Should I Get a Filter?

[CinnamonPearl]

Would it be worth it to get a filter for my 10 gallon FBT viv? It only holds about one gallon of water, so I feel like it wouldn't be worth it as long as I keep up with water changes. Should I get one, and if so, what kind?

[Mentat]

If you don't mind the water changes it's fine. But if you have a small area to place it in tank, one of the flat foam sponge aquarium filters by Lee's (or similar) powered by a small air pump, should house a nice population of ammonia/nitrite reducing bacteria when cycled. Since it take around 30 days for cycling do keep water changes ongoing. Once filter is cycled would need to change around 25-50% water once a week depending on the bio-load. Always rinse the filter by squeezing it in tank water you are removing during water change. Good luck !

[CinnamonPearl]

Maybe I can make room for a small sponge filter. How often would I have to do water changes without it?

[Mentat]

Without a filter recommend 50% daily with dechlorinated same temp water.

[CinnamonPearl]

Filter it is!