Would this filter be good for a turtle tank.... where the water level will be 7 or 8 inches below the top of the tank? I've bought other filters, got them home only to find out that the water level couldn't be more than a few inches from the top of the tank or the filter would not work. Thanks. Would this filter be good for a turtle tank.... where the water level will be 7 or 8 inches below the top of the tank? I've bought other filters, got them home only to find out that the water... » Read More Would this filter be good for a turtle tank.... where the water level will be 7 or 8 inches below the top of the tank? I've bought other filters, got them home only to find out that the water level couldn't be more than a few inches from the top of the tank or the filter would not work. Thanks. « Show Less
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I use mine in a 70 gallon turtle tank with a turtle box on top. You should be good, but you will probably have to get some aquarium silicone and silicone the intake parts together. Otherwise your turtle is going to claw at it and pull them apart.
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Bett....there are extensions for the intake and will work at a lower level. The output doesn't come with exemptions, however something could be made very easily (if needed). In my 120gal aquarium, my intake is closer to the bottom. I can drain the tank to just above the intake and it still runs fine. Keep in mind, these filters have a strong output. I do not have turtles and if the output is above the waterline, it may get a tad rough in there. Someone more familiar with turtles could probably touch on that a bit more.
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This is not a suitable filter for any aquarium setup , where the water level is more then three inches below the top of the tank. Unless you intend to use the filter system without the hard straight pipe that comes with it...If you just use the rubber hose then it will work just fine..Simply adjust the depth to the desired level and make sure the suction or drain side is at least three to four inches below the water line.....
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The API FilStar XP Canister Filter - XL (formerly the XP4) is an excellent filter for turtles. I have a few of them running right now. They're great filters. Require low maintenance on your turtle aquariums. They'll fit 55-75 gallon aquariums (standard sized).
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I measure just under 3 inches from the outside of the aquarium to the widest outside point of the plastic housing. Height-wise the portion outside the tank goes from 3 inches above the top rim of the tank to 5" below the rim (not counting the flexible cord). I usually can't tell if it's running, unless the water level is low and below the drop-off ledge then you hear splashing, so I need to check daily to make sure the filter hasn't filled and stopped-up. Hope that helps.
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I bought two and put in the bottom of a 55 gallon tank. Since installing the filters there has been quite a build-up of ??? on the top of the gravel. It is white and stringy (?) and very hard to clean out because of the tank depth! I have had MUCH better luck keeping the tank clean by installing two flow through filters and extending one of the intakes as close to the bottom as possible. If I had it to do over again I would NOT have gotten the under gravel systems.
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I use them in a turtle tank but without the model name/number of your filter, I'm not sure.
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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 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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Spend your money on a better quality filter. I bought 2 of these and they were both Chinese junk. The modeling was so poor on the motor housing that they leaked everywhere. The company did refund my money and told me to keep the filters....I was able to epoxy the inside of one and use it, the other was a total loss. To answer your question: if you get a working filter it should be fine for a 100 gallon
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There is a sub-pump inside, and it pulls the water through the rocks. The sub-pump is very small though, and should not be your only source of filtration. (...especially a smaller tank with several fish or a turtle..) This system is more or less a biological filtration system. ..ie... good bactetia growing on the rocks, to convert harmful amonia. In addition, it's not very tall at all, and your water level will be low. I set mine up in a 55 gallon, and my water level was only half-full. It's just not a very practicle system, and your better off with a canister system, either outside or an in-your tank system. Even a large waterfall filter would be better. Hope this helps.
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I don't know about it dimensionally but this is really made for a 10-20 gallon tank. The force of the water flow might be too great for a tank that small. You need to buy a filter sized for your tank and I've never looked for a 5 gallon filter before. I just googled it and got some results but I don't want to suggest something I haven't tried.
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I think you'd have to keep it in a dry place. I use it for a 55g turtle tank indoors, and it works great. But I think for the price you could do better on outdoor "pond" filters.
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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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I use it for my aquatic turtle (red eared slider) in an FX5 canister filter as the first stage filtration. I change it approx. every 2-3 months. Keep in mind I have 4 of them in there at one time in stage 1. For fish tanks, I am not sure.
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most of what I've read online says 7" water level. That level is working well for me.
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It would def keep your 10 gal tank clean for along time and it would be very safe for a small turtle. I've been very happy with this filter. We have little baby fish all the time and they're totally fine. The filter is quiet and it's nice to not have to clean the tank all the time!
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That's what I have done; because of my hood, I can't raise the lip of the filter very much above the level of the water. I would have liked to be able to; that way there would be some aeration. I do have a smaller model in my 5 gallon betta tank that I don't have supplemental air. Because of this, occasionally I notice a sheen on the surface of the water. If your fish can handle extra circulation, I say go ahead and do it. I've been using a Top Fin pump from a local business that is still going strong after a year
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This filter looks nice. I like it. But I use it for my turtles and they're about 2 inches now and I can already see them outgrow it. It'll be too bulky for them to climb on it. The filter itself is decent at best. I use it mostly for smaller turtles. Raise them in there and move them into a bigger tank with a proper filter.
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For tall tanks like yours, I would take the tube down to within three or four inches of the bottom if you can. This will give a better top to bottom turn over of the water. I agree that going to the bigger filter (#60) would be a good idea. It's hard to over filter a tank. If this will be the only system working, I would go to the #60 filter. If you are running an under gravel filter also, then the #40 will be fine.