Customer Reviews for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
Whisper filtration technologyWorks in as little as 2" of waterThree-stage filtration removes debris, discoloration, odors, and ammoniaPerfect for waterfalls
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(41 Reviews) 41
Rating Breakdown 41 reviews
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33 out of 41(80%)reviewers recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
Review 1 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Good product but motor clogs easily
PostedApril 17, 2013
Anonymous111
from Texas
I use this to filter a small pond in my hermit crab terrarium. It's perfect for that purpose as well as humidifying their tank. I glued small pebbles all over it, and it looks great. I stick filter pad material in between the intake vents and the intake to the motor, and that helps prevent clogging. Even so, that only works for so long. I've already had to replace one motor.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Exactly what I needed
PostedJanuary 13, 2013
Somechicky
from New Jersey
It's a good filter. Works great to keep the tank water clean, clear and odorless, but it doesn't really pick up big debris, so I don't recommend feeding your turtle in the tank.
The only thing I really don't like about this filter is the fact that the clean water coming out of the filter falls right in front of the intake area, and that water pushes away any possible tiny debris that it could be removing from the water.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Easy to set up and clean
PostedNovember 4, 2012
turtlepower23
from New York, NY
A little loud but overall great. So easy to set up, just plug in and go.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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great filter
PostedOctober 11, 2012
acamp1545
from Florida
This filter is great. It's pretty quiet when it flows and makes a nice waterfall effect. My turtle also loves playing in it. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 5 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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A very good filter
PostedOctober 5, 2012
klc63
from Roanoke, VA
We have 2 red eared sliders in one tank and we were using a fish tank filter and having to change those filters at least once a week. I bought this filter and WOW what a difference. The water is crystal clear and keeps the smell under control.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Works great at first....
PostedAugust 1, 2012
Kristym
from Mo
I have gone through 2 of these filters in 4 months. At first it works great. The water flows through nicely ad the tank is clean. Then slowly the water coming out of the filter is less ans less until it is just a small trickle, leaving my tank green. I do a weekly water change, and I have taken it apart and cleaned everything but nothing seems to help. Also the filters are quite expensive and have to be changed once a week, 10 days max. I am switching to a zoomed 501
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 7 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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best for turtles or frogs
PostedJuly 12, 2012
Anonymous
from Visalia, CA
This filter works perfectly. The cool thing it's easy to install it picks up my turtles mess that they make I think it's the best filter you can have for the price and the turtles.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Best Filter for Turtles
PostedFebruary 18, 2012
turtlebubbles
I have a red-eared slider and this filter has worked wonderfully. It is easy to clean and keeps the tank so clean. It is also sturdier than most, my turtle can't detach it from the side of the tank, he has detached lines and filters from the sides of his tank before. This is overall the best filter I have found for him. He also seems to love to get right under the fountain of water that comes out and let it pour over his shell. Changing the filter every couple of weeks is really the only cleaning it needs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Good filter with a huge con
PostedAugust 10, 2011
pinkjasmine
from Edison, NJ
The filter itself is great. It is very quiet and keeps the tank very clean. I have a 4 inch RES and he is pretty messy, but his tank is crystal clear because of this filter.
HOWEVER, the suction cups on the back are not strong enough to hold the filter up. It causes the filter to either tilt sideways (causing dirty water to go back into the tank), or sink below the water (making it ineffective). There is no point in having a great filter if it's mechanisms do not allow it to work. I wouldn't recommend this filter until the problem with the suction cups is fixed.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 10 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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So Far So Great
PostedAugust 3, 2011
Turtilla
from California
I first bought a Tetra Whisper because I thought with the amount of water in the tank that I wouldn't even need to waste any money on a bigger filter. Well, I was wrong because that piece of trash did not work what-so-ever.
I bought this filter, by the same Tetra company, with low expectations because it only costs $6.00 more than the compact Whisper. When I got the product it was absolutely much, much better than I ever expected. To be able to see my tank get cleaned for the first time properly without me stressing out my turtle and rearranging his home gave me SO MUCH relief.
The package says it can be used for waterfalls and I have to agree, the amount of water it filters provides a nice, strong flow (I initially figured this was a gimmick for advertising). I can't recommend this product enough because rarely do you actually spend money on something that exceeds your expectations like this one did for me.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Keeps water clean, but burns out quickly.
PostedJune 18, 2011
eent
from Georgia
While installing it, I did exactly what the box said, but I ended up having to make the holes for the suction cups bigger in order for them to fit.
When I got over that, it seemed like a great product for a while. But after only three months it stopped working. I bought another, and that one only lasted about four months. I wouldn't recommend this product.
When I got over that, it seemed like a great product for a while. But after only three months it stopped working. I bought another, and that one only lasted about four months. I wouldn't recommend this product.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 12 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Tetra ReptoFilter for Frogs, Newts, and Turtles
PostedJanuary 22, 2011
TurtleGuy101
i have the large version of this filter in my 50 gallon turtle tank filled with about a little over 40 gallons of water and it keeps my water crystal clear. i would definitely recommend this product. if you have a 20-50 gallon tank i would recommend the larger version at 125 GPH and before i upgraded my tank i had the 90 GPH version in my 15 gallon and it worked great so i would recommend these!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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great purchase
PostedDecember 15, 2010
Surfergurl
My water is so clear I don't have to change water as often which is great for me and my 7 year old son.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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works good but quits
PostedSeptember 23, 2010
smitz0327
I think the filter works great but just burns up. I have replaced about 6 of them in the last 2 years. I just cannot recommend it.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 15 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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great filter
PostedSeptember 14, 2010
maljess0303
i have this filter in my 55gal, along with the zoo med 501. they keep my tank crystal clear and that is very hard to do with a turtle. we have it in both of our tanks and we are very satisfied.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Excellent
PostedJuly 29, 2010
Vincer
from Miami, FL
This filter is perfect for 20g or less, it's inexpensive and more reliable than the 501 and the submersible one by zoo med, it's only 17.99 in my stores and it works great, keeps water crystal clear in my 20L turtle tank, it's also very quiet.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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exceptional filter
PostedJune 1, 2010
LAbayoubaby
I've had this filter for about 2 years now, and it's works the same as the day I hooked it up. It's VERY quiet, and unless the water level is too low or there aren't rocks placed for the water to pour onto, you wouldn't even know it was on! My two RES hatchlings have grown a lot in 2 years, so about 7 months ago I upgraded from a 10 gallon to a 30 gallon. The filter still does the job! However, I do need to change it more frequently, so I'll probably upgrade my filter as well. I would recommend this filter to anyone with a 20 gallon tank or smaller.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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good filter
PostedFebruary 1, 2010
yjb89
this filter is good for a tank smaller than 20 gallons and for a very low water level. more than 3 inches of water in a tank 20 gallons, this filter is ok but not great. i have a 20L and this filter keeps the water clear but food settles at the bottom of my tank in between the rocks and water heater. all in all its a good filter if u keep the water very low. i kno im going to need a more powerful one for my tank:)
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Review 19 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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O.K. for small turtles, not big.
PostedNovember 22, 2009
MaryZ313
from McAdoo, Pa.
I have a 4-5 inch Red Eared Slider Turtle and this does keep the water clear. I also have a 501 filter I am using in this aquarium. So this is a secondary filter.But it does not suck up poo or the turtle bone residue. And you have to rinse off the filter at least once a week. Otherwise the constant changing filters would get expensive.For the cost it does well overall. I just wish they made a better filter lasting longer of better quality.
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Review 20 for TetraFauna ReptoFilter For Frogs, Newts & Turtles
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Cheap and resonable
PostedAugust 7, 2009
2RESturtles
This filter was only $19.99, which is an excellent price. When I first got tis filter my husband couldn't believe how clean our tank was staying. My only complaint about this filter is that the suction cups do not seem to be strong enough to keep the filter upright. The filter floats sideway which seems to not keep the water as clean as it used to. If you want a cheap reasonable filter I woul;d recommend this one. I just wish there was a way to keep it upright again.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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