Turtles spend most of their time in the water, so it's crucial to keep the water in your pet's enclosure clean. Regular water changes can help, but the best way to maintain high water quality and clarity is with a filter. Turtle tank filters promote circulation and help remove solid waste from the water column so it doesn't pollute your pet's habitat. Chewy offers a variety of different types of turtle tank filters, including:
Choosing a turtle tank filter largely comes down to your tank size and setup. In smaller tanks, underwater filters offer compact convenience. If you have more space to work with or a larger volume of water to process, power filters and external canister filters tend to be more appropriate. Whatever type of filter you choose, refer to the product's specifications to choose a model suited to the size of your tank. Don't forget to add any necessary replacement filter cartridges to your Chewy Autoship so you'll always have a fresh one handy.
Yes, turtles generally need filters for their tank to keep the water clean. In addition to circulating the water in your turtle's tank, filters also help remove solid waste that can pollute the water.
The best types of filters for a turtle tank include external canister filters, power filters (also known as hang-on-back filters), and submersible filters. Circulation pumps may be beneficial to keep the water from going stagnant, but they don't provide mechanical, chemical, or biological filtration.
How often you change the filter in a turtle tank depends on the type of filter. Any filter with replaceable cartridges generally needs to be changed every 30-60 days. Even with models that have permanent filter media, like canister filters, you may still need to rinse prefilter sponges monthly.
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