Exo Terra Turtle Rock Cliff (with Filter)
A basking ramp with a working filter built into the rock. Exo Terra sells this as the Turtle Cliff — a natural-look basking platform for aquatic turtles with a real 3-stage submersible filter housed inside, not just an empty compartment. It's sold in Medium and Large sizes.
Key features
- Genuine 3-stage filter built in — mechanical, biological and chemical filtration, using Exo Terra's Repti Clear F250 (Medium) or F350 (Large) filter unit.
- Basking ramp and platform above the waterline — an easy, natural-look climb-out for turtles.
- Natural rock texture and colour — blends into an aquatic turtle or paludarium setup.
- Hermetically sealed, factory-lubricated motor — not user-serviceable, and not meant to be opened.
- Two sizes — Medium and Large, to suit different tank footprints.
Specifications
| Variant | Dimensions | Built-in filter |
|---|---|---|
| Medium | 23 x 17 x 19.5 cm | Repti Clear F250 (3-stage submersible) |
| Large | 37 x 23 x 23.5 cm | Repti Clear F350 (3-stage submersible) |
Exo Terra doesn't publish a weight, exact material name, or the filter's wattage/voltage/flow rate for either size, so those figures aren't included here rather than guessed — see Common questions below.
Which size do I need?
Match the size to your tank's footprint and turtle size — Exo Terra doesn't publish a maximum recommended tank size or turtle size for either variant, so use the dimensions above against your own tank rather than a stated ceiling.
Suitable for — and not suitable for
Suited to aquatic turtle tanks and paludariums needing a basking platform plus filtration in one unit. Not a substitute for a separate heat lamp or UVB — pair it with both above the basking platform for a healthy turtle.
Setup and use
The filter must stay fully immersed in water and must never be allowed to run dry. Clean the impeller monthly to clear debris build-up, and replace or rotate the filter foam roughly every 6–8 weeks. Rinse foam media only in dechlorinated water before reusing it.
Safety
- Runs on standard AU household power (240 V / 50 Hz) — Exo Terra doesn't publish the exact wattage for the built-in filter.
- The motor is hermetically sealed and factory-lubricated — don't attempt to open or service it yourself.
- If the power cord is damaged, the unit should be discarded rather than repaired, per the manufacturer's filter documentation.
- Never run the filter dry — it must remain submerged at all times.
Care and maintenance
Clean the impeller monthly. Replace or rotate filter foam every 6–8 weeks, and only rinse reusable foam in dechlorinated water.
Goes well with
- Exo Terra Turtle Habitat Cleaning Kit, for cleaning the surrounding gravel bed between filter services.
- Exo Terra Turtle Gravel, in 8-10mm or 10-20mm, for the substrate around the base.
Warranty and delivery
Covered by the standard consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law. Ships from our Brisbane / North Lakes warehouse.
Common questions
Is the filter compartment just empty, or is a real filter included?
A real filter is included and pre-installed — the Medium ships with Exo Terra's Repti Clear F250, and the Large with the Repti Clear F350, both genuine 3-stage submersible filters.
What wattage does the built-in filter use?
Exo Terra doesn't publish a wattage or flow-rate figure for either filter, so we can't state one here — the unit runs on standard AU household power.
What is the platform made from?
Exo Terra describes it only as having a natural rock texture and colour, without naming the specific material, so we haven't guessed one on this page.
How often does the filter need maintenance?
Clean the impeller monthly and replace or rotate the foam media roughly every 6–8 weeks, rinsing reusable foam only in dechlorinated water.
