Eheim or Fluval [Archive]

roshan2946

10-03-2010, 02:19 PM

Guys,

One quick question, my tank is about 55 gallon and i am bit confused over which canistre filter to buy. What you guys recommend me between Eheim 2213 and Fuval 305..? Please make it clear....(Which is a discus BB tank)

Regards

deepflyball

10-03-2010, 03:07 PM

Well for what its worth,i would get the ehiem. But i like a little bigger filter like the 2217. You ask why ,well the eheims are the best cansters you can buy. They will also resale mant times better than other brands. But if your asking about filtering a 55 gal tank either one will work just fine. But if the money is close take the Eheim evarytime.

Jerry

jimg

10-03-2010, 03:54 PM

everything I have is eheim some have been running 16 years with no stopping.Go with the 2217

Danimal

10-03-2010, 04:10 PM

i have a Fluval FX5 and its been a great filter but it maybe to big for a 55 gal

baley

10-03-2010, 04:35 PM

I have ran the 03 and 04 Fluval for about 5 years. I have had to replace the ceramic shaft the impeller is on once on each until it that time.
About 4 months ago I went for the Eheim. They are more $$ but I really think they are worth it. They are so quiet you have to touch them to see they are working, but they still pump a lot of water. My water is unbelivabley clear. The Eheim does a fantastic job. The Fluval's filter good, but the Eheim filters GREAT.

lee1

10-03-2010, 05:16 PM

Fluvals are awkward and cheap compared to Eheims. Go with the Eheim ecco series.

Teh

10-03-2010, 06:30 PM

eheim

Eddie

10-03-2010, 06:41 PM

eheim

+1

roshan2946

10-03-2010, 10:30 PM

Guys, thanks, decision is made and it is Eheim.......

Wish me luck.

Sea Hag

10-03-2010, 10:36 PM

Guys, thanks, decision is made and it is Eheim.......

Wish me luck.

I wish you luck! ;)

1shooter

10-03-2010, 10:53 PM

wait up........go with the rena xp3.

samuelkl

10-03-2010, 11:20 PM

i have a rena xp3 on a 65 gallon and i havent cleaned it in over half a year, still pumping strong. i also have an eheim ecco (for 60 gallons i beleive) on a 55 and keeps it very clear, but have to clean it every 2-3 months since the flow slowly decreases.

both good options, i think a rena xp2 would be sufficient too for a 55. i have an xp2 on a 30 gallon and its definitely overkill but greatly minimizes the work i need to maintain it. i also use the rena heater which attaches to the xp3 intake, which saves some space.