This will rotate the water in your 90-gallon community tank about 4 times per hour, which should be enough if it only houses small schooling fish such as neon tetras and zebra danios. The filter pad trays of the Cascade 1500 are not the largest out there, but they will be more than enough for such a setup. Anyway, I don’t recommend turning on the built-in UV sterilizer of the Polar Aurora for more than a couple of hours on the weekend. The UV bulb is strong enough to eat through the plastic if it stays on for longer than that.

Let me know in the comment section what you ended up with, or simply ask a question. FAQs How big do you need to go? Eheim Classic: The Eheim Classic is a well-regarded canister filter with a simple design and reliable performance. While both the Fluval 207 and Eheim Classic offer effective multi-stage filtration, I found the Fluval 207 to be slightly easier to maintain due to the Aquastop valves and modular filter media baskets. However, the Eheim Classic does offer more room for media customization. They’re very quiet when working, yet super powerful. I don’t really see any other filter suitable for a setup like this. In my experience, to keep such a large fish tank realistically clean you’d need 2 separate canister filters: I evaluated each model’s durability mostly through personal experience or that of people I know in real life.Attach the intake and output assemblies: Connect the intake and output assemblies to the motorhead using the provided rubber hosing. Make sure the hoses are securely attached, and trim them to the appropriate length for your aquarium. Through years of trial and error experienced fishkeepers have universally agreed upon a rule of thumb for that.

The Fluval 207 comes equipped with four foam filter pads that effectively trap dirt, uneaten food, and waste particles. These pads are reusable and can be easily rinsed during regular maintenance. I can recommend that you go after either the SunSun HW-304B / Polar Aurora or the Cascade 1500 canister filter. They all provide a flow rate of over 300 GPH which should be enough to handle the water circulation in a 55-gallon fish tank perfectly.Author’s note: I only have one tank with Oscars and yet, despite the messy creatures in it, it achieves crystal clear water. Don’t use the fine water-polishing pad that comes with the EHEIM filter. It will surely make your water crystal clear in less than a day, but you’d have to clean it 2 times a week and, trust me, that’s a LOT of work. Not only does the latest generation incorporate the power and reliability you've come to expect from the leader in aquatic filtration, but it also features several new performance upgrades that make it up to 25% quieter and more robust, energy-efficient, flexible and easier to use than ever before. The heart and soul of any canister filter is its filtration system, and the Fluval 207 is no exception. Some high-end manufacturers like Fluval have the courtesy to publicly announce both the pump’s GPH and the filter’s overall GPH.

I hope this review has provided valuable insights and guidance to help you make an informed decision about the Fluval 207. The Fluval 07 series marks the 7th incarnation in 4 decades of Fluval’s top selling canister filter family. Not only does the latest generation incorporate the power and reliability you’ve come to expect from the leader in aquatic filtration, but it also features several new performance upgrades that make it up to 25% quieter and more robust, energy-efficient, Flexible and easier to use than ever before. One significant enhancement is energy efficiency. The Fluval 207 is designed to consume less power than the 206 while maintaining the same level of performance.

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Low-cost alternative: Aquarium filter like the FX6 is not something all of us can afford, though it’s expected when you go for large aquariums and expensive fish in them. If your budget is tight, there’s an option for you: Boasting a powerful multi-stage filtration process, this filter ensures that your aquarium water remains pristine and your aquatic buddies thrive. Yes, the Fluval 207 is suitable for both freshwater and saltwater aquariums. Its multi-stage filtration system effectively handles the different water chemistry requirements of various aquatic environments. There are hundreds of people who have already installed and primed that filter and they also know how to best operate it and set it up.