Fluval 107
Manufacturer-rated for 10–30 US gal aquariums.
Fluval 107 vs Seachem Tidal 35
What changes for you, from the makers' published figures. Neither is "better": the right one is the one that fits your tank and how you look after it.
For a 20 gallon long (example)
Both fit by the makers’ ratings.
- Fluval 107: Rated for a 20 gal tank.
- Seachem Tidal 35: Rated for a 20 gal tank.
What changes for you
- Tank size: the Fluval 107 is rated 10–30 US gal, the Seachem Tidal 35 up to 35 US gal.
- Power: 10 W against 6 W, which changes the running cost.
- Size: Fluval 107 13.7 in tall, Seachem Tidal 35 7.125 in tall; a canister also needs room for hoses and to lift the lid in the cabinet.
- Type: Fluval 107 is a canister model, Seachem Tidal 35 a hang-on-back model, so installation and cleaning differ.
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Fluval 107
Seachem Tidal 35
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Seachem Tidal 35
Manufacturer-rated for aquariums up to 35 US gal; needs 2.75 in wall clearance and fits trim up to 13/16 in.
Side by side
| Published figure | Fluval 107 | Seachem Tidal 35 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated tank size | 10–30 US gal | Up to 35 US gal |
| Pump output | 145 GPH | Not published |
| Flow through the filter | 95 GPH | Not published |
| Power | 10 W | 6 W |
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7 × 13.7 in (L × W × H) | 6.125 × 5.125 × 7.125 in (L × W × H) |
| In the box | ribbed hosing, intake assembly, output nozzle, media baskets | foam filter, Matrix bio-media, documentation |
Figures as published by each maker; see each model’s page for its sources. Open this pair in the full comparison tool →