Equipment Review and Discussion :: What's the best filter for a 20 long tank?

[jwinters]

I have a 2-3 inch musk turtle in it. He creates a LOT of waste. My RES was never so dirty. ;_; I know this forum is for RES, but it's still an aquatic turtle. Just a messy one. He has a turtle pier as a basking platform (even though he doesn't use it) and a Regent filter that is meant for a 29 gallon aquarium. It just isn't keeping the water clean at all though. The water is half way up since he's not that strong of a swimmer yet.

So any suggestions on what filter would be good for that size tank, turtle, and water level?

[tidaboy9]

peobley a good Aquaclear

But THE BEST MEANING "TOP' "TOP"

Would be a Renna XPsomething

Maybe your filter just needs to build Bio filtration because i had that problem

[jwinters]

Would a Rena XP of some sort be too much? Bolt is a really small turtle. Well, little to me anyway. Especially compared to my RES.

[n00bEmpty]

I have a Rena XP4 for my 20 gallon tank. Keeps my tank sparkling clear.

[jwinters]

peobley a good Aquaclear

But THE BEST MEANING "TOP' "TOP"

Would be a Renna XPsomething

Maybe your filter just needs to build Bio filtration because i had that problem

Well, the Renas are a bit too pricey for me right now. Which AquaClear would be good? The one for 50 gallon tanks maybe?

My LPS carries them for less then the bigger stores. If I remember correctly they're carrying the 50 gallon one for around $30.

[rsour24]

just get the largest power filter u can afford. i can get a power filter for a 90 gallon for 40$.

[jwinters]

just get the largest power filter u can afford. i can get a power filter for a 90 gallon for 40$.

Ok, thanks for your help

[marisa]

I used to use an Aquaclear 70 in a 20-gallon long. There was one small painted and no other creatures in it.

[Sir Max]

Aquaclear is fine for a 20 long

I use one

[jwinters]

'm probably going to get an aquaclear then.

[mikee]

J-wint - The filter pump that was "ment" for a 29 gallon was sized for fish by fish manufactures. I would suggest that you get a filter that pumps at least 5 times the water you have in your tank. If it is extremely dirty I would up size it a little. I would suggest a Fluval 405 which is about 300 gph. It is not a cheap filter but a good one. Good Luck!