Eheim Pro 2 (2026) or Pro 3 (250 or 2170)

[vbjohnc]

Been eyeing a Pro 2 2026 for my 30 gallon fresh water tank but am now seeing the Pro 3 250 gph (2170?) for a price cheaper than the Pro 2. Anyone have an opinion on which is better?

I see that the Pro 3 has only two media baskets but has more inlets for the hoses. I'm leaning toward the Pro 3 unless I hear otherwise. Thanks!

 

[blue2fyre]

I had this same problem when picking which eheim to go with. Pretty much either is fine. I went with the pro2 because I found more good reviews about it online. I could not be happier with a filter. It works great and is dead silent.

 

[mott]

I have a Pro II and I love it BUT the newer Eheims look nice! If money isn't an issue why not go with the latest?

 

[vbjohnc]

The Pro 3 is almost $45 cheaper with the media included.

 

[CWO4GUNNER]

FYI I believe the 2060 is rated at 90 gallon tank capacity vice the 2071 65 gallon capacity. Probubly due to volume size and why their are more baskets in the 2060. Remember beauty is skin deep, performance is to the bone, beauty fades, but performance holds its own.

 

[nh5]

The pro II is awesome. A few reports of problems with the O-Ring but that's it. Mines been going for over 2 years now. Sad they just stopped making pro II's only pro 3's now.

The new Pro III's are cheaper anyways. 2071 is $142, 2073 is $162 and 2075 is $182 at cost. (Go complain to your retailers now for a better price.) LOL

 

[ChevyB]

Have had my 2026 for 4 years now, runs great. I did have a problem with oring but pretty sure that was because we moved and i had the tank empty for several months, i think it just dried out. New seal and its been great. Its a great filter.

 

[Riiz]

I'm a fan of the Pro2s, but with that Marine depot deal, I would definitely try a Pro3 out. Plus you can dial down flow-rates too if its too much for a 30 gal.