legendaryfrog
Tactical Refreshment Action
For your tank, I'd get an Eheim 2217, as its cheap, quiet, and reliable. I really dont find anything special about the more expensive, professional eheim filters
Which Canister Filter Is Best ?
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I think the 405 is for up to 285 Gallons which i would go for since i plan on getting another tank someday, much bigger than my 100 G. I don't remember which, canister filter gripes were going around for awhile concerning small parts breaking after cleaning and putting it back together. That and leaks. I wish i could remember which brand they were talking about.
lol my fluval 404 was like that lol...... it claims its up to 285 but they over rate their filters. you have to look for the GPH with media to really get a idea of these things.
I havent heard many complaints on the FX5, but many on the 405. being that the FX5 is much bigger anyhow... and you thinking about a bigger tank... thats where I'd be lookin.
I wouldn't buy a fluval if my life depended on it. I've heard too many horror stories about tubing popping off and flooding the room. Plus, I had my old fluval pop hoses and dump about 10 gallons of water, too.
That's when I chucked it, bought an XP3 and never looked back. It's the easiest to maintain, most efficient, nicest filter I've ever owned. Fantastic. I highly recommend it.
That's when I chucked it, bought an XP3 and never looked back. It's the easiest to maintain, most efficient, nicest filter I've ever owned. Fantastic. I highly recommend it.
I've never tried a Rena but if you compare a Fluval to a Eheim then the Eheim takes it every time in my book. I tried a Fluval a couple of years ago and it was twice as loud as the Eheim, the hoses were horrible and you could just see the construction was not as good. Also worth mentioning that a lot of people have been using the same Eheim filter for years, doubt many have had a Fluval for any length of time.
End of the day it's peoples personal opinions and mine is Eheim.
End of the day it's peoples personal opinions and mine is Eheim.
echoofformless
Peat Advocate & Defender Of Snails
There is nothing an Eheim does that a Rena can't do for far less money.
Fluvals I hear stories of bad things. I have a 104 that has been perfectly fine for two years. But still, with the amount of negative press I feel shaky recommending one. Plus I hate those kinky crap hoses.
I have an Eheim Ecco and it's the loudest filter I own. I like it, but I don't see any strong reason why I should buy another Eheim product even though I likely will. Not because they aren't good; they just don't seem to do anything to merit that price. I feel as though it's a name people like to pay for. If you get a tremendous deal, go for it. Otherwise the Rena is by far the most cost effective, easy to use and dependable choice.
However those new Marineland C series are getting some fabulous reviews and have even converted a few dedicated Eheim fanatics. My next canister is for sure going to be one of those. One of the guys who reviewed it says he owned Eheim Pros and that those were a "joke" compared to the new Marinelands.
Fluvals I hear stories of bad things. I have a 104 that has been perfectly fine for two years. But still, with the amount of negative press I feel shaky recommending one. Plus I hate those kinky crap hoses.
I have an Eheim Ecco and it's the loudest filter I own. I like it, but I don't see any strong reason why I should buy another Eheim product even though I likely will. Not because they aren't good; they just don't seem to do anything to merit that price. I feel as though it's a name people like to pay for. If you get a tremendous deal, go for it. Otherwise the Rena is by far the most cost effective, easy to use and dependable choice.
However those new Marineland C series are getting some fabulous reviews and have even converted a few dedicated Eheim fanatics. My next canister is for sure going to be one of those. One of the guys who reviewed it says he owned Eheim Pros and that those were a "joke" compared to the new Marinelands.
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echoofformless
Peat Advocate & Defender Of Snails
I have both XP3's and Eheim Pro 2's. I do like the XP3's but I'd never say they were better or even on par with the big E. The only thing that I can say is better on the XP3 is that it self-primes easier.... but that might not be due to the XP3 but possible due to the inline UV on my Eheim that might be trapping air. Oh and the Eheim manual was a PITA so thats 1 more negative on the big E. There are many aspects of the Eheim I like better. If cost is a concern, I'd go the XP3 route.
