Cannister Battle

[biggie1985]

What are everyones thoughts

Fluval g3 or Eheim pro 3 2080

Looking at running 4x18x18 and want a good filter.

Or are there other suggestions?

And does anyone own the FLuval g series that could give it an honest review

[Phenomena]

It depends on what you're going to keep in that tank, stocking level, feeding regime, WC regime, etc.

Either one will set you back $700-800 with media. I'm sure that you're prepared for that.

Without knowing the details, I'd go for 2x Eheim 2217 or even 1x 2260.

[ILLUSN]

Pro3 filtration not gadgets is what your after 2080 has 12L media and only 30w power consumption

[Mickey C]

Click me for a relevant review (http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7080)

I have experience with neither, but I ponder if an FX5 is relevant in this case. I've heard that the ease of maintenance of the FX5 is a big selling point, but even the review above hints on the sheer filtration capacity off the 2080 ;)

[swampy1972]

I've just purchased a 2nd hand 2080 and am preparing to set it up. The review included above actually helped me decide to go for the Ehiem over the Fluval and at the time I paid about the same amount for the Eheim as a new FX5.
The 3 big selling points for me were filtration capacity/efficiency, lower power consumption and the regular shape of the Eheim means it takes up less floor space in my cabinet.
It also has a lower output fow rate for the same filtration capacity, meaning I'll have less concerns regarding excessive current in the tank.
As for maintenance, the hoses are on a quick disconnect that blocks and releases all three in one action, then the baskets just lift out of the canister - can't get much easier than that IMO..

[biggie1985]

So has anyone used the Fluval g3? not the fx-5