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
The Fluval 107 is the better aquarium canister filter overall, rated 3.6 to 2.4. The Fluval 107 leads on features. The Zoo Med Nano 10 costs $98.35 less ($54.64 vs $152.99).
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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 Fluval 107 for features (priming button or self-priming, shutoff valves, separate pre-filter vs none of the listed features).
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 107 | Zoo Med Nano 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.4/5 |
| Value 25% | 9 $5.10 per rated gallon ($152.99, up to 30 gal) | 5 $5.46 per rated gallon ($54.64, up to 10 gal) |
| Media volume 20% | 94 2 L of media, 0.7 L per 10 rated gal | 0 media volume not published, scored as none |
| Turnover 20% | 95 145 gal/h for up to 30 gal, 4.8x per hour | 100 80 gal/h for up to 10 gal, 8x per hour |
| Efficiency 10% | 53 14.5 gal/h per watt (10 W) | 50 power draw not published (neutral score used) |
| Features 15% | 70 priming button or self-priming, shutoff valves, separate pre-filter | 0 none of the listed features |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Fluval 107 | Zoo Med Nano 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated aquarium | 10-30 gal | 2-10 gal |
| Pump output | 145 gal/h | 80 gal/h |
| Filter circulation | 95 gal/h | - |
| Turnover | 4.8x per hour | 8x per hour |
| Max head height | 4.8 ft | - |
| Media | ||
| Media volume | 2 L | - |
| Canister volume | 3.9 L | - |
| Features | ||
| Primer | Yes | - |
| Shutoff valves | Yes | - |
| Separate pre-filter | Yes | - |
| Built-in UV | No | No |
| Built-in heater | No | No |
| Water-change valve | No | No |
| Power and build | ||
| Power draw | 10 W | - |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |