Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

[Urban Aquaria]

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?

2 x Ecco Pro 300 could be suitable for a 4ft tank, just position their outflows at both sides of the tank (one front, one back) so that there is a circular flow pattern and the filters cover each others dead-spots. Actually even just one Pro3 600 would do the job too.

The 3ft tank would be okay with a Pro3 600 too, just adjust the flow rate lower if its too much for the goldfishes... or can also just use the Ecco Pro 300 instead.

[desmondsim]

Bro. Can we use the tap of the filter to control the flow rate?

[Urban Aquaria]

Bro. Can we use the tap of the filter to control the flow rate?

Yes, the tap on the outflow hose is used to adjust and reduce the flow rate.

Do note that you should only adjust the outflow tap, not the inflow tap.

[desmondsim]

Ok.. any comment on this ehiem 2073 canister?

[Urban Aquaria]

Ok.. any comment on this ehiem 2073 canister?

If you have the budget, its a good quality canister filter for a 3ft or larger tank.

[desmondsim]

I m using it for my 2ft tank with a hs66a chiller..

[Urban Aquaria]

I m using it for my 2ft tank with a hs66a chiller..

It can be usable for a 2ft tank too... although it has a 1,250 l/ph flow rate, there will be some reduction in the overall flow due to the chiller, and if its still too much, just reduce the flow further using the outflow tap.

[desmondsim]

Thanks for the information. Bro.

[madnugget]

I m using it for my 2ft tank with a hs66a chiller..

may i know what temperature you set and how long is the kick in kick out? i'm using 2217 with hs66a and my kick in kick out is 1hr/1hr =(

[RenesisTurbo]

2 x Ecco Pro 300 could be suitable for a 4ft tank, just position their outflows at both sides of the tank (one front, one back) so that there is a circular flow pattern and the filters cover each others dead-spots. Actually even just one Pro3 600 would do the job too.

The 3ft tank would be okay with a Pro3 600 too, just adjust the flow rate lower if its too much for the goldfishes... or can also just use the Ecco Pro 300 instead.

So it is ok if I just use one unit of the Ecco Pro 300 for the 3 feet tank(90 x 45 x45) with just 5-7 pieces of goldfishes?

[Tmark]

Any idea how much does a eheim 2213 cost now?

[Urban Aquaria]

So it is ok if I just use one unit of the Ecco Pro 300 for the 3 feet tank(90 x 45 x45) with just 5-7 pieces of goldfishes?

Yes, you can also just use one Ecco Pro 300 filter for the tank... but if you find that the waste load is high (depending on the sizes of the goldfish) and water conditions are not as optimal, then just have to do more water changes and manually clean/siphon up the waste more often.

Any idea how much does a eheim 2213 cost now?

Should be around S$120-$130 nowadays (full package with eheim bio-media)... sometimes you might also find versions without any bio-media (just the canister filter unit on its own), and those might retail for as low as S$80-$90.

[Tmark]

Yes, you can also just use one Ecco Pro 300 filter for the tank... but if you find that the waste load is high (depending on the sizes of the goldfish) and water conditions are not as optimal, then just have to do more water changes and manually clean/siphon up the waste more often.




Should be around S$120-$130 nowadays (full package with eheim bio-media)... sometimes you might also find versions without any bio-media (just the canister filter unit on its own), and those might retail for as low as S$80-$90.

Hi bro thanks for the info

[Jen Lpl]

Hi all

Considering upgrading my hof to canister for my 1.5ft tank.

Shortlisted the classic 2215 and experience 250 since they more or less about the same price if you consider the double taps. Which one will you recommend?

The above over kill or should I consider classic 2213 or experience 150 instead?

Thks!

[Urban Aquaria]

Go for the eXperience 250 model as it already comes with inbuilt taps, has higher flow rate and is much more energy efficient.

You could use either filter model on a 1.5ft tank, just adjust the outflow tap lower to reduce the flow rate accordingly.

[AQMS]

Out of the two mention,250 is a better choice.

[Jen Lpl]

Knob on top panel is to control the inlet, outlet or both?

[Urban Aquaria]

Knob on top panel is to control the inlet, outlet or both?

If you are referring to the lever taps on the Eheim 250, there are 2 levers, one for the outflow, one for the inflow. Only adjust the outflow lever tap to adjust the flow rate (not the inflow lever tap).

[Stuart Phoon]

how abt the 2075. can i use that middle lever thing to control the outflow or do i need to attach the double tap instead?

[Urban Aquaria]

how abt the 2075. can i use that middle lever thing to control the outflow or do i need to attach the double tap instead?

Yes, the lever on the 2075 is also designed for adjusting the flow rate.

Only the Classic series models need to buy taps separately. All the other series models (Ecco, eXperience, Pro 3, Pro 4 etc) come with inbuilt taps.