2226 for 26g - overkill?

[bigjohnstud]

I have no experience with Eheim filters, or even canister filters for that matter. Can anyone enlighten me on whether using a Eheim 2226 on a moderately planted 26g tank is 'slaughter chicken use cow's knife'? Will I have a problem with outlet pressure into the tank?

Thanks!

(also how much for a 2226 in the mkt?)

[vinz]

2226 is too strong for a 26g. Its a 2 foot tank, right? 26g is about 100l. Probably an Eheim Ecco 2231, but many forumers don't like the Ecco series cos the handle breaks easily. I've been using 2 of them for a year or so, and I find no problems with it. Another option is to get an internal filter, but thats if your plants can handle most of the ammonia and nitrates.

[bigjohnstud]

Suggestion noted vinz. I don't know if it is just me or it happens to all aquarium hobbyist: once the system is a bit stable, I'll think of adding new gadgets and upgrading existing ones...sigh []

[vinz]

Me, I think of a new tank... or re-scaping current ones.

[kingpin]

----------------
On 8/28/2002 3:08:53 PM

but many forumers don't like the Ecco series cos the handle breaks easily.
----------------

True. Need to get used to the handle. I broke mine when I did not open one of the valves. Then when force is applied, the clip handle just snapped. Moral of the story is to always open one of the valves, then gently pushing the handle down to open the filter.

[chaq]

----------------
On 8/28/2002 2:53:11 PM

I have no experience with Eheim filters, or even canister filters for that matter. Can anyone enlighten me on whether using a Eheim 2226 on a moderately planted 26g tank is 'slaughter chicken use cow's knife'? Will I have a problem with outlet pressure into the tank?

Thanks!

(also how much for a 2226 in the mkt?)
----------------

Hi, i am using ecco 2231 for my 25 gallon tank ... generally works fine .. although the water output diminishes with time. I saw nature using all ecco filters for their display tanks so i asked mr chan if he has the same problem too. He says yes and he does filter media change every month to eradicate this problem... also say ecco's more suitable for planted tanks since the current not so strong.

[vinz]

If you read the manual, it says to detach or open both valves before operating the handle to open the filter. Then the filter will open easily.

[Plantbie]

So what the price for a Ehiem ecco 2231?

[hwchoy]

why not consider the 2222?

[bigjohnstud]

Well, personnally, handle or no handle is not that critical. Self priming is also not a 'must have'. As long as the filter is quiet, does its job, that's good enough for me. My philosophy to gadgets is very simple: the more movable parts there are, the higher chance of damage, no matter how meticulate you are.

Will continue to look around for a canister filter that suits my needs. Thanks to all who gave valuable advice.

[MECH]

Other canister filter you can consider is HYDOR Prime 10
Made in Italy,300l/h and not bad

[lsz]

i am a sucker for the classic series.

It still remains my favourite.

Like you, i hate extra fittings. I dont think they bring that much convenience too.
But thats so subjective.

It depends on your setup actually, for no filtration is too ever too much filtration. the concern here is plants.


i have some tanks which are 30gallons in volume using 2217 ("supposedly" meant for tanks 3 times as large). ANd i still dont think is enough...

so it is your setup and the "philosophy" you hold towards fishkeeping that affects your decision.


figuratively, cannot say that any filtration is overkill for any tank size, for any fish..because in nature, fish can sometimes overgo 100% water change in less than a second.

it is also wrong to say that beneficial bacteria is doing what they do in nature...coz they never did and never work this way in nature. they hardly come in in natures cleasning process. the currents and water movement do.

my other recommendation is eheim 2215, hydor prime 20

[bigjohnstud]

Agree completely - there is no such thing as overfiltration. Only concern is the high flowrate of some powerful filters that will cause twisters to form in the tank. Like our garment always say, must keep upgrading, or else we'll lose out one day. Must go for the best one, as long as no need to borrow $$ .

Will look out for the models you guys recommended.

[lsz]

if water movement is your concern, your tank dimension naturally comes into play

there can be many kinds of 30gallon tanks, and depends on the shape naturally water movement inside is different

another factor is noise.
you will find that water noise is very often the result of attempts at reducing flow strength of water into the tank (eg you may let the water spray at the wall, and for my case, for tanks with glass cover, i actually spray the water directly on the ceiling of the tank...)

the best methods to break water flow is often the noisiest....but the advantage is that the filter flow rate is unchanged , unweakened, while your fish may not expereince increase in turbulence... 2000litre/hr feels like 1000litre/hr... its possible.
twice the capacity at 1/2 the "feel"

controlling flow by closing valves partially is a method i never ever agree upon. it is a waste.

all up to your imagination