Eheim 2080 and Eheim 2078 Reviews and Comparison?

[geoff_tropheus]

I am looking at a possible purchase of the Eheim Pro 3 2080 and the Pro 3 Electronic 2078.  So far on the web this appears to be the only differences I have found.

I was wondering if anyone is using these filters has any comments on them likes or dislikes, or knows of any other differences I left out.

Eheim 2078 Pro 3 Electronic
Max tank size: 185gal
GPH: 88-490
Media Trays: 4 trays with 2L media capacity each with 0.6L prefilter
Volume: 2.3 Gallon (8.6L)
Electronic Controlled flowrate, automatic air purge, 6 speed adjustable flow rate, electronic flow indicator
Single Intake and Single Output, Electronic Maintenace indicator
Price : $364.00 On sale normal price $379.99

Eheim 2080 Pro 3
Max tank size : 300 gallon
GPH : 450
Media Trays : 3 trays with 4L media capacity plus 1.5L prefilter
Volume : 3.6 Gallon (13.5L)
Dual suction intakes, single discharge output, mechanical flowrate indicator
Price : $379.00

So which would you buy??

Any comments??

Thanks,

Geoff

[jklntx]

Re: Eheim 2080 and Eheim 2078 Reviews and Comparison?

Don't know much about filters, but if you are looking online for a better price try Big Al's

http://www.bigalsonline.com/edealinv/servlet/ExecMacro?omni_scAdd=scAdd&nurl=control%2FBrowseCatalog.vm&eurl=control%2FBrowseCatalog.vm&rurl=control%2FBrowseCatalog.vm&ctl_nbr=3684&queryType=0&path=&offset=&hits=&sortby=&query=eheim&submit.x=19&submit.y=10