I have 2 of these filters in a 75 gallon tank with about 35 gallons of water (10" or so)...1 filter on each end. In the tank I have a juvenile Western Painted turtle. It works absolutely beautifully, keeps the water crystal clear and practically odor-free and creates an incredibly soothing waterfall. I wouldn't exactly call it "whisper" quiet, however, I do keep the tank in my bedroom (about 7' from where I sleep) and the sound of the waterfall completely drowns out the faint humming sound that comes from the filter pump. No sleeping problems whatsoever. I think the reason why these filters have a somewhat bad reputation is because people think you MUST have them sitting on the bottom of the tank in order to work properly...greatly limiting the amount of water you can have if you have a bigger tank since the water level has to be below the lip of the filter. This is untrue from my experience. I have both of them propped up about 5" on aquarium decorations and rocks so that the water level is about 4" below the lip. The only thing about doing this is that they're unable to clear the chunks of debris off the bottom of the tank since they're 5" off the ground. This isn't a problem for me at all though because I have a small fish net and a gravel vacuum that I use to regularly clean the chunks off the bottom of the tank. I actually prefer it this way because it seems like to me that by not sucking up the chucks of debris it would extend the life of both the filter and the cartridges.
Now to the filter cartridges. Instead of buying the 3-pack Reptofilter brand cartridges for usually $8 or so (~$2.65 each) I buy the 12-pack Whisper Bio-Bags for about $10 (~$.80 each). They're exactly the same as the Reptofilter brand cartridges but the only downside (isn't even really a downside) is that they come unassembled and with only 1 frame instead of pre-assembled and a frame for each cartridge. I've found that they usually last anywhere between 2 weeks and a month but the life of these cartridges entirely depends on the size of your tank, amount of water and the messiness of the creature(s) in your tank.
Overall, for the money, these are hard to beat. They keep my tank looking beautiful with very minimal upkeep. After a while I might end up forking out the extra cash for a good external canister filter but I just don't see the necessity quite yet for that good and powerful of a filter when these do the job perfectly fine. Plus I like the idea of having a filter on each end of my tank, greatly increasing the water circulation and vital surface agitation.
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Explore Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums
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Perfect for waterfallsInstall the filter behind décor or rocks for a beautiful water feature. |
Ideal for shallow waterThe Tetra(R) ReptoFilter(R) is designed to work in as little as 2 inches of water making it ideal for the low-level aquatic environments small aquatic reptiles prefer. |
Easy maintenanceJust replace the cartridge monthly (or more often if needed) for clear water. |
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| Price | $11.82 | $37.49 |
| Flow (Gallons per hour) | 90 | 125 |
| Tank Size (Gallons) | up to 20 | up to 55 |
| Voltage | 120 | 115 |
| Compatible ReptoFilter Cartridges | Medium, 3 Pack ReptoFilter | Large, 3 Pack ReptoFilter |
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I had previously got one that was made for my size tank but unfortunately the turtle waste would build up in the filter in like 3 days and start making the water foggy and greenish I got this one and within a day it cleared the tank up and has dealt great with turtle waste
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Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2024
Size: 125 GPHVerified Purchase
I had previously got one that was made for my size tank but unfortunately the turtle waste would build up in the filter in like 3 days and start making the water foggy and greenish I got this one and within a day it cleared the tank up and has dealt great with turtle waste
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2021Size: 125 GPHVerified Purchase
