{"product_id":"aquatop-terratop-aquatic-reptile-filter","title":"Aquatop Terratop Aquatic Reptile Filter","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 8px;font-size:1.3em;font-weight:700;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eAquatop Terratop Aquatic Reptile Filter\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aquatop Terratop is a compact internal filter built specifically for the shallow-water habitats that turtles, newts, axolotls, frogs, and other aquatic reptiles and amphibians call home. Where a standard aquarium filter needs several inches of water to run, the Terratop keeps working in as little as 3 cm (about 1.2 inches), so it cleans low-water turtle tanks and paludariums without forcing you to raise the water line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater is pulled through a three-stage media path and returned as a gentle, oxygenating trickle, quietly circulating and aerating the habitat while it filters. It sets up in minutes and the media baskets lift out for fast, mess-free maintenance. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/herpetofauna\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003ereptile \u0026amp; amphibian supplies\u003c\/a\u003e to round out your setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eBuilt for Low-Water Habitats\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuns in shallow water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operates in as little as 3 cm (1.2 in), ideal for basking turtle tanks and paludariums where the water line stays low.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet trickle return:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sends water back as a soft waterfall that aerates the habitat while keeping noise down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3-stage filtration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical, chemical, and biological media work together for clear, healthy water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBioballs included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give beneficial bacteria a home to process ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy maintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lift-out media baskets make rinsing and media swaps quick and clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow the 3-Stage Filtration Works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e A foam sponge traps debris, uneaten food, and solid waste.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChemical:\u003c\/strong\u003e An activated carbon insert absorbs odors, discoloration, and dissolved impurities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiological:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioballs host the beneficial bacteria that break down toxic ammonia and nitrite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Model\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003e \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eTFT-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eTFT-35\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended tank\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3 to 5 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 to 32 gallons\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1 (single-basket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2 (dual-basket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHatchling turtles, newts, small paludariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGrowing or adult turtles and larger amphibian setups\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eBoth models share the same pump and 3-stage media system. The TFT-35 adds a second media basket for the extra capacity a larger habitat needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications (Both Models)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#f4f4f4;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;text-align:left;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMax flow rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUp to 127 GPH\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVoltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e120V \/ 60Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMinimum water depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAbout 3 cm (1.2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFiltration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e3-stage: mechanical, chemical, biological\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIncluded media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFoam sponge, activated carbon insert, Bioballs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eInternal, submersible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eAquatic turtles (including hatchlings and sliders), newts and salamanders, axolotls, aquatic frogs, and the water sections of paludariums and terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eKeep It Running\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:4px 0 0;\"\u003eThe 3-stage media is user-replaceable. Swap the foam sponge and carbon insert periodically to keep flow strong and water clear, and rinse the Bioballs in used tank water (never tap water) so your beneficial bacteria stay alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:4px 0 0;padding-left:20px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-aquatic-reptile-amphibian-sticks\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003eXtreme Aquatic Reptile \u0026amp; Amphibian Sticks\u003c\/a\u003e — floating staple food for turtles, newts, and frogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-reptisticks-floating-aquatic-turtle-food\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003eZooMed ReptiSticks Floating Aquatic Turtle Food\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/herpetofauna\" style=\"color:#2c6ecb;\"\u003eMore reptile \u0026amp; amphibian supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich model do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatch it to your habitat: the TFT-10 (single basket) is sized for 3 to 5 gallon setups, while the TFT-35 (dual basket) handles 10 to 32 gallons. If you keep a growing turtle, size up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it work in a turtle tank with a low water line?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. That is exactly what it is built for. It keeps running in as little as 3 cm (about 1.2 inches) of water, so you can keep the water level low for baskers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it noisy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The trickle-style return is quiet, and it doubles as gentle aeration for the habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:8px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for axolotls or newts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The gentle flow and shallow-water operation suit axolotls, newts, and aquatic frogs as well as turtles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatop","offers":[{"title":"3-5 Gallon","offer_id":48957978312923,"sku":"TFT-10","price":38.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10-32 Gallon","offer_id":48957978345691,"sku":"TFT-35","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_0448677c-8572-4d93-9f16-26f4c00dd82e.jpg?v=1783527721","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/aquatop-terratop-aquatic-reptile-filter","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}