Become a credit card member today!Zilla Internal Filter for Aquactic Reptiles, 20 gals.
Description
This filter efficiently cleans by removing waste and debris from water.
- - Medium carbon cartridge included
- - Protective grate prevents animal from entering the filter
- - Patented power filtration
- - Easy installation
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
This product can expose you to Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
| SKU | 2773040 |
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| Primary Brand | Zilla |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
| Personalized Item flag | No |
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| Volume | 20 GAL |
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Description
This filter efficiently cleans by removing waste and debris from water.
- - Medium carbon cartridge included
- - Protective grate prevents animal from entering the filter
- - Patented power filtration
- - Easy installation
Please note that the product information displayed is provided by manufacturers, suppliers and other third parties and is not independently verified by Petco.
This product can expose you to Styrene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
| SKU | 2773040 |
|---|---|
| Primary Brand | Zilla |
| Days to Ship | Ships Next Business Day |
Reviews
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Customers say
Customers praise this filter for quiet operation, easy installation with strong suction cups, and effective water clarity in smaller tanks, particularly 20-gallon setups. Many find it suitable for small turtles, axolotls, and invertebrates. However, a substantial portion report inadequate filtration power for turtles, citing constant water dirtiness and high ammonia levels. Several experience mechanical failures, with motors humming without filtering or units malfunctioning within days. Some receive defective units requiring replacement. Overall, reviewers remain divided, with most appreciating performance in small tanks but many questioning reliability and suitability for turtle-keeping.
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Chula the Turtle
3 years ago
Better than the 200$ filters. My turtles tank has never been cleaner. It’s perfe...
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A fair filter
BTT1
4 years ago
I’ve gotten the size 20 filter for my newts and it’s a fair filter. There are th...
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9 PEOPLE FOUND THIS HELPFUL
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Filter Reviews
17 Ratings-Only Reviews
Works very well
Yes, I recommend this product.
My turtle Charlie loves his new filter
Yes, I recommend this product.
No, I do not recommend this product.
Very, very short life expectancy
No, I do not recommend this product.
Filter
Yes, I recommend this product.
Great for 20gallons
Yes, I recommend this product.
2 FOR 29 GALLON TANK ON ENDS OF TANK DOES THE JOB
No, I do not recommend this product.
Finally
Yes, I recommend this product.
Questions
Why are the only positive reviews from people who were part of a promotion? Does anyone who purchase this have a positive experience, other than those being paid for it?
- I didn’t get paid to review, just haven’t been around to doing it. I have three aquatic turtles in total, in two tanks. I have the 40 gal one. It does it’s job. Turtles are dirty creatures, so I do have to change the filter twice a month and clean the actual filter once a month. It’s quiet. Only problem I have with it is the suction cups aren’t very strong, as I do have to push it back on the glass every now and then.
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I have a 40 gal tank and the tank is not full of water so it might actually have 30-35 gal water. Should I get the 20 or 40 gal filter?
- I would always go bigger - so a 40 gallon.
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I purchased the 40 gal zilla internal filter. It started working very well from the beginning. It's making some strange gurgling noises and spitting water out of the top. I just cleaned the tank and changed the filter. Is there something else I can do?
- If you still have it, try and see if the black part on the inside, the case, not the little filter harness, will easily slide free of the green outer layer. Then, ensure that the motor is properly connected to the bottom of the filter. I had this problem with a brand new one I got, it had simply fallen apart/wasn't glued at all.The little tube on the motor slid right back into place with a little push, then I slid the whole thing back down in the green part and it started working as normal. Make sure you cut off power before taking it apart.
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Are there replacement suction cups I can buy somewhere cause mine aren’t sticking to the glass anymore?? The filter works great but I am Not buying a new filter Just because the suction cups don’t suction anymore.
- Oh no! We're sorry to hear about this. Our friendly Consumer Care team can help you out with this issue. We can be reached at 1-888-255-4527!
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Can this filter be used for fish tank
- No, we do not recommend this for a fish tank. For aquarium filters, we recommend checking out our sister company Aqueon!
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does this have suction cups to stick onto the glass or does it have to clip over the top of the tank
- Suction cups on the side to stick onto the glass
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Does this filter work better if fully submerged? I ask because the level of water in the tank is less than 8". Or can it be installed on it's side?
- The filter needs to be vertical and the water level should be below the output. It is not intended to be fully submerged.
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why is someone using something that is rated for a 20 gal tank in a 10 gallon and also i have 2 turtles in a 20 gal tank and ready to get a second 20 gal to separate cause they are getting to big to be together.
- The reason some people use a higher filtration on their tanks is because it's better to have more than Less also depends on the type of animal. Some fish / amphibious critters have more of a waste output causing ammonia to spike.
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