Fluval vs. Eheim.

Well my question is, how much cheaper did you buy your Fluval for ? I paid $150.00 for mine that I bought in February. I now wish that I would have gotten a HOB filter. Not that there is anything wrong with my Fluval. I just think that it would be easier to clean. My Fluval is not hard to clean, but it is very heavy when you have to disconnect it from the hoses and carry it to the sink.
 
I bought a brand new Fluval 404 w/media for $107 with shipping. It's last years model, but not that much had changed. If I had to buy a new 504 model, I probably would have spent the extra on a Eheim. However at this price, I could buy two 404's and still have money left over. I even considered buying two... just to have on hand for my next tank(which I'll negotiate between 40(breeder), a 55 and a 75.. and you know which I prefer)
 
twig said:
Eheim was the first company ever to start making filters by the way =)
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Commercial canister filters, perhaps, but not the first to make filters...some small scale hobbyists cum commercial fish-sellers were doing so pre WWI.
 
Roan Art said:
Great review but it's too bad they didn't or couldn't take longevity into consideration when discussing price. RTR has Eheims that have been in use over 10 years and are still being used. IMO that more than makes up for the difference in price.

I'll stick with my Eheims because I plan on being in the hobby for at least that amount of time.

Roan
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I've had my fluval for about that long...6 of one 1/2 dozen of the other in my book
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