Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

[cumzilla]

If you prefer a particular of bio-media or already have seasoned bio-media from another tank, then it would be good to buy the no-media filter package, the savings can be put towards separately buying other items that you want.

But if you are not sure, then just get the filter package that includes everything, the included eheim media are okay to use too.

dont have any media before, 1st time getting canister. Can i add another layer of other media, such as seachem matrix or purigen, in addition to the eheim media given? Or can i mix with the eheim media, if i have coral chips, do i put another layer of that or mix, sorry if my questions sound stupid

[Urban Aquaria]

dont have any media before, 1st time getting canister. Can i add another layer of other media, such as seachem matrix or purigen, in addition to the eheim media given? Or can i mix with the eheim media, if i have coral chips, do i put another layer of that or mix, sorry if my questions sound stupid

Sounds like its better if you buy the full filter packages with media included.

Usually once you fill up the filter with the included media, it should be full already, so not much space left to put more media.

You could still take some media out to create space and replace with other media though, its up to you to customize it... can just try different combinations and see which work best for your setup.

[cumzilla]

Sounds like its better if you buy the full filter packages with media included.

Usually once you fill up the filter with the included media, it should be full already, so not much space left to put more media.

You could still take some media out to create space and replace with other media though, its up to you to customize it... can just try different combinations and see which work best for your setup.

thanks for the advice, very much appreciated

[freezze]

wanted to decommission my existing fluval canister filter 404 due to frequent breaking of the impeller cover, which Eheim filter should i get for a 3ft tank.
2071 or 2073?

[Urban Aquaria]

wanted to decommission my existing fluval canister filter 404 due to frequent breaking of the impeller cover, which Eheim filter should i get for a 3ft tank.
2071 or 2073?

If your budget permits, always go for the larger filter model with higher flow rate... you will have more options and if necessary, can always adjust the flow lower with the inbuilt taps.

[tureblue82]

actually squeezing a pk of purigen in is ok.

[Urban Aquaria]

actually squeezing a pk of purigen in is ok.

Yeah, a 100ml pack of Purigen can usually still fit in a filled up canister filter... just have to make sure the area the Purigen pack is placed in is spacious enough for the granules to move around freely (not compacted together), mainly so that water can pass through all the granules in the middle of the pack and achieve maximum adsorption effect, rather than just flowing past the outer layers.

[skytan]

Is there an instructional video/material out there to teach how to open up the 2036 to wash the impeller?

The manual that comes with the canister don't have much info.

My previous canister was a 2113 which was very simple.

[Urban Aquaria]

Is there an instructional video/material out there to teach how to open up the 2036 to wash the impeller?

The manual that comes with the canister don't have much info.

My previous canister was a 2113 which was very simple.

For the 2036 (aka Ecco Pro 300), simply open the top, flip it over, pinch the plastic cover side clips and remove it, then you can can access the impeller and all the other small parts for cleaning.

Btw, the instructions with step-by-step photos on how to remove the impeller cover is shown in the manual booklet that comes with the filter, try to search for it.

An example of the manual (see the last 3 photos in the manual instructions):



Photo from Google Images.

[cumzilla]

Got myself a 2215 with media today, haven really set it up or read the manual, can advise if i want to put in coral chips, at which layer should i put them? also any other precautions to take note when running the filter for the 1st time? TIA.

[Urban Aquaria]

Got myself a 2215 with media today, haven really set it up or read the manual, can advise if i want to put in coral chips, at which layer should i put them? also any other precautions to take note when running the filter for the 1st time? TIA.

Coral chips can be put into the middle layer, usually you would layer the media in terms of its size.... inflow > larger media > smaller media > outflow.

For the classic series filters, just follow the instructions to setup and prime it (don't swallow the tank water! ). If you initially hear bubbling or gurgling noises from the impeller area, tip the canister filter body left and right to help shake out the trapped air bubbles, it should eventually settle down to run quietly from there on.

[cumzilla]

my 2215 is leaking at the intake, just beneath the elbow, issit to do with the o-ring? google for solution, some suggest to change to a bigger o-ring, then use teflon tape on the thread before screwing it back, will it help?

[Urban Aquaria]

my 2215 is leaking at the intake, just beneath the elbow, issit to do with the o-ring? google for solution, some suggest to change to a bigger o-ring, then use teflon tape on the thread before screwing it back, will it help?

Usually you just need to hand tighten the elbow joint for it to be water tight. If it still leaks then i guess installing a larger o-ring and wrapping teflon tape could help, have to try and see.

[Shadow]

how old is the filter? your o-ring could be degraded due to age.

[cumzilla]

its new, anyway no more leak as at this moment after wrapping 3 rounds telfon tape and unscrewing and screwing back again

[cumzilla]

it is true that we try not to control the flow rate with the tap installed, even if the flow is too strong, as it may affect the system in the long run? this is what i had read, as the double tap is just for convenience sake during maintenance and not to control the flow..

[Jimmy]

You can install the control valve / tap but got to be at outlet piping, not the inlet piping.

[Urban Aquaria]

it is true that we try not to control the flow rate with the tap installed, even if the flow is too strong, as it may affect the system in the long run? this is what i had read, as the double tap is just for convenience sake during maintenance and not to control the flow..

Its generally okay to control the flow rate using the outflow tap, thats how flow is adjusted as recommended by filter manufacturers... it the same as like how our bathroom or kitchen taps work. Even sponges and bio-media clogging up also reduce flow in the same way too. From my experience, i have larger filters adjusted to around 50% flow and they are still running fine for years.

Of course, its probably not so good to have to have to adjust the outflow tap so much until its almost closed (ie. 90% closed), that would probably put a fair bit more load and pressure on the motor and impeller system. In that case, better to use other methods to diffuse and reduce the flow instead.

[cumzilla]

Its generally okay to control the flow rate using the outflow tap, thats how flow is adjusted as recommended by filter manufacturers... it the same as like how our bathroom or kitchen taps work. Even sponges and bio-media clogging up also reduce flow in the same way too. From my experience, i have larger filters adjusted to around 50% flow and they are still running fine for years.

Of course, its probably not so good to have to have to adjust the outflow tap so much until its almost closed (ie. 90% closed), that would probably put a fair bit more load and pressure on the motor and impeller system. In that case, better to use other methods to diffuse and reduce the flow instead.

thanks for the info.

[desmondsim]

Hi bros.. i am new in aquarium keeping.. i would like to ask . Any bros here use ehiem ecco 300? Any feed back on this canister?