Better option: 3 2217s or 2 FX5s
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Okay, so the filter prices are not what I once thought it was.
I took a trip to big als and a 2260 is $600, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS CAD and its not even the 2262 version.
Meanwhile, 2 FX5s are $160 each + $120 Shipping fee for 2, which = $440. A big, big, big difference.
I think my choice is very obvious now, I'll be buying 2 FX5s online. Americans are lucky, I talked to the salesman at BA and they explained that because the american retailers buy them in bulk, you get better prices.
I think I will buy 5 liters of Substrat Pro and 8 liters of Pond Matrix to fill my FX5. I should be able to set up the 2 filters for around $600 which is incredibly expensive in my eyes.
I've thought about how reliable the FX5 is, but I came to the conclusion that if i took good care of it, it should last a while. Priming on the classics is a pain. I found out the hard way with my 2217. While the 2262 is a monster, I'm sure 2 FX5 will not be much worse. I also decided to go against all substrat pro because I'm fairly confident that the bio media in my 2217 + 2 FX5s will keep the nitrites and ammonia in check.
With that said, I completely agree with you all that the 2262 is better and more reliable. But with cash considerations, I'm afraid I'll have to go with the FX5, for future readers, if $$$ isn't an issue, by all means go for the 2262, I have read next to ZERO bad reviews on it.
I took a trip to big als and a 2260 is $600, SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS CAD and its not even the 2262 version.
Meanwhile, 2 FX5s are $160 each + $120 Shipping fee for 2, which = $440. A big, big, big difference.
I think my choice is very obvious now, I'll be buying 2 FX5s online. Americans are lucky, I talked to the salesman at BA and they explained that because the american retailers buy them in bulk, you get better prices.
I think I will buy 5 liters of Substrat Pro and 8 liters of Pond Matrix to fill my FX5. I should be able to set up the 2 filters for around $600 which is incredibly expensive in my eyes.
I've thought about how reliable the FX5 is, but I came to the conclusion that if i took good care of it, it should last a while. Priming on the classics is a pain. I found out the hard way with my 2217. While the 2262 is a monster, I'm sure 2 FX5 will not be much worse. I also decided to go against all substrat pro because I'm fairly confident that the bio media in my 2217 + 2 FX5s will keep the nitrites and ammonia in check.
With that said, I completely agree with you all that the 2262 is better and more reliable. But with cash considerations, I'm afraid I'll have to go with the FX5, for future readers, if $$$ isn't an issue, by all means go for the 2262, I have read next to ZERO bad reviews on it.
ok got a question on this thread. wouldnt 1 fx5 do the trick? its a 180 and the fx5 is rated for a 400 gal tank. its pushin at least 1000 gal's and hour. i was thinkin of gettin one with a large wet/dry sump for a 325 gal tank. not to derail your thread or anything..just curious of the fx5's power...
KLee79;2638105; said:
yes but it only runs at 600 some gph with media and has less than half the media capacity of a 2260 for about the same gph
$120.00 for an FX5? That is super cheap! The shipping is jacked up a bit, but that is still very cheap.
Petsolutions carries the 2217 for $169.99, the 2260 for $299.99, and the FX5 for $339.99. I like Eheim canisters, I have a 2017 that ran for around 25 years before the impeller shaft finally broke. I still use it as an pre-filter on a wet-dry.
Petsolutions carries the 2217 for $169.99, the 2260 for $299.99, and the FX5 for $339.99. I like Eheim canisters, I have a 2017 that ran for around 25 years before the impeller shaft finally broke. I still use it as an pre-filter on a wet-dry.
puff, just to add a jealusy factor, since i see alot of people buying and referenceing thatfishplace.com , i just figured id let you know, i live 30 min from that store and it is awesome
