Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

[jamonbutter]

Would a 2217 or a pro3 600 suit a 90g tank? Observed that most voted for classic though.

[Urban Aquaria]

Would a 2217 or a pro3 600 suit a 90g tank? Observed that most voted for classic though.

Both models would be suitable for a 90 gallon tank, though if you are running a planted tank, you may need more flow rate (or a 2nd filter) to create sufficient circulation around the tank and reduce dead spots.

The classic models have been around for a much longer time and also cost less, hence more people have used them before.

The Pro3 models are newer and cost more, but they come with lots of additional features like inbuilt safety taps, self-priming, lower power consumption etc. So if you have the budget and like the features then that would be a good choice too.

[ronanggl]

Wow. The Unimax 500 looks amazing. Wonder how much is it. If it's affordable surely will use it for my home tank in the near future.

[blu3her0]

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Thanks for sharing this with us. You'd previously mentioned this product to me too, but too bad my friend was back from HK before he could check it out...looks like I'll have to wait for Singapore's distributor to start stocking this before I can make further decisions!

[MCE]

Buy it locally for sure since there is a 2 yr warranty, add a bit if GST. Hopefully there are promo available.


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[MCE]

Wow. The Unimax 500 looks amazing. Wonder how much is it. If it's affordable surely will use it for my home tank in the near future.

I was very tempted to buy this beautiful tank which is up for sale.

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This 3 feet tank ideally can use Aquael Unimax external filter with dual sets of in/out flow, eliminate the bulky power flow maker in the tank.


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[lantian69]

Yup, saw that post as well... nice...

[ronanggl]

I was very tempted to buy this beautiful tank which is up for sale.

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This 3 feet tank ideally can use Aquael Unimax external filter with dual sets of in/out flow, eliminate the bulky power flow maker in the tank.


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Let's hope we have Singapore distributor stocking on it soon.

[RenesisTurbo]

I am going to order my 3 feet custom made tank soon.The specs of the tank is L90cm x W30 x H18 inches.Which Eheim filter is suitable for the life support system? Looking at Eheim Classic 350, Eheim Ecco Pro 300 or Eheim Professionel 350.Anyone can advise me on this?

[mUAr_cHEe]

It really depends on what you want.

From my understanding, the Classic Series has no room for filter medium. Cheapest.
The Ecco Pro Series has room for filter medium and is round in foot print. Not So Cheap.
The Pro Series has room for filter medium and is squarish in foot print. Dearest.

[MCE]

If yr selection criterion is brand instead of filtering capacity/ functionality/footprint etc. then buyer the dearest. The biggest capacity the better for yr tank. Watch out for dead spots though, the stagnation of water in those areas may need supplementary blower/pump. The unsightly green colour pipes of eherm give rise to opportunities for aftermarket products.


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[Urban Aquaria]

I am going to order my 3 feet custom made tank soon.The specs of the tank is L90cm x W30 x H18 inches.Which Eheim filter is suitable for the life support system? Looking at Eheim Classic 350, Eheim Ecco Pro 300 or Eheim Professionel 350.Anyone can advise me on this?

Your tank dimensions (L90cm x D30cm x H45cm) work out to around 121+ liters? If so, then the 3 canister filters you mentioned can be used to provide filtration to the tank... but if you are planning to do up a densely planted tank, then the more flow rate the better to create better circulation for the Co2 and nutrient delivery.

The Classic 350 (620 l/ph with 4L filter media volume) and Ecco Pro 300 (750 l/ph with 3.1L filter media volume) will both do an adequate job, though you'll need to buy double-taps separately for the classic model, so have to factor in that additional cost.

The Eheim Pro 350 (1,050 l/ph with 5L filter media volume) would be the most ideal, though it costs more.

Note that if you are going to link additional equipment like inline Co2 diffusers or chillers to the canister filter, they will reduce the effective flow rate further, so a higher flow rate canister filter model would be a better choice.

[RenesisTurbo]

My tank planned setup as follows. It is just going to have a few plastic plants and 2-3 pieces of driftwood with a brown sandy base

Livestock is as follows...

-15 platies(5 males and 10 females for breeding purposes)
-15 pieces of lemon tetras
-3 Boseman's Rainbowfishes.
-4 corydoras

I will like my tank's life support system something more modern or auto-prime so will most likely go for Ecco Pro 300.But will go down to Wu Hu Aquarium tomorrow for price quotation from Ben. But is the Ecco Pro 300 too weak for my set up or should I go for Professionel 350 instead? I used to use Classic 2213 when I last had my 2 feet tank 4 years ago.

[Urban Aquaria]

Okay, since the tank is mainly for keeping fishes and only has plastic plants, then delivery of Co2 and nutrients around the tank aren't points of concern... so your main focus would be on mechanical and biological filtration.

In your case, get the canister filter with as large a filter media volume as possible, the more bio-media it has the more stable the water parameters can be kept between tank maintenance and water changes.

The Ecco Pro 300 will do fine... but the Pro 350 would be better mainly due to it's larger filtration volume. I guess it just depends on your budget and preference.

[ronanggl]

Which model will be good for a 2ft shrimp tank?


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[AQMS]

My prefered choice would be 2224 or 2222.

[ronanggl]

How many feet can 2224 goes up to?


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[AQMS]

Eheim 2222 - up to 150l. Pump output approx 500l/h
Eheim 2224 - up to 250l. Pump output approx 700l/h

[Urban Aquaria]

How many feet can 2224 goes up to?

The Eheim 2224 would be suitable for a 2ft tank (whether planted or shrimps or both), it has alot of filter volume and good flow rate (700 l/ph). If you find that the flow is too strong, it can be easily adjusted with the inbuilt taps.

It could also be used for up to 3ft sized tanks that have lower bio-loads too.

[ronanggl]

Have intention of upgrading to 3ft in future. So which model should I be looking at that can adjust flow for 2ft yet usable for 3ft?


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