The founder of Eheim has died

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Gunther Eheim, pioneer and founder of the Eheim brand, died on Saturday, February 2 in Deizisau, east of Stuttgart. He was 93 years of age.

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In his later years, Gunther had concerns for the trade. "The global market has shrunk: The kids today are interested in more for computers than for fish," he had said. "In addition, the Chinese have copied many of my products."

This former sentiment perhaps goes some way to explaining the unexpected move of incorporating USB ports and computer technology into Eheim hardware.

In response to changing trade, Eheim moved some of their factory work to China, to attempt to become more competitive. That said, Gunther had always held the slogan that "Eheim is more expensive but better and reliable," a sentiment that I’m sure many of us would agree with to this day.
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The full story; http://www.practicalfishkeeping.co....m_founder_Gunther_Eheim_dies&utm_content=html
 
Personally, I'm not much of a fan of Eheim products, but it's one of the most popular brands out there. He definitely made a great impact in this hobby.

RIP
 
Eheim ,great filters for twenty yrs w/o one problem ever, REST IN PEACE YOU made a GREAT PRODUCT and the only filter or pump I will ever buy.
 
The Mercedes of filters and heater...
 
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