Fluval Vs Eheim

[gtaylor]

I am starting a 55 gallon tank and am trying to decide between a Fluval 305 and a Eheim 2224. The Eheim is slightly more expensive. Does anyone have any opinion which brand of filter is better as far as durability and performance.
thanks

 

[Mr Flagfin]

Fluval every time !!!!!
we have 12 tanks, and have tried both fluval and eheim.
Eheim has the name and reputation, but we find fluval better value for money and easier maintenance.
Also better for parts.
We have bought a 2223 (i think) only to replace it 2 weeks later with a fluval.
Ultimately its your choice.
See what other feedback you get !

 

[andywg]

I say Eheim every time. After having two fluvals fail and leak water all over the floor I will never go back. I know of at least 2 other members ont his forum who have suffered the same, and my lfs refuses to stock fluval as they are such a poor product.

As to easier maintenance, the above poster is the first person I have ever heard claim fluval is easier. Getting a Fluval to prime after working on it is a frustrating experience.

To sum up, Eheims run and run and run for ages (see the pinned thread on MFK to see just how many run past 15 years) and don't leak water all over your carpet. Eheim costs more, but there is a good chance you will have to buy a lot more than one fluval to last as long as an eheim.

 

[Bozza]

I have wondered this question myself. And i agree with andywg. The research I have done suggests that EHIEM is better. More because in Aus EHIEM is a good brand and no very many people stock Fluval so that would cause a problem with getting parts if the Fluval one broke. Interesting topic none the less

 

[rabbut]

Hi.
Ehem are the Rolls Royce of filters, doing exactly what they say on the can and lasting years doing the job they are designed to do. IMO, the new Fluvals are also good. The old fluvals were the cheep s$$t of the filtration world, and preformed as such. However, the new fluvals IMO are changing the companies doggy past. However, the new fluvals have not been arround long enough to have a full jundgement passed over long tearm reliability. Ehem would be the safest bet, but IMO, Fluval are now getting better, and may be worth the risk if you are working on a budget.
HTH
rabbut