Question: Fluval fx6 or eheim 2262?

[ptran]

I'm in the market for another filter. Called some LFS, and all they carry now is FX6 for around $325 cash (media included). Does anybody own this filter? For the price it is more economical than the Eheim 2262. What is your take? Thanks for your advice.

[Ballinxalex]

I'd rather get the eheim 2262 but haven't heard anything on the fx6 yet maybe some body has one already

[jeb102385]

I've never had a fx6 but I have owned an fx5 and plenty of 2262. I have to say the 2262s are way better. But if they moved the pump from the bottom of the canister on the fx6s they should be better. The problem I was having witht the fx5 is it kept getting stuff stuck in the pump. I would have to take apart the filter to clean out the pump. It was a huge pain

[crazy42bmx]

I've never had a fx6 but I have owned an fx5 and plenty of 2262. I have to say the 2262s are way better. But if they moved the pump from the bottom of the canister on the fx6s they should be better. The problem I was having witht the fx5 is it kept getting stuff stuck in the pump. I would have to take apart the filter to clean out the pump. It was a huge pain

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.

[ptran]

Thanks guys for your advice.
Is there different version of Eheim 2262? What about the Eheim 2260?
I found this one on Amazon: EHEIM FILTER 2262-38 W/VALVES

http://www.amazon.com/Eheim-Classic-Aquarium-Filter-2262/dp/B00176GJZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370490553&sr=8-1&keywords=eheim+2262

[jeb102385]

That's just a regular 2262. The 2260 has a smaller pump and doesn't come with the quick disconnects. The quick disconnects are worth the extra money for the 2262

[ptran]

That's just a regular 2262. The 2260 has a smaller pump and doesn't come with the quick disconnects. The quick disconnects are worth the extra money for the 2262

You saying the Eheim 2262 in the link is a good deal? Looks like it has everything included.

[jeb102385]

That's about the going rate... doesn't come with media though.

[mistahoo]

I've never had a fx6 but I have owned an fx5 and plenty of 2262. I have to say the 2262s are way better. But if they moved the pump from the bottom of the canister on the fx6s they should be better. The problem I was having witht the fx5 is it kept getting stuff stuck in the pump. I would have to take apart the filter to clean out the pump. It was a huge pain

Pump is set up the same. Honestly, I would scoop up a fx5 over an fx6 because it's much cheaper than before the fx6. I'd take an Eheim 2260/2 over an fx5/6. Like Don posted, for the price, it's a great deal, but quality/performance wise, the Eheim is the clear victor.

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[Vinnynguyen4917]

Pump is set up the same. Honestly, I would scoop up a fx5 over an fx6 because it's much cheaper than before the fx6. I'd take an Eheim 2260/2 over an fx5/6. Like Don posted, for the price, it's a great deal, but quality/performance wise, the Eheim is the clear victor.

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+1 Eheim 2262 is the best .

[mnemenoi]

2262 is a beast of a filter, but costs a bit and without media can get expensive. Its like a 5 gallon bucket and Eheim media can be pricey when filling it

[Timber317]

You don't have to use Eheim media in it. I run Kaldnes K1 in mine and it's very cheap. $50.00 for a cubic foot and has a lot more surface area to grow bacteria than Eheim media does. Better and cheaper than Eheim media.

[ptran]

Well, sound like 2262 is the way to go since I have 500 to blow. So what kind of media to put in there?

1. Mechanical subtrate.
2. Blue rough pad.
3. Bio balls.
4. Polish pad.

Please advise. Thank you.

[KhmerStyle]

2262 is the way to go pushes alot more water than the fx5! for bio media either eheim or biomax or a combo of both. I went with the combo of both on fx5

[Ballinxalex]

Baller Id just get the 2260 from aggro that he posted not so long ago and save money instead of buying new