A top choice for 55 to 90 gallon tanks, pairing lots of media with the easiest pre-filter cleaning here.
Amazon $249.99
The pick of the 07 range for 50 to 100 gallon tanks, with more media space for its rating than most rivals.
- 50-100 galTank size
- 383 gal/hFlow
- 6 LMedia
- 23 WPower
Price checked November 9, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
- 6 L of media space, among the most for a 100 gallon rating
- Pre-filter, aquastop and quick primer make cleaning straightforward
- Three-year warranty
- Amazon stock comes from a third-party seller
The Fluval 07 Series family
Every Fluval 07 Series model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own tank size.
| Model | Tank size | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fluval 107 | 10-30 gal | 3.6/5 | $152.99 |
| Fluval 207 | 20-45 gal | 3.9/5 | $153.94 |
| Fluval 407 (this one) | 50-100 gal | 3.7/5 | $256.99 |
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 | A449 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | |
| Rated aquarium | 50-100 gal |
| Pump output | 383 gal/h |
| Filter circulation | 245 gal/h |
| Turnover | 3.8x per hour |
| Max head height | 7 ft |
| Media | |
| Media volume | 6 L |
| Canister volume | 9.2 L |
| Features | |
| Primer | Yes |
| Shutoff valves | Yes |
| Separate pre-filter | Yes |
| Built-in UV | No |
| Built-in heater | No |
| Water-change valve | No |
| Power and build | |
| Power draw | 23 W |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Alternatives in this tank size
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