tangka Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 hey guys got a 5x18x18 tank setup i wanted your thoughts on the above canister filters. they will run along with an internal filter. as i see it.... eheim 2217 around the $280 mark. aqua one cf 2400 around the $280 mark. eheim Aquarium size: 600L Output: 1000L/hr Head height: 2.3m Power consumption: 20w Volume: 6.6L aqua one Aquarium size 800L Output 2400L/hr Head height: 2.0m Power consumption: 62w Volume: 22L what are your thoughts on what to get? i know the eheim would be better quality and less chance of anything breaking down. i think the warrenty is the same on both filters. i do want the best filteration for my money but it is worth buying the 2217 which wont do the job as fast as the aqua only because its tried and tested and i havn't heard anyone giving them a bad feedback? cheers dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pride Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 I have had a couple of both and will recommend the eheim any day. Both eheims are still running silent whilst the aquaone's were noisy even after thorough cleaning of the head unit and replacing the impellor. Ending up throwing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdk54 Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Yep, I ended up buying an FX5 after only 3 months and boxing the Aqua One 2400 and putting it in the shed. This was mainly due to the fact that one of the elbows cracked and I couldn't get a replacement. On a side note, if you can get an elbow, you could have a practically brand new filter for a decent price... lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The cichlid Man Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 EHEIM for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 if these are the only 2 options then id say the eheim but if you want the sort of water movement and media volume then id be looking for an FX5 but this will cost you approx $400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathan Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 I'm still new to this but I have an ehiem 2213 running my 4 foot tank it works brilliantly, I bought it with my tank setup so it is second hand given I don't know how old but apparently the tank is aprox 4 years old, but it still runs super quite my air pump is heaps louder then the filter but even that is pretty quite. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pseudotrop Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 EHEIM for sure. I have a CF2200 on my std 6' tank (~400L), works fine. Keeps the water nice and clear. 56W 2200L/hr head height of 2.0m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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