EHEIM Classic 150 (2211)
#7 in Up to 75 galFull review
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.
Amazon $127.19$127.19
The EHEIM Classic 150 (2211) and the Zoo Med Nano 10 are evenly matched, rated 2.5 and 2.4. The EHEIM Classic 150 (2211) leads on value and features. The Zoo Med Nano 10 wins on turnover. The Zoo Med Nano 10 costs $72.55 less ($54.64 vs $127.19).
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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.
Amazon $54.64$54.64
Which should you buy?
- Choose the EHEIM Classic 150 (2211) for value ($3.18 per rated gallon ($127.19, up to 40 gal) vs $5.46 per rated gallon ($54.64, up to 10 gal)) and features (shutoff valves vs none of the listed features).
- Choose the Zoo Med Nano 10 for turnover (80 gal/h for up to 10 gal, 8x per hour vs 79 gal/h for up to 40 gal, 2x per hour).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every up to 75 gal aquarium canister filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | EHEIM Classic 150 (2211) | Zoo Med Nano 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.5/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 35 $3.18 per rated gallon ($127.19, up to 40 gal) | 5 $5.46 per rated gallon ($54.64, up to 10 gal) |
| Media volume 20% | 18 1 L of media, 0.2 L per 10 rated gal | 0 media volume not published, scored as none |
| Turnover 20% | 14 79 gal/h for up to 40 gal, 2x per hour | 100 80 gal/h for up to 10 gal, 8x per hour |
| Efficiency 10% | 61 15.8 gal/h per watt (5 W) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 25 shutoff valves | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 25 2-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| EHEIM Classic 150 (2211) | Zoo Med Nano 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated aquarium | 13-40 gal | 2-10 gal |
| Pump output | 79 gal/h | 80 gal/h |
| Turnover | 2x per hour | 8x 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 | No |
| Built-in heater | No | No |
| Water-change valve | No | No |
| Power and build | ||
| Power draw | 5 W | - |
| Warranty | 2 years | - |