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

http://www.akn-media.com/filters/Eheim2080_0001.jpg

http://www.akn-media.com/filters/FluvalFX5_0003.jpg


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



http://www.akn-media.com/filters/Eheim2080_0002.jpg

http://www.akn-media.com/filters/Eheim2080_0003.jpg

http://www.akn-media.com/filters/FluvalFX5_0002.jpg

http://www.akn-media.com/filters/FluvalFX5_0001.jpg

STAY TUNED TO THIS THREAD FOR UPDATES TO THIS REVIEW

Looking forward to the results of the test Taksan.

Ditto to that.

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

Looks good so far!

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

This will be an excellent review!

Sensational photography Taksan!!

:thumb :thumb :thumb

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Originally Posted by fw05racer

Looks good so far!

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

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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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Originally Posted by Proteus

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Originally Posted by fw05racer

Looks good so far!

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

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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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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.

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.

Cant wait to see the results

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