does it consume a lot of energy or as an usual device?

I use two of them in a large tank that holds an 8 inch amphibious turtle and never noticed any change in my electric bill.

does this work with sand on the bottom of the tank?

I have bare bottom tank but u suppose it would if your sand was settled and your raise the filter so it's not sitting I'm the sand. I have read over the forums that sand can clog just depends on your set up.

Do you have to buy specifically tetra fauna medium filter cartridges, or is there a different brand I can use?

My filter takes the large bags, not medium. I think any similar size filters would probably work but these filters are a very good value on Amazon--much cheaper than purchasing in my local pet store.

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Description

💧 Elevate your terrarium game with whisper-quiet, crystal-clear filtration!

TRUSTED DURABILITY - UL Listed with a 2-year limited warranty, built to support terrariums up to 50 gallons with reliable performance.
WHISPER QUIET POWER - Enjoy a peaceful environment with ultra-quiet filtration technology that won’t disturb your pets or workspace.
SHALLOW WATER WONDER - Designed to function efficiently in as little as 2 inches of water—perfect for stunning waterfall features.
HASSLE FREE MAINTENANCE - Top-access lid and easy cartridge replacement keep your setup clean and stress-free.
CRYSTAL CLEAR WATER ALWAYS - 3-stage Tetra filtration removes debris, odors, and toxins for pristine terrarium conditions.

The Tetra ReptoFilter is a robust 125 GPH terrarium filter engineered for turtles, newts, and frogs. Featuring a 3-stage filtration system with bio-foam to cultivate beneficial bacteria, it effectively removes debris, odors, ammonia, and nitrites. Its unique design operates in shallow water as low as 2 inches, enabling creative waterfall setups. Easy to maintain with a top lid and compatible with large TetraFauna cartridges, it supports terrariums up to 50 gallons and comes with a 2-year limited warranty.

Specifications

ASIN	B003JVYY7M
ASIN	B003JVYY7M
Age Range Description	All Life Stages
Best Sellers Rank	#26,111 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #250 in Aquarium Filter Accessories
Brand Name	Tetra
Color	Green
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (2,564)
Date First Available	April 29, 2010
Date First Available	April 29, 2010
Department	Home
Department	Home
Directions	See instructions
Included Components	1 x ReptoFilter for Terrariums
Item Dimensions LxWxH	30 x 17 x 11 inches
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	10.2 x 5.35 x 4.74 inches
Item Weight	29.1 pounds
Item model number	26038
Item model number	26038
Manufacturer	Tetra
Manufacturer	Tetra
Material	Plastic
Model Name	26038
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	30 x 17 x 11 inches; 29.1 pounds
Size	125 GPH
Specific Uses for Product	Active
Target Audience Keyword	Small Animal, fish

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