Can an Eheim 2028 pump support 2 X 2028 containers?

[edmchan]

Do not use a sump so am wondering if anyone ever tried using one Eheim 2028 pump to support 2, 2028 canisters. This is to increase the biological and chemical filtration.

Thanks for any advice in advance.

[BFG]

You can try. Remove the other 2028 impeller from the canister filter. I have known that you can connect them in series with 1 of the canister filter running while the other remain dormant with the impeller removed but have not heard of 1 canister filter supporting 2 other canister filter. How many inlet tube are you going to use, 1 or 2 ? How are you going to connect them, in a single series line or.....?

You might want to post pics of your connection setup for others to benefit. We could learn something new here.

[edmchan]

Mod-

Is impeller the same as propeller? If so, then yes.

Anyway, Im thinking of doing this setup and I think that it might work.

We have 2 canisters. Only 1 will work. The other will remain dormant. However the impeller must or rather should be taken out. This is to prevent blockage or allow a smooth flow. So canisters are connected in series, and inflow goes through canister 'A' and outflow comes from the outlet of canister "B". If im not wrong, I think one of the aquariums in Boon Keng does it this way too.

This is not necessary for many. However if you have a high tank population, it may be better to use this as it is a cheaper alternative than running two filters. You also get less water turbulance. Anyway these are just my own thoughts. Feel free to correct if needed.

Also, if you do it this way, you might be able to split a chiller...

[Aquaculture]

I believe this would slow your flow rate significantly. You might be facing more issues with algae in the end... with lots of dead spots.

[godprint]

i think this is a good idea, i might just try it out to cut electricity cost...

[cwtan12]

Why not get a Eheim 1260 to run them?

[gpmg762]

No need to take out impeller. I have a Jebao 918 (mech) to Eheim 2028 (bio) in series with power only to the eheim and no noticeable effect to flow rate. By the way, I have 4 ft planted tank with 5 big discus that shits a lot. With the extra filter, the water is much clearer than before. The Jebao also acts as a pre-filter that can be detached and clean while the eheim keeps on running.

[edmchan]

Why not get a Eheim 1260 to run them?

Qian Hu does sell some replacement containers with covers. Eheim 1260 with 2 empty 2260 canisters would be so much cheaper than 2 2260s. Not only would it save electricity but also cost on equipment. And correct, there should not be any noticable difference on flow rate. Reason for taking out impeller is only to avoid blockage.

[BFG]

If you are using only 2 canister filter and connect them in series with only 1 of them being powered, then yes it would work. It has been done before. All the while, I misinterpreted that you have a total of 3 canister filter.

[gpmg762]

If you intend to use Ehiem 1260, you can buy a few Jaqno pre-filters around $27 each as filter box (workmanship very good and can get 2, one for a mech and bio for the other). I am using one with an eheim 2224 on another tank. How much does Qian Hu sell the empty 2260 canister for?

[godprint]

few Jaqno pre-filters around $27 each as filter box (workmanship very good and can get 2, one for a mech and bio for the other). I am using one with an eheim 2224 on another tank.?

where to get Jaqno pre-filters? how do they look like? thanks!

[bossteck]

You guys know Polyart has a blog ?

http://polyartaquarium.blogspot.com/...-for-sale.html

Here's a post on the Jaqno pre-filter you were talking about. In since September.

[gpmg762]

That's the one, it's available at most LFS. Here is my setup,

[bossteck]

Hi there gpmg,

Very neat media arrangement, it appears you're connecting it to the outlet of your filter, just a wild guess judging by the cleanliness of the media.

Any reason why you're not connecting it before the filter? After all, it is meant to function as a pre-filter.

Also I would like to add some comment about the slow flow of connecting 2 cannisters in series. Will it be the case if the unpowered cannister is connect before the powered one? That is to say, connection is done:

Tank -> Cannister with no impeller -> Cannister with impeller -> Tank

Would this result in slow flow, I don't think so right?

[gpmg762]

Hi Eric, that was the initial running of the Jaqno pre-filter and 2224 on my existing 4ft with a Jebao and 2028, I wanted to build a bacteria colony fast with "old water". I am afraid the photo don't show how all the hose runs but the pre-filter is before the 2224. It is clean because first day mah.

My setup, Tank -> Cannister with no power -> Cannister with power -> Tank, do not have any impact on the flow rate, so I keep both the impellers in place.

alan.

[celticfish]

bossteck,
i think he just setup the pre-filter so it's clean.
there should be another cannister out of the picture below the pre-filter.

[bossteck]

Hi guys,

Thanks for clearing that up.

Cheers

[godprint]

You guys know Polyart has a blog ?

http://polyartaquarium.blogspot.com/...-for-sale.html

Here's a post on the Jaqno pre-filter you were talking about. In since September.

this is something new!

great job Poly Art...

[s1c1lee]

Thanks for the lead on the pre-filter. Bought the last one at Polyart yesterday. According to them, all the suppliers are away at Aquarama (not in Sing), so they wont have any new stocks in until the show is over.

Regards,
SC