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OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter
US price
BrandOASESeachem
Released
Type canister hang-on-back
Flow rate gph 400 450
Tank size gal 250 110
Media capacity (L) 8 3.2
Media stages 4
Wattage 32 12
Self priming Yes Yes
Dimensions (in) 9.4 x 9.4 x 21.1 11.625 x 7.625 x 9.5

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

What's the difference between the OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 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: OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter canister vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter hang-on-back
  • Flow rate gph: OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 400 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 450
  • Tank size gal: OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 250 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 110
  • Media capacity (L): OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 8 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 3.2
  • Wattage: OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 32 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 12
  • Dimensions (in): OASE BioMaster Thermo 850 Canister Filter 9.4 x 9.4 x 21.1 vs Seachem Tidal 110 Power Filter 11.625 x 7.625 x 9.5

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