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Fluval FX6 Canister Filter vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Fluval FX6 Canister Filter is cheaper at $406.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Fluval FX6 Canister Filter Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter
US price $406.99 —
BrandFluvalSeachem
Released——
Type canister hang-on-back
Flow rate (gph) 925 450
Tank size (gal) 400 110
Media capacity (L) 5.9 3.2
Media stages 3 —
Wattage 43 12
Self priming Yes Yes
Dimensions (in) 15.75 x 15.75 x 20.8 11.625 x 7.625 x 9.5

Sources — Fluval FX6 Canister Filter: petsmart.com (verified 2026-10-23). Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter: seachem.com (verified 2026-08-01).

What's the difference between the Fluval FX6 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: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter canister vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter hang-on-back
  • Flow rate (gph): Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 925 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 450
  • Tank size (gal): Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 400 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 110
  • Media capacity (L): Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 5.9 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 3.2
  • Wattage: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 43 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 12
  • Dimensions (in): Fluval FX6 Canister Filter 15.75 x 15.75 x 20.8 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 11.625 x 7.625 x 9.5

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