--- product_id: 2858866 title: "Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black" brand: "zoo med" price: "€ 151.09" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Zoo Med" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10 store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # adjustable flow control 3-stage filtration system anti-vibration quiet operation Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black **Brand:** zoo med **Price:** € 151.09 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Elevate your nano aquarium game with silent, spotless filtration! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black by zoo med - **How much does it cost?** € 151.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10) ## Best For - zoo med enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted zoo med brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Compact Powerhouse:** Space-saving design fits perfectly on any nano tank setup - • **Triple-Action Purity:** Mechanical, biological & chemical filtration for crystal-clear water - • **Effortless Customization:** Easy-to-open filter head and adjustable flow for total control - • **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Calibrated anti-vibration bushings keep noise at bay - • **Enhanced Aquarium Aeration:** Included spray bar boosts oxygen levels for thriving aquatic life ## Overview The Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter is engineered for aquariums up to 10 gallons, delivering advanced 3-stage filtration—mechanical, biological, and chemical—to maintain pristine water quality. Its compact, space-saving design and whisper-quiet anti-vibration technology make it ideal for both freshwater and saltwater nano tanks. Featuring an easy-to-open filter head, adjustable flow control, and an included spray bar for enhanced aeration, this filter offers effortless customization and superior performance for aquarium enthusiasts seeking reliable, low-maintenance water care. ## Description Three Stage external aquarium filter uses mechanical, biological and chemical filtration to keep your nano or small aquarium clean and clear. Provides greater aeration with the included spraybar. Removable hose-connecting device. Adjustable flow control system. Easy-to-open filter head. Calibrated anti-vibration bushings. Review: Love This Canister Filter!! - I bought this Zoo Med canister filter to replace a horrible submersible filter that came as a kit with my 6.5 gallon aquarium. It works flawlessly, is silent and does an excellent job on my tank. I have a pretty heavy load in my tank as I have a betta and 3 African dwarf frogs, in a planted tank. Setting up the filter was easy but I previously had an Eheim canister filter on my last tank, so I have experience with canister filters. I did run into 1 issue during set up as I could not get the top off, so I called Zoo Med and their customer service is excellent, which says a lot. They answer the phone, so there’s no waiting for an email response, etc. What I ended up doing re: the top, was to put my thumb in the fill hole and pull up from there, which worked perfectly! The canister has a divider in the middle, so it gives you plenty of options for any type of filtration, you want to add. It comes with a round blue sponge for mechanical filtration, that fits in one side, and has a bag of carbon and ceramic media that fits in the other side. I included a pic. of the ceramic media and carbon bag. I opted not to use either on the other side as my tank is live planted, I fertilize my plants and the carbon would filter it out. The carbon is great for filtering out medication in case a fish gets sick and you need to medicate it. Using the carbon bag when done, will filter the remaining medication out of your tank. Just a note, the carbon is very dusty, so be sure to rinse it well until water runs clear, before using it. Using the carbon in a tank that you don’t fertilize/has fake plants, would work fine imo, but I’ve only had live planted tanks. I also did not use the ceramic media included as I’m a huge fan of Seachem Matrix for biological filtration, so I’m using that in place of their ceramic media, which just boils down to personal choice. I see nothing wrong with the media included with this canister filter. I was extremely happy to find a canister filter for a small tank. This filter also gives you the option of using a spray bar or a diffuser, which is a nice touch. I opted to use the spray bar and I positioned the holes of the bar toward the back of my tank, to disperse the flow, so there wouldn’t be a lot of current for my betta and frogs. I included a couple pics of how I have the inside media set up in the canister. I love the versatility you have with the canister. One flaw with this is, there is no screw to secure the tubing to the spray bar, so it could end up disconnecting. I resolved that by placing a suction cup on the plastic elbow in my tank that connects to the spray bar. That way, if it does happen to disconnect, the elbow is held in place with the suction cup and the water will still stay in the tank. I highly recommend this canister filter to anyone, looking for a good filter, media versatility and to free up some space in a smaller tank. I had the original submersible filter in my tank for a couple weeks before getting this canister. I’ve already changed the floss, cleaned the sponge and rinsed the media in some tank water, as it filtered out plenty, in just over two weeks. Also, this canister filter needs to be at the same height as the bottom of your tank. My tank sits on my breakfast bar and when I first took it out of the box, it seemed pretty light and I was worried my cat might knock it over. But when filled with media & water, the canister is extremely sturdy and have had no issues with it being knocked over. Plus, Zoo Med includes rubber feet for the canister, which silence any vibration and stops it from being slippery/falling over, etc. All in all, this filter and Zoo Med’s customer service get an A+++++ rating, from me!! Review: Good quality, very good price. Easy setup, water crystal clear. - It was packaged well and only took about half an hour to setup. Parts are all very well made, including all the tiny little accessories, and even the intake pre-filter which I expected would break held up to opening and closing it several times (you can open up the intake pre-filter to insert floss or clean it out, very handy). I ended up trimming some of the rigid tubes to get the system to fit in my tank. Suction cups holding very well. The instructions say a block of floss material is included, but there wasn't any. Another missing item was tiny rubber feet to insert into the bottom of the filter. However I got very carsick on the way back from the fedex pickup location and I might have lost those myself, so leaving it at 5 stars. I bought a large pad of floss and cut it to put right under the intake, inside the canister, on top of the ceramic media and the carbon baggie. With that system it leaves my water crystal clear. The force and speed of the output flow is perfect for my 10 gallon! I can't stress that part enough. It gives my plants a gentle sway and the surface water moves at about 2-4 inches per second. I put the spray bar under the water line so I don't have any surface agitation, which I prefer. There is a small gentle hum that seems to be coming from the impeller area, but I'm not sure if it's normal or I did something wrong in setup. It is constant however it is a very quiet sound and nothing compared to other filters. ## Features - Water filter for nano tanks and aquariums up to 10 gallons - Created for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums - Designed to be easy for new users to prime, customize, and even open - This filter was also built to be convenient with a compact, space saving design and quiet, anti vibration brushings - Package includes the Nano 10 external canister filter, spray bar system for greater aeration, mechanical filter sponge, bio ceramic filtration media, and carbon chemical filtration media ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005DGHRU2 | | Best Sellers Rank | #47,949 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #201 in Aquarium Filters | | Brand | Zoo Med | | Brand Name | Zoo Med | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 619 Reviews | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 1 years | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00097612024302 | | Included Components | Zoo Med - FLTR CNSTR NANO 501 10G | | Item Type Name | Zoo Med - FLTR CNSTR NANO 501 10G | | Item Weight | 2 pounds | | Manufacturer | Zoo Med Laboratories | | Manufacturer Part Number | TCN-30 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | | Model Number | 976599 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Power Source | Corded Electric | | Product Style | Above Ground | | Specific Uses For Product | Active | | Style | Above Ground | | UPC | 097612024302 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Zoo Med - **Color:** Black - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 1 years - **Global Trade Identification Number:** 00097612024302 - **Item Weight:** 2 pounds - **Manufacturer:** Zoo Med Laboratories - **Number of Items:** 1 - **Number of Packs:** 1 - **Power Source:** Corded Electric - **Style:** Above Ground ## Images ![Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g3ciONwHL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Love This Canister Filter!! *by S***1 on October 8, 2020* I bought this Zoo Med canister filter to replace a horrible submersible filter that came as a kit with my 6.5 gallon aquarium. It works flawlessly, is silent and does an excellent job on my tank. I have a pretty heavy load in my tank as I have a betta and 3 African dwarf frogs, in a planted tank. Setting up the filter was easy but I previously had an Eheim canister filter on my last tank, so I have experience with canister filters. I did run into 1 issue during set up as I could not get the top off, so I called Zoo Med and their customer service is excellent, which says a lot. They answer the phone, so there’s no waiting for an email response, etc. What I ended up doing re: the top, was to put my thumb in the fill hole and pull up from there, which worked perfectly! The canister has a divider in the middle, so it gives you plenty of options for any type of filtration, you want to add. It comes with a round blue sponge for mechanical filtration, that fits in one side, and has a bag of carbon and ceramic media that fits in the other side. I included a pic. of the ceramic media and carbon bag. I opted not to use either on the other side as my tank is live planted, I fertilize my plants and the carbon would filter it out. The carbon is great for filtering out medication in case a fish gets sick and you need to medicate it. Using the carbon bag when done, will filter the remaining medication out of your tank. Just a note, the carbon is very dusty, so be sure to rinse it well until water runs clear, before using it. Using the carbon in a tank that you don’t fertilize/has fake plants, would work fine imo, but I’ve only had live planted tanks. I also did not use the ceramic media included as I’m a huge fan of Seachem Matrix for biological filtration, so I’m using that in place of their ceramic media, which just boils down to personal choice. I see nothing wrong with the media included with this canister filter. I was extremely happy to find a canister filter for a small tank. This filter also gives you the option of using a spray bar or a diffuser, which is a nice touch. I opted to use the spray bar and I positioned the holes of the bar toward the back of my tank, to disperse the flow, so there wouldn’t be a lot of current for my betta and frogs. I included a couple pics of how I have the inside media set up in the canister. I love the versatility you have with the canister. One flaw with this is, there is no screw to secure the tubing to the spray bar, so it could end up disconnecting. I resolved that by placing a suction cup on the plastic elbow in my tank that connects to the spray bar. That way, if it does happen to disconnect, the elbow is held in place with the suction cup and the water will still stay in the tank. I highly recommend this canister filter to anyone, looking for a good filter, media versatility and to free up some space in a smaller tank. I had the original submersible filter in my tank for a couple weeks before getting this canister. I’ve already changed the floss, cleaned the sponge and rinsed the media in some tank water, as it filtered out plenty, in just over two weeks. Also, this canister filter needs to be at the same height as the bottom of your tank. My tank sits on my breakfast bar and when I first took it out of the box, it seemed pretty light and I was worried my cat might knock it over. But when filled with media & water, the canister is extremely sturdy and have had no issues with it being knocked over. Plus, Zoo Med includes rubber feet for the canister, which silence any vibration and stops it from being slippery/falling over, etc. All in all, this filter and Zoo Med’s customer service get an A+++++ rating, from me!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality, very good price. Easy setup, water crystal clear. *by M***. on March 2, 2015* It was packaged well and only took about half an hour to setup. Parts are all very well made, including all the tiny little accessories, and even the intake pre-filter which I expected would break held up to opening and closing it several times (you can open up the intake pre-filter to insert floss or clean it out, very handy). I ended up trimming some of the rigid tubes to get the system to fit in my tank. Suction cups holding very well. The instructions say a block of floss material is included, but there wasn't any. Another missing item was tiny rubber feet to insert into the bottom of the filter. However I got very carsick on the way back from the fedex pickup location and I might have lost those myself, so leaving it at 5 stars. I bought a large pad of floss and cut it to put right under the intake, inside the canister, on top of the ceramic media and the carbon baggie. With that system it leaves my water crystal clear. The force and speed of the output flow is perfect for my 10 gallon! I can't stress that part enough. It gives my plants a gentle sway and the surface water moves at about 2-4 inches per second. I put the spray bar under the water line so I don't have any surface agitation, which I prefer. There is a small gentle hum that seems to be coming from the impeller area, but I'm not sure if it's normal or I did something wrong in setup. It is constant however it is a very quiet sound and nothing compared to other filters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Modify first but Great Canister *by M***L on August 14, 2017* I've been using this canister filter on a planted 10-gallon aquarium for several months now and I enjoy the practical use it provides. However, I do have some cons and pros to this canister filter that I hope can be educational to others, Pros - 1. Perfect size for any tank 10-gallons or under. It seems deceptively small at first but it works great for the size. 2. Very quiet. I use the spray bar to create a waterfall effect and that creates some natural noise. However, the canister filter itself does not make any noise at all and it's extremely satisfying. 3. Depending on your set up, your water can be super clear. Changing some things can make this a very effective filter. Cons - 1. I had to put the sponge that is internal to the canister filter on my intake because I've found that the sponge isn't effective internally at all. The ones sold by Marineland would probably be better but I replaced the area where the sponge was with Bio-Balls that are sold by Marineland. 2. The pump gear isn't really strong and that's concerning because much of the gunk is getting stuck in the intake lines. This canister filter does need a slightly stronger pump to be more effective. 3. The ceramic rings and carbon bags are fine but they do leave room for improvement. While I do under stand their use, I find it difficult to understand how the filter is filtering at its maximum capacity when much of the outtake end of the filter is empty from any sort of media. Including smaller carbon bags might help but I do suggest finding a better alternative carbon bag that is smaller to be able to put more media in the canister filter. Realistically, this is the best canister filter for smaller tanks. I would suggest modifying this canister filter to get the maximum amount of filtration and to get the most bang for your buck. I would use the sponge that is included on your intake in order for your fry to not be sucked into the canister itself. Would I buy this canister filter again? Absolutely. Zoo Med just needs to make some modifications for this small but impactful canister filter. ## Frequently Bought Together - Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black - JARDLI Glass Lily Pipe Mini Inflow Outflow Set 10mm for 9/12mm Tubing - Nano Aquarium Planted Tank Aquascaping - Seachem Indoor Purigen Organic Filtration Resin - Fresh and Saltwater 100 ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-10-23*