Filtres internes Aquael PAT MINI et TURBO FILTER 1000 côte à côte sur fond blanc, à l'échelle

Filtre interne Aquael PAT MINI 400 L/h de trois quarts sur fond blanc, mousse filtrante, support à ventouses et tuyau d'aération

Filtre interne Aquael TURBO FILTER 1000 assemblé sur fond blanc, chambre à masses filtrantes garnie de céramique et anneaux de mousse

Contenu du carton du Aquael PAT MINI : pompe, mousse, cintre de fixation, deux ventouses, embout directionnel, régulateur d'air et tuyau

Contenu du carton du Aquael TURBO FILTER 1000 : bloc moteur, chambre de 625 ml, couvercle, mousses, céramique BioCeraMax, ventouses et cannes

Aquael TURBO FILTER 1000 installé dans un aquarium, tête clipsée sur la vitre et tuyau d'aération remontant hors de l'eau

Aquael PAT MINI sans sa mousse filtrante, crépine d'aspiration apparente pour le nettoyage

Bloc moteur du Aquael TURBO FILTER 1000 ouvert avec son rotor et son axe céramique, pièces d'entretien courant

Vue éclatée de la chambre filtrante du Aquael TURBO FILTER 1000 : couvercle, cuve remplie de céramique, grille de fond et socle

Gamme de filtres internes Aquael pour aquarium et aquaponie, vue d'ensemble

Filtre interne submersible Aquael PAT Filter pour aquarium d'eau douce

Internal aquarium filter Aquael PAT MINI and TURBO FILTER 1000

Name: Internal aquarium filter Aquael PAT MINI and TURBO FILTER 1000
Brand: Univers Aquaponie
SKU: 0
Price: 15.28 USD
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$15.28

Aquael submersible internal filter, ready to place in an aquarium or small aquaponic system. Adjustable flow, Venturi aeration nozzle, tool-free installation, 24-month warranty.

PAT MINI: 400 L/h for 4 W, tanks from 10 to 120 litres. TURBO FILTER 1000: 1,000 L/h for 11 W, tanks from 150 to 250 litres.

Aquarium volume : 50 to 150 l

50 to 150 L

150 to 250 L

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Payment in instalments, free of charge

The summary

What you receive: the assembled filter, its foam, the suction cup bracket, the air stone and instructions.
How to choose: the PAT MINI up to 120 litres, the TURBO FILTER 1000 from 150 to 250 litres.
How long to install: 10 minutes, no tools needed, suction cups attached to the glass.
Daily upkeep: rinse the foam when flow weakens, clean the rotor once a month.
What to provide: a socket positioned higher than the tank, and space to remove the unit.
Warranty and origin: 24 months manufacturer's warranty, designed and produced in Poland by Aquael.

Aquael submersible internal filter: it circulates, filters and aerates your tank

In an aquarium as in a small aquaponic system, an internal filter does three jobs at once. It keeps the water moving so no corner stagnates, it traps suspended particles in foam, and it provides nitrifying bacteria with the moist, oxygenated surface without which ammonia never becomes nitrate. The two models offered here, the PAT MINI and the TURBO FILTER 1000, are fully submersible and cover most domestic setups, from a desk tank to a main living room tank.

Aquael is a Polish manufacturer based in Suwalki that has produced aquarium equipment since 1984. Its internal filters rest on two practical points: a sealed synchronous motor that requires little maintenance, and a design that is fully hand-disassemblable with no tools, making service manageable on a Sunday morning rather than put off week after week. If your setup needs greater flow, or filtration placed outside the tank, the rest of our pumps and pump-filter range takes over.

Two usage profiles, not just two sizes

The small tank and the quarantine tank

A desktop tank, nano planted aquarium, shrimp tank, breeding tank or hospital tank that you frequently set up and break down. Here you're looking for gentleness: adjustable flow down to a minimum, a footprint that disappears behind décor, and foam that rinses clean in thirty seconds.

The main tank and the small aquaponic circuit

A well-stocked display tank, or a small aquaponic system where water needs to be pumped up to a grow bed. Here you're looking for flow rate, a reserve of filter media that you build yourself, and headroom as the foam begins to load up.

Foam is not just a sieve. First and foremost, it's a bacterial medium: this is where the colonies settle that transform ammonia into nitrites, then nitrites into nitrates. This is why it is almost never replaced, and why a new filter provides no protection for its first three to six weeks. Our article on the nitrogen cycle in aquaponics details this mechanism and the order in which the parameters rise and then fall.

Choose carefully before ordering

Start with your actual water volume, subtracting décor and grow medium: up to 120 litres the PAT MINI is sufficient, between 150 and 250 litres the TURBO FILTER 1000 gives you the margin you need as the foam loads up. If the water then needs to be pumped back up to a grow bed, measure the height between the surface and the highest outlet point, then compare it to the values in the technical specifications table, keeping a third as safety margin. Finally, check you have enough space in the pond: an internal filter goes underwater and you need to be able to remove it without dismantling all your décor.

Installation requires no tools. The suction cup bracket and its adjustable hook allow you to hang the unit at the desired height on the glass. The water outlet can be angled by hand, which prevents you from bending plants or constantly disturbing a school of shy fish. An air pipe can be connected to the Venturi nozzle if you want to introduce air into the jet: this is the simplest way to increase dissolved oxygen in summer, when warm water retains much less of it. For a heavily stocked tank, an independent air pump remains a useful addition.

Mistakes to avoid

Never run the unit out of water, not even for a few seconds: the motor is cooled by the water flowing through it. Do not rinse the foam in tap water; chlorine destroys the established flora. Do not cut the power cable and do not attempt to replace it: it is not replaceable, and a damaged cable makes the unit permanently unusable. Finally, unplug all electrical equipment from the tank before putting your hand in the water, and leave a loop of cable hanging below the socket so condensation doesn't drip into it.

Maintenance in practice

The main task takes about a minute. Switch off, remove the unit, take out the foam and rinse it in the water collected from the pond during a water change. How often you do this depends on the pond's bioload: rinse when you notice the flow rate dropping, not on a fixed schedule. Once a month, it's worth opening the impeller chamber and cleaning its shaft, as this is where limescale and fibres accumulate, and it's the most common cause of a pump that hums without turning. The full procedure is detailed in the frequently asked questions.

Filter media and spare parts

The TURBO FILTER 1000 features a chamber of 625 ml, which you fill with your choice of filter media and which can be stacked with other chambers. It comes equipped with BioCeraMax Pro 600 ceramic, but it also accepts biological filter balls as well as clarifying activated carbon after treatment. This is what allows an internal filter to adapt as a tank evolves rather than being replaced after two years, and it also explains the price difference between the two versions.

The PAT MINI sits at the other end of the range: 4 W, a footprint the size of a pack of cards, and replacement foams available in dense versions for shrimp tanks. In both cases, rotor, rotor chamber, foams and suction cups are listed in the manufacturer's spare parts catalogue, which makes repair genuinely possible rather than theoretical. And if your current issue is water that stays cloudy or green, start by reading understanding and correcting cloudy water and five solutions for green water: a larger filter isn't always the answer.

Technical specifications

PAT MINI, version 10 à 120 L

Maximum flow rate: 400 L/hRange 50 to 400 L/h in the 2025 catalogue, continuously adjustable via the dial
Power consumption: 4 WApproximately £7 per year at continuous operation, based on £0.20 per kWh
Maximum head height: 65 cm maximumFlow drops well before reaching this head height
Recommended tank volume: 10 to 120 LAquael catalogue figure, for a lightly stocked tank
Dimensions: 3.8 x 5.3 x 14 cmWidth, depth, height, excluding air pipe
Manufacturer reference: Aquael PAT MINI, index 107715Spray bar index 100500 compatible, sold separately

TURBO FILTER 1000, version 150 to 250 L

Maximum flow rate: 1 000 L/hAdjustable via the dial on the pump head, with no published minimum value
Power consumption: 11 WApproximately £19 per year at continuous operation, based on £0.20 per kWh
Maximum head height: 110 cm maximumAllow a one-third margin on this value
Recommended tank volume: 150 to 250 LPopulated display tank, fed daily
Dimensions: 10.1 x 11.3 x 30.3 cmWidth, depth, height, chamber assembled
Manufacturer reference: Aquael TURBO FILTER 1000, index 109403Spray bar index 101145 compatible, sold separately

Common to both versions

Device type: Submersible internal filterFits inside the tank, never alongside it
Filtration: Mechanical via spongeAdditional 625 ml biological chamber on the TURBO FILTER 1000
Oxygenation: Venturi nozzle and air regulatorAir pipe and regulator included with both versions, no air pump required
Flow rate adjustment: Dial, continuousReduces flow in a planted tank
Jet orientation: Adjustable directional nozzleSupplied on both versions, adjustable by hand
Immersion depth: Approximately 3 cm below the surfacePosition recommended by the manufacturer — plan ahead as the water level drops

Power supply, origin and warranty

Power supply: Mains-powered, sealed synchronous motorNon-replaceable cord; replace the unit if damaged
Intended use: Freshwater, indoor useAquarium and small domestic aquaponic system
Manufacture: Poland, Aquael factoryManufacturer founded in 1984, two factories
Guarantee: 24 moisDefects in materials and workmanship, excluding misuse

14 further specifications are available in the detailed view.

In the box

PAT MINI: 1 assembled filter, complete with foam and intake tube
PAT MINI: 1 mounting bracket, adjustable hanger and suction cups
PAT MINI: 1 Venturi nozzle, which also serves as the flow adjustment knob
PAT MINI: 1 flexible air pipe with its aeration regulator
PAT MINI: 1 directional outlet nozzle
PAT MINI: 1 multilingual instruction leaflet, French included
TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 pump unit, complete with impeller and ceramic shaft
TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 filter chamber of 625 ml, its lid and inlet guard
TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 starter biological ceramic media BioCeraMax Pro 600
TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 foam cartridge with its intake pipe
TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 base unit, its mounting bracket and suction cups
TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 air diffuser with pipe and regulator, 1 directional outlet, 1 instruction leaflet

Box contents taken from official Aquael instruction leaflets; figures sourced from the 2025 catalogue. Aquael does not publish the number of suction cups, the weight, or the cable length. Their sources differ regarding the PAT MINI: 4 W and 50 to 400 L/h in the catalogue, 4.5 W and 450 L/h in the instruction leaflet and product datasheet.

PAT MINI or TURBO FILTER 1000?

Same brand, same submersible internal filter principle, two machines that do not meet the same need.

Are you torn between the two versions? Four questions, one minute, and we highlight the version suited to your tank.

	Maximum flow rate (L/h)	Maximum discharge head (cm)	Recommended tank volume, maximum (L)	Power consumption (W)	Mechanical foam included	Filter media compartment	Compartment volume	Starter biological media included	Replacement dense foam and activated charcoal	Overall height (cm)	Width (cm)	Price
PAT MINI, 10 to 120 L versionYour choice	400 L/h	65 cm	120 L	4 W	yes	no	Not applicable, foam only	no	yes	14 cm	3,8 cm	$15.28
Recommended TURBO FILTER 1000, version 150 to 250 LYour choice	1000 L/h	110 cm	250 L	11 W	yes	yes	625 ml	yes	yes	30,3 cm	10,1 cm	$40.27

PAT MINI, 10 to 120 L version

Performance

Maximum flow rate (L/h)400 L/h

Maximum discharge head (cm)65 cm

Recommended tank volume, maximum (L)120 L

Power consumption (W)4 W

Filtration

Mechanical foam includedyes

Filter media compartmentno

Compartment volumeNot applicable, foam only

Starter biological media includedno

Replacement dense foam and activated charcoalyes

Space and budget

Overall height (cm)14 cm

Width (cm)3,8 cm

TURBO FILTER 1000, version 150 to 250 LRecommended

Performance

Maximum flow rate (L/h)1000 L/h

Maximum discharge head (cm)110 cm

Recommended tank volume, maximum (L)250 L

Power consumption (W)11 W

Filtration

Mechanical foam includedyes

Filter media compartmentyes

Compartment volume625 ml

Starter biological media includedyes

Replacement dense foam and activated charcoalyes

Space and budget

Overall height (cm)30,3 cm

Width (cm)10,1 cm

Both versions are fully submersible internal filters, installed inside the tank rather than alongside it. The stated flow rate is a maximum measured with no height to overcome: it drops as soon as water needs to be lifted and reaches zero at maximum discharge height. The displayed price is that of the corresponding variant on this page, in your currency.

Product videos

The Turbo Filter presented by Aquael

Turbo Filter 1000: complete assembly and disassembly

PAT MINI: assembly on opening the box

PAT MINI: foam and rotor cleaning

Documents & manuals

PAT MINI instruction manual, current version

Official multilingual Aquael manual, French included: installation, flow rate adjustment, aeration, rotor cleaning and technical table.

PDF · 0,56 Mo

Download

TURBO FILTER manual, range 500 to 2000

Official multilingual manual, French included, covering the 1000 model: box contents, chamber assembly, maintenance, flow rate table.

PDF · 0,77 Mo

Download

Former PAT MINI manual

Manual for the previous generation, in French. Useful if you already own an old PAT MINI model, rated at 3.3 W and 397 L/h.

PDF · 0,44 Mo

Download

PAT MINI 2024 update

Manufacturer's sheet in Polish, highly visual: comparison of the old and new flow rate and aeration adjustment head.

PDF · 1,09 Mo

Download

Aquael General Catalogue 2025

Complete catalogue: positioning of the two filters, official technical tables, compatible filter media and product index.

PDF · 14,0 Mo

Download

Spare parts catalogue 2025

Exploded views and references for rotors, rotor chambers, foams and suction cups. Large file, 77 pages.

PDF · 30,4 Mo

Download

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Reviews of this product

4.8/5 · 63 reviews · source: Ceneo.pl, PAT MINI datasheet

Very good, high-performing, works faultlessly, quiet. You just need larger foam, as the original is a bit too small.

I've had this filter for a year and a half in a 30-litre aquarium. It performs well, the flow rate is adequate, and I usually set it to less than half its maximum power. Foam inserts are easy to find, including finer mesh ones for shrimp, along with small spare parts or a return pipe. One drawback: it occasionally vibrates, but that can be adjusted.

The filter works efficiently. Good quality, low price, compact footprint, very good flow rate. I recommend this device.

Robust and reliable, it runs for years without breaking down. After several years the old one finally gave up, but I bought the same model to replace it. Efficient and easy to clean.

An aquarium classic, very quiet and reliable, nothing to fault.

Excellent product. If you compare quality to price, I'd give it top marks.

Frequently asked questions

12 questions

6 key questions, 12 in the detailed view

PAT MINI or TURBO FILTER 1000, which version to choose?

The answer fits into four figures:

PAT MINI: tanks from 10 to 120 litres, 400 L/h, 4 W.
TURBO FILTER 1000: tanks from 150 to 250 litres, 1 000 L/h, 11 W.

Between 120 and 150 litres, decide based on actual bioload rather than volume: a planted tank with a few small fish will do with the PAT MINI, a heavily stocked tank fed daily deserves the TURBO FILTER 1000. Always use the water volume, excluding décor and grow medium, often 15 to 20 % less than the volume displayed on the tank.

Are these filters suitable for an aquaponic system?

Yes, for domestic systems, and two cases arise.

If the filter merely circulates and cleans the fish tank whilst another pump feeds the grow beds, both versions are suitable and choice depends on volume.

If it is the one that must raise the water to the grow bed, first check the discharge head: 65 cm for the PAT MINI, 110 cm for the TURBO FILTER 1000. These are theoretical maximums where flow rate drops to zero, so keep at least one third margin. To establish the basics of the circuit, see getting started with an aquaponic system.

How to clean the foam without disrupting the nitrogen cycle?

First do your water change and keep a bucket of water removed from the tank.
Switch off the filter, take it out, remove the foam from its intake tube.
Squeeze the foam two or three times in this bucket, never under the tap: chlorine from the mains destroys the nitrifying colony and causes an ammonia spike for several weeks.
Put the foam back in place and switch back on.

Do not replace foam that is still supple. Change it only when it crumbles or no longer springs back into shape. Details of the cycle are explained in the nitrogen cycle in aquaponics.

Does the filter need to be fully submerged?

My pump is buzzing, vibrating or won't start, what should I do?

In the vast majority of cases the impeller is blocked by limescale, fine sand or plant fibres.

Unplug and remove the unit from the tank.
Open the impeller chamber by turning it, then remove the impeller.
Gently clean the impeller, its shaft and its housing.
Reassemble in reverse order: resting on its shaft, the impeller must turn without any resistance.

On the TURBO FILTER 1000, the Aquael manual recommends this cleaning at least once a month. For the PAT MINI, it sets no frequency and refers to this action whenever performance drops or the pump fails to start. Impeller and impeller chamber are referenced spare parts; there is no need to buy a complete new filter.

What does operation cost over a year?

Do you need to add an air pump or air stone?

Not necessarily: both versions include a Venturi nozzle, you connect the small pipe provided and the jet draws in air which it distributes into the tank, with a regulator to adjust the flow. This is often sufficient, and particularly useful in summer when warm water holds less oxygen, as our guide on summer maintenance reminds us.

A separate air pump, sold separately, retains two advantages: for tanks heavily stocked with fish, and safety on a UPS in case of power failure.

Can the filter media be replaced?

Yes, and this is the main advantage of the TURBO FILTER 1000. Its 625 ml chamber arrives fitted with BioCeraMax Pro 600 ceramic and is then filled with filter media of your choice, sold separately:

ceramic or biological beads for nitrifying flora,
zeolite to capture organic matter,
activated carbon after medicinal treatment,
nitrate or phosphate removers against algae.

The PAT MINI does not have this chamber. Its replacement foams are available in several densities from the Aquael range, also sold separately.

When should the BioCeraMax Pro 600 ceramic be replaced?

Do these filters work in salt water?

What is the warranty and what does it cover?

Aquael provides 24 months warranty from the date of purchase for defects in materials and manufacture, but not for damage caused by misuse. Pay particular attention to one specific point: any attempt to modify or disassemble beyond normal use and maintenance will void the warranty.

The power cable is not replaceable: if damaged, the unit must be replaced, not repaired. These conditions do not limit your statutory rights as a buyer.

Are these Aquael filters well rated by users?

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