{"product_id":"fluval-canister-filter-0-series","title":"Fluval Canister Filter (0-Series)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRated flow and real flow are two different numbers — this page publishes both.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Fluval 07 Series is a four-model external canister range — 107, 207, 307 and 407 — covering tanks from 40 L up to 500 L. Each size uses the same multi-stage layout: mechanical, biological and chemical media in lift-out baskets, driven by a self-priming pump.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLift-out media baskets\u003c\/strong\u003e — stacked baskets pull out as one unit for media changes, no loose media to spill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf-priming pump\u003c\/strong\u003e — a built-in primer starts water flow without manual suction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuiet, sump-style motor head\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits below or beside the tank on a cabinet shelf, out of sight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne range, four sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — 107 through 407 share the same media format, so upgrading tanks doesn't mean relearning the filter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShips with starter media\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bio-Foam mechanical\/biological media pre-loaded in the baskets, ready to run.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAquarium size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWattage (AU, 230–240V\/50Hz)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMax head\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–130 L (10–30 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60–220 L (20–45 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.45 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90–330 L (40–70 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,150 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150–500 L (50–100 US gal)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,450 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.25 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance — flow with media loaded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pump output above is measured clean, with no media resistance. Once the baskets are loaded with mechanical, biological and chemical media, real circulation drops — this is the figure that actually reaches your tank, and it's the one Fluval publishes alongside the rated pump output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePump output (unloaded)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFilter circulation (media loaded)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e107\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e360 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e207\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e460 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e307\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,150 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e407\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,450 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e930 L\/h\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 407 quoted on the box at 1,450 L\/h settles to roughly 930 L\/h once its media baskets are doing their job — still a strong turnover on a 500 L tank, but not the headline number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich 07 Series filter do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the filter to your actual water volume, not the tank's advertised size — substrate, rock and decor all displace water. As a rule of thumb, aim for at least 4–6× your tank volume in filter circulation per hour: a 200 L tank wants a 307 (780 L\/h loaded) rather than a 207 (460 L\/h loaded) if it's moderately stocked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fit my tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four models sit externally, so internal tank clearance isn't a factor — what matters is cabinet space below or beside the aquarium. The 107 and 207 share a compact 19 × 18 cm footprint; the 307 and 407 step up to 24 × 18 cm. Height ranges from 35 cm (107) to 49 cm (407).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums within the rated volume for each size. Not intended for ponds or systems above 500 L — step up to Fluval's FX Series for larger volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning costs and noise\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRun continuously, a 107 or 207 (10 W) costs roughly 88 kWh a year to run; a 307 (15 W) around 131 kWh; a 407 (20 W) around 175 kWh — all estimated at 24\/7 operation and a 30c\/kWh tariff, before your actual usage or rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean the mechanical media (rinse in tank water, don't rinse under tap water) every 2–4 weeks depending on bioload. Replace chemical media such as carbon monthly. Leave biological media largely undisturbed, replacing only half the volume at a time, once or twice a year, to protect the bacteria colony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the real flow lower than the number on the box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box figure is measured with a clean, empty canister. Once mechanical, biological and chemical media are loaded, resistance through the baskets reduces flow — that's normal, and it's the loaded figure in the table above that reflects what actually reaches the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use a 107 on a bigger tank if I don't mind slower turnover?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, but bioload matters more than water volume — a heavily stocked tank will overwhelm a filter sized for its litres alone. Size up if you're running more than a light stocking level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDo these need priming by hand?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — all four models in the 07 Series have a built-in self-priming mechanism; fill the canister, connect the hoses and prime with the built-in primer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat media comes in the box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach unit ships with Bio-Foam media pre-loaded as a starter — add carbon or other chemical media separately if you want it from day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered by Fluval's manufacturer warranty in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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