Fx6 vs used 2262

[boldtogether]

Ya'll know it's FOOTBALL season right?
jk..

 

[BigTex]

Eheim is the definition of silent....definitely.
if you can pony up just a little more $$ get a new 2262 and wait for the amazing results....
I just spoke to my friend Randy and he has recently been told the Eheim customer service issue is being addressed.....just fyi.

I just found one on big als for $380. Sound good to you?

 

[BigTex]

Ya'll know it's FOOTBALL season right?
jk..

Sure is! Hook'em Horns!!!

 

[boldtogether]

I just found one on big als for $380. Sound good to you?

Hell yeah! Now that's more like it....

 

[BigTex]

Now I just gotta buy all the media. It's
gonna be crazy expensive!

 

[BigTex]

Nvm it's out of stock. I really need a filter to help out my marineland c360 and fluval 305. Kinda scared that the fx6 won't live up to my expectations though.

 

[rodger]

Really? I have been trying to get a silicon gasket for my 2250 for ever now...the part I did manage to get on line was a weird ribbed squarish rubber gasket....it fit and sorta works but it isn't the same orange silicon one I wanted.....Do you recommend a link?
Sorry OP for the derail.....my bad.

7276650 is part number if the lid gasket is the one you need. You can order on Amazon.

 

[slippery slimecoat]

Now I just gotta buy all the media. It's
gonna be crazy expensive!

That's where the used one may be a good deal, depending on what media it comes with. I think I paid around $400 for mine new from Amazon. Pretty sure I have at least another $100 inside it. If you weren't planning to use the media that comes with the used one, I'd spend the extra $50 and buy new.

 

[BigTex]

The used filter comes with 10 litres of substrat pro, but I would still need to spend $80 on poret.

 

[boldtogether]

The used filter comes with 10 litres of substrat pro, but I would still need to spend $80 on poret.

I love Poret....so much you can do with it...
Just a suggestion. ....and this may or may not make sense.....

I took all the filter pads and mechanical media out of my 2250 about two years ago....and, just run bio....about 4gallons worth. The filter is cleaned every 12-18 months and I have never seen it clogged. My water polishing is achieved by other filters dedicated to just that purpose and it has simplified my maintenance regimen.
I have seen people daisy chain these filters with major awesomeness....the point being, they are very versatile.