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    Default Water filter for FBT

    Hi. I have two new fire bellies and I have some questions about water filters:

    - What kind is good, i want something discrete and not too loud. (not a fancy waterfall) UK.

    - How often do you have to change the water when you have a filter? And is there something that makes changing water easy? the tank is so heavy i can hardly lift it.

    - How long does it have to be on for a day?

    At the moment i have just a pond bowl but they seem a bit depressed because they came from a home with a full swimming area which they spent all their time in. I want to make it nice for them.

    Thanks for reading. Any help will be really appreciated ^_^

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    Default Re: Water filter for FBT

    The best thing you can do is go to a garden centre or aquatic stockist and buy the smallest filter available. One for a small fish tank will be fine.
    I tend to leave the filter running during the day. All you really need is a trickle to stop the water getting too turbid. Too much flow may disturb your toads.
    The filter will help clean the water but the toads produce quite a lot of waste so water changes are still required - at least a third of the water every week . Replace it with rainwater from a water butt so you won't have to worry about treating it .
    You can buy good cheap Aquarium gravel pumps from Ebay. All you do is squeeze the pump a few times and the water is sucked up , no need to keep lifting the tank.
    Some pond weed would also be a good idea as it gives the toads a place to hide and also helps to filter the water. I would recommend Java Moss - Ebay is a good source.
    Hope this helps !
    Enjoy your toads.

    Barry

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