Is the Eheim Pro 3 Worth the $500 Price Tag?

[GJC]

That's exactly where I got my price tag of $500. Filter+Media+Shipping will come out to about $500. Thanks for the heads up tho

Wow, how could media and shipping be that much?

 

[WyldFya]

Media for the 2080 is a $149 package.

 

[Aussienative]

definately not, you can get 2 0r 3 fluval fx5's for that price(depending on where you are)

OR you could spend a 3rd of that an build a W/D

 

[metant]

If $500, definitely a NO but I think there are sale price at around $350.00, then its a yes.

 

[CHOMPERS]

No for me. There are more cost effective alternatives. If the money doesn't bother you, then the convenience will make it worth it.

 

[hillbilly]

No, I wouldn't pay $500 for one. It would not be worth it to me. I can buy a brand new 180gal. glass tank for $500.

 

[Aussienative]

No, I wouldn't pay $500 for one. It would not be worth it to me. I can buy a brand new 180gal. glass tank for $500.

A glass tank wouldn't filter the water as good as an ehiem lol

Pro 3's are well over $500 here in aus, i've seen them over $800

 

[zennzzo]

...and they recomend a weekly change of the pre-filter one time use pad?...gotta be way big bux there...

 

[hillbilly]

A glass tank wouldn't filter the water as good as an ehiem lol

Pro 3's are well over $500 here in aus, i've seen them over $800

Nah! But a DIY wet-dry is cheap... attach to the 180, then the 180 is more fun! I guess living in aus is kinda like living on the moon, everything is imported with a heavy price.

 

[StiffMeister]

its a great filter but your price is way too high. for around 320-350 its very good!