Fluval vs. Eheim

[Lori]

Which do you think is the better of the two. As far as Filter-Pumps go. Why you would buy one vs. the other. Which is easier to clean and maintain. More bang for your buck. Etc. etc. Let the debate begin.

[Nickintex]

No contest here. I've had 2 different Fluval canisters last only a year as the motors burned out. They make better doorstops. Spend the extra money and go with Eheim.

[Lori]

Okay. This is what i'm wanting to hear. Doorstop's. I've got ton's of gadget's that made good doorstop's. Thank's Nick. I need more feedback. How about those of you that feel Eheim makes good Trotline weight's. I need opinion overload.

[amilcar]

has anyone notice a drop in quality with eheim stuff made in china??

[fshfrk]

Eheim or fx5, NO fluval cans. I like the Rena xp's too.

[Lori]

We are starting to stray but, let's talk Rena. Carry on troop.

[freespool]

Where do I get popcorn for this discussion? I like Fluval, but have never owned an Eheim. I would say both are good, but the Fluval 404 I have is very easy to service. I just got an FX5 but have not hooked it up yet. From what I have researched the FX5 is the highest rated filter (just personal research).

[myjohnson]

Eheim!

2260,62 or built like tanks.

[stevenallenbarnard]

Eheim is pretty much the industry standard, although I have a Fluval FX5 on my 120 and it works great. Don't let cost be your only deciding factor though, because while the Fluval are cheaper, they don't include the media (which can get expensive when you're packing up a large filter like a 2262 or an FX5) while the Eheims do I believe ( I know my dads 2217 came with the media included.)

[armthehomeless]

I have several Eheim classics: 2215, 2217, and 2260s. I love them. I saw some some 30 year old eheim 2260s working while I toured behind the scenes at the Houston Zoo.The Eheims made in China aren't quite as nice as the old ones made in Germany . . . little things like the tubing isn't as thick . . . all the parts aren't always in the box, etc. . . but they are still better than the Fluvals. I've had the (4)03 and (4)04 series and have had issues with most of the canisters after several years. I've had several Renas for 4+ years with no problems.

To summarize, one word: Eheim.

[Lori]

I've been reading great review's on the Rena xp's. I'm leaning toward the xp3 to outfit my new 100g tank. How much more filtering would you use, or need to use to run a fresh only tank?

[stevenallenbarnard]

for a 100g you might want to go ahead and get the XP4 if you go with the rena

[jarrodaden]

I have two Eheims now and nothing but good experience with both. I bought both used. If they got abused before I owned them, I can't tell. Consistently reliable and easy to maintain.

I have no experience with Fluval.

I have read many positive posts about Rena xp3 and xp4.

[Lori]

All great advice so far. I've noticed that most LFS use Ehiem. This could be a sign.

[Fire_chair]

I have two Eheims and they are GREAT, as long as they're plugged in and primed. I HATE cleaning them with a passion. They are almost impossible to get re-primed. My 2213 isn't that bad, but my Pro-2 is a nightmare. I truly hate that filter when it's time to clean it. I won't buy another Eheim unless it's a GREAT deal.

Now, the XPs I LOVE. I've had an XP3 for a few years and I haven't had one issue with it. Priming is super easy and it works great. I would get an XP over an Eheim any day.