Zilla Aquactic Pet Reptile Internal Water Filter, For Up To 40 Gallons of Water
$48.95
Price: $48.95
(as of Dec 08, 2025 10:06:23 UTC – Details)
The Aquatic Reptile Internal Filter is designed for terrariums that hold turtles and other aquatic animals. It works hard to keep terrariums clean. Each filter comes with a replaceable carbon cartridge that removes odor, waste, and debris from water. Also included are suction cups and hanging clips that make installation quick and easy. A protective grate is in place to prevent the animal from entering the filter. Replacement cartridges for this filter are sold separately.
Zilla is committed to producing innovative products to build and maintain a healthy reptile habitat. From terrariums for your bearded dragon lizard to bark bedding for your frog, and floating turtle platforms, we provide what is necessary to get a terrarium or vivarium started. Essentials such as reptile food, humidity & temperature gauges, heat, light, accessories, and supplements are also available from Zilla products. We make it easy for you to get your first pet reptile, to grow in the hobby, and to become an enthusiast. For those seasoned reptile keepers, we are committed to innovation.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ā : ā No
Product Dimensions ā : ā 6.5 x 6 x 11.25 inches; 1.5 Pounds
Manufacturer recommended age ā : ā 1 month and up
Item model number ā : ā 100528849
Date First Available ā : ā March 15, 2018
Manufacturer ā : ā Central Garden & Pet
ASIN ā : ā B07BM8W1LX
Best Sellers Rank: #30,069 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #110 in Aquarium Filters
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Medium carbon cartridge included
Protective grate prevents animal from entering the filter
Patented power filtration
Easy installation
Best used for aquatic reptiles and amphibians
Customers say
Customers report that the water filter works well in 10-gallon aquariums, keeps tanks clean, and clears water fast. However, the functionality, noise level, and filter quality receive mixed reviews, with some saying it works great while others report it stops working after two days. Moreover, durability is a concern as units break after one month of use, and water clarity results are inconsistent, with some reporting crystal clear tanks while others say it doesn’t get water completely clear. Additionally, opinions on value for money are divided between those who find it good for the price and those who consider it not worth the cost.
13 reviews for Zilla Aquactic Pet Reptile Internal Water Filter, For Up To 40 Gallons of Water
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trish –
The best filter I have used yet for my 20 year old turtle
This filter is amazing and lasts. I use for my 20 year old turtle and he can get messy. This filter has his water sparkling clean and just works amazing. I was using the medium size before and lasted me for a long time and just upgraded to the large and this has allowed for my turtle water to stay clean for two weeks. I cleaned the filter and his water is sparkling clean again. By far the best filter I have yet used. Only downfall I can say if I have to say is itās a little louder than the last one. But does not bother anyone.
a consumaaaaa –
great filter, nice power, nice color too
this filter is good, itās simple , helps me use less water since i no longer have to fill the tank up all the way, it works with about 2-3 inches of water (guessing) i included photos and a video , the sound is not bad, the water isnāt falling from a crazy height even at a very low height (like i have it) if you fill your tank with more water then itāll sound even less, i sleep fine, the filter itself works grey, keep water clean š§¼ š§½, itās not much water i have, also i feed my turtles sperstely not the tank the filter is in but in a bucket to keep the main tank even more clean, but yeah, the water stays clear and clean for a while (1-2 weeks, before i need to refill or just change completely, i like my habitat cleaaaann)pros:-filters great for the amount of water i have-not too noisy-super easy to clean unlike other filters, simply open up top, remove old filter, clean with brush or something, and youāre good to go-dirt / shit / objects wonāt prevent the filter from working, it has a cover or the suction so itāll keep on pulling, lol no worries there-green colored filter, different from the sea of black filters (this is more of a personal taste than an actual pro feature, the green makes it look more like a habitat than a generic tank/cage )cons:-filters are somewhat expensive right now (may 2021) , they sell it in 3pks only as well (that i could find, also, this is more of an opinion than an actual con, you may be rich and so filter costs are not a concern/ worry for u š)
hazel021408 –
Great buy
Iāve had this filter for almost a year and it works great, I would say itās long lasting, very quiet and easy to use.
Ian Fisher –
Looks pretty good, very noisy.
I have just received this filter today (Aug 8) and set it up in my tank. This filter is very noisy. It almost sounds like there are air bubbles inside that it can’t purge. I held the filter underwater and shook it to try to get the bubbles to escape, but it doesn’t stop the excess noise. Power cycling changes the noise, but doesn’t eliminate it.The filter housing itself is pretty neat, and comes apart pretty easily for cleaning. There is just a power head sideways under the filter holder insert that slides into the outer casing. It might be the pieces of the housing amplifying the noise of the filter though.*Edit* Dec 6The filter has stopped making that noise and is working fine. I bumped it to 4 stars as it still has some flaws. The suction cups are fairly unreliable. It is usually hanging on by one after a few hours, though whichever decides it will hold typically will for a few days. I do wish more manufacturers would switch to magnetic mounts, they hold in place much better than suction cups, especially over time. I might fabricate something to hang it.That being said, this is quickly overwhelmed by turtle debris. It is kind of what I expected, so I have a sponge filter to assist. The pump doesn’t have a prefilter aside from the cuts in the green shell. A lot of smaller debris that would have been caught by the intake strainer for a HOB or canister simply get pumped to the filter media itself. I need to rinse the filter off pretty often. Once he moves to his next tank he is getting a canister.
Disorder408 –
Poor quality. Stopped working after a week of use.
Worked for a week. I use silica sand for my turtle tank lil bit was sucked up over time of a week and it completely stopped working after even after flushing it out and getting all the sand particles out. Waste of money and for what I paid for it definitely not happy. If it can’t handle sucking up dirt or sand particles and filtering them than it’s a piece of junk!
Justin –
Easy to Clean, Works Great!! The Turtle Almost Seems too Happy š
Once set up, it is extremely easy to clean this filter. You essentially pull out the filter cartridge and rinse it with water and pop it back it, done! Takes less than 2 minutes!! I’ve had other filters that didn’t work as well and were time-consuming or hard to clean. This charcoal filter gets the job done and makes the turtle happy. It does make a water noise, hence 4/5 starts.
Juju –
I want to love this filter system ..butā¦
Iāve been using the filter system for over a week now. Yes, my turtle tank ( 40 gallon) is pretty clean which is great, but this filter is driving me nuts. First off the cord was not in the proper place when I received it and I had a heck of a time and one phone call to the company because I could not get the black interior box out to re position the cord. I was so afraid Iād break something . The customer service person was very nice and assured me I wouldnāt break ā something ā . It took a pair of players and some real muscle to get the black interior box out. And the pump was not connected at all to the black box. I have tried numerous times to get it to say put when re assembling and itās a battle. It just wonāt hold tight enough to the box. So if I lay it on itās side to assemble and CAREFULLY put it in the tank it might stay. But not always. Then, the thing is noisy. Like other people have said, it overflows all over the top of the green box so not exactly filtering all the water , pops, grinds, and sinks clear to the bottom of the turtle tank. Obviously the suction cups wonāt hold it in place with all the vibrating, popping and overflowing waterā¦sigh ā¦. I placed a small piece 1/12 inch high marble under the filter to keep it off the bottom of the tank. That helpedā¦a little. Honestly I really want to like this filter. Iāll call the company again now that Iāve had it a week to see if they can suggest anything else to remedy all the issues . The best I can say is that is that it has kept the tank relatively clean. Not sparkling clean by any means . But just as good as the expensive exterior canister pump that I preciously had. So thatās something LOL!
Daniel –
Great product
Exactly as described, comes with a filter. Easy to replace filter good medium size. Perfect for my application.
Cheryl J. Kautz –
I likes this a very nice quiet & more room to add my ammonia, carbon, foam, & biofiltration stones in the zilla filter. More powerful nice to keep clean water for my aquatic turtle. Perfect & Awesome! š
Nadeem –
Good filter but overpriced for only 3, should give more for this price.
jones –
Cycles a ton of water per hour. Very good at keeping an aquatic turtle tank clean. My only gripe is that it is a bit loud. As in you an’t do things like read next to it. Something I enjoyed doing to keep my turtle company
Pete –
Works great…. But it is so loud I had to stop using it… Disappointing
Tara111 –
Broke after 1 day