Fluval or Eheim
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I use Eheims at home and Fluvals at work... I am disgusted with the Fluval, (a 304,) and love the Eheim. Not that you need a canister on a 20 Gallon...
Im like filters for some reason. Im planning on making a sump soon. SO far the eheim is in the lead. IT might come down to cost though.
It seems that if you are going to make so many filters...why not make more...tanks?
Wouldn't your sump end up being bigger than your tank?
And aren't overflows expensive?
Wouldn't your sump end up being bigger than your tank?
And aren't overflows expensive?
i have an EHEIM classic 2213 on my planted 20 gallon high. it is fabulous, i would definately purchase an EHEIM for any tank over 20 gallons. I also own an EHEIM ecco 2233 for my 55 gallon, it does fine. i vote EHEIM.
good luck
good luck
Rocketman - Yes, filters and overflows are expensive. But many of us want to have optimum filtration on all of our tanks, and there are certain costs involved there. Eheims are IME among the lowest-cost on a life cycle basis of any equipment I use on my tanks. They last indefinitely and have low running costs. Ditto for well-made overflows. Of those I have bought through the decades, only one has ever even needed any repair. Tank support equipment is not a one-size-fits-all situation, different hobbyists see and have different requirements - personal choice situation.
I believe the poster specifies that the tank has two HOB (one a mini), period. The overflow mention was in response to a possible future project involving a sump. And I routinely use canisters on 20 gallon tanks for bio-only, plus 1-2 mechanical filters (but I use internal canisters rather than HOBs). Not your style? Not a problem, but it is my style. Again, personal choice item.
I also have no issue with anyone experimenting with various filter types (it is a good learning experience), and even less with using these on established tanks with other filters. Then, if there are problems, existing filtration can continue handling the load. If the new system goes as planned, pre-existing filters can eventually be moved elsewhere as needed or desired.
I also have no issue with anyone experimenting with various filter types (it is a good learning experience), and even less with using these on established tanks with other filters. Then, if there are problems, existing filtration can continue handling the load. If the new system goes as planned, pre-existing filters can eventually be moved elsewhere as needed or desired.
thanks for all the replies. I think im going fo the ecco. When i get the sump and the ecco, i will have enough filtration for a bigger tank so all i will need to worry about in the future is the tank, not the filters.
I'm new to this board, and just getting back into the aquarium addiction (been about 10 years). This thread is of great interest to me as I am debating the same issue. I am about to set up a 75g cichlid tank (not sure which type yet) and have been doing a bunch of research.
I am deciding between the Magnum 350 pro (with the Bio-Wheel HOB) and the Eheim Ecco filter. Has anyone had any experience with the Ecco? How easy is the maintenance on this filter? It seems that this is the "bottom line" canister filter from Eheim - is it still better than the Magnum, Fluval or FilStar?
Thanks for the advice - this board is great - I've learned a ton since I've been lurking around!
I am deciding between the Magnum 350 pro (with the Bio-Wheel HOB) and the Eheim Ecco filter. Has anyone had any experience with the Ecco? How easy is the maintenance on this filter? It seems that this is the "bottom line" canister filter from Eheim - is it still better than the Magnum, Fluval or FilStar?
Thanks for the advice - this board is great - I've learned a ton since I've been lurking around!
