Fluval 407
#2 in 76 to 150 galFull review
The pick of the 07 range for 50 to 100 gallon tanks, with more media space for its rating than most rivals.
Amazon $256.99$256.99
The Fluval 407 is the better aquarium canister filter overall, rated 3.7 to 2.8. The Fluval 407 leads on turnover and efficiency. The Penn-Plax Cascade 1200 wins on value. The Penn-Plax Cascade 1200 costs $63.98 less ($193.01 vs $256.99).
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Penn-Plax Cascade 1200
#6 in 76 to 150 galFull review
A cheap high-capacity canister for tanks up to 150 gallons, at the cost of high power draw.
Amazon $193.01$193.01
Which should you buy?
- Choose the Fluval 407 for turnover (383 gal/h for up to 100 gal, 3.8x per hour vs 315 gal/h for up to 150 gal, 2.1x per hour) and efficiency (16.7 gal/h per watt (23 W) vs 6.9 gal/h per watt (45.5 W)).
- Choose the Penn-Plax Cascade 1200 for value ($1.29 per rated gallon ($193.01, up to 150 gal) vs $2.57 per rated gallon ($256.99, up to 100 gal)).
Scores side by side
Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every 76 to 150 gal aquarium canister filter; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.
| Factor weight | Fluval 407 | Penn-Plax Cascade 1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.7/5 | 2.8/5 |
| Value 25% | 47 $2.57 per rated gallon ($256.99, up to 100 gal) | 86 $1.29 per rated gallon ($193.01, up to 150 gal) |
| Media volume 20% | 82 6 L of media, 0.6 L per 10 rated gal | 0 media volume not published, scored as none |
| Turnover 20% | 67 383 gal/h for up to 100 gal, 3.8x per hour | 17 315 gal/h for up to 150 gal, 2.1x per hour |
| Efficiency 10% | 67 16.7 gal/h per watt (23 W) | 6 6.9 gal/h per watt (45.5 W) |
| Features 15% | 70 priming button or self-priming, shutoff valves, separate pre-filter | 70 priming button or self-priming, shutoff valves, adjustable flow |
| Warranty 10% | 50 3-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| Fluval 407 | Penn-Plax Cascade 1200 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Rated aquarium | 50-100 gal | Up to 150 gal |
| Pump output | 383 gal/h | 315 gal/h |
| Filter circulation | 245 gal/h | - |
| Turnover | 3.8x per hour | 2.1x per hour |
| Max head height | 7 ft | - |
| Media | ||
| Media volume | 6 L | - |
| Canister volume | 9.2 L | - |
| Media baskets | - | 4 |
| Features | ||
| Primer | Yes | Yes |
| Shutoff valves | Yes | Yes |
| Separate pre-filter | Yes | No |
| Adjustable flow | - | Yes |
| Built-in UV | No | No |
| Built-in heater | No | No |
| Water-change valve | No | No |
| Power and build | ||
| Power draw | 23 W | 45.5 W |
| Warranty | 3 years | - |