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Fluval E300 vs Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W is cheaper at $49.12. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Fluval E300 or Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W is the cheaper at $49.12.

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Full spec sheet

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

Spec Fluval E300 Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W
US price $72.99 $49.12
BrandFluvalCobalt Aquatics
Released
Wattage (W) 300 100
Tank size range gal up to 100 gal up to 29 gal
Adjustable thermostat Yes Yes
Material glass plastic
Fully submersible Yes Yes
Temperature accuracy f ±0.5°F
Shatterproof guard Yes Yes
External controller No No

Sources — Fluval E300: aquacave.com (verified 2026-08-16). Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W: bulkreefsupply.com (verified 2026-08-16).

What's the difference between the Fluval E300 and Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Wattage (W): Fluval E300 300 vs Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W 100
  • Tank size range gal: Fluval E300 up to 100 gal vs Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W up to 29 gal
  • Material: Fluval E300 glass vs Cobalt Aquatics Neo-Therm 100W plastic

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