Question: Fluval fx6 or eheim 2262?

[swk]

my 2262 is dead quiet

[Linh Nguyen]

eheim classics last forever.....have some from the 80's running 24/7 and still kicking...

[supadave]

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.

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I own both and the FX5 is a better mechanical filter...hands down. The Ehiem has no match biologically.

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[mnemenoi]

I have been wanting to try an FX5/6, might just have to make the leap...

[SunnyHouTX]

"Taking the leap" only applies to sumps. 2260/2 and FX5/6 are just canisters... in the realm of timid steps.

[mnemenoi]

LOL, agreed whole heartily. Its actually a secondary filter in Suki's tank, so its already running a 2262. All it really has to beat is a 2217 and if it can't beat that its not the filter I thought it was... Now if I am correct a FX6 is basically a FX5 with media and a few non needed bells and whistles. I know the flow rates are listed differently, but I seem to recall the FX5 flowrate was based upon it not having media in it, so not actually as different in the actual end or am I incorrect?

[gmod]

stay with the eheim...

[SunnyHouTX]

I think this topic was settled last year. In July. Somebody bumped it up and the Eheim/FX5 pi$$ing contest resumes. Way to go...

[mnemenoi]

LOL, I need the post count fool! It would be a 2262 and a FX5/6 for a 150 planted. Though the Fahaka does make quite the mess.

[SunnyHouTX]

I want no part of it

[mnemenoi]

Haha, well said.

[KhmerStyle]

Aquatop cf 500 is the best...

[gmod]

Anytime i see the in and out on the top of the canister i know its not as good as my beloved classic eheims...

[rmalford]

Bump