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product_id: 12032004
title: "Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles"
brand: "tetra"
price: "A$87"
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reviews_count: 8
category: "Tetra"
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# Operates in just 2 inches water 125 GPH flow rate 3-stage Whisper filtration tech Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles

**Brand:** tetra
**Price:** A$87
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Elevate your terrarium game with whisper-quiet, crystal-clear water magic!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles by tetra
- **How much does it cost?** A$87 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/12032004-tetra-reptofilter-for-terrariums-for-frogs-newts-turtles)

## Best For

- tetra enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tetra brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted & Durable:** UL Listed with a 2-year limited warranty, built to support terrariums up to 50 gallons with reliable performance.
- • **Shallow Water, Big Impact:** Designed to function efficiently in as little as 2 inches of water—perfect for stylish waterfall setups.
- • **Crystal Clear Water, Always:** Advanced 3-stage filtration removes debris, odors & toxic ammonia for pristine terrarium conditions.
- • **Whisper-Quiet Waterfall Vibes:** Enjoy a soothing, near-silent waterfall effect that doubles as a naturalistic terrarium feature.
- • **Effortless Setup & Maintenance:** Plug-and-play design with easy cartridge replacement keeps your terrarium fresh with minimal hassle.

## Overview

The Tetra ReptoFilter is a UL Listed, 3-stage biological filter designed for terrariums up to 50 gallons. Utilizing Whisper filtration technology and bio-foam media, it efficiently removes debris, odors, ammonia, and nitrites while operating quietly in shallow water as low as 2 inches. Easy to install and maintain, it creates a natural waterfall effect that enhances both the environment and aesthetic for frogs, newts, and turtles.

## Description

For 50 years, fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the Tetra name for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need–-from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor. Tetrafauna ReproFilter provides efficient filtration for larger terrariums up to 55 gallons. Keep your tank water clear and remove odors so you can maintain and thriving environment for your reptile. Using Whisper filtration technology, the ReptoFilter provides quality three-stage filtration, removing debris, discoloration, odors and ammonia from terrariums. Bio-foam cultivates aerobic bacteria, which eliminates toxic ammonia and nitrites. The design allows for operation in shallow-water environments, making it ideal for creating waterfalls. A top lid keeps reptiles out of the filter chamber while providing easy access for replacing medium ReptoFilter filter cartridges. These cartridges are 50 gallon and 125 GPH.

Review: Awesome, inexpensive filter - 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.
Review: YOU GOTTA GET ONE OF THESE! - The Tetra ReptoFilter would be wonderful at twice the price! Here we have a QUIET, foolproof and efficient way to keep "aqua-terrariums" clean, fresh and healthy. Before I ordered and installed this amazingly inexpensive and powerful filter, my turtle's water was funky, cloudy and smelled a wee bit like a "Turtle bowl" (in spite of frequent partial water changes). I took the device out of the box, inserted the filter media (straight-forward activated charcoal and generic white fiber sleeve), plugged the thing in and marveled! The ensuing and immediate waterfall is quiet and very strong. Within minutes, the tank was transformed into a crystal clear aquarium (the water that is). I added 3 river minnows to keep my little painted turtle happy and the result is fabulous. In a 10-gallon tank, the device creates a whisper-quiet river current. The pristine "water-fall" effect created a virtual whirlpool bath for my little painted turtle. He/she spends most of the time chilling in its own luxury spa. The little bugger looks as happy as a pampered movie star. I cannot vouch for the effectiveness of the ReptoFilter in larger tanks-- but I am confident that the "up to 20 gallon" rating is more than accurate. My Tetra ReptoFilter has been running non-stop for 3 weeks now. The water flow has not diminished and I see no reason to replace the filter at this time. When that time comes, the entire affair is very simple and very amiable to inexpensive improvisation. I am seldom this completely satisfied with so inexpensive and effective af iltration system If you have aquatic reptiles, or even a modest aquarium, you cannot go wrong with this wonderfully effective tank filter.

## Features

- EFFICIENT FILTRATION Uses 3-stage Tetra filtration technology to keep water clear and remove odors in turtle newt and frog terrariums
- IDEAL FOR SHALLOW WATER Designed to work in as little as 2 inches of water – perfect for creating a waterfall feature you and your pets can enjoy
- CONVENIENT Easy to set up and simple to clean
- LIMITED This UL Listed product comes with a 2-year limited (see product label for details)
- SIZE For terrariums up to 50 gallons (125 GPH) – refill with TetraFauna ReptoFilter Cartridges (size large)
- Age Range Description: All Life Stages
- Included Components: 1 X Reptofilter For Terrariums
- Terrarium Filter for Frogs, Newts, and Turtles
- Three stage filtration
- Uses Whisper Filtration technology.It's a biological filter - Bio-Foam cultivates aerobic bacteria, which eliminate toxic ammonia and nitrites

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003JVYY7M |
| ASIN  | B003JVYY7M |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,480 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #197 in Aquarium Filter Accessories |
| Brand Name | Tetra |
| Color | Green |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (5,551) |
| Date First Available | April 29, 2010 |
| Date First Available  | April 29, 2010 |
| Department | Home |
| Department  | Home |
| Directions | See instructions |
| Included Components | 1 x ReptoFilter for Terrariums |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 30 x 17 x 11 inches |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.2 x 5.35 x 4.74 inches |
| Item Weight | 29.1 Pounds |
| Item model number | 26038 |
| Item model number  | 26038 |
| Manufacturer | Tetra |
| Manufacturer  | Tetra |
| Material | Plastic |
| Model Name | 26038 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Dimensions  | 30 x 17 x 11 inches; 29.1 Pounds |
| Size | 125 GPH |
| Specific Uses for Product | Active |
| Target Audience Keyword | Small Animal, fish |

## Images

![Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F6YbIDE1L.jpg)
![Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91JqtuaREKL.jpg)
![Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/911Klb3up9L.jpg)
![Tetra ReptoFilter for Terrariums, For Frogs/Newts/Turtles - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Yu6eMw5bL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: does it consume a lot of energy or as an usual device?**
A: I use two of them in a large tank that holds an 8 inch amphibious turtle and never noticed any change in my electric bill.

**Q: does this work with sand on the bottom of the tank?**
A: I have bare bottom tank but u suppose it would if your sand was settled and your raise the filter so it's not sitting I'm the sand.  I have read over the forums that sand can clog just depends on your set up.

**Q: Do you have to buy specifically tetra fauna medium filter cartridges, or is there a different brand I can use?**
A: My filter takes the large bags, not medium.  I think any similar size filters would probably work but these filters are a very good value on Amazon--much cheaper than purchasing in my local pet store.

**Q: 220v or 110v ??**
A: 110v

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome, inexpensive filter
*by B***N on October 13, 2011*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ YOU GOTTA GET ONE OF THESE!
*by L***N on June 22, 2013*

The Tetra ReptoFilter would be wonderful at twice the price! Here we have a QUIET, foolproof and efficient way to keep "aqua-terrariums" clean, fresh and healthy. Before I ordered and installed this amazingly inexpensive and powerful filter, my turtle's water was funky, cloudy and smelled a wee bit like a "Turtle bowl" (in spite of frequent partial water changes). I took the device out of the box, inserted the filter media (straight-forward activated charcoal and generic white fiber sleeve), plugged the thing in and marveled! The ensuing and immediate waterfall is quiet and very strong. Within minutes, the tank was transformed into a crystal clear aquarium (the water that is). I added 3 river minnows to keep my little painted turtle happy and the result is fabulous. In a 10-gallon tank, the device creates a whisper-quiet river current. The pristine "water-fall" effect created a virtual whirlpool bath for my little painted turtle. He/she spends most of the time chilling in its own luxury spa. The little bugger looks as happy as a pampered movie star. I cannot vouch for the effectiveness of the ReptoFilter in larger tanks-- but I am confident that the "up to 20 gallon" rating is more than accurate. My Tetra ReptoFilter has been running non-stop for 3 weeks now. The water flow has not diminished and I see no reason to replace the filter at this time. When that time comes, the entire affair is very simple and very amiable to inexpensive improvisation. I am seldom this completely satisfied with so inexpensive and effective af iltration system If you have aquatic reptiles, or even a modest aquarium, you cannot go wrong with this wonderfully effective tank filter.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ love it
*by L***5 on January 17, 2026*

works perfectly and fits in my tank.

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