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I'm starting to plan a new home for my 4 inch long red-eared slider. Right now it's in a 5.5 gal tank. I'm planning on getting him (or her) a 40 gallon breeder tank. What is the best filter for this tank? I was looking at the Fluval 205. Is this going to filter the water well? (110 gph, up to 40 gallons) Are there any other filters that anybody else uses? I'm trying to spend as little as possible obviously but will not pass up a good filter either. It also loves to dig, what is a good substrate to use so that he can't dig into it? Right now I have small pebbles on the bottom of the tank with a big plastic log for basking.

Turtles! I love em'. I have 2 red - eared sliders. Tyrone is about 4 years old and his shell measures about 5 1/2" in diameter.
Jared is much smaller, about 3" in diameter. Recently had one die. Leroi was his name... he was very big. 8" in diameter.

They live in a 75 gallon tank. The bottom of the tank is covered with small river stones and plants. They love having places to hide. They also have a floating platform to bask under the light and keep warm.

So to answer your question... "Fluval" specializes in filters for turtles. They come in several different sizes to accomaodate the size tank you have. For a 40 gallon tank, you would need at least the #204. I have the largest model the pet store sold #404. It filters 100 gallons of water.

The only part of the filtration system that is in the water is the intake and discharge tube. So there is minimal space taken up in the tank, leaving more space for the turtles.
The motor is contained in a container that sits on the floor beneath the tank. It is very quiet. Cleaning it is very easy. There is no need to clean it often. I only clean my filter and tank about every 4 months. Even then the water remains clear, of course you will still have some sediment on the bottom of the tank.

I highly suggest you check in to the "Fluval" Filters. they are worth the extra money, if you don't want to have to change the filter every couple of weeks. If you purchase this brand, I'm sure you and your turtle will be pleased.

Good luck;
Kevin

2007-03-01 11:42:27 by ninety_sixmustang

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I am looking for a water filter to put on my sink faucet. Does anyone know what filter is the best for removing chemicals, especially chlorine and flouride?

The absolute best system is the eSpring system and is a purification system, not a filter. It is the highest rated system on the market and only a distillery can get water cleaner. It not only is much, much better than a basic filter such as Britta or Pur but by year two is actually cheaper too.

Fluoride however will not be removed. It is not considered a contaminate so no home filter or purification system will remove it. The only thing that removes fluoride is a distillery. They are very expensive to buy and run, and are messy to maintain.

RCA

2009-07-20 12:44:04 by lilsheep

Price: $45.00

Reduces chlorine taste and odor, sand, silt, sediment, and rust
Portable; operates by use of a diverter valve attached to the main sink faucet
Accepts all standard 10-inch replacement filter elements

What do you guys think about Crystal Quest products? Is it one of the better ones or not?

Or what about the Water Filters at walmart- which one is better to go for?

(Just trying to decide which Water Filter is the best to use, for when I finally do buy one.)
(I wont to get a Water Filter to get rid of all the bad things that we end up drinking from our tap water.(miniscule amounts of drugs, chlorine, lots of iron, Fluoride, nitrate, rust, ETC!)

i have the PUR water filter that hooks right onto my kitchen faucet. i love it. i used to have a brita (the kind you fill up). i got sick of having to wash the pitcher, and i think the PUR tastes batter and lasts a lot longer too.

http://www.purwater.com/#/faucets

2008-04-02 12:15:08 by Jessica F

Price: $89.00 $27.99

Features 1 Micron Solid carbon block Filter Cartridge
Great tasting more healthy water
Convenient - quality water right at your tap.

I have hard water with lots of iron in it. We have a water softener to combat this. If we didn't have the softener, our water would be orange coming out of our faucets. It's not that good to be drinking water with the softener salt in it, especially now that I'm pregnant. What would be the best water filter for me? Should I get one that attaches to the faucet or a pitcher with a filter?

pur water filter takes out the iron in my water very well it should work for your needs.

2007-10-08 04:46:57 by cottagemama

What is the best whole house water filter available? I am considering rainsoft, culligan and the like but would like to know what others are using successfully.

Evaluate your specific water filtration needs. Are you interested in only a drinking water filter or do you need a shower filter, as well.
If you are interested in filtering all the water of the house, remember that there is no such thing as a whole house filter.Decide on a few brands of water filters that match your budget and then conduct some more in-depth research. Look into their certification, find out what contaminants they remove, and determine what percentage of contaminant removal they guarantee.

2009-04-07 19:24:05 by paulmcconnon