Become a credit card member today!Zoo Med Save Your Reptiles Turtle Clean Filter 318
Description
TC-20, Fully submersible internal filter for aquatic turtle tanks up to 30 gal., Mechanical/chemical filtration with easy to change filter cartridges. Dual intakes to help prevent clogging.
- - Provides mechanical, biological and chemical filtration
- - Fully submersible internal turtle tank filter
- - Turtle Clean filter cleans tanks up to 30 gallons
- - Low noise pump system
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 993565 |
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| Primary Brand | Zoo Med |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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Warranty: This unit has been manufactured according to IEC EN 60 335-2-41 safety standards, and with the highest quality materials accuracy. This product is guaranteed against manufactured defect for 12 months from the date of purchase. In the unlikely event of a fault, the unit should be returned to Zoo Med within one year of purchase, together with the sales receipt. It is important that the unit should not have been tampered with. Please not, the guarantee is not valid if the defects are caused by tampering, negligence, misuse or non observing the safely warnings. No responsibility is assumed for indirect that may result from the use of this appliance. Zoo Med Labs, Inc. 3100 McMillan Road San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 USA. Ph: (805) 542-9988. Fax (805) 542-9295.
Description
TC-20, Fully submersible internal filter for aquatic turtle tanks up to 30 gal., Mechanical/chemical filtration with easy to change filter cartridges. Dual intakes to help prevent clogging.
- - Provides mechanical, biological and chemical filtration
- - Fully submersible internal turtle tank filter
- - Turtle Clean filter cleans tanks up to 30 gallons
- - Low noise pump system
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
Specifications
| SKU | 993565 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Zoo Med |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
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Customers say
Customers are divided on this filter's effectiveness. Many report it fails to maintain water clarity in turtle tanks, with water becoming cloudy within hours or days despite proper setup, requiring frequent water changes. However, some find it works well in smaller tanks under 20 gallons with light bioloads, keeping water crystal clear with weekly maintenance. Reviewers praise its quiet operation and easy installation, though several report mechanical failures, sponge cartridges falling out, and durability issues. Overall, performance depends heavily on tank size and bioload—effective for small setups but inconsistent for larger turtle habitats.
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best yet!
Bittyco
14 years ago
I have 2 baby Red Eared Sliders, a 2 yr old Musk Turtle, and 2 small fish from t...
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Not good...
dadani030
14 years ago
We have a red eared slider; he's not even a year old. This filter kept the water...
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Great for fishes and betta.
Yes, I recommend this product.
Horrible cheap product!
No, I do not recommend this product.
Junk
No, I do not recommend this product.
Cloudy water
Yes, I recommend this product.
DO NOT BUY
No, I do not recommend this product.
turtle filter
No, I do not recommend this product.
10/10!
Yes, I recommend this product.
Terrible….
No, I do not recommend this product.
Questions
Does this filter work good with sand substrate? As in the filter won’t break with sand in the waters
- I used it with sand for a bit and it worked ok. It’s not the best filter but should work with substrate.
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What happens if I have a 40 gallon pond and I use this product? Would the product still work?
- No no no no. Sorry to say this but this is only good for a 10 gallon. You would need a 120 gallon filter because if it’s 40 gallons you need 3 times that. Also it’s not the best filter for a pond.
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Will this filter keep the turtle tank from smelling
- A good filter should but this won’t. I used for about 6 months and then the water got cloudy and smelled horrible. I would use a Aqua clear. They’re about the same price. And work so much better.
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Is this able to be used for an axolotl?
- I wouldn’t. Axolotls need good water. This won’t work well and still could hurt you axolotl. I would just use a sponge filter.
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Can i use this in a plastic tank
- Yes, the turtle clean 318 filter can be used in a plastic enclosure.
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does the 318 filter fill up the filter and could someone make a video on petco for i can see
- If the filter is properly submerged it fills and stays filled while operation. Just google the 318 filter and watch the youtube video. It will show you everything you need to know.
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i have the zoo med turtle clean filter 318 what type of carbon can i use to replace the old
- I just got some activated carbon in the aquarium section and it works well.
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