Eheim 2211 or 2213 for 2ft tank and Resun CL-280

[Ian Lim]

Hi,

I will be getting a Resun CL-280 chiller and have not decided on which cannister filter to go with it, currently looking at the Eheim 2211 or 2213, which should I get for a 2ft CRS tank?

[cheetf]

Using a 2213 and CL280 combo. Works well.

[Ian Lim]

Using a 2213 and CL280 combo. Works well.

hi Cheetf,

will the current be too strong for a 2ft CRS tank? the Eheim 2211 output is 330l/hr. tia.

[brianclaw]

The 2213 will be perfect for the 2ft tank. The filter will lose a little bit of its flow once it's gone through the chiller.

[Ian Lim]

The 2213 will be perfect for the 2ft tank. The filter will lose a little bit of its flow once it's gone through the chiller.

thanks Bro, will get a unit of 2213 this evening, btw anyone have an idea what is the approx. selling price? is Petmart's price good? thanks.

[rosha]

hello bro

why spend so much money on brand product
just use a nomal brand it OK as long it work
well with yr tank i think it good iam using atman
last me 3 years still going strong it OK if
u have so much money to throw if not just
go for a nomal brand

thks

[Ian Lim]

hello bro

why spend so much money on brand product
just use a nomal brand it OK as long it work
well with yr tank i think it good iam using atman
last me 3 years still going strong it OK if
u have so much money to throw if not just
go for a nomal brand

thks

hi Rosha,

thank you for the input, will consider your recommendation, any idea which Atman model can match the Eheim 2213 model?

[brianclaw]

The 2213 is retailing for around $80 at Nature Aquarium. I had one that was running from 2000 until last year when i killed it by accidentally dropping the motor whilst doing routine maintainence. It did not give me any problems at all during that time. I think the price tag was worth it for a filter that ran for 5 years(definietly could have run for much longer)...

[cheetf]

Sorry for the late reply, I believe that the CL280 requires a min flow rate of 500 litres/hour. The 2213 has a flow rate of 440 litres/hour so I think the match is just right.

As for the filter choice, I would personally buy a Eheim as I find them reliable and easy to look for spares and accessories. I have a canister filter that I has been serving me well for the last 10 years! So I am a firm believer that there are times that it is alright to pay a bit more for the quality.

Regards.

[valice]

One point to note is also the highest point of your tank. If you tank edge is going to be more than 1.6m higher than your chiller, get at least a 2026... Your flow after the chiller into the tank might only be reduced to a trickle...

[Ian Lim]

hi Bros,

thanks for all the inputs, really appreciate it, due to a change of plan, I will be buying a 2nd hand CL-650 from a reefer at a very good price, so now the question is if I will to use it for the 2ft CRS tank which is the best cannister size/model that I should buy? if I will to upgrade to a 4ft tank than what is the best cannister model that I should get? take note that I will be keeping CRS so the current should not be to strong.

thank you

[vincentlii]

Ya agree dont spend too much money on branded goods and feed those manufacturers with their expensive lifestyle, expensive cars and mistresses Buy things u need and reliable. Should be okay. But China made goods a bit........ Well its up to u