Zoo Med Turtle Clean 30 External Canister Filter for Aquatic Turtle Habitatsup To 30 gallon
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Brand | Zoo Med |
Liquid Volume | 60 Gallons |
Item Weight | 4.6 Pounds |
Target Species | Turtle |
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- Zoo Med TC-31 Turtle Canister 511 Filter 160 GPH
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 12.5 x 7.6 x 7.4 inches; 4.6 Pounds
- Item model number : TC32
- Department : Racks/Futons
- Date First Available : June 8, 2005
- Manufacturer : Zoo Med
- ASIN : B0027J7OHO
- Best Sellers Rank: #93,602 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #1,467 in Aquarium Filter Accessories
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External canister filter for turtle tanks, vivariums, Box turtle pools or Turtletubs up to 60 gallons **filled with 30 gallons of water maximum**
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Customers like the filter quality and noise level of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it's a very powerful filter, and the noise level is very relaxing. They also like the ease of assembly. That said, some complain about the sturdiness, saying that it broke fast. Customers also dislike leakage. They disagree on performance, value, and cleanability.
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Customers like the filter quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it's a very powerful filter, keeps their 55 gallon turtle tank way cleaner than their old filter, and is the best filter ever. The filter is quiet and runs smoothly, and customers don't disturb the biological filter when they do the monthly change. The pump is excellent and the filter media reflect a cleaner tank when they clean it out.
"...It cleans the water so nice. It's an amazing product...." Read more
"...Best filter ive ever owned." Read more
"...This thing is incredible! Very powerful but also very quiet. I actually have the intake tube down the undergravel filter intake tube...." Read more
"...Another bonus is that I don't disturb the biological filter when I do the monthly change since I just remove the sponges from the 511 and give them..." Read more
Customers like the ease of assembly of the filter. They mention that it is very easy to set up, and simple to use. Some say that it's easy to open for setup and cleaning, but some find it difficult to disassemble.
"...and long so you put the fulter under the tank and its all pretty easy to assemble...." Read more
"...The instructions are rather easy as well as the set up. I marked each tube with a marker "In" and "Out"...." Read more
"...And, again, it is pretty easy to set up and clean. Some folks said on other reviews that it is big, but I didn't think so...." Read more
"...My water has already cleared up a ton. Install was a bit confusing but entirely doable just make sure you read the directions carefully...." Read more
Customers like the noise level of the water treatment plant. They say that it is quiet, has a very relaxing sound, and makes no sound whatsoever. Some customers have used the product before and like it.
"The filter is quiet and works well. I have it in a 50 gallion and it works great...." Read more
"...This thing is incredible! Very powerful but also very quiet. I actually have the intake tube down the undergravel filter intake tube...." Read more
"...The water fall out flow can be loud with low water levels but easy fix turn the tube toward the rear glass of tank and it's a low sound trickle...." Read more
"...Oh, and it is quiet, silent in fact. Anyway, once again, moving on up. Going to buy a more powerful, bigger canister filter now.**..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the cleanability of the filter. Some mention that the water has been crystal clear, while others say that it is difficult to clean.
"...It cleans the water so nice. It's an amazing product...." Read more
"...cleaning is easy, washable medium means you dont need to buy new filters all the time..." Read more
"...doing full water and filter cleanings every two days because the water was so nasty and stinky! Not at all what the reviews claimed...." Read more
"...This makes for a crystal clear tank. There is an adjustment on the output tube which allows you to change the force of the water pressure...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it's a pain to set up but it works amazing, while others say that it no longer works as well after six months.
"The filter is quiet and works well. I have it in a 50 gallion and it works great...." Read more
"I hope this helps anyone who thought this filter does not work...." Read more
"...This time I decided on the more powerful model. This thing is incredible!..." Read more
"...I am very happy/impressed with this purchase and it works perfectly, along with being cheaper than much of the competition...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention it's a great filter and worth the price for this larger size, while others say that it' s not worth the money or time. They say the clips, hoses, and fittings are cheap and fragile, and the pump even looks cheap. Overall, the opinions are mixed, and it' is difficult to make a decision about the quality of the product.
"...Its a little pricy but works so well!..." Read more
"...this purchase and it works perfectly, along with being cheaper than much of the competition...." Read more
"...So I came to a conclusion that the product was defective and I was right. I contacted Amazon right away and asked for a replacement...." Read more
"...It is a more cost effective option than other filters out there and Amazon has the best price. The same filter is $99 at Petsmart." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sturdiness of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it broke fast, the handle will completely break, and the clips hoses and fittings are fragile. Some customers never got to use it and it arrived damaged. Some mention that the tube bent and prevented water to cycle, and that the caps are poorly made.
"...After the 2nd or 3rd cleaning, one popped off and we were able to attach it again so no problem. The next time, the whole piece broke off...." Read more
"...I pulled on the tabs as hard as I could and the crap plastic broke! I don't even have a strong grip. I finally got it put together...." Read more
"...sight a monster to behold, don't let the plastic fool you, it is quite strong...." Read more
"...One night this failed because the tube bent and prevented water to cycle through efficiently. It is a fairly easy fix...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that the water started to leak out of the canister from the sealed areas, ruined some books and a printer. They also mention that it does nothing at all and that the tubes are not cut correctly. This prevents the water from flowing and prevents it from sucking up into the tank.
"...- Do NOT the entire top or unscrew the tubes or the poop water will go everywhere. This is why you have a fill valve...." Read more
"...weekend, I couldn't even get the filter sealed at all and it leaked all over the floor. So, done...." Read more
"...Water... water was going everywhere. Not clean water... but dirty turtle poop water...." Read more
"...Until it started leaking... Stacy the Red-Eared Slider is our class mascot, and as an aquatic science teacher, I have several tanks in my classroom..." Read more
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The 511 model is at first sight a monster to behold, don't let the plastic fool you, it is quite strong. I managed to complete building this thing within a day, let me tell you, it is a journey to complete the thing, you have to hook up the cables and tighten the screws, and I got confused with the in and out with the mentality that IN goes inside the water pump, and OUT is for coming out of the water pump, well, no. It was the other way around, I think? I switched it back and forth about four times and got it running somehow. I even had to call them but they don't answer the phone after 5PM. So I pressed on, I have to do this, I have to save billybob from swimming along with his waste. Never. Again.
Within the instructions, Step 2, and 3 are simple, step 4 simply takes time. Pour water on the carbon bag (DONT OPEN IT), put in those tubes things, and put water on it with the water detergent. Here is where I wasted most of my time. I strongly recommend that Zoo Med highlights this part "Fill The canister COMPLETELY with dechlorinated water". I thought I had gotten a defective motor or something, I had it on expecting water to be pumped but no. After I filled it with water (you might have to wait for the water to stabilize inside the container) you close the pump with the seal and watch out it slowly starts working. At first it was a little bit of water, but give it some time to get rid of the excess air trapped inside and you will be surpriced at how powerful the water spray rate is, I only have one turtle and it is a complete overkill. It cleans the water so nice. It's an amazing product. It just takes some time to get there, but once your journey is over, the rewards are for the turtles everywhere as billybob swam towards the spray and hanged out there. I think that's going to be his new favorite spot. This thing cost a bit more than the 501 but it's definitively worth it. I understand that they were marketing it for people that have big tanks but even with my small tank, it can clean more water than billybob can poop so that is fine with me. I'm thinking of getting another turtle. Maybe it's time for billybob to have some friends.
The end.
Update: after having this for a few months im still super happy with the purchase! Its a little pricy but works so well! I keep it running for 12 hours a day (turning off at night to save electricity) on a 50 gal tank and it still keeps the water crystal clear. cleaning is easy, washable medium means you dont need to buy new filters all the time (its already saved me money from how often i was changing filters before) and u can go a super long time between cleanings. Best filter ive ever owned.
I actually have the intake tube down the undergravel filter intake tube. This makes for a crystal clear tank.
There is an adjustment on the output tube which allows you to change the force of the water pressure. This was helpful for me because my fish were having to continuously swim to stay in place so I adjusted it slower.
I am using this filter in a regular fish tank. I was using the 501 in my turtle tank which worked very well. Both models will work in lower than full tank water levels.
The only negative I have is that the 511 does not hang on the aquarium. You must have a place to sit the filter off of the tank. The 501 can hang on the side or back with the supplied hanger.
Day one - the tank was pretty icky but I wanted to put a stress test on the filter and to my happiness within a few hours the tank started to clear up! By the 5th hour the water was crystal clear. This lasted a few days...I recommend popping off the intake strainer and rinsing it off daily. The tank stayed clear for quite a few days then things got screwy.
Day 5: I woke up and no waterfall but the filter was running. On inspection I noticed both tubes became clogged with a slimy green algea. I also assumed the inside of the filter was nasty too.
The tubing seems to be the worst issue for everyone and I have a easy solution to keep them clean. That tip is in just a moment.
Maintenance - Do NOT the entire top or unscrew the tubes or the poop water will go everywhere. This is why you have a fill valve. Bring the entire filter, tubes still attached, to a sink and drain the water from the fill valve - then unscrew the tubes.
In my case the Charcoal bag and ceramics where pretty gross but it passed the heavy test. Clean out the sponges, rinse off the charcoal and the ceramics and put the filter back together. Now...the tube trick.
All you need is a $10 Drain Snake - the one in the drum. See images...it fits perfectly in the tube and just push the snake all the way through and it clears all the algae out. Rinse, reconnect tubing, fill up via the cap....submerge intake tube plug in a voila!!!!!
Sure it's a little work but 1000% easier than having to clean out a tank full of fart smelling turtle poop water.
I just finished about 30 mins ago so that's why the water isn't super clear but in a few hrs it will be. Yes I know I need to clean the tank glass lol! She is a Dinosaur YBS and soon will have a 300 gallon to love!
Oh one last thing..make sure the orange pieces are set to MAX.
Good luck!
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
Day one - the tank was pretty icky but I wanted to put a stress test on the filter and to my happiness within a few hours the tank started to clear up! By the 5th hour the water was crystal clear. This lasted a few days...I recommend popping off the intake strainer and rinsing it off daily. The tank stayed clear for quite a few days then things got screwy.
Day 5: I woke up and no waterfall but the filter was running. On inspection I noticed both tubes became clogged with a slimy green algea. I also assumed the inside of the filter was nasty too.
The tubing seems to be the worst issue for everyone and I have a easy solution to keep them clean. That tip is in just a moment.
Maintenance - Do NOT the entire top or unscrew the tubes or the poop water will go everywhere. This is why you have a fill valve. Bring the entire filter, tubes still attached, to a sink and drain the water from the fill valve - then unscrew the tubes.
In my case the Charcoal bag and ceramics where pretty gross but it passed the heavy test. Clean out the sponges, rinse off the charcoal and the ceramics and put the filter back together. Now...the tube trick.
All you need is a $10 Drain Snake - the one in the drum. See images...it fits perfectly in the tube and just push the snake all the way through and it clears all the algae out. Rinse, reconnect tubing, fill up via the cap....submerge intake tube plug in a voila!!!!!
Sure it's a little work but 1000% easier than having to clean out a tank full of fart smelling turtle poop water.
I just finished about 30 mins ago so that's why the water isn't super clear but in a few hrs it will be. Yes I know I need to clean the tank glass lol! She is a Dinosaur YBS and soon will have a 300 gallon to love!
Oh one last thing..make sure the orange pieces are set to MAX.
Good luck!
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Por supuesto hay que abrirlo y limpiarlo de vez en cuando, pero se nota mucho la diferencia, la pecera se mantiene mucho más limpia y si se coloca con los orificios de expulsión de agua hacia el vidrio puede ser relativamente silencioso.
Easy to set up and use
The instructions are straight forward
I replaced an old filter and this one has made a world of difference for my little turtle friends.