I have a Whisper 10i in a 10 gallon tank but it just doesn't seem to be keeping up with the waste my turtle is producing. There's just a bare bottom for right now, no substrate, but it doesn't seem to be able to push the water around. Do I have the right size for the tank, or do I need a more powerful filter? Also, If I do need a more powerful filter, how would I break the current so that it's not as strong but keep the flow good?
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Right filter for the tank?
pinkcamel316
Dec 14, 2005 04:36 PM
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reptileguy2727
Dec 14, 2005 08:27 PM
how deep is the water? how big is the turtle? (shell length) what type of turtle? what are you feeding? i would probably have a 20i in a 10 gallon turtle tank and not break up the current at all, it shouldnt be too much for it.
pinkcamel316
Dec 15, 2005 01:03 PM
The water is about 5 inches deep with fake plants as resting spots inbetween depths. The shell is only and inch and a half. Recently, I started feeding in a separate container to reduce matter in the tank.
pinkcamel316
Dec 15, 2005 01:29 PM
Oh yeah, also. I feed the turtle three different types of pellets (with Reptivite, a powder form of vitamin) and occasionally some leaf lettuce.
