Penn-Plax Cascade 700
#5 in Up to 75 galFull review
A budget canister for tanks up to 65 gallons. It costs less than the big names but uses more power and says less about its media space.
Amazon $157.27$157.27
Up to 65 gal185 gal/h
2.5/5
A cheap, long-lived basic canister for tanks up to 40 gallons, best where light flow and a low price matter more than media space.
- 13-40 galTank size
- 79 gal/hFlow
- 1 LMedia
- 5 WPower
Check price at Amazon$127.19
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Simple bucket design with few parts to wear
- Draws only 5 W
- Comes with media and shutoff valves
Cons
- Holds just 1 L of media
- No primer: it is started by suction
- Two-year warranty
The EHEIM classic family
Every EHEIM classic model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own tank size.
| Model | Tank size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHEIM Classic 150 (2211) (this one) | 13-40 gal | 2.5/5 | $127.19 |
| EHEIM Classic 250 (2213) | Up to 66 gal | 2.8/5 | $144.99 |
| EHEIM Classic 350 (2215) | 31-92 gal | 2.8/5 | $179.99 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 6 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its tank size. How we rank explains each one.
Specifications
| Model number | 2211 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated aquarium | 13-40 gal |
| Pump output | 79 gal/h |
| Turnover | 2x per hour |
| Max head height | 3.9 ft |
| Media | |
| Media volume | 1 L |
| Features | |
| Primer | No |
| Shutoff valves | Yes |
| Separate pre-filter | No |
| Built-in UV | No |
| Built-in heater | No |
| Water-change valve | No |
| Power and build | |
| Power draw | 5 W |
| Warranty | 2 years |
Alternatives in this tank size
Penn-Plax Cascade 500
#6 in Up to 75 galFull review
An inexpensive starter canister for tanks up to 30 gallons, with the basic conveniences but little published detail.
Amazon $129.99$129.99
Up to 30 gal115 gal/h
Zoo Med Nano 10
#8 in Up to 75 galFull review
A tiny canister for nano tanks up to 10 gallons, a tidy upgrade from a hang-on-back filter.
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2-10 gal80 gal/h
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