Aquatopia Posted October 17, 2009 Report Share Posted October 17, 2009 I am wondering which filter is best, the Eheim ECCO 2236 or Fluval 305 ? Please tell me WHY when you state your preference In particular I want QUIET ! Its going in the bedroom. It will be for an aquarium not exceeding 250L which will house a mixed African cichlid community consisting of Julidochromis Marlieri, Ps. Demasoni and possible a few Astatotilapia Brownae. (your comments on that combination would also be welcome) Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 THey are comparable, but the eheim is more QUiet-er-er-er rrr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted October 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 :bounce: bump - any other comments on these two filters ? Anyone out there using them ? Thanks Pheonix44 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 I have a Fluval 405 and a Fluval 205 and both are equally as quiet - I would presume the Fluval 305 wouldn't be too different - just a gentle low hum in the cabinet that you wouldn't notice when you are across the room (much quieter than a refrigerator for example). One thing I would recommend if you are getting a Fluval is getting one bigger than you think you would need. I had a 205 on my 170L tank and it just wasn't moving enough water so I upgraded to a 405 and am much happier (and the flow is easily adjusted if I need to turn it down). Now I have the 205 on my 40L tank and believe it or not, it is not too much flow for that little tank. I really do like them though and wouldn't hesitate to get another. That said, I have an Eheim on another tank and it is pretty grunty...so there you have it. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_elmo Posted October 18, 2009 Report Share Posted October 18, 2009 *puts flame suit on* eheim are always better IMO, better media, build quality, Power consumption and always super quiet i have used nearly every model of fluval external filter there is and one thing that seems to always break is the impeller cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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