EHEIM VS FLUVAL FX5

[tskemble]

I run a pro 2 2026 on my sons 46g tank. Its a couple of years old and makes a little bit of a rattle at the impeller. This is the first eheim I've ever had that made noise for no good reason. And yes I've replaced the impeller and shaft on the unit.

I run a fx5 and a eheim 2262 on my 230g. The fx5 is much louder then the big eheim. I can hear the fx5 running inside the tank stand when the house is quiet. I can't hear the 2262 standing next to it when the house is quiet.

The pro 2, even with the rattle, is quiter then the fx5. The fx5 is a much more powerful filter.

 

[azian_kicker]

I run a pro 2 2026 on my sons 46g tank. Its a couple of years old and makes a little bit of a rattle at the impeller. This is the first eheim I've ever had that made noise for no good reason. And yes I've replaced the impeller and shaft on the unit.

I run a fx5 and a eheim 2262 on my 230g. The fx5 is much louder then the big eheim. I can hear the fx5 running inside the tank stand when the house is quiet. I can't hear the 2262 standing next to it when the house is quiet.

The pro 2, even with the rattle, is quiter then the fx5. The fx5 is a much more powerful filter.

yes that is what I am experieced too.

 

[ward1066]

I run 2 -2180's with the flow shut down halfway and they make zero noise that I can tell.

 

[alexmuw]

I was a FX5 fan until I saw Ehiem 2260 Canister Filter.


Forget the Pro 2, get the 2260 (it's the size of a 5 gallon bucket!!!!!!)

 

[zennzzo]

Eheim 2180 graveyard silent

 

[tellemuno]

i run 8 fx5a an the air pump is still the loudest.

 

[SteveR]

I think the Eheim would be the quieter filter if you are prepared to pay a bit more. The FX5 is a great filter though but will make more noise, which isn't ideal for when your trying to sleep.

A real fish nut never sleeps tho dude!
Then some ear muffs are in order?

 

[azian_kicker]

haha I cant stand the ear muffs. I am even hard to sleep becuz the air bubbles.