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    Eheim 2080 Pro3 vs Fluval FX5 REVIEW FINISHED !

    I've been promising this comparison review for a while but now its nearly ready for publication.

    THE BATTLE OF THE GIANTS

    EHEIM 2080 PROFESSIONAL 3 vs FLUVAL FX5






    Filters will be compared on
    1) Setup and ease of use
    2) Flow rate in actual tank situation as % of pump rating
    3) Time to convert 40ppm of Ammonia to Nitrate in identical tanks with identical media
    4) Actual power costs
    5) Cost of running (ie: replacement media costs)
    6) Value for money











    STAY TUNED TO THIS THREAD FOR UPDATES TO THIS REVIEW
    "If it isn't a wild its way too mild ! "

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    Looking forward to the results of the test Taksan.
    Thirty-five years keeping and breeding discus, and I'm still learning :P

    Merrilyn has passed, but will not be forgotten - Goodbye dear friend

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    Ditto to that.

    Given the price differences it would be good to see if one is superior to the other.

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    Looks good so far!

    By the looks of it the Fluval may have the upper hand at the moment.

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    This will be an excellent review!

    Sensational photography Taksan!!


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    Quote Originally Posted by fw05racer
    Looks good so far!

    By the looks of it the Fluval may have the upper hand at the moment.
    I wouldnt be too sure on that, personally I think the configuration of the Pro III is far superior, however the FX5 does have a lot of grunt.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Proteus
    Quote Originally Posted by fw05racer
    Looks good so far!

    By the looks of it the Fluval may have the upper hand at the moment.
    I wouldnt be too sure on that, personally I think the configuration of the Pro III is far superior, however the FX5 does have a lot of grunt.
    Well just a quick opinion on the whole price vs performance character of the filters.

    Not a fan of the bio sponges though.......

    Just one more question, how come the Pro 3 ships with the old style Eheim spraybars and intakes? Most of the Pro 1 and Pro 2 seem to have the new light grey installation sets.

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    Oh well better be on the look out for them then.

    I got the special spray bar kit on a 2224 as well. Really makes moving the filter to different tanks easier so you can adjust the height and length.

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    Cant wait to see the results

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    great timing on this one! looking into getting a cannister filter so I will wait until results are posted...

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