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experienced aquarists, which one is better in terms of filtration for a 90 gallon; fluval 404 or eheim 2217? or any suggestions thanks
 
always, only, ever..... Eheim

the rest while sometimes good, just do not cut it.
 
Eheim over Fluval for most :good: Had a bad run with the Ecco range, but those that haven't ran a Ecco will usually go Eheim everytime... :rolleyes:

Sice you asked for other options, if you are on a budget (or want an equaly good filter to a Eheim without paying through the nose IMO), Tetratec seem good, and in a few years, once proven, they may start to shape up against Eheim, but untill they have been available for over 15years, they won't be able to mount a challenge, as that is where most people get to with their Eheim's before up-grading or leaving the hobby :nod: TT are running strong on everyones tank, where people bothered to read the manuals and maintain them right. :nod:

I have had electric shocks from Fluvals before, and one of my mates had a Fluval dump half their tank onto the floor in a few minuites, during a family meal... :X :/ Needless to say, I won't be buying another of those :no:

Fluval are usualy associated with high maintanance, difficult maintanance, leaks, noisy running and electrical issues.

Eheim and TT are usualy associated with easy of use, longevity (Eheim at least , TT's haven't been about long enough to qualfy for this, having only been on the market for arround 4 years), low maintanance (Mine gat cleaned one of two every 3 months on a heavily stocked discus tanks recieving 4 heavy feeds a day), Literally silent running and only leaking if you allow the seal rings to dry-up by not applying Vasaline. Even in this case, you can run the seal dry for arround 3 years without encountering a problem... B-)

HTH
Rabbut
 
deffo ehiem just taken delivery of my 4th ehiem today (pro 2 2028)

charterhouse-aquatics are about the best at the mo for ehiem with free del over 50 quid and 10% off ehiem accessorys when you by a filter. oh top service from these guys too

http://www.charterhouse-aquatics.co.uk/
 
Eheim every time. i was perfectly happy with my hydor prime 60.then i replaced it with a pro2224, suddenly i understood what all the fuss was about. stear clear of th ecco range though, many filters out there, seem to be way better.
 
Some people don't have issues with Fluval, but most do... I'd talk to the shop about part ex'ing the supplied Fluval for a better exturnal :nod:
 
rabbut said:
Had a bad run with the Ecco range
Rabbut
Click to expand...
that is because the ecco range is only a badged product and has nowt to do with Eheim.
the company that makes it just pay eheim to use their badge and resources
 
The-Wolf said:
rabbut said:
Had a bad run with the Ecco range
Rabbut
Click to expand...
that is because the ecco range is only a badged product and has nowt to do with Eheim.
the company that makes it just pay eheim to use their badge and resources
Click to expand...

Interesting... :huh: Who actually makes the Eccos then? I always wondered why they were still made, as they are the only range of Eheims that I ever hear poor reviews about for reliability... -_- Of course this is after making the mistake of buying one :look:
 
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