had a problem with the light unit. I had to buy one to attach to the side. I was able to cut the plastic cover and make room for addition.