Eheim 2215 vs Fluval 304 - Equipment

HockiumGuru · 07-10-2008, 05:58 PM

Hello, I'm looking at picking up one of these for a CRS breeding tank (20g at present), and was wondering which would be the better choice.
Both are more then enough for a 20g i know, but i anticipate increasing the G size at a later date.

Your opinions are greatly appreciated! (and needed urgently)
Thanks.

hoppycalif · 07-10-2008, 07:10 PM

I wouldn't recommend a Fluval filter for any application, except as a book end. The better option to an Eheim filter is the Rena Filstar XP series. It is cheaper and works fine.

Bunbuku · 07-10-2008, 07:29 PM

Ehiem all the way!

goalcreas · 07-10-2008, 07:36 PM

I actually LIKE and prefer Fluval, then Eheim and can't really stand the Rena's but I use them because they used to be super cheap.

You can get a Fluval 304 (older model, but just a bit older, it was the last 304 before the 305 was released) for like $74.95 shipped off ebay.

I have NEVER had a problem with ANY of my Fluvals, I rarely clean them, have gotten more then a year out of one before, and they are very quiet, at least IMO, but most do prefer Eheim's or Rena's and blast me for liking Fluval's, but I do.

jazzlvr123 · 07-11-2008, 01:16 AM

i prefer fluval over ehiem ive owned both and the fluval kept a good flow rate over time as the ehiem flow started to die out after prolonged use.

wes.pastor · 07-11-2008, 03:46 AM

I have heard the argument from both sides of the fence Eheim vs Fluval. It would be tnice o know which one was better without the personal opinion part. Don't take that to heart though, I have some personal opinions too about a lot of things that go against the grain of conventional thinking. But hey, that's what makes the world an interesting place. If we two thought exactly alike, one of us would be irrelevant

So which one (Eheim vs Fluval) is truely the better choice and why? I' m planing a 75G natural tank.

tfmcder · 07-11-2008, 05:08 AM

If it were not for the leaking issue with the Fluvals, I would say they were better than the Eheims. I have always had noise with my Eheims. I have only had the classics though (2213, 2217). All of my Fluvals have leaked (103, 104, 304, 404). It stops eventually, but everytime you open it up and reclose it, it leaks for a few days....rather annoying. And for the record, I only purchased two of the Fluvals, so no need to point out that I do not like them yet have 4 of them.

wes.pastor · 07-11-2008, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by tfmcder

If it were not for the leaking issue with the Fluvals, I would say they were better than the Eheims. I have always had noise with my Eheims. I have only had the classics though (2213, 2217). All of my Fluvals have leaked (103, 104, 304, 404). It stops eventually, but everytime you open it up and reclose it, it leaks for a few days....rather annoying. And for the record, I only purchased two of the Fluvals, so no need to point out that I do not like them yet have 4 of them.

OK So the Fluval in all likelyhood will have a leaking problem. Thank you for being so candid.

And I also understand that overall they may be the better filter .. Why?

BTW I have no preference to either.

pitabread · 07-11-2008, 07:55 AM

I had a Fluval 304. Twice it leaked, the second time leaking about 10 gallons into my carpet. I immediately replaced it with an Eheim.

hoppycalif · 07-11-2008, 08:33 AM

My Fluvals never did leak, but repriming them after cleaning was always a major problem. That problem alone makes them unacceptable to me. By contrast, the Rena Filstar reprimes very easily and dependably. I used to get blisters on my fingers from trying to prime Fluvals.