Zoo Med Nano 511 External Canister Filter

I thought this filter was going to be overkill for my 10 gallon freshwater aquarium, but I was wrong!

My PX-360 canister filter for my 10 gallon aquarium went out on me, so I needed something more reliable..

It lasted about 2 months, then the pump started loosing power, resulting in weak filtration and flow..

What I like most about this filter is that it flow regulators included, for both the IN and OUT lines to the tank and filter (aka: send and return).

I found myself running the IN line (filter) at max, and the OUT (return) and 3/4 power, because there was some bubbles in the return of the water,

possibly due to the CO2 diffuser in the mix..

The thing that wasn't so hot is the canister lid, which is supposed to open easily, but doesn't in my opinion.

Not a huge deal, it works great and I'm sure it would do well for a saltwater aquarium too!

I got this a few days ago my local pet store had this on massive sale (40%) off so I figured what the heck, why not? It beat waiting for the Fluval 105 to drop to even greater clearance prices. I ADORE this. You can't buy more filter media that's this brand but that's one of the best parts. It's made so you can get your own media bags and fill it with what you need carbon, ammo-carb, etc. And there's enough room for my small baggie of peat granules to soften my water.

Like the other reviewer I love how I can change the flow for the intake and output hoses. Because my tank is a tall 15 gallon I have them both set on high but for a smaller tank or a tank with more currentsensitive fish this feature is a must.

Lastly, like the 1st reviewer, I have noticed that the opening to fill the canister doesn't open easily. It creates a very tight suction so I have to unscrew it before I put the whole top back onto the canister, but it seals easily enough so that's not much of an annoyance. In fact I like that kids couldn't accidentally open it while the filter was running.

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