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terapin tank filter

  • 13-03-2009 4:56pm
    #1
    circir
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    Hi

    I have a 2 and a half year old yellow bellied terrapin (I think????). I have a tank thats around 120 litres and an Eheim echo 2232 external filter. Aparently the filter is meant to keep the tank clean for about 3-4 months (according to the pet shop) but this isnt the case. It needs to be cleaned every 2-3 weeks!!!!!!

    Can anybody recommend a good filter or any tips for keeping the tank clean?

    thanks


Comments

  • #2
    cos!!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 202 ✭✭cos!!


    honestly if you only have to clean it every 2-3 weeks your VERY lucky!your not going to get anyting better than that sorry!!


  • #3
    Wolfsberg
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 233 ✭✭Wolfsberg


    Hi Circir. Eheim are very highly regarded filters! I think the problem is that a turtle produces a whole lot of waste! If it was the same filter and 120l aquarium with fish in it, you would only have to clean the filter every few months.
    Stick with the filter you have, you won't get better than that.

    I'm sure you are careful but make sure you do not overfeed the animal as uneaten food is generally the biggest contributing factor when it comes to dirty filters.


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