Aquael internal filter for aquariums, adjustable flow rate
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This submersible internal filter is installed without tools in an aquarium or a small aquaponic circuit. It circulates, filters and aerates the water, and its flow rate is continuously adjustable. It carries a 24-month warranty.
The range includes four Aquael models: the TURBO MINI (320 L/h, up to 80 L), the PAT MINI (400 L/h, up to 120 L), the TURBO FILTER 500 (500 L/h, up to 150 L) and the TURBO FILTER 1000 (1,000 L/h, from 150 to 250 L).
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The summary
- Which model: TURBO MINI up to 80 L, PAT MINI up to 120 L, TURBO FILTER 500 up to 150 L, TURBO FILTER 1000 up to 250 L.
- What it does: it circulates, filters and aerates the water, with an adjustable flow rate from 320 to 1,000 L/h.
- What you receive: the assembled filter, its sponge, its suction-cup mount and its air tube.
- Maintenance: rinse the sponge in water from the tank when the flow weakens.
A submersible internal filter that circulates, filters and oxygenates your tank.
The Aquael internal filter comes in four models, from the TURBO MINI for up to 80 L to the TURBO FILTER 1000, for tanks of 150 to 250 L. Submersible, it circulates, filters and aerates the water with an adjustable flow rate of 320 to 1,000 L/h. The right choice depends first of all on the actual water volume of the tank.
In an aquarium as in a small aquaponic system, an internal filter performs three functions at once. It keeps the water moving so that no corner stagnates, it traps particles in its foam, and it gives nitrifying bacteria the oxygenated surface they need to convert ammonia into nitrate. Four Aquael models cover tanks from 10 to 250 litres here, with an adjustable flow rate of 320 to 1,000 L/h, and your choice depends first of all on the water volume of the tank.
📏 Four models depending on volume
Start from the real water volume of your tank, with decor and grow medium deducted, which is often 15 to 20% lower than the volume shown on the tank. The two small models filter through a simple foam, and the one in the TURBO MINI is dense enough to hold back shrimp and fry. The two TURBO FILTER models add a filter media chamber, supplied filled with biological ceramic media, which you can top up with activated carbon after a treatment. If your tank is heavily stocked, go for the larger model.
TURBO MINI, up to 80 L
Its dense foam protects shrimp and fry, for a flow rate of 320 L/h.
PAT MINI, up to 120 L
It delivers 400 L/h for a power consumption of 4 W.
TURBO FILTER 500, up to 150 L
A 250 ml chamber filled with ceramic media is added to its foam, for 500 L/h.
TURBO FILTER 1000, from 150 to 250 L
With 1,000 L/h and a 625 ml chamber, it suits a well-stocked tank.
Seeding the sponge of a new filter
On a new tank, add the liquid bacterial activator on the day you set it up. It gives the foam nitrifying bacteria from the outset, instead of waiting for the flora to establish itself. A nitrite drop test then tells you, over the first few weeks, when the biological filtration is in place.
A motor that keeps running underwater
The motor is cooled by the water passing through it: never run it dry. Unplug it before putting your hand in the tank, and leave a loop of cable hanging below the socket.
🌱 In an aquaponic system
The same unit can lift water from the fish tank up to a grow bed. In that case it is the maximum head height that decides: 65 cm for the two small models, 70 cm for the TURBO FILTER 500 and 110 cm for the 1000. At that height, the flow drops to zero. Allowing a third as a safety margin, you should count on about 43 cm of height difference for the small models, 47 cm for the 500 and 73 cm for the 1000. The guide to getting started with an aquaponic system covers the other basics of the circuit.
💨 Aeration via the water outlet
Each model has an air tube connected to the water outlet: the current leaving the pump head draws air in through this tube and mixes it with the water as fine bubbles, following the venturi principle. You can therefore aerate your tank without a separate air pump, and the air intake adjustment sets the quantity of bubbles. Point the outlet towards the surface so that it creates a gentle movement, which promotes gas exchange, and reduce the air intake at night if the sound of the bubbles bothers you in a bedroom.
Technical specifications
The four models
- TURBO MINI
- 320 L/h, 4.4 WTanks up to 80 L, lift height up to 65 cm.
- PAT MINI
- 400 L/h, 4 WTanks up to 120 L, lift height up to 65 cm.
- TURBO FILTER 500
- 500 L/h, 4.4 WTanks up to 150 L, lift height up to 70 cm.
- TURBO FILTER 1000
- 1,000 L/h, 11 WTanks from 150 to 250 L, lift height up to 110 cm.
Filtration
- TURBO MINI
- Dense foamSafe for shrimp and fry.
- PAT MINI
- Standard foam
- TURBO FILTER 500
- Foam and chamber of 250 mlSupplied filled with BioCeraMax Pro 600 ceramic media.
- TURBO FILTER 1000
- Foam and chamber of 625 mlSupplied filled with BioCeraMax Pro 600 ceramic media.
Common to all four models
- Flow rate adjustment
- Continuous, on the pump head
- Aeration
- Air pipe on the water outletNo separate air pump is required.
- Water
- Gentle, for indoor use
- Warranty
- 24 months
To budget for separately
- Power socket
- Positioned higher than the troughWith a loop of cable hanging below the socket.
- Filter media
- Activated carbon or biological ballsTo fill the chamber of the TURBO FILTER.
6 further specifications are available in the detailed view.
In the box
- TURBO MINI: 1 filter with its dense sponge, suction cup, directional nozzle and air tube
- PAT MINI: 1 filter with its sponge, suction-cup bracket, aeration nozzle, air tube and regulator
- TURBO FILTER 500: 1 motor unit, 1 250 ml chamber filled with ceramic media, 1 sponge, the base, the hanger, the suction cups and the air pipe
- TURBO FILTER 1000: 1 motor unit, 1 625 ml chamber filled with ceramic media, 1 sponge, the base, the hanger, the suction cups and the air pipe
Flow rates, power ratings, volumes, lift heights and contents taken on 09/10/2026 from Aquael product sheets and manuals.
Manufacturer and product safety
- Manufacturer
- AQUAEL Sp. z o.o.
- Postal address
- ul. Krasnowolska 50, 02-849 Warszawa, Pologne
- Contact
- info@aquael.pl
- Website
- www.aquael.pl
Information provided under Regulation (EU) 2023/988 on general product safety.
Which internal filter for your tank?
Four Aquael filters built on the same principle. What sets them apart is the tank volume, the fineness of the sponge and the room for filter media.
Which internal filter?
Two answers, and the table highlights the model that suits your tank.
| TURBO MINIYour choice | PAT MINIYour choice | Recommended TURBO FILTER 500Your choice | TURBO FILTER 1000Your choice | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||||
| Maximum flow rate (L/h) | 320 L/h | 400 L/h | 500 L/h | 1000 L/h |
| Tank volume, maximum (L) | 80 L | 120 L | 150 L | 250 L |
| Head height (cm) | 65 cm | 65 cm | 70 cm | 110 cm |
| Power consumption (W) | 4.4 W | 4 W | 4.4 W | 11 W |
| Filtration | ||||
| Foam | Dense, safe for shrimp | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Filter media chamber | No | No | 250 ml | 625 ml |
| Typical use | Nano tank or shrimp tank | Small planted tank | Medium tank up to 150 L | Living room tank from 150 to 250 L |
| Price | 14,90 € | 14,90 € | 26,90 € | 35,90 € |
TURBO MINI
Performance
Maximum flow rate (L/h)320 L/h
Tank volume, maximum (L)80 L
Head height (cm)65 cm
Power consumption (W)4.4 W
Filtration
FoamDense, safe for shrimp
Filter media chamberNo
Typical useNano tank or shrimp tank
PAT MINI
Performance
Maximum flow rate (L/h)400 L/h
Tank volume, maximum (L)120 L
Head height (cm)65 cm
Power consumption (W)4 W
Filtration
FoamStandard
Filter media chamberNo
Typical useSmall planted tank
TURBO FILTER 500Recommended
Performance
Maximum flow rate (L/h)500 L/h
Tank volume, maximum (L)150 L
Head height (cm)70 cm
Power consumption (W)4.4 W
Filtration
FoamStandard
Filter media chamber250 ml
Typical useMedium tank up to 150 L
TURBO FILTER 1000
Performance
Maximum flow rate (L/h)1000 L/h
Tank volume, maximum (L)250 L
Head height (cm)110 cm
Power consumption (W)11 W
Filtration
FoamStandard
Filter media chamber625 ml
Typical useLiving room tank from 150 to 250 L
Figures taken on 09/10/2026 from Aquael data sheets and manuals.
Help choosing
Two questions about your tank
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.
TURBO FILTER manual, range 500 to 2000
Official multilingual manual, French included, covering the 1000 model: box contents, chamber assembly, maintenance, flow rate table.
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.
PAT MINI 2024 update
Manufacturer's sheet in Polish, highly visual: comparison of the old and new flow rate and aeration adjustment head.
Aquael General Catalogue 2025
Complete catalogue: positioning of the two filters, official technical tables, compatible filter media and product index.
Spare parts catalogue 2025
Exploded views and references for rotors, rotor chambers, foams and suction cups. Large file, 77 pages.
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