EHEIM Professional 2 2026 Vs. fluval 404

jules1618 · 05-10-2005, 08:33 PM

hey all

I am going to Ottawa on Thursday. and i was wondering whichj of the two is the better to buy, i have one store saying the fluval is crap and the other saying its great.. but the other doesnt sell the EHEIMs...

which is the better product?
easy set up? easy clean? not too much money a year and last a LONG time

any information is welcome

oh its for a 130 gal turtle tank

Thanks

**Fishfirst** · 05-10-2005, 09:15 PM

I believe eheims gets the better review, but never owned one myself... fluvals in my experiance do well, media changes every one or two months so not much spending there. So I'd get whatever is cheaper.

PigMonkeyFish · 05-11-2005, 02:26 AM

In my experience having owned various models of both - eheims are generally of a better build and design but thats not to say that fluval cannisters are bad because they arent.

Damon · 05-11-2005, 08:26 AM

I'd have to concur. They are both top of the line filters. Enheims are a little quieter and come with spraybars while fluvals dont. Enheims are usually easier to prime but the difference is not really noticeable. Enheims also make great powered reactors for adding CO2 into your tank. Enheims also cost a LOT more on the average for comparable models. You cant go wrong with either.

DavidDoyle · 05-11-2005, 11:08 AM

IMO- Eheim is a Rolls Royce and Fluval is a Hugo. I have two Eheim Pro II 2026 with one serving as the "reactor" for pressurized co2. I got a Fluval 404 as part of a used tank and equipment package and I sold the Fluval for $25 and put the proceeds towards the purchase of my 2nd Eheim Pro II.

You might want to look at Filstar canister as a cheaper alternative as opposed to Fluval.

There are plenty of folks who swear by Fluvals, but there are many who swear at them as well. You will rarely hear anything bad about Eheims except that they are pricey.

osteoporoosi · 05-11-2005, 03:15 PM

I'm sick and tired of my Fluvals, in my opinion Eheim is way better and don't make that much noise.

05-10-2005, 08:33 PM	#1
jules1618 Junior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1	EHEIM Professional 2 2026 Vs. fluval 404 hey all I am going to Ottawa on Thursday. and i was wondering whichj of the two is the better to buy, i have one store saying the fluval is crap and the other saying its great.. but the other doesnt sell the EHEIMs... which is the better product? easy set up? easy clean? not too much money a year and last a LONG time any information is welcome oh its for a 130 gal turtle tank Thanks

05-10-2005, 09:15 PM	#2
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,704 Blog Entries: 6	I believe eheims gets the better review, but never owned one myself... fluvals in my experiance do well, media changes every one or two months so not much spending there. So I'd get whatever is cheaper. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

05-11-2005, 02:26 AM	#3
PigMonkeyFish Fishy Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 27	Re: EHEIM Professional 2 2026 Vs. fluval 404 In my experience having owned various models of both - eheims are generally of a better build and design but thats not to say that fluval cannisters are bad because they arent.

05-11-2005, 08:26 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,971	Re: EHEIM Professional 2 2026 Vs. fluval 404 I'd have to concur. They are both top of the line filters. Enheims are a little quieter and come with spraybars while fluvals dont. Enheims are usually easier to prime but the difference is not really noticeable. Enheims also make great powered reactors for adding CO2 into your tank. Enheims also cost a LOT more on the average for comparable models. You cant go wrong with either. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

05-11-2005, 11:08 AM	#5
DavidDoyle Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 90 Posts: 496	Re: EHEIM Professional 2 2026 Vs. fluval 404 IMO- Eheim is a Rolls Royce and Fluval is a Hugo. I have two Eheim Pro II 2026 with one serving as the "reactor" for pressurized co2. I got a Fluval 404 as part of a used tank and equipment package and I sold the Fluval for $25 and put the proceeds towards the purchase of my 2nd Eheim Pro II. You might want to look at Filstar canister as a cheaper alternative as opposed to Fluval. There are plenty of folks who swear by Fluvals, but there are many who swear at them as well. You will rarely hear anything bad about Eheims except that they are pricey.

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osteoporoosi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Finland Posts: 633	Re: EHEIM Professional 2 2026 Vs. fluval 404 I'm sick and tired of my Fluvals, in my opinion Eheim is way better and don't make that much noise. __________________ http://photobucket.com/albums/v640/osteoporoosi/

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