Fluval 207
#1 in Up to 75 galFull review
A strong value for 20 to 45 gallon tanks: generous media space and low power draw at about the price of the smaller 107.
Amazon $153.94$153.94
The Fluval 207 is the better aquarium canister filter overall, rated 3.9 to 3.6. The Fluval 207 leads on value and efficiency.
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Fluval 107
#3 in Up to 75 galFull review
A small, quiet canister for 10 to 30 gallon tanks. The 207 costs about the same and holds more media, so the 107 makes most sense where cabinet space is tight.
Amazon $152.99$152.99
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fluval 207 for value ($3.42 per rated gallon ($153.94, up to 45 gal) vs $5.10 per rated gallon ($152.99, up to 30 gal)) and efficiency (20.6 gal/h per watt (10 W) vs 14.5 gal/h per watt (10 W)).
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 | Fluval 207 | Fluval 107 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.9/5 | 3.6/5 |
| Value 25% | 31 $3.42 per rated gallon ($153.94, up to 45 gal) | 9 $5.10 per rated gallon ($152.99, up to 30 gal) |
| Media volume 20% | 98 3.1 L of media, 0.7 L per 10 rated gal | 94 2 L of media, 0.7 L per 10 rated gal |
| Turnover 20% | 88 206 gal/h for up to 45 gal, 4.6x per hour | 95 145 gal/h for up to 30 gal, 4.8x per hour |
| Efficiency 10% | 91 20.6 gal/h per watt (10 W) | 53 14.5 gal/h per watt (10 W) |
| Features 15% | 70 priming button or self-priming, shutoff valves, separate pre-filter | 70 priming button or self-priming, shutoff valves, separate pre-filter |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 50 3-year warranty |
Specifications
| Fluval 207 | Fluval 107 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated aquarium | 20-45 gal | 10-30 gal |
| Pump output | 206 gal/h | 145 gal/h |
| Filter circulation | 121 gal/h | 95 gal/h |
| Turnover | 4.6x per hour | 4.8x per hour |
| Max head height | 4.8 ft | 4.8 ft |
| Media | ||
| Media volume | 3.1 L | 2 L |
| Canister volume | 5.3 L | 3.9 L |
| Features | ||
| Primer | Yes | Yes |
| Shutoff valves | Yes | Yes |
| Separate pre-filter | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in UV | No | No |
| Built-in heater | No | No |
| Water-change valve | No | No |
| Power and build | ||
| Power draw | 10 W | 10 W |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years |