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i'm using eheim pro and planning to get another one for another tank
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Ecco
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Pro2
Pro3
i'm using eheim pro and planning to get another one for another tank
I am running a 900L tank and i have both Pro3 and Classic 2260. For a anything less than 4ft, a Pro 3 will do nice. the design is good and save you a lot of effort when it comes to maintenance. As for cost, dont be mistaken, although the classic sell for less, it doesnt comes with media. The Pro 3 comes with media. so if you add up the cost, it is not much difference.
Of course one great thing about the classic is the ability to change pump head easily or upgrade to the 1262 with a higher flow rate. the default is 2400L/hr, the 1262 is 3400L/hr while the pro 3 is 1700l/hr. No need to overkill if you are 4 ft or less, the pro 3 will do just nice. yah the classic take some effort in installing, you need screwdriver and they use 2 type of hose, 16/22 and 25/34. if the default length in box is not enough, you will need to buy. 16/22 is $5.5 per meter while the 25/34 is a massive $12.5 per meter.
The pro just use one type of hose, 16/22 and it has a flow indicator to show you the strength of flow in your pump. if you find the flow too powerful for your planted tank, you could adjust the flow rate. classic got no such options. one more thing about the pro is, it got wheels! so convenient to move around. the classic you must drag and possibly scratch the fancy marble on your floor.
so buy the pro3 for your 3 ft and add 2 kilos of biohomme plus. the best media in the market! even better than Eheim substrat pro. 5 kilo goes for $160.
Last edited by sungod666; 3rd Apr 2011 at 23:40. Reason: typo
Both my pro 3 and classic have big wordings on the box "MADE IN GERMANY". wonder if there is any misrep but the feel and build sure is top class.
Hey everyone, I'm using dolphin c1000n changed one o ring before n thinking to change filters, any good reco on ehiem on 2 ft planted tank? I need valve control cox used to using dolphin filters. Cheers
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Eheim Classic 2215- powerful enough if and when you want to add a chiller in the chain.
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i thinking to get either 2213 or 2222 for my 2ft planted. which one is a better choice?
I finally got my 2211! Small n petite , bottle looks like Choya bottle
Wont 2211 be a bit underfiltered for a 2 feeter.
the specification indicates its suitable for 50l-120l water
is there a need to get a subfilter?
Do any of u guys use the ecco or ecco pro? I heard its really energy saving, given the watt per output?
I had a eco 2032 but upgraded to a pro 3, model 350 two weeks ago. very efficient for my 2 feet tank as it also pump my hailea 130 chiller. 3 layer of filter provide very good filtration, am very satiify with the clean water as it suit my crs need. Very easy to start up unlike the older version model 2028, although also self priming, had to pump hard to get it started. which i has used before back in 2002 for my planted 3 feet tank.
The price for this model is competitive at petmart and nanyang. Other 3 places i checked, the price were very high.
Has anyone tried the Eheim prefilter canisters? would like to know if the flow rate reduction is notable if any.
Looks like since 2008 when the poll was done till now 2012, we have a fairly good idea that most people choose to use the Classic series of Ehiem filters. For me, simple is better cos it means lesser parts spoiling and lesser need to change/replace parts. For me the Classic fits this criteria but when you compare it to the Pro series with the same capacity, the Pro series is better because the Pro is able to hold a larger volume of Bio Medias. The Pro 2 series on the other hand has too many parts which makes it more prone to spoilage as compared to the Pro series and the capacity for both is the same. Some more the price for the Pro 2 is much more expensive than the Pro series. Its a pity they no longer carry the Pro series.
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Pro 2 is alright- only changed the gasket[outer one] once-in the ten years I've used it. Replaced the grommets twice[rubber ring in between the media tray]. I never use the priming button as it spoils the gasket IMO[both]. The 4 locks are a bit dodgy but ok, I can live with it as long as it doesn't leak. The hose lock function before you take the filter to clean is the best mechanism to retain the siphon so you don't need to suck water without fiddling with double taps & confusing which goes where for 2215, 2213.
I actually prefer the 2028 PII over the 2217.
Not loving my 2075- leaking on and off especially after cleaning it. The mechanism for retaining the siphon is no longer there. Replaced with a lever to control flow. How am i supposed to remove the hoses hooked to lily pipes, inline CO2 diffusers etc without wetting the floor dear Eheim engineers? The impeller chamber is not self cleaning is it?
Have never used the Pro except Ecco Pro 2036. This is a gem IMO for 2 ft tanks if you need to push water through a chiller or just load up with fast clogging ADA Bio Rio since it's flow is considerable more powerful than it's predecessor-the notorious Ecco. I've used one since late 2008 till now and not a single issue unlike it's predecessor. Had really lousy impeller fins that cracked within a month- I had two 2236 and changed 4 impellers in less than two years, handles that pop out, leaky joints- overall it was a POC.[piece of %@$%]
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I think I am the only guy that uses 2224 XD
May I check with you if both the default inlet & outlet pipes that comes stock with the 2224, is green in colour? I'm thinking of getting the grey-black Eheim Installation Sets but unsure if I need to buy both sets...Originally Posted by xconnect.
Ya both green
I'm thinking about using a 2260 but aware the humming sound from the pump, does anyone have a solution. Have tried rubber pad beneath the pump but it dosent work. Dont feel like wrapping it with a towel or detach pump from canister thanks.
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