What kind of Media do you use in a turtle tank?
Turtle tank filters usually use the same aquarium filter media as is used in fisk tanks. Common filter media include special sponges, polyfill or fiberfill floss, activated charcoal, Bio Balls, ceramic rings, and lava rock. Some filtration media, like filter floss and charcoal, get thrown out when they’re no good any more.
How often should I change the media in my turtle tank?
One good way to do this is to use two (or more) filters and to only clean or change the media in one filter at a time. For example, if you have two filters, you can change or clean the media in one filter this month, and in the other filter next month.
Can a submersible filter be used in a turtle tank?
This can prove tricky in a turtle tank as the water level is usually much lower than in an aquarium and most hang on back filters are created to hang on the back of aquariums that are filled up. Submersible filters tend to be designed for smaller types of tanks. They are designed to be attached inside the tank using suction cups.
Where do you hang the filter on a turtle tank?
Hang-on-back filters (called “HOB” filters for short) hang on the back of the tank. Hang-on-back aquarium filters usually won’t work for a turtle tank unless the tank has a filter cutout, which many turtle tanks do.
Turtle tank filters usually use the same aquarium filter media as is used in fisk tanks. Common filter media include special sponges, polyfill or fiberfill floss, activated charcoal, Bio Balls, ceramic rings, and lava rock. Some filtration media, like filter floss and charcoal, get thrown out when they’re no good any more.
One good way to do this is to use two (or more) filters and to only clean or change the media in one filter at a time. For example, if you have two filters, you can change or clean the media in one filter this month, and in the other filter next month.
Why are there special filters for Turtle tanks?
To be a little gross about it, turtles poop and pee more than fish do, which makes the water dirtier and can lead to lots of bad bacteria that can make your turtle tank smelly and make your turtles sick. That’s why there are special filters made for turtle tanks. They’re made specifically with turtles in mind.
Hang-on-back filters (called “HOB” filters for short) hang on the back of the tank. Hang-on-back aquarium filters usually won’t work for a turtle tank unless the tank has a filter cutout, which many turtle tanks do.
