![]() ![]() EHEIM Ecco Pro External Canister Filter with Media is an example of excellent products you can find on the net. Today, you can purchase various products from the convenience of your homes. head height of 75.8"? A little more than the Eheim? Also, does that include just the verticle lift or the total hose length through the tank? (say you need to lift the water 4' but you have an additional horizontal length of tubing through the tank, would that be included in the max head?).EHEIM Ecco Pro External Canister Filter with Media Best Deals in United States Position Purge Valve so that you will be able to attach aĬonsidering the Filstar is 17" tall, that would give the max.For best performance, the filter should be completely.NEVER install the filter above the water level.The water level should never be more than 7.8 in.Hosing must follow a straight path from the filter to theĪquarium rim, with some slack, but no loops.Intake and outlet hosing combined must not If longer hosing is required, intake hosing must The hosing supplied with the unit is 9.8 ft.(20cm) below yourĪquarium’s water level but never more than 4.9 ft. The filter lid must be at least 7.8 in.For best results fill aquarium to maximum level.OK, looked at the FX5 manual on line for the maximum head and it seems that the top of the lid needs to be no more than 4.9 feet from the top of the canister or 58.8": we have 2 great filters to choose from that both do a great job. As for me personaly I like the Eheim better but I also have 6 FX5's for tanks where I can't justify the cost. If moneys not a issue its got to be the Eheim but the Fluval is a very good filter and its attractive price is going to win it a lot of fans. issues of reliability and longevity not withstanding. ![]() IT IS ABOUT HALF THE PRICE OF THE EHEIM So while the Eheim is clearly the better filter here I cannot honestly say its twice as good as the Fluval. The fluval still does a excellent job its a bit easier to set up and it does a slightly better job at mechanical filtration and and here is the big kicker. So its a no brainer to the Eheim on most areas right? Well no. Its a lot quieter and holds a lot more media and uses less power then the Fluval. The Eheim is the better biological performer and has a better % flowrate when full. While the Eheim is the clear winner in the performance stakes the decision is not clear cut. ![]()
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