[Best Filter For A 2 Feet Tank]

[vinz]

Usually every 3 or 4 months or when the flow is noticably slower.

By the way, what do you feed you fishes? And do you know what is choking your current filter?

[Encriptic]

Wait i have a question, are you using any CO2? I think your algae problems are due to no CO2. Pardon me if i'm wrong.

[lorba]

High light nor no CO2 does not necessary means you will get algae. It happens when the uptake rate of various elements is messed up, or when certain element is depleted, causing the plants to be stunned or not growing well. There are many type of algae, all are able to thrive at any condition.

Sometimes, when you inject too much CO2 and cause the pH to be too low, the plants may become unhealthy and start to get BBA on them too.

[wynx]

after reading the following article, I have some second thoughts.....

I currently have the Eheim 2215, I can't wait to get rid of it. I have read how wonderful these filters are and what a great job they do of filtering. The bottom line is, it's made poorly and extremely frustrating when cleaning and reassembling. The latches on the side are useless, they keep popping open when the siphon starts and water pours out from any opening. The flow rate is also not impressive, It's been running for about 2 years and by now the water is trickling out. I have manipulated the media and moved it around to fix this problem to no avail. There are better canister filters at a better price on the market, I don't believe the hype on these.

I beg to differ. As a disclaimer, I am not associated with Ehiem or anything. i have used both the 2213 and 2215 before. To date, my 2213 is still running without any breakdowns/leaks or whatsoever. The 2215 is the same too. The power diminished due to the lost of magnetism in the impeller over time. Another reason could be the build up of debris in the cansister. Other than that, really no issue.

If you ask me to choose a filter over again, I will still choose Eheim through and through. Hope it helps.

[RonWill]

I beg to differ. As a disclaimer...

eh 'Wynx', don't get so excited... he's quoting a negative review and not his own writeup (we still don't know whether he's using one! ).

I have a 1060 pump running 24/7 in my recirculating system and 2 of the HOT-types*, an older model than the Liberty (I think) and like yourself, if I need another filter... it's Eheim, without 2nd thoughts. Usual disclaimer applies.

*HOT = Hang-On-Tank. Not sure what model but a pic (or part of it), is at the following link... just disregard the 'jungle' :P ; http://www.angelfire.com/journal2/fi...lgaeTank-1.JPG

[s050399b]

Usually every 3 or 4 months or when the flow is noticably slower.

By the way, what do you feed you fishes? And do you know what is choking your current filter?

any specific measurement?.........i scare clogged = overspill!! spillout of the box......or explode? ;p haha!

i feed my fishes:
1) bloodworm (frozen / dried / fresh)
2) flakes

i got 10x cat fish fighting for the food that goes to the bottom,


choking my current filter is plain fish waste, it's suprising how these little fishes produce more waste than my 20 goldfish in another tank. And i feed my goldfish alot more than my small fishes (3-4 times a day).........

[s050399b]

Wait i have a question, are you using any CO2? I think your algae problems are due to no CO2. Pardon me if i'm wrong.

i'm using DIY CO2, drilled a hole into the reactor, and feed the tube directly under it.

[s050399b]

I beg to differ. As a disclaimer, I am not associated with Ehiem or anything. i have used both the 2213 and 2215 before. To date, my 2213 is still running without any breakdowns/leaks or whatsoever. The 2215 is the same too. The power diminished due to the lost of magnetism in the impeller over time. Another reason could be the build up of debris in the cansister. Other than that, really no issue.

If you ask me to choose a filter over again, I will still choose Eheim through and through. Hope it helps.

thanks for your feedback! i'm going to get one soon! i hope it going to cost less than $100, was looking at the ecco VS professional versions, any difference other than the flowrate?

[s050399b]

I beg to differ. As a disclaimer...

eh 'Wynx', don't get so excited... he's quoting a negative review and not his own writeup (we still don't know whether he's using one! ).

going to!

[vinz]

Usually every 3 or 4 months or when the flow is noticably slower.

By the way, what do you feed you fishes? And do you know what is choking your current filter?

any specific measurement?.........i scare clogged = overspill!! spillout of the box......or explode? ;p haha!

i feed my fishes:
1) bloodworm (frozen / dried / fresh)
2) flakes

i got 10x cat fish fighting for the food that goes to the bottom,


choking my current filter is plain fish waste, it's suprising how these little fishes produce more waste than my 20 goldfish in another tank. And i feed my goldfish alot more than my small fishes (3-4 times a day).........

No specific measurement.

Looks like you feed your fish alot. Fishes always appear hungry. No matter how much you feed them, they'll always eat like they haven't eaten for days. If these tiny fishes are producing more waste then the 20 goldfish, I really think you are over-feeding.

Also, raw foods like bloodworms = more shit... cos less percetage of them are nutritional content. I find that uneaten bloodworms take a long time to decompose, and could be one of the factors causing your filter to choke so fast.

Too much food is not good for them too... like obese people. In arowanas, it manifests as problems like droop eye (fat deposits behind the eye causing the eye to be forever be looking downwards) and lethargy.

Even if you are going to get a cannister filter, you need to take care of this over-feeding problem.



Other then the sponge that you wash everytime the filter is choked, is there other media in your filter?

[PohSan]

What's the point of waste all of your time when he is not even practising basic tank maintenance? Any canister filter will not help if he is feeding his fish like pig.

Dear Mr. s050399b,
I will seriously advise you to read up the old post in this forum. It provides many valuable information to get you to acheive a much balance tanks setup. Most of the questions that you was asking can be found inside too.

Regards,
Ong Poh San

[s050399b]

thanks for all the tips!

I find that the moss plant is choking the input of my filter. It seems a lot of moss will be suck in. Strange......

[s050399b]

What's the point of waste all of your time when he is not even practising basic tank maintenance? Any canister filter will not help if he is feeding his fish like pig.

Hi,

After some reading up, (http://www.seremban.net/fishcorner/ft280898.htm), I find that I feed lower than what is recommended.

Quoted:
"Do not overfeed. Keep to ration of maximum 5 minutes feeding frenzy , 2-3 times a day."

I feed only once a day, finished in under 2 minutes.[/img]

[tawauboy]

fishes need not be fed daily.
in the wild they do not get fed at all. they have to look for food. so when they find any, they will gorge themselves as they will not know when the next meal will come.

so you choose to feed every alternate day.

[s050399b]

thanks!

i'm going to attempt to DIY a wet/dry trickle filter sump!

[syburn]

Total beginner here - Can I ask is there any table to calculate the type of Canister Filter best for a 80litre planted tank. Different shops seem to recommend different brands / models so Im feeling unsure, especially as this seems to be the most expensive item for my new tank.

Seems that if money not an issue just go for an Eheim!

[ranmasatome]

I think one of the reasons why people tend to reccomend eheim is the part support. Any filter you buy will spoil and eheim will have its share of problems like any other filter.. just that for ehiem... you will definitely be able to find whatever part that is screwing up the filter. Sure the parts themselves may be relatively expensive but at least they are there. That way you are assured that your filter will work for years to come.
Of course, there are other filters out there that would do the same or maybe an even better job... going for those is also a way to go... but it is not possible to advise without knowing your budget or what you expect from your filters.
For example...
What is your budget?
How long do you expect it to last at least?
Are spare parts easily available?
Is my savings (in terms of time and effort and fish's lives) worth the price difference?
What kind of tank do i want to filter?
How much filtration/ flow do i want for this tank?
Is noise a factor to consider?

This is just to name a few... the list can go on....but they are just examples of what you expect from a filter you purchase as each person has a different need for their filter.

[syburn]

Thanks for that - I did not set aside a certain budget, but I was just mindfull that I spent wisely. I dont want to limit the things I can possible do with the tank Ie: more fish or plants.

In one shop the assistant advised an Italian filter that was much cheaper and she said it was easier to change (something regarding tube etc - im hazy as its all a blur of info for a beginner)

My tank will be 600x400x400 and I hope to have lots of plants.

[ranmasatome]

Well.. whatever you decide on. I think its important that you check that you will be able to get parts readily...
there is also another way to go is to buy A FEW cheaper filters... because the money paid for an eheim can actually buy A FEW... then just use them and when spoil simply change the spare parts from the "spare" ones. Or just switch to an eitrely new set.. keep the old set and use it as spare parts.
Thats what i used to do but i found that it took up too much space so i switched to an eheim and let the stores carry my spares for me...

[syburn]

Thanks good advice. I have just been looking a fluval filters which look good. Even if I do get a Eheim, all the ones in the shops seem to powerful for my use, but the shopkeeper tells me its OK.....

Thanks!