Fluval 406 or Eheim 2217 ??

[sealife]

Which to buy, and why?
Thanks.

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[CoronaBlue]

Both are good. It's basically your preference, ford vs Chevy.

[sealife]

Lol Ford vs Chevy.

Why does aqadvisor rate Eheim so high? It rates Eheim 2217 double the strength if Fluval 406.

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[MatthewsDyer]

Ya I have been wondering the same thing!! I have a 55 gallon planted tank with co2 and want to know what canister filter to buy? What would you guys recommend?


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[treemanone2003]

I love my 406. And the 205. And the 306. As the other threads point out, it's pretty much personal preference. But I love my Fluvals. Ask 100 people and you'll get 48 for each and the remaining 4 will have no clue.


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[fish wrangler]

Originally Posted by sealife

Lol Ford vs Chevy.

Why does aqadvisor rate Eheim so high? It rates Eheim 2217 double the strength if Fluval 406.

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It might be due to the media capacity. The 406 has baskets which would limit the amount of media; the eheim only uses sponges to separate the media.

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[NigelK8485]

I prefer fluval.


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[44Paps44]

Eheim for me... No reasoning why whatsoever over the Fluval. Your choice.