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EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter
US price
BrandEHEIMSeachem
Released
Type canister hang-on-back
Flow rate gph 264 450
Tank size gal 160 110
Media capacity (L) 6 3.2
Media stages
Wattage 20 12
Self priming Yes
Dimensions (in) 8.1 x 8.1 x 15.75 11.625 x 7.625 x 9.5

Sources — EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter: eheim.com (verified 2026-08-01). Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter: seachem.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter and Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Type: EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter canister vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter hang-on-back
  • Flow rate gph: EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter 264 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 450
  • Tank size gal: EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter 160 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 110
  • Media capacity (L): EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter 6 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 3.2
  • Wattage: EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter 20 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 12
  • Dimensions (in): EHEIM Classic 2217 (600) External Canister Filter 8.1 x 8.1 x 15.75 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 11.625 x 7.625 x 9.5

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