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    Reptile Filters

    Reptile filters designed for your aquatic or semi-aquatic reptile are beneficial to your pet and can also help reduce the required water maintenance. Filters help keep the water that your reptile not only swims in, but drinks clean for a healthy habitat and pet.

    The type of reptile water filter you use may vary depending on the type and size of your reptile, and the gallons of water needed to be filtered. Smaller habitats—with small reptiles or juvenile turtles—may benefit from a submersible filter that sits in the water. There are also even decorative submersible filters that can double as a basking platform. Larger habitats may require a stronger filter like an external canister filter to keep up with a larger amount of water. The more powerful the filter, the cleaner it will keep the water. It is ideal to select the largest water filter possible that does not produce too much flow—disrupting your reptile's swimming area.

    Depending on the type of filter you choose, different media may be needed and changed out periodically. Always check the required maintenance for your filter, and if special filter pads, carbon or a different type of filter media is necessary. Find a variety of reptile water filters at Petco, in-store and online.

    FAQs About Reptile Filters

    Any aquatic or semi-aquatic species—with a large area to submerge—can benefit from a water filter to help keep the water clean. This includes aquatic turtles, amphibians—such as newts and salamanders, and even water dragons if your habitat has a large swimming area.

    There are many different types of filters for reptiles, and your choice will be a combination of personal preference, size of the turtle and size of the habitat. For juvenile turtles, a submersible filter may be ideal, while larger habitats may need a canister filter for stronger filtration.

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