Equivalent of a Fluval 305?

[chloe]

hi ya,

i was just wondering what the Eheim equivalent of a fluval 305 is? or any other equivalents tbh.

thanks for ur help.
x

 

[LowCel]

In my opinion any eheim is going to surpass a fluval (other than fx5), especially in reliability. As far as comparable as far as tank size I would go with the 2215. The 2215 is just a basic canister, no bells and whistles.

 

[Texs]

Your eyes are mesmerizing...

Sorry, umm I would think that an Eheim Pro II 2026 is comparable to the 305 Fluval.

 

[LowCel]

One other thing to keep in mind, Fluval rates their flow with no media in the canister. Eheim rates their flow with media.

 

[chloe]

In my opinion any eheim is going to surpass a fluval (other than fx5), especially in reliability. As far as comparable as far as tank size I would go with the 2215. The 2215 is just a basic canister, no bells and whistles.

my friend is having my sapre tank, a 4ftx13"x15" for 2 bala sharks. i said a fluval 305 ould do the trick but are rubbish for reliability...i have one, i no they r a pain in the a** lol
cheers for the info

Your eyes are mesmerizing...

Sorry, umm I would think that an Eheim Pro II 2026 is comparable to the 305 Fluval.

lol thanks. okidokie, i will reccomend that to her.

One other thing to keep in mind, Fluval rates their flow with no media in the canister. Eheim rates their flow with media.

never knew that! cheers lowcel

 

[shelbyzman]

I have a fluval 404 that has been running for about 5 years and it has done great. I don't think they are unreliable, but thats just my opinion They are a pain in the butt to get going after the power goes out sometimes
I agree with LowCel that the 2215 would be a good filter, probably better than the 305.
If brand isn't the only issue, the rena xp2 is rated about the same as the 305.