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So based on my tank size, is the Eheim Pro 3 350 external filter suitable for me?Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria
Or which Eheim models should I look at?
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36"x 18" x 18" = 90cm x 45cm x 45cm = 182,250 cm3/ 1,000 = 182+ liters.
So based on my tank size, is the Eheim Pro 3 350 external filter suitable for me?
Or which Eheim models should I look at?
Where can I get eheim 2213 the cheapest? Anyone knows?
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Hi bros,
Wanted to ask if getting an external canister filter for my 36cm x 21cm x 26cm be abit overkill? If it's not, could someone recommend me an eheim model for such tank? Mine is planted shrimp tank.
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I use a 2075 on a 3x1x1 and find it overpowered.
Try the fish shop near Tiong Bahru market.....
BTW,I can only afford the Eheim Ecco Pro 300 or Professionel 3 350.What size of tank is suitable for it? Was thinking for a tank of 2.5 feet by 1.5 by 1.5 or 3 feet by 1.5 by 1.5.Been to several fish shops but I am unable to match the size of the tank with any of the 2 models named above. I found a package set around 550 in the LFS near my in laws.....It comes with a cabinet and a tank with a size of 3 by 1.5 by 1.5 with the light, hood and a PRC made filter.So I just need to find out if the Eheim Ecco Pro 300 or Professionel 3 350 is suitable for the tank cos I don't want to use the PRC filter.
Been getting a headache over this issue since the missus gave me the green light to have a tank in my new BTO.
Last edited by RenesisTurbo; 22nd Jan 2014 at 00:13.
Well, the Pro 3 350 has a flow rate of 1,050 l/ph... abit low for a 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft planted tank, but it could still work. It just depends on your planting layout and density.
For example, if you have a wide open iwagumi style layout with very low carpet plants and few hardscape blocking the circulation, then it should be okay, but if its those densely planted layouts with thick hedges of tall plants, then most of the flow may get blocked and you end up with lots of dead spots.
Maybe you could consider the larger higher flow models in the various ranges (if budget allows), just check the Eheim website to view the different model selections.
My viewpoint about filtration is its better to over-filtrate rather than to under-filtrate... and it much easier to adjust and reduce the flow of a high flow filter, rather than get a lower flow filter and get stuck with not enough flow rate, then have to install additional wave maker or change to another filter (especially after the filter is running for a few months and the flow rate decreases over time).
Last edited by Urban Aquaria; 22nd Jan 2014 at 00:14.
Yeah, i agree... a 3ft x 1ft x 1ft tank is only 81 liters, so it could still do well with a less powerful filter.
Its less than half the volume of a standard 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft tank, which is 182+ liters (the extra height and depth makes a big difference in flow and circulation).
I also share your belief that it is better to be overpowered than underpowered, bro...I did not plan for my tank to be heavily planted after some consideration. My idea is to just put the live stock with driftwood set in the center and the back left and right hand sides of my 3 feet tank.
You can still go for a standard 3ft x 1.5ft x 1.5ft tank (since you already plan for the space to fit it, might as well get the maximum size tank you can)... maybe look at the larger Classic series filters?
Perhaps you can get a 2217 first, then if not enough circulation or filtration, just add on another 2213 or 2215 to increase the overall filtration and direct more circulation to different areas of the tank.
Is there a filter in the Professionel 3 or Ecco range that is equivalent to the 2217 in terms of performance?
Do note the different size inlet/outlet in a 2217.
My heart is leaning more towards the Pro 3 350.Just that I just plan to have driftwood in the tank with my 15 platies, 5 Boseman Rainbows, 15-18 lemon tetras and 4 corydoras.
Last edited by RenesisTurbo; 22nd Jan 2014 at 00:55.
Ecco Pro range tops out at 750 l/ph... you'll have to look at the other filter series to get higher flow rates. Can check the Pro, Pro 2 and Pro 3 series, all have models with equivalent flow rates.
Well, for the equivalent flow rate and filtration volume compared to the other series models, the Classic 2217 generally works out cheaper... main difference is it doesn't come with all the fancy extra features.
How are the flow rates of the Pro 3 350 and 600 like? Are they overpowered for the tank size than I planned to get?
My heart is leaning more towards the Pro 3 350.Just that I just plan to have driftwood in the tank with my 15 platies, 5 Boseman Rainbows, 15-18 lemon tetras and 4 corydoras. Does that change the equation regarding the model of the filter and bio load? I am also looking to breed some platy fries as well, haha.....
If my bio load works well with the Pro 3 350 or 2217,will consider either both. Sorry for double post.
The 350 is listed as around 1,050 l/ph and the 600 is around 1,250 l/ph, not a huge difference in terms of flow rate... though the 600 has 9+ liter filter volume vs 7+ liter in the 350. Both will be usable in your tank,just adjust the flow rate accordingly.
The lemon tetras stay relatively small so not much bio-load there, corydoras also not too much bio-load too, unless you get the really large species.
Platies can grow to 6-7cm size, so a large growing group may bump up the bio-load a fair bit over time.
The boseman rainbows are nice fishes but grow to 10+ cm size, and they are large bodied fishes... so that's probably where a good portion of your bio-load will come from.
Stocking ratio wise it looks okay if you keep up with regular maintenance (since its not going to be so heavily planted), but a larger filter will definitely help keep the tank more stable.
Last edited by Urban Aquaria; 22nd Jan 2014 at 01:44.
You know.....I used to have the 2213 for my previous tank. I don't really like to jump into the unknown to use things that I never used before like the Pro 3 filters. I am quite familiar with the workings of the Classic filters. So the 2217 is okay for my bioload and my tank size right?The 350 is listed as around 1,050 l/ph and the 600 is around 1,250 l/ph, not a huge difference in terms of flow rate... though the 600 has 9+ liter filter volume vs 7+ liter in the 350. Both will be usable in your tank,just adjust the flow rate accordingly.
The lemon tetras and platies stay relatively small so not much bio-load there, corydoras also not too much bio-load too, unless you get the really large species.
The boseman rainbows are nice fishes but grow to 10+ cm size, and they are large bodied fishes... so that's probably where most of your bio-load will come from.
Stocking ratio wise it looks okay if you keep up with regular maintenance (since its not going to be so heavily planted), but a larger filter will definitely help keep the tank more stable.
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