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Filter recommendations for 450 litre

Oh i didnt mean it beat over all flow, just that it didnt lose as much a percentage as the fx5 did. Even though the fx5 was still much higher. Two fx5s it is then. Two of these new is equal almost to one 2080...I'll just need to work out spray bar fittings and different tubing then.
It is definitely staying lightly stocked, just heavily planted. Not scaped particularly as I'm concentrating on the growing plants more.
I do Like the acrylic look though, maybe it's possible to have acrylic bars fitted. I'd just need to find someone who'd be willing to make them
 
Oh, OK, yeah, don't worry about percentages, just the absolute value of the throughput. Now remember we're only focused on flow comparisons, not quality/workmanship, or noise, or ergonomics and all that OK, so don't bash us later on if you don't like the garish orange trim... 😵

Plastic piping ought to be pretty cheap just to get started. You might want to contact Tyophagus, the author of the thread http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=11074&start=70 he might agree to fabricate and ship a bar for you for the right price.

Cheers,
 
Ha ha I should be ok with the orange trim, it'll be behind closed doors most of the time..on the subject of noise, I did notice in that thread about them that the fx5 was significantly louder. Is the 40 something decibel loud?? Im just hoping it's not annoyingly noisy (partly the only reason I'm parting with my ex2400. I just find the loud hum distracting somewhat....
Thanks for that link by the way. I did have a good read of that not too long ago.
 
Well, no, 40dB isn't very loud at all. The thing is that the 2080 is very silent, so by comparison the FX5 would be akin to a freight train. I mean, that's one of the reasons that Eheim is twice as expensive as every other filter. If you place the filters in the cupboard and set them on a foam or rubber padding then this mutes the sound a bit. If silence is a priority then try going to a shop to see if you can get a demo. Noise is very subjective and it also depends on what other noise is surrounding the filters.

Here is s decibel comparison chart: http://www.gcaudio.com/resources/howtos/loudness.html


Cheers,
 
I agree with Clive
I run 2180 and a fx5 and there is no way the 2180 competes flow wise to the fx5
On the fx5 I use the standard pipe but then stepped it down with 20 mm pipe fittings then use the fluvial spay bars
On the 2180 I use the fluval bars too and can use 2
On the fx5 I use 4 and have re drilled the holes to 3 mm and still get more power from the fx5
Matt
 
Matt, can you give your thoughts of noise comparison question between the two models? That seems to be a priority for Alastair.

Cheers,
 
Hi Clive
Yeah no probs
The fx5 is louder only in the fact that it is a slightly louder hum
With the cabinet doors closed and standing a couple of feet away you can hardly hear anything
Alastair has pm'd me for photos of my pipe work to mod a spray bar for the fx5 so I will do what I can and post here
Matt


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Thanks Clive, yeah noise is a factor, especially with the juwel cabinets, as the cupboards are open backed. That's partly why I've gone against just getting another ex2400 for the other side. They aren't quiet at all. Bloody powerful though and 20 litres of media is perfect. I can't even fit fibre glass insulation in and with my living room not being particularly too big the noise is frustrating at times. Plus, two ex2400s equals 120 watts of juice....
 
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Here's the photos
The pipe entering the tank is what you get with the fx5
Then I added a 20 mm L bend secured with hose clip then I've got my up aqua atomiser ( ugly I know nut works a treat)
The rubber connectors are the ones that come with the fluval spray bars to connect them
Full tank shot so you can see the full lenth spray bar at the top

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Hope this helps
Matt



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No you don't have to step down
The only reason I did is because I had the fittings lying around
Matt


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Cheers mate...in that case I've just stook my current filters up in the for sale section. Just one other question mate, roughly how often are you having to clean out the sponges around the outsides, and what do you use as media on the inner trays. Are these ok to be filled with just sintered glass?
 
The sponges I clean about once a month and I'm fairly heavily stocked and yeah ceramic media is fine I've got eheim effimech pro in mine as I had loads over from the 2180
Just remember that even though the pipe is large it will still need cleaning it's amazing how much gunk builds up
Matt


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