Anyone have both: Fluval 05 and any Eheim?

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reptileguy2727

reptileguy2727

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I was curious if anyone has both any 05 Fluval (105-405 or FX5) AND any Eheim. I just have a couple questions:

Which do you like better and why?
What features do you like about each? (If all those features were on one or the other that would be your new favorite.)
What do you not like about each and why?
 
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toddnbecka

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Ya, I have several fluval 304/305's and one eheim of a similar canister size. The fluvals have a higher flow rate, and don't seem to clog as quickly as the eheim.
 
Kuthoht

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I own an FX5 and an Eheim 2028 Pro II. They're both solidly made filters. Honestly the eheim is probably the most heavy duty filter I've seen. They're built like a tank.

Having said that though I dont really think its worth all the extra cost to go eheim. A good fluval canister will give you years of use. Also for me I can only get parts for eheim off Big Al's website while I can go to the local petsmart for fluval parts.
 
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