--- product_id: 12128254 title: "ZooMed Nano 30 External Canister Filter" brand: "zoo med" price: "Β£86.09" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Zoo Med" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12128254-zoomed-nano-30-external-canister-filter store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # 3-stage filtration system Quiet operation with anti-vibration Adjustable flow control ZooMed Nano 30 External Canister Filter **Brand:** zoo med **Price:** Β£86.09 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ› οΈ Elevate your nano tank game with pro-level filtration finesse! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** ZooMed Nano 30 External Canister Filter by zoo med - **How much does it cost?** Β£86.09 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12128254-zoomed-nano-30-external-canister-filter) ## 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 - β€’ **Built to Last:** Proven durability with 3+ years of reliable use under demanding conditions - β€’ **Custom Flow Mastery:** Easily adjustable flow to suit freshwater or saltwater tanks up to 30 gallons - β€’ **Triple-Action Purity:** Mechanical, biological & chemical filtration for crystal-clear water - β€’ **Effortless Maintenance:** User-friendly design with easy-open filter head and quick priming - β€’ **Whisper-Quiet Performance:** Calibrated anti-vibration bushings ensure near-silent operation ## Overview The ZooMed Nano 30 External Canister Filter delivers professional-grade 3-stage filtration tailored for nano aquariums up to 30 gallons. Designed for both freshwater and saltwater setups, it features adjustable flow control, easy priming, and a quiet, anti-vibration build. Trusted by hobbyists for years, it combines durability with effortless maintenance to keep your aquatic environment pristine and thriving. ## 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: Inexpensive yet trustworthy (with the right amount of attention). - I bought my ZooMed Nano 30 in store over three years ago as a temporary installment. I have a 20 gallon tank for two Goldfish and was previously running a tank mounted Aqueon QuietFlow 30. However, summer temperatures were really spiking the temperatures in the water. I bought an AquaEuro 1/13HP chiller that required a pump and decided I wanted to run a canister filter upstream of it to prolong its life. After looking at the usual suspects (Fluval, Eheim, MarineLand, etc.) I stumbled upon this little unit. For the price, compared to the other brands, I figured I'd try it out while deciding on which of the others I would eventually get. Fast forward to today, and I'm still using it and it's running solid! Mind you, I have pushed every limit of this little filter and it's been serving me quite well. What I mean by that is it's sitting on the floor while the tank is on a 25" stand AND it's pushing through the chiller THEN back up to the top of the aquarium. The supplied hose would have worked, but I still needed a bridge to go from the outlet of the filter to the inlet of the chiller. I do realize the flow characteristic of the system is diminished and there's additional strain on the pump, but it works nonetheless and this system has kept my aquarium clean and cool for years. I figure a rating of 30 gallons on a 20 gallon tank with this much additional length to push through still maintains a high enough flow to clean and cool my tank. So far so good. I have, however, not gone without issue. The hose locking system isn't as stout as most others would likely be. I've replaced all of the threaded locking rings with small metal hose clamps from the local auto parts store. The hoses attaching to the filter itself kept on backing off, even with the rings tightened down as tight as possible. I clean the filter once a month, so after about a year of maintenance, the hoses would simply slip off and spill water everywhere. User instructions weren't entirely thorough, but a bit of trial and error and I got used to it. Being it is so far below the aquarium, priming was an issue. For my case, when the hoses are empty, I simply pour tank water into the tank side inlet and outlet to fill the hoses as much as I can (disconnected from the canister) and then top off the canister with tank water before capping it. Opening up the little vent cap opposite the hoses allows air to escape and the canister to fill all the way up. During maintenance, water is already locked in the hoses, so I just clean, fill and "bleed" then turn it back on. Any knocking sound coming from the filter is usually due to air trapped beneath the cap. I've found rocking and shaking the unit gently while it's on helps get the air pushed out and I can hear bubbles run up and out through the return spout. Filter media is included and I've actually been fine using the provided set. Nothing has needed to be replaced, just rinsed out to remove the trapped contaminants. I haven't even replaced the activated carbon pouch (which I know should be, but hasn't proven necessary). I just completed my routine maintenance which I do every first weekend of the month (filter cleaning, gravel vacuum, glass scrub and water change) and realized it's been over three years since I bought this "temporary" filter. This prompted me to look up the product to see what others had said about it. Obviously it's a per user basis, but my experience has proven it worthy of high marks. Review: Review After 4 Years of Use - I’ve had this filter hooked up to a 10 gallon tank with a (filthy) crayfish in it for the past 4 years. It produces a strong flow for its size, keeps the water clear, and is very quiet. I’ve never performed maintenance on it other than cleaning the media and changing the carbon pouch every 3 months and the flow has had no noticeable decrease. I perform water tests on the tank every couple weeks and have never had a trace of nitrites or nitrates. I like the quality and length of the hoses, I’ve not had issues with leakage or air and I still have a couple feet extra after placing it 4’ away from the tank. It self primes after you clean it, it takes about 2-3 minutes for it work out the air and it goes back to light hum. It’s really not a cheap little filter but it seems to be indestructible so far. Just buy it! ## Features - Age range description: All Life Stages - Water filter for nano tanks and aquariums up to 30 gallons - Created for use in both freshwater and saltwater aquariums - Designed to be easy for new users to prime, customize, and even open ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B005DGHS4M | | Best Sellers Rank | #70,416 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #341 in Aquarium Filters | | Brand | Zoo Med | | Brand Name | Zoo Med | | Color | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 343 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00097612024326 | | Included Components | Zoo Med - FLTR CNSTR NANO 511 30G | | Item Type Name | Zoo Med - FLTR CNSTR NANO 511 30G | | Item Weight | 4.6 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Zoo Med Laboratories | | Manufacturer Part Number | TCN-32 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty | | Model Number | 976600 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Specific Uses For Product | Active | | UPC | 097612024326 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | ## Images ![ZooMed Nano 30 External Canister Filter - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/719N0Byz28L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can the flowing water volume be adjusted? the maximum flow is 160-gallons per hour, but can i adjust to lower flow?** A: There are adjustments on the input and output areas. **Q: Is it 220V or 110V** A: 110V **Q: Can it be used for 10 or 20 gallon tanks?** A: I use it in my 10 gallon fish tank! Keeps the water pristine, but even on the lowest setting it creates a fairly strong current **Q: Tubing I/S dimensions** A: Despite what other people said, it's a 1/2 tubing: (0.472 in inside diameter, and 0.630 in outside diameter) or (12.0 mm inside diameter, and 16mm outside diameter). So if you are ordering additional parts along with this, make sure to check the numbers. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inexpensive yet trustworthy (with the right amount of attention). *by A***4 on June 5, 2016* I bought my ZooMed Nano 30 in store over three years ago as a temporary installment. I have a 20 gallon tank for two Goldfish and was previously running a tank mounted Aqueon QuietFlow 30. However, summer temperatures were really spiking the temperatures in the water. I bought an AquaEuro 1/13HP chiller that required a pump and decided I wanted to run a canister filter upstream of it to prolong its life. After looking at the usual suspects (Fluval, Eheim, MarineLand, etc.) I stumbled upon this little unit. For the price, compared to the other brands, I figured I'd try it out while deciding on which of the others I would eventually get. Fast forward to today, and I'm still using it and it's running solid! Mind you, I have pushed every limit of this little filter and it's been serving me quite well. What I mean by that is it's sitting on the floor while the tank is on a 25" stand AND it's pushing through the chiller THEN back up to the top of the aquarium. The supplied hose would have worked, but I still needed a bridge to go from the outlet of the filter to the inlet of the chiller. I do realize the flow characteristic of the system is diminished and there's additional strain on the pump, but it works nonetheless and this system has kept my aquarium clean and cool for years. I figure a rating of 30 gallons on a 20 gallon tank with this much additional length to push through still maintains a high enough flow to clean and cool my tank. So far so good. I have, however, not gone without issue. The hose locking system isn't as stout as most others would likely be. I've replaced all of the threaded locking rings with small metal hose clamps from the local auto parts store. The hoses attaching to the filter itself kept on backing off, even with the rings tightened down as tight as possible. I clean the filter once a month, so after about a year of maintenance, the hoses would simply slip off and spill water everywhere. User instructions weren't entirely thorough, but a bit of trial and error and I got used to it. Being it is so far below the aquarium, priming was an issue. For my case, when the hoses are empty, I simply pour tank water into the tank side inlet and outlet to fill the hoses as much as I can (disconnected from the canister) and then top off the canister with tank water before capping it. Opening up the little vent cap opposite the hoses allows air to escape and the canister to fill all the way up. During maintenance, water is already locked in the hoses, so I just clean, fill and "bleed" then turn it back on. Any knocking sound coming from the filter is usually due to air trapped beneath the cap. I've found rocking and shaking the unit gently while it's on helps get the air pushed out and I can hear bubbles run up and out through the return spout. Filter media is included and I've actually been fine using the provided set. Nothing has needed to be replaced, just rinsed out to remove the trapped contaminants. I haven't even replaced the activated carbon pouch (which I know should be, but hasn't proven necessary). I just completed my routine maintenance which I do every first weekend of the month (filter cleaning, gravel vacuum, glass scrub and water change) and realized it's been over three years since I bought this "temporary" filter. This prompted me to look up the product to see what others had said about it. Obviously it's a per user basis, but my experience has proven it worthy of high marks. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review After 4 Years of Use *by R***K on March 16, 2024* I’ve had this filter hooked up to a 10 gallon tank with a (filthy) crayfish in it for the past 4 years. It produces a strong flow for its size, keeps the water clear, and is very quiet. I’ve never performed maintenance on it other than cleaning the media and changing the carbon pouch every 3 months and the flow has had no noticeable decrease. I perform water tests on the tank every couple weeks and have never had a trace of nitrites or nitrates. I like the quality and length of the hoses, I’ve not had issues with leakage or air and I still have a couple feet extra after placing it 4’ away from the tank. It self primes after you clean it, it takes about 2-3 minutes for it work out the air and it goes back to light hum. It’s really not a cheap little filter but it seems to be indestructible so far. Just buy it! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good, except for cheap inlet plastic piece! *by E***K on March 16, 2020* Works good except when you go to take apart to clean hoses, the plastic piece broke where there is a this endetion where you push in and twist to secure! Tried to fix with flex seal glue, no luck. I think it's made cheep so you have to buy parts.πŸ˜• ## Frequently Bought Together - ZooMed Nano 30 External Canister Filter - Lominie LED Aquarium Light, Nano Coral Reef Light Clip on Aquarium Light Full Spectrum Remote Control Fish Tank Lamp Dimmable for Saltwater Fish Tank (Saltwater) - hygger 50W Mini Inline Quartz Glass Aquarium Heater with External Controller, Adjustable Submersible Betta Fish Tank Thermostat for 5-15 Gallon --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12128254-zoomed-nano-30-external-canister-filter](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/12128254-zoomed-nano-30-external-canister-filter) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-08*