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Zoo Med Turtle Clean 30 External Canister Filter for Aquatic Turtle Habitatsup To 30 gallon

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 586 ratings

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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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Noise level
4.0 4.0
Suction power
3.7 3.7
Value for money
3.5 3.5

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  • 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
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 586 ratings

Product Description

External canister filter for turtle tanks, vivariums, Box turtle pools or Turtletubs up to 60 gallons **filled with 30 gallons of water maximum**

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
586 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of use and noise of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention it's easy to setup and use, and a breeze to maintain. Customers are also satisfied with clarity. However, some customers have issues with leakage. Opinions are mixed on quality, ease of cleaning, value, and size.

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49 customers mention36 positive13 negative

Customers find the aquarium pond water treatment easy to use. They mention that it's fairly user friendly, easy to set up and clean, and a breeze to maintain. Customers also say that the filters are easy to disassemble and clean.

"...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

"...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..." Read more

36 customers mention26 positive10 negative

Customers like the noise of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention it's super quiet and produces a very relaxing sound.

"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

31 customers mention22 positive9 negative

Customers like the clarity of the aquarium pond water treatment. They say it clears up the water pretty well, and makes for a crystal clear tank. Some customers also mention that the filter media reflect a cleaner tank over time.

"...on a 50 gal tank and it still keeps the water crystal clear...." 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

"...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...." 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

162 customers mention98 positive64 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it works well and is the best filter system they have found. However, others say that it refused to work and was faulty.

"...sight a monster to behold, don't let the plastic fool you, it is quite strong...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"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

78 customers mention45 positive33 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of cleaning the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it cleans the water so nice, and is easy to keep clean. However, others say that it's awkward, tiny, and really hard to clean. The tubes get dirty and collect sediment.

"...It cleans the water so nice. It's an amazing product...." Read more

"...note to that, the "elbow" joints for this are awkward, tiny and REALLY hard to clean...." Read more

"...cleaning is easy, washable medium means you dont need to buy new filters all the time..." 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

38 customers mention20 positive18 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that it's worth the price, while others say that it was a waste of money.

"...this purchase and it works perfectly, along with being cheaper than much of the competition...." Read more

"...3 of these filters, not because I like them so much, but because they are crap, and I have to keep replacing them...." 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

"...I feel like it was a waste of time and money...." Read more

13 customers mention5 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the size of the aquarium pond water treatment. Some mention that the actual canister is small, so it can be tucked. However, others say that it was the wrong size, not big enough, and will work well for a smaller tank.

"...Side-note to that, the "elbow" joints for this are awkward, tiny and REALLY hard to clean...." Read more

"...See images...it fits perfectly in the tube and just push the snake all the way through and it clears all the algae out...." Read more

"...So needless to say I got the hanger and yeah, it does not fit. Not a big deal but just something to be aware of." Read more

"...The water is staying clearer as well. This is still no substitute for larger tanks (which I will be doing next month), but does keep the..." Read more

14 customers mention3 positive11 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the aquarium pond water treatment. They mention that it leaks from underneath, the rubber seal ring, and the tubes. This causes water to go everywhere. Some customers also report that the filter does not work properly and does not filter water.

"...- 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

"...The filter has yet to leak at all. We are pleased so far." Read more

Works very well !
4 Stars
Works very well !
I just purchased this last week and had the opportunity to install it last night. My water has already cleared up a ton. Install was a bit confusing but entirely doable just make sure you read the directions carefully. If you have a lid on your tank you might have to cut a hole as I have done. My turtles love getting under the jets to play. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 stars is because it came with a piece missing which was a bit disappointing:/.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Tips For a Clean Tank With The Zoo Med Turtle Clean 511
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2016
I hope this helps anyone who thought this filter does not work. I am a brand new turtle owner and had no idea what caring for baby Red Ear Slider turtles consisted of so I did a lot of research and then purchased a 10 gallon tank, a cheapie filter, some gravel, water dechlorinator, turtle food, a heater, and a few plants at first and found myself doing full water and filter changes every other day for a few weeks. I thought this can't be right so I went to Amazon to find a better filter. I found Zoo Meds TurtleClean 511 and based on the reviews I purchased it but found myself again doing full water and filter cleanings every two days because the water was so nasty and stinky! Not at all what the reviews claimed. I was so frustrated and ready to throw away the piece of junk filter but decided to call Zoo Meds customer service. A live person actually picked up the phone the first time I called, imagine that? The attendant told me not to do the full water and filter cleanings, but a 25 percent tank water change once or twice a week and not to clean the filter because it needed to develop good bacteria . I then decided to get rid of the gravel (best decision I ever made) and bought a fish net. Let me tell you, the key to having a clean tank is to feed your turtles a little at a time, do not leave any food in the tank. You do not even have to feed in a separate container if you do this. Do not have gravel and scoop out turtle waste with your fish net twice a day. This only takes a few minutes. Now I only do a 25 percent water change once a week. I went from spending 3 hours a week for maintenance to 15 minutes! My turtles are so happy now and the water is clear and has no stinkiness at all. I do have a ten gallon tank which I only fill 5 gallons for now until they grow bigger. I think this filter is for a 60 gallon tank filled with 30 gallons of water. Oh, and I did buy a heat lamp and UV light which my turtles love to bask under. You will however as with most filters take it apart like once a month to clean though. I hope this helps anyone who has trouble keeping a clean tank. :)
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