glenncol Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi all I am looking into a net canister filter at the moment and was after a little advice The two filters I am looking at are the Fluval FX5 or the Eheim 2080 Pro 3, I have read the review comparing the and stating the Eheim is a much better biological filter and has a larger capacity for media. I have also heard people complain about the reliability of the FX5 but at the end of the day the FX5 is cheaper, is the Eheim that much better than the Fx5? With most people saying the Eheim is a better biological filter, does this not depend on what media is being used or is the way the filter is designed make it better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercobwe Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I got my Fx5 for more than 3 years now with no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loach Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 What about that big eheim classic. The 2260? That is more comparable to the fx5 being the same size with the same features. Although the eheim has more bio capacity as the fx5 is filled with 14L of sponge. Age of Aquariums - Eheim Classic 2260 ( 1500XL ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spm78 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 There is a good review at monster fish keepers on this question REVIEW:Fluval FX5 vs Eheim Pro3 compared Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan013 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 What size tank do you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glenncol Posted June 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Hi all Man fast replies on this board thank you I will be going either a 5x2x2 or 6x2x2 tank (depending on a good deal found in Melbourne) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qwerty Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 The high end Eheims cant be beat but they are expensive, you cant go past the fx5 great filter for its price range. I personally would get the fx5 for that size tank. As far as reliability goes I have had 8 of them since their release and have never had an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljohn_83 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 ehime all the way in my opinion , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndicate Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Simple buy two fx5 for the price off the 2080 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supercobwe Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 The high end Eheims cant be beat but they are expensive, you cant go past the fx5 great filter for its price range. I personally would get the fx5 for that size tank.As far as reliability goes I have had 8 of them since their release and have never had an issue. I totally agree, FX5 is one of the best if not the best. ehime all the way in my opinion , If money is not an issue then I would go for Eheim over Fluval.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ageofaquariums Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 We carry the complete range of Fluval & Eheim canisters and from my sales figures here is the following from the last six months FX5 - 47 units sold ( 7 returned ) 2080 - 18 sold ( 0 returned ) 2260 - 13 sold ( 0 returned ) We obviously sell more FX5's due to the lower price tag but 15% do come back ( always with the same loss of flow issue ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liljohn_83 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 We carry the complete range of Fluval & Eheim canisters and from my sales figures here is the following from the last six monthsFX5 - 47 units sold ( 7 returned ) 2080 - 18 sold ( 0 returned ) 2260 - 13 sold ( 0 returned ) We obviously sell more FX5's due to the lower price tag but 15% do come back ( always with the same loss of flow issue ). verry interesting fact's thair thanks for shareing ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy02 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 (edited) Have you considered the aqua one nautilus 2700UVC. has built in UV. Less than $250 with media. http://www.qldaf.com/forums/sponsor-sanctum-26/redlands-june-sale-16-06-2012-01-07-2012-a-69925/ I have the Eheim and fx5. I am getting the aqua one soon and giving it a go. I like what I have read about it. Edited June 30, 2012 by buddy02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
