Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

[desmondsim]

I think i buy a new one better.. no need to worry about leakage or other problems ..

[desmondsim]

Update the pricing for ehiem ecco 300 .. c328 is selling at$239 nett

[Dscheng]

Almost the same as seaview. I going to get it soon. Hehe, who want my Ecco Pro 200?

[Jimmy]

Almost the same as seaview. I going to get it soon. Hehe, who want my Ecco Pro 200?

Upgrading? 2ft tank?

[Dscheng]

Mine is 2ft tank. I connect to Co2 reactor and chiller, however slow down my flowrate. Looking at higher flowrate model lo.

[desmondsim]

Yup.. same price as seaview .. i think ecco 300 is powerful enough..

[Dscheng]

Hmm.. last weekend, i do a 100% cleaning on my canister. After fixing the canister, can feel it is so much stronger. Maybe previously i never clean it well.

[tetrakid]

Yup. Bro.. need to go around and check the pricing..

The difference will be minimal or insignificant.
Could be because this popular brand's margin is rather low so prices are highly competitive.
Just buy it from any reputable dealer, eg Seaview, C328, etc will do.

[desmondsim]

Thanks bro for the advise..

[desmondsim]

Is it true that ehiem ecco handle easy to break? I do some research on this product and i find that some people comment on the handle..

[Dscheng]

Some people they don't know that if the double tap is shut off, the handle cannot be close. If you forcefully close it maybe the side bracket or handle will break.

[desmondsim]

Oh i see.. it cause by the force of water.. thanks..

[Dscheng]

Ya..other that that.. i think ECCO pro design and functionality is solid.

[desmondsim]

Thanks for the information bro..

[Urban Aquaria]

It seems alot of those who broke their ecco pro handles were using the older models (the older ecco versions, not newer ecco pro versions)... i own one of the older ecco models and its handle design has noticeably less supports, so someone who is rough could break it. The newer ecco pro versions have a much more durable reinforced handle design.

I've also seen people filp the handle the opposite way too (even though its obviously wrong due to the resistance), yet they still continue forcing it and end up breaking it. Thats just user error.

And yes, when the taps are closed, forcefully opening and lifting the cover will create a momentary suction vacuum effect within the filter chamber, which can stress the handle and break it too.

As long as the operating instructions are followed properly, the filter will last a very long time without breakage.

[desmondsim]

Ok.. i think this will help alot of newbie like me.. thanks.

[raindropzz]

I will not recommend Eheim Ecco. The handle breaks easily. Waste of $. And in sg, it's hard to find the spare parts for the handle etc. I know coz mine (Ecco 200) broke during maintenance. This seemed to be a common complain about this model.

[Mystikboy]

To the contrary, I found the Ecco a pleasure. I think that if one is careful with the handle, it is a beautifully designed filter that can last the aquarist many years. Alas I sold mine away ):

[Dscheng]

I also sold away my ecco pro 200. Agree with the fragile handle. If got a bit more budget go for pro 300 series. Powerful and easy to use. But it is 16/22mm but can easily by using the nut lug convertor.

[RenesisTurbo]

I am thinking of getting a second tank which is 120x45x45 in a few months.I am thinking of using 2 units of the Ecco Pro 300 to power up the 2nd tank but is the outflow enough for the tank?I am keeping platies,corys and glowlights for the 4 feet tank.

I am giving my current tank(90x45x45)to the missus for her 5 pieces of Ryukins and using the Limited Edition Pro3 600.Is it an overkill for this tank?