Question: Fluval fx6 or eheim 2262?

[rmalford]

Bump

[gmod]

Anytime i see the in and out on the top of the canister i know its not as good as my beloved classic eheims...

[KhmerStyle]

Aquatop cf 500 is the best...

[mnemenoi]

Haha, well said.

[SunnyHouTX]

I want no part of it

[mnemenoi]

LOL, I need the post count fool! It would be a 2262 and a FX5/6 for a 150 planted. Though the Fahaka does make quite the mess.

[SunnyHouTX]

I think this topic was settled last year. In July. Somebody bumped it up and the Eheim/FX5 pi$$ing contest resumes. Way to go...

[gmod]

stay with the eheim...

[mnemenoi]

LOL, agreed whole heartily. Its actually a secondary filter in Suki's tank, so its already running a 2262. All it really has to beat is a 2217 and if it can't beat that its not the filter I thought it was... Now if I am correct a FX6 is basically a FX5 with media and a few non needed bells and whistles. I know the flow rates are listed differently, but I seem to recall the FX5 flowrate was based upon it not having media in it, so not actually as different in the actual end or am I incorrect?

[SunnyHouTX]

"Taking the leap" only applies to sumps. 2260/2 and FX5/6 are just canisters... in the realm of timid steps.

[mnemenoi]

I have been wanting to try an FX5/6, might just have to make the leap...

[supadave]

Problem can be solved by placing a thing layer of micro fiber material on the bottom try before it goes thru the motor. Thats what i do and works like a charm. For the money u cant bet the fx5/6. They move a ton of water and are very reliable too.

+1
I own both and the FX5 is a better mechanical filter...hands down. The Ehiem has no match biologically.

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[Linh Nguyen]

eheim classics last forever.....have some from the 80's running 24/7 and still kicking...

[swk]

my 2262 is dead quiet

[waterdog]

Don't understand why it should be noisey at all. Mine only has noise from the water flow. No noise
at all from unit. Shouldn't have to fool with bolts that secure pump at all. And clamps that secure top are way easer than fx5,and better designed.
I have two and they are both quiet,I sleep in same room with them and cann't hear them.