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AquaClear 110 Power Filter vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. AquaClear 110 Power Filter is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec AquaClear 110 Power Filter OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter
US price $99.99
BrandAquaClearOASE
Released
Type hang-on-back canister
Flow rate gph 500 400
Tank size gal 110 250
Media capacity (L) 8
Media stages 4 4
Wattage 14 32
Self priming Yes
Dimensions (in) 13.6 x 6.9 x 9.2 9.4 x 9.4 x 21.1

Sources — AquaClear 110 Power Filter: fluvalaquatics.com (verified 2026-08-01). OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter: aquaristikshop.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the AquaClear 110 Power Filter and OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (5 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: AquaClear 110 Power Filter hang-on-back vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter canister
  • Flow rate gph: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 500 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 400
  • Tank size gal: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 110 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 250
  • Wattage: AquaClear 110 Power Filter 14 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 32
  • Dimensions (in): AquaClear 110 Power Filter 13.6 x 6.9 x 9.2 vs OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 9.4 x 9.4 x 21.1

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