jasher Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) Hi, anyone know whats the difference between fluval 204 and 205? I' ve been considering on changing my hob filters for a cannister, it will be use in a 30 gallon tank. Any opinions/recommendations between fluval 205, fluval 204 and eheim 2215? Edited February 15, 2011 by jasher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubr0ke Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 i recommend the eheim 2215..i love the classic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nautilus Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Can never have too much filtration. Go with the biggest Eheim that you can afford. Personally prefer Rena Filstars. In your case an XP3 would be ideal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 Eheim is a way better filter quality wise. And 160gph vs 110gph. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubr0ke Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 buy the 2215 and replace stock with 2217 impeller...throw a inline heater and your good. You can't beat eheim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasher Posted February 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 If I go with eheim which one? Classic or pro? I was leaning more on fluval 205 coz its on sale but seing that most of you guys recommend eheim then I think eheim would be the better choice. Btw is the maintenance in eheim easy? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Influence Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I replaced all my filters to Eheim ! I love these filters! Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 (edited) I have an Eheim Pro 3e 2076 and love it so far. It was easy to set up and I really like the flow control on this model. Edited February 15, 2011 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gBOYsc2 Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I have never used Fluval but I would also vouch for Eheim. Only canister filters I have ever used and they never gave me a problem. However I would check the gph before purchasing. My Ecco 2234 is rated for up to 60g but only pumps out 160 gph which is clearly not nearly enough for a 60g. I think they rate them based on biological filtration capacity. I also read though their GPH is rated at a full of media canister as compared to other company's who rate their flow in an empty canister which is unrealistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasher Posted February 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2011 thanks guy...I've narrowed it to this 2, eheim 2215 or 2217...will the 2217 outflow current be to much?tank will be low to moderately planted. How do you guys set up the intake and output tube?Do you place them together or apart from each other? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gBOYsc2 Posted February 21, 2011 Report Share Posted February 21, 2011 I would go with the 2217 as it's rated at 264 gph compared to the 2215 is only 164 gph. You want to aim for around 10x per hour but I think 264 would be close enough. I keep my in/outflow pipes together but some keep them apart. I couldn't tell you which is better though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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