Fluval M100
Manufacturer-rated for aquariums up to 30 US gal.
Fluval M100 vs Aqueon Pro 100
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 M100: Rated for a 20 gal tank.
- Aqueon Pro 100: Rated for a 20 gal tank.
What changes for you
- Tank size: the Fluval M100 is rated up to 30 US gal, the Aqueon Pro 100 15–40 US gal.
- Size: Fluval M100 11 in long, Aqueon Pro 100 10.5 in long. Check it fits your tank’s water depth at the angle you mount it.
- Type: Fluval M100 is an adjustable submersible model, Aqueon Pro 100 an adjustable, electronic model, so installation and cleaning differ.
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Fluval M100
Aqueon Pro 100
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Aqueon Pro 100
Aqueon rates it for tanks up to 40 gallons; its manual gives 15 to 40.
Side by side
| Published figure | Fluval M100 | Aqueon Pro 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated tank size | Up to 30 US gal | 15–40 US gal |
| Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| Dimensions | 11 × 1 × 1 in (L × W × H) | 1.5 × 1.75 × 10.5 in (L × W × H) |
| In the box | heater, mounting bracket, suction cups | heater, suction cups |
Figures as published by each maker; see each model’s page for its sources. Open this pair in the full comparison tool →