Can anyone compare the FX5 to the eheim 2262?
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Owning both The build quality of the 2262 is the best of the best for home aquariums. Eheim classic filters are great filters. The new ones are overpriced POS I would advice other enthusiats to stay clear off ! (yes I HAD a bad run with them 6 filters all had problems). They filter and flow exactly filters, I would have to say they are both great filters.
the same as the chinese brands which cost 1/5th price.
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Both 2262 and fx5 filters flow about the same. They both filter the water to the same clarity a far as particles are concerned when using the same type of media. The 2262 holds more bio media and has a sight advantage in service time. (3 times a year instead of 5 for the fx5), The Fx5 has more mechanical filtration. A few things that sway me in favour of the Fx5.
1. It uses or the same result. I currently run 5 tanks with larger than 180 gallons, and power prices are on the rise.
2. The easy disconects make taking the filter out for a clean very easy.
3. The drain plug on the bottom of the fx5 is handy for water changes and makes servicing easy.
4. The fx5 tells me when it's time to service the filter by discharging micro bubbles.
5. Fx5 is lower in height and is good for aquariums with height restrictions underneath.
6. The fx5 output nozzle comes in handy.
I have to disagree a lot with the coments above, first eheim 2262 and fx5 there is no comparison, the 2262 holds a lot more media, the simple and user friendly design gives me a peace of mind, there is no flaws with the design, don't need to modified or anything, just run, run baby run. The fx5 on the other hand was a nightmare the microbubles its some serious problems, its not an indicator when to service the dam unit, its something else, you tell me; i had to service everyday this thing because of the bubles?... no, i clean everything impeller etc, new oring try with and without media same problem so something its wrong with the design, i retire the thing, its interesting to see how many owners complain about the same problem but people keep saying its the best filter.
NO way, not even close
Now i own two pro3 2075, and i tell you there is nothing cheap about it, if one thing its the price, same eheim quality uses only 16 watts, holds 6.5 litres of media 4 baskets and 330 gph, no isues with pro3, i would not buy 2080 or 2078e.
the same as the chinese brands which cost 1/5th price.
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Both 2262 and fx5 filters flow about the same. They both filter the water to the same clarity a far as particles are concerned when using the same type of media. The 2262 holds more bio media and has a sight advantage in service time. (3 times a year instead of 5 for the fx5), The Fx5 has more mechanical filtration. A few things that sway me in favour of the Fx5.
1. It uses or the same result. I currently run 5 tanks with larger than 180 gallons, and power prices are on the rise.
2. The easy disconects make taking the filter out for a clean very easy.
3. The drain plug on the bottom of the fx5 is handy for water changes and makes servicing easy.
4. The fx5 tells me when it's time to service the filter by discharging micro bubbles.
5. Fx5 is lower in height and is good for aquariums with height restrictions underneath.
6. The fx5 output nozzle comes in handy.
I have to disagree a lot with the coments above, first eheim 2262 and fx5 there is no comparison, the 2262 holds a lot more media, the simple and user friendly design gives me a peace of mind, there is no flaws with the design, don't need to modified or anything, just run, run baby run. The fx5 on the other hand was a nightmare the microbubles its some serious problems, its not an indicator when to service the dam unit, its something else, you tell me; i had to service everyday this thing because of the bubles?... no, i clean everything impeller etc, new oring try with and without media same problem so something its wrong with the design, i retire the thing, its interesting to see how many owners complain about the same problem but people keep saying its the best filter.
NO way, not even close
Now i own two pro3 2075, and i tell you there is nothing cheap about it, if one thing its the price, same eheim quality uses only 16 watts, holds 6.5 litres of media 4 baskets and 330 gph, no isues with pro3, i would not buy 2080 or 2078e.
taksan;4579089; said:
Why waste space on media baskets when you can just fill it all up with bio-medias?
Very interesting read, I own four Eheims.
2250 - 10 years old,
2260 - 12 years old,
Both running as strong and quiet as the first day I started them up, and all original except for a pvc(?) impeller cover I carelessly broke.
2028 pro II - 9 years old
Compared to the Classic series, it needed some attention over the years.
New ceramic axel (shaft) for the impeller, it broke in year seven.
New impeller this month, original wore to the point of rattling for up to an hour after cleaning.
2262 - 1 year old, bought it after reading Wildfyas (spelling?) and HarleyK's reviews, very happy with this beast.
Considering how long Eheims last they are not at all expensive, imo.
2250 - 10 years old,
2260 - 12 years old,
Both running as strong and quiet as the first day I started them up, and all original except for a pvc(?) impeller cover I carelessly broke.
2028 pro II - 9 years old
Compared to the Classic series, it needed some attention over the years.
New ceramic axel (shaft) for the impeller, it broke in year seven.
New impeller this month, original wore to the point of rattling for up to an hour after cleaning.
2262 - 1 year old, bought it after reading Wildfyas (spelling?) and HarleyK's reviews, very happy with this beast.
Considering how long Eheims last they are not at all expensive, imo.
Not least of which is the price of everything. To my surprise, a store I was in recently had an Eheim 2180 sitting on their shelves. I asked how much, 'A case of if you have to ask you can't afford it?' I joked as the lady looked it up on their inventory. Yep, $1200. Cheapest I've seen it for online here is $885. $479.99 US from bigalsonline.com (edit: $399.99 US from fosterandsmithaquatics.com). Could have sword the Australian dollar is actually worth more than the US dollar...rhodes_96;4585715; said:The models we got in Australia did not. But for additional $$$ you could buy these parts as accessories.We get duped on a lot things down under.
For the record, I clocked my FX5 at 2400lph/630gph, newly set up, running on macho Australian 240 volt power, filled with standard sponges, one basket of sintered glass nuggets and ceramic noodles, one basket of 30mm bioballs and a coarse sponge, one basket with a coarse sponge and a fine pore sponge.
Apart from a possible longevity differential, I haven't seen anything about the 2262 that would make me want to own it over an FX5, even if they were the same price to purchase and the same price to run. Speaking of which a 48 watt FX5 is saving me about $70 a year on electricity compared to an 80 watt 2262.
Cheapest I've found FX5s for locally is $438.90. If mine dies after about six years I'll have saved enough on electricity compared to a 2262 to afford buying a new one. Probably more, since the price of energy is only going to increase.
rudy1964, nice comparison!
I absolutely agree that the new Eheim models are POS. I celebrated the day I took my Pro3 out of commission!
Just a few comments:
no need for n indicator IMO
Thanks, HarleyK
I absolutely agree that the new Eheim models are POS. I celebrated the day I took my Pro3 out of commission!
Just a few comments:
I think considering the fish we keep and all other expenses with the hobby, electricity for filtration is the least of my concerns - I run 360 watts of lighting alone on my 220 gal tank.rudy1964;4751321; said:
my 2262 came with quick connect valves?! Yours didn't???rudy1964;4751321; said:
my 2262 has a drain valve on the bottom as well - what's different?rudy1964;4751321; said:
I am a firm believer in flow rate drop or scheduled maintenance - I open my 2262 every Christmasrudy1964;4751321; said:
no need for n indicator IMOI am not familiar with that, could you please elaborate?rudy1964;4751321; said:
Thanks, HarleyK
HarleyK;4757391; said:
the FX5 has a dual output nozzle on the return. just two nozzles you can turn in any which way.
HarleyK;4757391; said:rudy1964, nice comparison!
I absolutely agree that the new Eheim models are POS. I celebrated the day I took my Pro3 out of commission!
Just a few comments:
I think considering the fish we keep and all other expenses with the hobby, electricity for filtration is the least of my concerns - I run 360 watts of lighting alone on my 220 gal tank.
my 2262 came with quick connect valves?! Yours didn't???
my 2262 has a drain valve on the bottom as well - what's different?
I am a firm believer in flow rate drop or scheduled maintenance - I open my 2262 every Christmas
I am not familiar with that, could you please elaborate?
Thanks, HarleyK
This was originally posted by rhodes_96. My comments were posted below comparing these two filters. I totally agree with your comments, i belive rhodes never had a 2262 or has something else, comparing drain valve and quick disconnects of the two filters make no sense, my 2262 came with drain valve and quick disconnects, all 2262 comes like that, also all the 2260 have a drain valve as well witch its basically the same filter except for the pump, I also have a 2250 this one has no drain valve. The fx5 i had only last me 6 months and i sold it, i got it because many people toll me was the best filter, i really regret it; i should of read some reviews before the purchase.
The 2262 its the king of big canisters and i can say that because ownig the two mention here, only ocean clear and nu-clear to me are a step above.
This are the canister i currently own and i could not been more happy with my eheims, there is not issues here.
1 eheim 2262
1 eheim 2260
2 eheim 2217
1 eheim 2028
1 eheim 2128
1 eheim 2213
2 eheim 2075
1 eheim 2250
2 ocean clear
2 nu-clear
Wow. What a great thread. I just spent the past hour reading through and I've gotta say thanks for all the testing and good info.
Best as I can figure it seems the Fx 5 wins these categories
1) Mech 2) efficiency 3 ) price
The 2262 wins these categories
1) build quality 2) bio capacity 3) design
Haven't seen anywhere that the 2262 releases microbubbles like the Fx5, and the eheim classics have been basically the same since they invented the canister some eleventybillion years ago. But the thing that sells me the most is the biocapacity of the filter. To me, that's the most important piece of the puzzle. That's where I judge a good canister. Flow doesn't mean much if it's just passing water through a canister with little volume for bio.
Just seems that even though the Fx 5 is a great deal for the price, the quality and volume for bio of the 2262 make it the easy winner, for me.
Best as I can figure it seems the Fx 5 wins these categories
1) Mech 2) efficiency 3 ) price
The 2262 wins these categories
1) build quality 2) bio capacity 3) design
Haven't seen anywhere that the 2262 releases microbubbles like the Fx5, and the eheim classics have been basically the same since they invented the canister some eleventybillion years ago. But the thing that sells me the most is the biocapacity of the filter. To me, that's the most important piece of the puzzle. That's where I judge a good canister. Flow doesn't mean much if it's just passing water through a canister with little volume for bio.
Just seems that even though the Fx 5 is a great deal for the price, the quality and volume for bio of the 2262 make it the easy winner, for me.
so carswell, did you get the eheim filter yet?
read the thread through and it was very interesting at times.
i own a 2250 currently. i had two, but i sold one when i put up for sale the old 120 wide fish tank.
the 2250 is really nice. the pumps were noisy at first for both, but in time the decibels decreased as the motors broke in. now, they are silent. energy efficient too at 28 watts an hour.
when i first was considering the eheim versus the fluval fx5, i was looking for longevity, reliability, and also the cost for replacement parts.
i bought the eheim since parts are readily available online, plus the pumps are known for being reliable and long lasting. very few things to break on the filter and the parts for the most part look pretty durable. i baby the thing anyways, lol, especially at 200 dollars for a hobby filter...
i heard problems with the fx5. plus, it looked alot like alot of filter for sale. if the motor broke, replacing it would'nt be as easy as unscrewing the pump and placing a new one in 30 seconds w/ a magnetic screwdriver. plus, the fx5 didnt seem to have as much customization with media as the eheim.
anways, i don't regret buying them and am happy with the one i have. flow wrate dictates when to clean. i use 5 liters of eheim mech and 1 bag of bio-bale. great stuff that bio bale (cheap too at 7 bucks a bag!).
just my two cents.
read the thread through and it was very interesting at times.
i own a 2250 currently. i had two, but i sold one when i put up for sale the old 120 wide fish tank.
the 2250 is really nice. the pumps were noisy at first for both, but in time the decibels decreased as the motors broke in. now, they are silent. energy efficient too at 28 watts an hour.
when i first was considering the eheim versus the fluval fx5, i was looking for longevity, reliability, and also the cost for replacement parts.
i bought the eheim since parts are readily available online, plus the pumps are known for being reliable and long lasting. very few things to break on the filter and the parts for the most part look pretty durable. i baby the thing anyways, lol, especially at 200 dollars for a hobby filter...
i heard problems with the fx5. plus, it looked alot like alot of filter for sale. if the motor broke, replacing it would'nt be as easy as unscrewing the pump and placing a new one in 30 seconds w/ a magnetic screwdriver. plus, the fx5 didnt seem to have as much customization with media as the eheim.
anways, i don't regret buying them and am happy with the one i have. flow wrate dictates when to clean. i use 5 liters of eheim mech and 1 bag of bio-bale. great stuff that bio bale (cheap too at 7 bucks a bag!).
just my two cents.
