--- product_id: 2858866 title: "Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black" brand: "zoo med" price: "$148.76" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Zoo Med" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Fresh & Saltwater Ready 10 Gallon Capacity Whisper-Quiet Operation Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black **Brand:** zoo med **Price:** $148.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐟 Dive into Clarity with the Nano 10! ## 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?** $148.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/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 - • **Aeration Boost:** Comes with a spray bar system to enhance oxygen levels. - • **Compact Design:** Perfect for small spaces without compromising performance. - • **Silent Performance:** Anti-vibration technology ensures a peaceful aquatic environment. - • **User-Friendly Setup:** Easily prime and customize for a hassle-free experience. - • **Versatile Filtration:** Includes mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration for crystal-clear water. ## Overview The Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter is engineered for nano tanks and aquariums up to 10 gallons, making it an ideal choice for both freshwater and saltwater environments. Its compact design, user-friendly features, and advanced filtration system ensure your aquatic life thrives in a clean and serene habitat. ## 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: Easy to clean and does the job well! - Fantastic filter! This thing is easy to assemble and so far has lasted great. I use this on a small habitat for my baby turtle and the filter is small enough that it doesn't make an overpowering current in the water and gently filters the whole enclosure. The habitat is just 1.5 gallons max but for turtles, you will want a strong filter because they can be messy. So this filter still fits. It is easy to take down and take apart to do some of the normal cleaning maintenance and extra charcoal filter bags are simple enough to purchase with it. I recommend a long flexible scrubbing want to help clean the accumulated grime out of the tubes. I had to get that, easily affordable, and it helped me clean the tubes and keep the filter working great. I do not have any smell from it so that is very good. ## 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 | #80,010 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #379 in Aquarium Filters | | Brand | Zoo Med | | Brand Name | Zoo Med | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.0 out of 5 stars 615 Reviews | | 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 Packs | 1 | | Specific Uses For Product | Active | | UPC | 097612024302 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61g3ciONwHL.jpg) ![Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter, up to 10 Gallons,Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61b-V-dA50L.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!! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to clean and does the job well! *by T***! on October 22, 2025* Fantastic filter! This thing is easy to assemble and so far has lasted great. I use this on a small habitat for my baby turtle and the filter is small enough that it doesn't make an overpowering current in the water and gently filters the whole enclosure. The habitat is just 1.5 gallons max but for turtles, you will want a strong filter because they can be messy. So this filter still fits. It is easy to take down and take apart to do some of the normal cleaning maintenance and extra charcoal filter bags are simple enough to purchase with it. I recommend a long flexible scrubbing want to help clean the accumulated grime out of the tubes. I had to get that, easily affordable, and it helped me clean the tubes and keep the filter working great. I do not have any smell from it so that is very good. ### ⭐ Noisy... *by S***N on September 11, 2019* This is the second Zoo Med Nano 10 External Canister Filter I purchased. The first one was VERY quiet and last a few years before it quit. Just set this filter up yesterday and the filter itself seems to work great for our 10 gallon betta tank. The problem is the noise is driving me crazy...I have tried several things to get the noise to go away but I think it must be the motor/fan so I might be returning this filter. After reading several newer reviews about the noise, I'm not sure I will try this filter again. Update - ended up getting most of the noise to go away. Someone said to tap the canister and get as many bubbles out as possible. After about 3 days it seemed better. **update** 1/8/2020 Changed my review to 1 star While I was able to get the noise to mostly go away, the pump slowed way down after about a month. Today it started making all kinds of noise and just quit. Way too much money for something that didn't even last 6 months. Will be going back to a cheaper HOB style filter until I find something better. ## 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.us/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10](https://www.desertcart.us/products/2858866-zoo-med-nano-10-external-canister-filter-up-to-10) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*