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Fluval FX6 Canister Filter vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter

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

Which is better: the Fluval FX6 Canister Filter or AquaClear 110 Power Filter?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The AquaClear 110 Power Filter is the cheaper at $99.99.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Fluval FX6 Canister Filter AquaClear 110 Power Filter
US price $369.99 $99.99
BrandFluvalAquaClear
Released
Type canister hang-on-back
Flow rate gph 925 500
Tank size gal 400 110
Media capacity (L) 5.9
Media stages 3 4
Wattage 43 14
Self priming Yes
Dimensions (in) 15.75 x 15.75 x 20.8 13.6 x 6.9 x 9.2

Sources — Fluval FX6 Canister Filter: fluvalaquatics.com (verified 2026-08-01). AquaClear 110 Power Filter: fluvalaquatics.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Fluval FX6 Canister Filter and AquaClear 110 Power Filter?

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

  • Type: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter canister vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter hang-on-back
  • Flow rate gph: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 925 vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter 500
  • Tank size gal: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 400 vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter 110
  • Media stages: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 3 vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter 4
  • Wattage: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 43 vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter 14
  • Dimensions (in): Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 15.75 x 15.75 x 20.8 vs AquaClear 110 Power Filter 13.6 x 6.9 x 9.2

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