I have a 10 gallon tank and the filter is SUPER strong. One of my chores today was to clean the tank and my finger got stuck onto the filter. I was thinking about buying a turtle and keep it in that tank, but I'm afraid that the turtle will get stuck too. Also, (there isn't an easy way to explain this) my tank was a waterfall (hehe) I hope you know what I mean. The filter sucks the water and it comes out of this hole. Ok, whatever, I really hope you get the picture.
2007-09-19 17:44:22 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Reptiles
Is there any way to make the "waterfall" fall gently into the water without a loud noise?
2007-09-19 17:46:11 · update #1
Sounds kind of like you are using a power head to create the water fall. You can buy a smaller power head, find a power reducing knob on the one you have (may or may not have one), You could modify the intake so it has a larger intake and cover the intake with mesh or other covering. Cover the intake front with a piece of slate or other object to prevent the turtle from getting close to it. Good luck!
2007-09-20 03:55:56 · answer #1 · answered by Lee S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u put a turtle in that tank, youve got to get a new filter. If u dont he will get stuck. Ask the folks at your local pet store. They'll be able to help you.
2007-09-23 16:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by Moon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They make filters for turtle tanks that have shallow water...Fluval is one brand. A 10 gallon is too small for even one baby turtle!
Lots of info on this here:
http://www.austinsturtlepage.com/Care/caresheet-red_ear_slider.htm
2007-09-20 11:02:09 · answer #3 · answered by KimbeeJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋