Eden 501 external canister filter

**joe** · 12th Jan 2006, 11:58

so benny, why not conduct a MO for AQ here? pretty sure someone will go HK over new year and we might take the MO from there

**Cacatuoides** · 12th Jan 2006, 23:53

Hi folks,

I just got my unit for HK this week....will be taking pictures of it tmr nite once i get home.....will also be doing a product test and review on it, with a 1.5ft bare tank (water only)......its realli small and cute, extremely satisfied when i saw it....stay tune for more updayes tmr!!!

**neon** · 13th Jan 2006, 13:01

will this eden external filter too strong for 1ft cube tank ? I don't like HOT or internal filter for the 1ft cube tank.

Cheers

**brianclaw** · 13th Jan 2006, 14:46

It's just nice for a 1ft cube. I was using it on mine a while back.

**imrog** · 21st Jan 2006, 18:03

hi benny, do you know the purpose of the little plastic round thing that came with the hang on attachment?

**neon** · 24th Jan 2006, 22:55

Got someone to get me a 501 from HK. Setup it within 30mins .

Initially faced some bubbling issue from the output/return to tank. Tilted it slightly after 15mins all bubbles cleared out. Primming holes is really good , just top up and lock it up. No more messy suction etc.

Observation :
1) flexible tube/hose is very short and soft. Size is also quite small compare to Eheim 2213 hose.
2) Hard tubing for the rainbar and the suction also very small. Very proprietary /odd diameter size. Will be difficult to get compatible part , I think.
3) the 2 x Z-bending elbow and suction cap are really great and one side of the elbow has screw to fasten the hose .
4) water flow is strong , I think almost as strong as my 2213, judging from the water gush out distance.
5) plenty of room for biorings but use one pack (two packs provided) + filter wool + biohome+filter wool.

So far have been running for 1 solid day , no sign of problem yet. Everything still intact and no leaking.

No sure whether this 501 will be too strong for 1ft cube tank or not.

Cheers

**benny** · 25th Jan 2006, 00:55

Originally Posted by imrog

hi benny, do you know the purpose of the little plastic round thing that came with the hang on attachment?

Sorry. I'm not too familiar with this filter. Maybe some of the others would have figured out and help you with that.

Cheers,

**Green Baron** · 25th Jan 2006, 08:32

Originally Posted by imrog

hi benny, do you know the purpose of the little plastic round thing that came with the hang on attachment?

You stick that thing at the bottom of the Eden 501 filter and the other end will press against the side of the tank. This is similar to the round knob that comes with hang on filter.

**anaconda** · 26th Jan 2006, 14:40

Is this filter big enough for a 2 ft tank? 60x45x30?

**neon** · 26th Jan 2006, 14:55

I think so ! I am testing it on my 24"x22"x18" (luohan size) tank, together with 2213 to compare the flow rate.

If you bioload is really high , then it will be different !

**anaconda** · 26th Jan 2006, 15:15

Originally Posted by neon

I think so ! I am testing it on my 24"x22"x18" (luohan size) tank, together with 2213 to compare the flow rate.

If you bioload is really high , then it will be different !

Cool thanks

**Green Baron** · 26th Jan 2006, 15:27

Originally Posted by anaconda

Is this filter big enough for a 2 ft tank? 60x45x30?

Ok if you don't have high bioload.

**Weirong** · 27th Jan 2006, 22:03

Just got the filter today from Benny and hooked it up to my 3ft x 1.5ft x 1ft shrimp tank.

A few observations:

Installation is a real breeze. Got it up and running within 20 minutes!
The filter runs really silent and I was able to hide it easily behind the tank. I also liked that the intake/output tubes are transparent. It would be perfect if they made the rubber suctions transparant as well.
Flowrate is quite good for such a small canister filter and it's just nice for shrimps even though mine is a 3ft tank. Was previously using an Eheim 2026 and I have seen my shrimps fly...

Now for the bad part...
The rubber hoses are way way too SHORT! I didn't want to place it behind my tank (Why would I do that when I have a cabinet!?!?) but no choice! And I couldn't use any of my Eheim hoses at all. Anyone has seen hoses of this dimension anywhere?
By hook or by crook, I will get my Eden 501 into the cabinet...

**Cacatuoides** · 27th Jan 2006, 22:47

can the small pump be able to push the water up to the tank if we were to place this small filter under our tank similar to wat we normally do with the eheim filters?? heard tat it is best place level with the tank.....any observations?

cheers!

**benny** · 27th Jan 2006, 23:25

Originally Posted by Weirong

Now for the bad part...
The rubber hoses are way way too SHORT! I didn't want to place it behind my tank (Why would I do that when I have a cabinet!?!?) but no choice! And I couldn't use any of my Eheim hoses at all. Anyone has seen hoses of this dimension anywhere?

C328 carries the 9/12 mm hose.....but it's green!!! It's from Eheim. No wonder about the horrible color.

And do take note that the flow rate will drop if the hose is too long. Also, I hope your Eheim filter was not disconnected. If you did, I hope you transfered the media from the Eheim to the Eden.

Cheers,

**Weirong** · 27th Jan 2006, 23:36

Originally Posted by benny

C328 carries the 9/12 mm hose.....but it's green!!! It's from Eheim. No wonder about the horrible color.

And do take note that the flow rate will drop if the hose is too long.

Cheers,

Actually, I only need about 1ft more of the hoses to get the Eden into my cabinet!

The flow rate shouldn't drop that much by increasing a ft of hose I guess?
But green... kind of ruins everything when you thought everything is so transparent and clear...

**anaconda** · 28th Jan 2006, 14:53

Anyone figured how to extend the L-Joints? The one thats connected to my rainbar is a little too short. Its quite near to the top of the tank

**benny** · 28th Jan 2006, 14:58

Originally Posted by anaconda

Anyone figured how to extend the L-Joints? The one thats connected to my rainbar is a little too short. Its quite near to the top of the tank

Use a 9/12 mm hose if you like or a transparent plastic tube of similar size.

Cheers,

**Ian Lim** · 30th Jan 2006, 11:21

Originally Posted by Weirong

Just got the filter today from Benny and hooked it up to my 3ft x 1.5ft x 1ft shrimp tank.

hi Weirong,

can post a pic of your shrimp tank, I am thinking of getting a customise tank for my shrimp using the Eden 501. Is the flowrate for the Eden 501 overpowered or underpowered for your 3ft?

**Weirong** · 30th Jan 2006, 11:27

Originally Posted by Ian Lim

hi Weirong,

can post a pic of your shrimp tank, I am thinking of getting a customise tank for my shrimp using the Eden 501. Is the flowrate for the Eden 501 overpowered or underpowered for your 3ft?

Yup, will post a pic soon. The flow rate should be just nice. Those are shrimps anyway...

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