Best filter setup for a 75G with a slider/pleco/comet

[sanched]

I know I need a larger tank for my poop machines -- an adult Yellow Bellied Slider, large hi-fin pleco and a comet -- they've grown up together in a 29g and I feel bad that I haven't been able to afford a larger tank before now. I can accommodate a 75 gallon in my home, but what's the best filtration? I have an Emperor straining under the weight of filtering the poo production. I was thinking of adding a canister filter such as the Rena Filster to deal with the mechanical filtration, but will the Emperor be enough for the biological needs once I've gone into a large tank? Many thanks!

 

[turtlefish]

Hi I too have a slider and a comet. THey are in a 50 gallon right now. I have an above tank basking area so i can fill the tank up all the way and used a Aquaclear 110. The emperor-is it the 400? If it is the 400 than id get an Aquaclear 110 along with it, that would definetly take care of the filtration. AC is rated for 110, emperor for 80 so almost 200 gallons of filtration!

 

[Sploke]

For turtles you should go for at least double filtration. An aquaclear 110 combined with a canister would be really good too. How big is the turtle? You should realize that at any time, either of those fish could become dinner for the turtle, esp if its over 4-5".

 

[sanched]

Thanks -- I agree that they need double filtration. Yes, the filter's an Emperor 400. What are the best canister filters? Thanks
I know in theory the turtle could could at least injure if not kill either the comet or the pleco, but they've been together for over a year and seem to have reached a good symbiotic relationship. The turtle only gets annoyed when the pleco tries to attach to his shell. Looks like Gamera vs. Rodan in very slow motion.
Thanks much for the info!

 

[turtlefish]

Well xp3s, fluval 404 gen. + new 05 line seem good. The magnum is ok and eheims are loved! Id go to cloudytanks.com for GREAT reviews OR austinsturtlepage.com