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Canister Filters

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Fluval 207

Choose the Fluval 207 for a 60 to 220 litre freshwater tank when easy priming and accessible prefilter cleaning matter most.12

Why this one

  • Its priming handle helps start water flow after setup, and its prefilter can be accessed independently during cleaning.2
  • Its 3.1 litre media chamber provides more media space than the Fluval 107’s 2 litres.23
  • Both models are rated at 10 W on 120 V, 60 Hz supplies.14

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Before you buy: If your aquarium exceeds 220 litres, the Fluval 307 raises the stated tank limit to 330 litres.15

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Other contenders

  • EHEIM ecco pro 130

    For a 60 to 130 litre aquarium with a matching 50 Hz supply, consider the EHEIM ecco pro 130 and its integrated priming lever.1024

  • EHEIM eXperience 250

    For a 120 to 250 litre tank, consider the EHEIM eXperience 250 if you prefer individually adjustable hose taps and can follow its manual filling procedure.1416

  • Fluval 307

    For a tank above 220 litres and up to 330 litres, consider the Fluval 307 with its 4.5 litre media chamber.1519

  • Fluval 407

    For a tank above 330 litres and up to 500 litres, consider the Fluval 407 with its 6 litre media chamber.2021

  • Fluval FX4

    Above 500 litres, consider the Fluval FX4 within its 1,000 litre maximum rating; its priming sequence starts after you add water.2225

  • Fluval FX6

    Above 1,000 litres, consider the Fluval FX6 within its 1,500 litre maximum rating, with built-in priming for startup.23

Buying advice

  • Check the stated tank range and power supply before choosing a filter size.1
  • The EHEIM professionel 4 600T is rated for freshwater only.18

Filters rated for 600 litres or more

For an aquarium above 500 litres and within a 1,000 litre maximum rating, consider the Fluval FX4 with its built-in priming sequence.2225 For an aquarium above 1,000 litres and within a 1,500 litre maximum rating, consider the Fluval FX6.23

For easy restarts after cleaning the filter

Choose the Fluval 207 for a 60 to 220 litre aquarium when you want a priming handle for setup and servicing.12 For a larger aquarium, choose the Fluval 407 within its 150 to 500 litre rating, with a priming handle for servicing.2021

For adjustable water flow

For a 120 to 250 litre aquarium where you want to turn down the flow, consider the EHEIM eXperience 250 with individually adjustable hose taps.16

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Media volume (l); higher is preferred · 0 to 6

Fluval 207: 1.45 m, 3.1 l.EHEIM eXperience 150: 1.3 m, 2.3 l.EHEIM eXperience 250: 1.5 m, 3 l.Fluval 107: 1.45 m, 2 l.Fluval 307: 1.75 m, 4.5 l.Fluval 407: 2.25 m, 6 l.

Head height (m); higher is preferred · 0 to 2.25

Fluval 207EHEIM eXperience 150EHEIM eXperience 250Fluval 107Fluval 307Fluval 407

Fluval 207

Head height
1.45 m
Media volume
3.1 l

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SpecificationFluval 207EHEIM classic 250EHEIM classic 350EHEIM ecco pro 130EHEIM ecco pro 200EHEIM ecco pro 300EHEIM eXperience 150EHEIM eXperience 250EHEIM eXperience 350EHEIM professionel 4 600TFluval 107Fluval 307Fluval 407Fluval FX4Fluval FX6
Pump flow rate780 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)1440 l/h26620 l/h27500 l/h (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)10600 l/h (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)12750 l/h (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)13500 l/h14700 l/h171,050 l/h141,500 l/h28550 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)41,150 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)51,450 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)212,650 l/h253,500 l/h23
Rated tank size220 l1250 l7350 l9130 l (Tested configuration: 2032, 50 Hz)24200 l12300 l13150 l17250 l16350 l17600 l29130 l4330 l5500 l211,000 l251,500 l23
Power draw10 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)18 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)715 W95 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)105 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)128 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)138 W158 W1624 W1419 W2810 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)416 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)523 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)2130 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)2543 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)23
Head height1.45 m2Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published1.3 m151.5 m16Not publishedNot published1.45 m31.75 m192.25 m202.1 m253.3 m23
Media volume3.1 l23 l7Not publishedNot published2 l122.8 l132.3 l153 l16Not publishedNot published2 l34.5 l196 l20Not publishedNot published
Self-primingYes2No6No8Yes10Yes12Yes13No14No14No14Yes18Yes3Yes19Yes20Yes22Yes23
Adjustable flowNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes16Yes16Yes16Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Included mediaNot publishedMechanical chemical biological18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedMechanical chemical biological6Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Saltwater useYes1Yes7Yes9Yes11Yes11Yes11Yes15Yes16Yes17No18Yes4Yes5Yes21Yes22Yes23

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SpecificationOur pickFluval 207EHEIM classic 250EHEIM classic 350EHEIM ecco pro 130EHEIM ecco pro 200EHEIM ecco pro 300EHEIM eXperience 150EHEIM eXperience 250EHEIM eXperience 350EHEIM professionel 4 600TFluval 107Fluval 307Fluval 407Fluval FX4Fluval FX6
Pump flow rate780 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)1440 l/h26620 l/h27500 l/h (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)10600 l/h (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)12750 l/h (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)13500 l/h14700 l/h171,050 l/h141,500 l/h28550 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)41,150 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)51,450 l/h (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)212,650 l/h253,500 l/h23
Rated tank size220 l1250 l7350 l9130 l (Tested configuration: 2032, 50 Hz)24200 l12300 l13150 l17250 l16350 l17600 l29130 l4330 l5500 l211,000 l251,500 l23
Power draw10 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)18 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)715 W95 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)105 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)128 W (Tested configuration: 50 Hz)138 W158 W1624 W1419 W2810 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)416 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)523 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)2130 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)2543 W (Environment: 120 V / 60 Hz)23
Head height1.45 m2Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published1.3 m151.5 m16Not publishedNot published1.45 m31.75 m192.25 m202.1 m253.3 m23
Media volume3.1 l23 l7Not publishedNot published2 l122.8 l132.3 l153 l16Not publishedNot published2 l34.5 l196 l20Not publishedNot published
Self-primingYes2No6No8Yes10Yes12Yes13No14No14No14Yes18Yes3Yes19Yes20Yes22Yes23
Adjustable flowNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedYes16Yes16Yes16Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Included mediaNot publishedMechanical chemical biological18Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot publishedMechanical chemical biological6Not publishedNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Saltwater useYes1Yes7Yes9Yes11Yes11Yes11Yes15Yes16Yes17No18Yes4Yes5Yes21Yes22Yes23

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