Zoo Med Nano External Canister Filter, 30-gal

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$78.79 (-36%) Chewy Price
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About This Item

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  • Features anti-vibration bushings to ensure near-silent operation.
  • Three efficient stages of filtration—biological, chemical and mechanical—help keep your aquarium water clear.
  • Includes a fully adjustable flow rate for optimal results.
  • Comes with all of the parts and media you’ll need—no additional purchases required.
  • Designed for easy installation, operation and maintenance.

Instructions

Questions & Answers

7 Customer Questions

How many watts has the pump?

How often does the filter media need to be replaced? Where can I get the replacement filters?

Answer by Chewy • Jun 23, 2023
This three-stage external aquarium filter uses mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration. The carbon should be replaced once a month, the ceramic media should only be changed if it is restricting water flow (it can be rinsed each month), and the sponges can be rinsed monthly but only need to be changed if they cannot be cleaned or if they start to break down. Replacement parts are available through the manufacturer's website.

How many GPH does this filter do?

Answer by Chewy • Oct 14, 2022
This canister filters 80 Gallons Per Hour (GPH).

Can you use this for a turtle tank??

Answer by Chewy • Jun 07, 2022
You can use the External Nano filter for a turtle tank, just keep in mind the amount of water you are using with your turtle and choose the filter accordingly.
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3.9
Rated 3.9 out of 5 stars
26 Ratings
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16 Customer Reviews

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
By Yessenia on Dec 17, 2025

Gushing water

Bought this item in May 2025 my previous Zoo Med died on me before the year. This canister filter didn't make it the year. It started gushing out water from the

Bought this item in May 2025 my previous Zoo Med died on me before the year. This canister filter didn't make it the year. It started gushing out water from the side. Not sure what happened. Have it in a bucket now. Had to purchase a new canister filter at the local shop. Should have just gotten the Fluval from the start it was only $20 more.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By To on Oct 9, 2025

Sent me a defect one

The repeller didn't spin at all! Very frustrated piece of junk. Don't buy

The repeller didn't spin at all! Very frustrated piece of junk. Don't buy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Mervyns on Apr 18, 2025

Cheaper but still a canister

Canister filters tend to be expensive. This one is on the cheaper end and i got the 30 over the 10 for my 10 gallon tank to get more filter surface area. The reason

Canister filters tend to be expensive. This one is on the cheaper end and i got the 30 over the 10 for my 10 gallon tank to get more filter surface area. The reason for my 4 star is the intake is not fry friendly. I have also had fish deaths because even with just the standard strainer it got clogged and there was barely any flow. This js more user error and i added an air stone to compensate in case the intake gets clogged. I did swap out the carbon pouch it came with for purigen topped with some cheap filter floss. Overall great for the price and has everything you need to set it up. It is also super quiet.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Margaret on Mar 15, 2025

The water is so clear!

The unit is very quiet. And the water looks so good. My red eared slider turtle has been more active and happier since we started using this water filter. When

The unit is very quiet. And the water looks so good. My red eared slider turtle has been more active and happier since we started using this water filter. When using the smaller one we had on the inside of the tank the water never looked as good as it does now, except when we first filled it up after cleaning the tank. Love this product so far.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Kelly on Apr 6, 2025

Invest in a better canister

The flow rate is so low, I don't feel like it's filtering much at all. There's also been some leakage, so I'm nervous to leave it running. Had high hopes, but it

The flow rate is so low, I don't feel like it's filtering much at all. There's also been some leakage, so I'm nervous to leave it running. Had high hopes, but it wasn't worth it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Madison on May 25, 2025

Missing Parts

Missing tubes, double filter beeds

Missing tubes, double filter beeds

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Nico on Nov 7, 2024

love it!

this filter has been going for well over a year now and i have absolutely no complaints! i use it in a 6 gallon heavily planted betta and shrimp tank. it is very

this filter has been going for well over a year now and i have absolutely no complaints! i use it in a 6 gallon heavily planted betta and shrimp tank. it is very quiet, easy to maintain, and has required no repairs or replacement parts.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Christopher on Aug 24, 2024

Awesome

This filter is quiet , it’s quality built and reasonably priced. Keeps the water crystal clear in my 30 gallon.

This filter is quiet , it’s quality built and reasonably priced. Keeps the water crystal clear in my 30 gallon.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Angela on Jun 13, 2024

Looks like quality is good

No complaints here. Shipped quickly and was exactly as described. Seems very sturdy and I have no doubt will last a long time on my rimless 10 gallon high tech setup

No complaints here. Shipped quickly and was exactly as described. Seems very sturdy and I have no doubt will last a long time on my rimless 10 gallon high tech setup. It took me just a few to figure out the instructions to putting it together.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Michael on Jan 21, 2025

Very nice

Worked as it should.

Worked as it should.