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It can work, though it largely depends on how you maintain the tank too. Anyways, if its not enough... then you can just add another filter to beef up the filtration.
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So if I were to change to the 2217 for my bioload and tank size, will it do?
It can work, though it largely depends on how you maintain the tank too. Anyways, if its not enough... then you can just add another filter to beef up the filtration.
Thanks bro.....Checked out C328 just now earlier in the evening. Think I will get the Pro 3 600 or the 2217 from there along with my 3 by 1.5 by 1.5 fish tank with the cabinet which costs $580. The Clementi Florist shop is indeed cheaper than GC or Seaview for these 2 items.Originally Posted by Urban Aquaria
It can work, though it largely depends on how you maintain the tank too. Anyways, if its not enough... then you can just add another filter to beef up the filtration.
Anything I should add as filter media for my new 2213? Thanks
the price is indeed cheap for a tank and cabinet. I remember I bought 2217 at around 200 including media.
didn't you buy the 2213 option which include media as I remember it do not differ much in price?
I went to C328 to check prices. I will be getting my tank before the World Cup. Decided on a Pro 3 600 or 2217 cos my tank is around 180 liters. Think 2213 is quite underpowered for my future tank. I believe the Pro 3 600 or 2217 will overpower the new tank I am gonna buy.
I got the 2213 for around 120 bucks back in 2008 from the LFS near Tiong Bahru Market. The shop owner gave me free filter media for the 2213 cos I was his regular customer.
2213 with media is now cheaper than the price you quoted.
Ok, will get the 2217 for $265 or Pro 3 600 for $380 instead before discounts. Is the Pro 3 600 easy to operate?I am more leaning on the Pro 3 600 because of it's modernised features.The 2217 is a bigger version of 2213 so I am quite familiar with it and it's maintainance.
Pro 3 600 if you have the budget (has higher flow rate and larger filter volume + some nice extra features)... if not, then the 2217 will still do well, no frills package but very reliable and simple to use.
Ok,bro.....thanks for the helpful advice these few days.Pro 3 600 if you have the budget (has higher flow rate and larger filter volume + some nice extra features)... if not, then the 2217 will still do well, no frills package but very reliable and easy to use.
Glad to be of some help.
Any gd internal filter to recommend.
For my previous 2 by 1.5 feet tank, I used Eheim Pick Up 200.....
Last edited by RenesisTurbo; 24th Jan 2014 at 12:57.
I was at Seaview earlier on today. Checked out the prices of the Pro 3 600 and 2217...
What I am confused is that when I checked the Pro 3 600 and the internal parts that came with it based by the illustrations on the box,I was quite surprised to see that there is no impeller in this model and when I checked out the 2217, it had all the parts inside including the impeller.
How does the Pro 3 600 work out it's output of water? I am more familiar with the 2217 cos I previously owned a 2213.
BTW, I saw the 3 feet tank and the cabinet that I liked at Seaview. It is going for the combined price of $400. I will have to wait for May to come though when I move into my new flat. All that is hanging now is making the decision on getting the 2217 or Pro 3 600.
Are you referring to the box illustration like this?
The impeller and motor are inside the cover housing on top... i guess they don't bother to specifically show it on the box illustrations because there are too many other things to display.
On the other-hand, the 2217 is so basic and simple that they probably have to show the impeller or else it looks abit empty.
Yes, that's the one! But is the Pro 3 600 easy to take out and clean like the 2217?Are you referring to the box illustration like this?
The impeller and motor are inside the cover housing on top... i guess they don't bother to specifically show it on the box illustrations because there are too many other things to display.
On the other-hand, the 2217 is so basic and simple that they probably have to show the impeller or else it looks abit empty.
I've not used the Pro 3 model before, but i have used the Pro and Pro 2 models which have similar designs, they do have a few more parts to clean, but overall still quite easy.
Ok, will post pics of my set up and new filter once it is up. Thanks a lot. Will think seriously whether to get Pro 3 600 or 2217. Most likely going for the Pro 3 600 cos of it's modernised features. Just that I got to learn how to strip it down and put it together again when I clean it.
Last edited by RenesisTurbo; 27th Jan 2014 at 00:17.
pro3 price is almost double that of 2217. so definitely some incentive for the upgrade.
but the different in price can be used to upgrade other equipments such as light which is also important.
Thanks for the financial advice, bro.....Appreciate it very much.
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