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View Poll Results: Which Filter you prefer most?

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  • Classic

    160 41.67%
  • Ecco

    49 12.76%
  • Pro

    35 9.11%
  • Pro2

    79 20.57%
  • Pro3

    61 15.89%
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Thread: Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

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    Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

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    Hi Guys

    All of you know that Eheim got many model of canister.
    Which is better or which do you prefer most? Why?
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    Any tank size... Thats why i never indicate the model number.
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    I preferred classic because it is simple. My rule of thumb is the simple it is the more reliable.
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    I preferred classic also, this model has being going on for reallllllly long, no other model can beat this yet. The only thing people found problem on is lacking priming but there's quick way to do it, and why the design still lack of priming after so many years is because the lesser thing it has the lesser problem it going to face and lesser $ you going to pay and maintenace.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blue33 View Post
    I preferred classic also, this model has being going on for reallllllly long, no other model can beat this yet. The only thing people found problem on is lacking priming but there's quick way to do it, and why the design still lack of priming after so many years is because the lesser thing it has the lesser problem it going to face and lesser $ you going to pay and maintenace.
    blue33,
    can say that classic is cheaper compare to the rest of the model?
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    Yes if you compare the same flowrate. Cheaper alot. Even the spare parts.

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    really? I also thought classic is the cheapest model I can get new 2213 for $80-$90, not sure how much ecco is for the same flowrate
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    But how do you compare a pro2 with classic?
    Example for a 3ft tank i will use pro2 2028 then compare with classic which model? 2217 or 2260?
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    Compare using the flowrate(100l/hr difference is ok). If your tank is big, you still need 2 set of filter at each corner to get optimum filter.

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    Classic as well for me. Cheap and extremely reliable.
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    alright thanks blue33.

    seem like most of you choose Classic.

    Anymore inputs? Shouldn't be so few using eheim in this forum. More inputs are welcome...
    Last edited by doubleace; 3rd Dec 2008 at 09:56.
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    Classic: Simple. But no quick release build-in.
    Ecco: Common complain is that handle breaks
    Pro: I haven't heard much complain on this either.
    Pro II: Leak. Always change O-ring
    Pro III: Not that widely used yet?

    Moral of the story is go for Classic and Pro.

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    Howcome everytime i ask lfs uncle which is better in filtration compare classic and pro, they will say pro is better.
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    because they have more profit margin for pro
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    Thats why I need some review from bro here then i can decide which to get for my 3ft.
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    eheim pro 2224, 2226 and 2228

    2222 is too small...

    reason is:

    1, i like the design
    2, all the pro series have built in double tap valve and tray
    3, pressure side is 12/16
    4, cheaper than pro 2 (everything is the same to me other than priming function)

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    Quote Originally Posted by doubleace View Post
    Thats why I need some review from bro here then i can decide which to get for my 3ft.
    classic and pro is the best imho, these 2 series are the only ones i use, currently i am using 4 classic and 5 pro.

    anyway these two have the nicest design as well... but in the poll i stated pro as i find that the built in valve is very useful.
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    My personal preference is the Pro2. I've used classics and Pro2s, and I find the Pro2 alot more convenient to maintain. Have never tried the Pro though, so I can't make a comparison for that

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    I am using the 2028 for my 4ft for the last 2 years. Most happy with performance except it costed more than $20 to replace the broken ceramic-like spindle. Bought the set for $280 but it seems it cost nearly $400 now at LFS.

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    Quote Originally Posted by CK Yeo View Post
    Classic: Simple. But no quick release build-in.
    Ecco: Common complain is that handle breaks
    Pro: I haven't heard much complain on this either.
    Pro II: Leak. Always change O-ring
    Pro III: Not that widely used yet?

    Moral of the story is go for Classic and Pro.

    ck
    Anybody have any idea why this is so since the shape of the Pro series is the same as the Pro II? I've a Pro 2228 and didn't have much issues with the O-ring.
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