Description:
Petworx WXI Internal Filters are a compact and reliable solution for maintaining clean, healthy aquarium water with minimal effort. Designed for ease of use, these filters are ideal for both beginners and experienced aquarists, offering dependable performance across a wide range of aquarium setups.
Each unit is fully submersible and built with a durable, heavy-duty casing, ensuring long-lasting use while maintaining low-noise operation. The energy-efficient design helps keep running costs down without compromising on filtration performance.
Maintenance is simple thanks to the easy-clean interlocking sponge system, allowing for quick servicing and consistent water flow. Additional cartridges can also be added to provide enhanced filtration, helping improve water clarity and overall tank stability.
These filters come equipped with an air intake diffuser and adjustable spray bar, which work together to improve water circulation and oxygenation throughout the aquarium. This added movement helps support fish health and promotes a more stable aquatic environment.
Suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums, Pet Worx Internal Filters can also be used as a powerhead, offering extra versatility for different tank setups.
A practical and user-friendly option, these filters are well suited for hobbyists looking for efficient filtration, simple maintenance, and reliable everyday performance.
These submersible internal filters are designed to provide dependable performance for hobbyists maintaining both freshwater and marine aquariums.
Manufactured by Petworx, an Australian company established in 1980.
Suitable for freshwater and marine aquariums, community tanks, breeding setups, and a wide range of aquarium applications.
Available Models:
- WXI-150: 2W – 150LPH – Ideal for nano aquariums
- WXI-250: 3W – 250LPH – Suitable for tanks up to 30L
- WXI-450: 6W – 450LPH – Suitable for tanks up to 60L
- WXI-800: 15W – 800LPH – Suitable for tanks 150–200L
- WXI-1300: 25W – 1300LPH – Suitable for tanks 200–300L
- WXI-1800: 35W – 1800LPH – Suitable for tanks 300–400L
- WXI-2300: 45W – 2300LPH – Suitable for tanks 400–500L
Product Features:
- Low noise operation for a quieter aquarium environment
- Compact and space-saving design ideal for small to medium tanks
- Fully submersible internal filter
- Provides both mechanical and biological filtration for clear, healthy water
- Easy to clean sponge system for simple maintenance
- Includes venturi tube for added aeration and oxygenation
- Multiple outflow options including spray bar attachment
- Suitable for coldwater and tropical aquariums
- Also suitable for Salt water tanks
- Models WXI-1300 and above feature interlocking sponge compartments for easier cleaning
- Can also be used as a powerhead for added versatility
Why Choose an Internal Filter?
- Affordable and energy efficient compared to external filters
- Low running cost and easy to operate
- Excellent for smaller aquariums and beginner setups
- Provides reliable water clarity and filtration
- Great for fry tanks as sponge captures food particles fry can graze on
- Commonly used even in larger aquariums for low maintenance filtration
Important Information:
- Ensure the entire unit is fully submerged during operation
- Always clean filter media in aquarium water removed during water changes
- Do not wash sponges in tap water to preserve beneficial bacteria
- Do not operate the filter without water
Items Included:
- 1x Petworx Internal Filter
- 1x Spray Bar
- 1x Venturi System
Pet Worx – WXI Internal Filter
Pet Worx – WXI Internal Filter
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How the Pet Worx Internal Filter Compares
🔧 Pet Worx Internal Filter
- 📦Compact In-Tank Design: The fully submersible filter attaches to the aquarium wall with suction cups, keeping installation simple without requiring external hoses or plumbing.
- 🧹Easy Maintenance: The interlocking sponge system makes routine cleaning straightforward while helping maintain consistent water flow.
- 💨Built-In Aeration: The included venturi diffuser can draw air into the water stream, providing additional oxygenation alongside filtration.
- 🌊Adjustable Water Flow: Multiple outflow options, including the spray bar attachment, allow you to direct and distribute water movement throughout the aquarium.
- 🔄Versatile Filtration & Water Movement: Can be used for everyday filtration or as a powerhead when additional water movement is required.
🏠 External Canister Filter
- 🏠External Installation: The main filter body sits outside the aquarium and connects to the tank using inlet and outlet hoses.
- 🧺Greater Media Capacity: Canister filters generally provide more space for multiple types and larger quantities of filter media.
- 💧Suited to Higher Filtration Demands: External canisters are often chosen for larger aquariums or setups requiring greater filtration capacity.
- 🔧More Involved Installation: Hoses, intake and outlet fittings and an external filter body make setup more involved than a submersible internal filter.
- 📦Requires Space Outside the Tank: The additional filtration capacity means allowing room beside or underneath the aquarium for the canister and its hoses.
Internal filters are the most common starting point for aquarium filtration, and the range of models here covers everything from a nano tank through to a 500L system, meaning there's a Pet Worx internal filter suited to almost every aquarium we sell livestock for. The ability to use these as a powerhead adds genuine versatility for aquarists who want to increase circulation without adding another piece of equipment. As with our heaters, we stock Pet Worx because it's an established Australian brand with a track record we're confident in. Internal filters run continuously, and reliability matters far more than saving a few dollars when your fish depend on them.
Service the filter every 2 to 4 weeks depending on your tank's bioload, or sooner if you notice a reduction in flow. Remove the sponge and rinse it in old tank water removed during a water change, never under tap water, as chlorine and chloramines will damage the beneficial bacteria colony living within the foam. Gently squeeze and rinse until water flow is restored, then reassemble the filter.
Clean the impeller and impeller housing periodically, as debris and calcium build-up are the most common causes of reduced flow and increased operating noise. While cleaning, inspect the impeller shaft for signs of wear or damage before reassembling.
Check the spray bar and venturi inlet regularly for blockages. These components do not house your biological filter, so they can be safely rinsed under tap water during maintenance.
If the filter becomes noticeably louder than usual, inspect the impeller before assuming the unit needs replacing. A dirty, worn, or slightly dislodged impeller is usually the cause.
Always unplug the filter before performing any maintenance or water changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which size filter do I need for my tank?
Match the model to your tank volume. WXI-150 for nano tanks, WXI-250 for up to 30L, WXI-450 for up to 60L, WXI-800 for 150–200L, WXI-1300 for 200–300L, WXI-1800 for 300–400L, and WXI-2300 for up to 500L. When in doubt, size up rather than down. A slightly oversized filter won't harm your tank, but an undersized one will struggle to keep up.
Can I use this filter in a saltwater tank?
Yes, all Pet Worx internal filters are suitable for both freshwater and marine aquariums.
Can I use this as a powerhead instead of a filter?
Yes. The unit can be run without filter media and used purely as a powerhead to increase water circulation. This is useful for reef tanks or larger setups needing extra flow.
How often do I need to clean it?
Every 2 to 4 weeks depending on your tank's bioload, or sooner if you notice a drop in flow. Always rinse the sponge in old tank water and never tap water, to preserve your beneficial bacteria colony.
Is it noisy?
These filters are designed for low noise operation. If yours becomes noticeably louder over time, the most common cause is a dirty or worn impeller. Clean it before assuming the unit needs replacing.
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