Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

[mincedmeat]

Personally, it would also have to depend on your budget. Remember, when buying Eheim, you're not just buying the brand but the reliability that is associated with it. Sure, it is not perfect but many and I would dare say it is the best in the market especially in terms of price and reliability.

On the filters that you might want to consider, the Professional 4 will set you back between $400 - $500. If you're looking for a more budget option, look for the Eheim Classic 2215 or 2217. They are more affordable but they do not have the auto-priming function so you have to manually create a suction for the filter to start working. I personally like the Ecco Pro series and for the size of your tank, you are looking at the Ecco Pro 300.

[RenesisTurbo]

Dear Pros, presently my canister Jebao 104 show signs of leaking and thus I am going to get a replacement for another canister filter.
Presently my tank is 3ft with Co2 with some average plants, shrimps and tetras.
Can the pro bros advise on which Eheim model suitable for my present tank.

Thanks and greatly appreciated for your advise.

I am using the Ecco Pro 300 for my goldfish tank and Pro 3 600 for my community tank.Both are good despite some misunderstanding in using the Ecco a short while back.

I am not a aquascaping guru but I read from UA last time that he uses the Ecco Pro for his aquascaping tanks if I am not wrong.....I see no difference from the Pro 3 and 4 except that Pro 4 is newer and comes with the Xtender function and more expensive as well.

BTW,I am looking to fit some custom parts from Eheim on both of my Ecco Pro 300 and Pro 3 600.Tried the diffuser on the Ecco but did not really like it.My Pro 3 600 is the 50th Anniversary version but I kept everything stock but I do have a Eheim lily pipe on the outlet for the Ecco Pro.

I have my eye on the round shaped prefilter which is fixed on the inlet pipe of all Eheim canisters instead of the small round mesh.

May I ask what does the round shaped prefilter do anyway?Does anyone use other asessories on the inlet and outlet pipes on their canister filter instead of keeping everything stock?

[ACG]

So does Pro 3 600 good enough for a 3ft planted tank?

[ACG]

Personally, it would also have to depend on your budget. Remember, when buying Eheim, you're not just buying the brand but the reliability that is associated with it. Sure, it is not perfect but many and I would dare say it is the best in the market especially in terms of price and reliability.

On the filters that you might want to consider, the Professional 4 will set you back between $400 - $500. If you're looking for a more budget option, look for the Eheim Classic 2215 or 2217. They are more affordable but they do not have the auto-priming function so you have to manually create a suction for the filter to start working. I personally like the Ecco Pro series and for the size of your tank, you are looking at the Ecco Pro 300.

Thanks. I have read on UA mention about Ecco Pro 300. I am considering on that either. Now is trying to decide on Ecco Pro 300 or Pro 3 600

[RenesisTurbo]

Thanks. I have read on UA mention about Ecco Pro 300. I am considering on that either. Now is trying to decide on Ecco Pro 300 or Pro 3 600

I cannot exactly tell you what you should buy.I choose the Pro 3 600 for higher flowrate to support my community tank while I choose the the Ecco 300 for my goldfishes cos just cleaning the Pro 3 monthly takes me 2 hours alone.Cleaning 2 units of Pro 3 600 will drain me totally just for that day.

Ecco is more easy to prime and clean but weakness is the low flow rate.But my goldfishes are not grumbling about it.

The prices for Ecco Pro 300 and Pro 3 600 is $220 and $380 at Y618.Much cheaper than Seaview or C328.Got both of my filters from there.

[Urban Aquaria]

The Ecco Pro 300 and Pro 3 600 are very different in terms of flow rate (750 l/ph vs 1,250 l/ph) and filtration volume (3.1L vs 6.5L).

Just for reference, i use the Ecco Pro 300 for my 2ft tanks... and the Pro 3 600 for my 4ft tank. All of them run along with inline Co2 reactors.

The Ecco Pro 300 could also be used for a 3ft tank too, as long as your bio-load is moderate and you do regular maintenance, and the plants are not too dense until it blocks off circulation. But if you have more budget and prefer more filtration and flow, then go for the Pro 3 600 model.

[ACG]

Thank you very much for all the guides and advise. I have in mind of which model to go to.

[ACG]

Last question on Eheim Ecco Pro 300. Are there factors I need to ensure? Such as the parts easily break or others.

Thank you very much.

[RenesisTurbo]

Last question on Eheim Ecco Pro 300. Are there factors I need to ensure? Such as the parts easily break or others.

Thank you very much.

Before you push the priming lever to open your Ecco Pro,close your shut off taps and detach them from the powerhead to let the air out before pushing down the priming lever.If you try pushing the priming lever down while the shut off taps are closed and still attached to the powerhead,the whole lever will break.

I do attach a Eheim lily pipe to the outlet to spread the flow of water from the outlet as well.

Lastly,welcome to the Eheim family!

[TheKiwi]

Would it be possible for anyone to take a short video, showing the outlet flow for the Ecco pro 300 at about a month after maintenance? I'm still really puzzled by how dramatically my flow rate drops just after 4 days.


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[RenesisTurbo]

Would it be possible for anyone to take a short video, showing the outlet flow for the Ecco pro 300 at about a month after maintenance? I'm still really puzzled by how dramatically my flow rate drops just after 4 days.


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Check the positioning of the white ball located near the outlet hole on the powerhead.Shift it away slightly from the hole if necessary.Test it out again after that.

Used to have a problem like this last month.

[TheKiwi]

Check the positioning of the white ball located near the outlet hole on the powerhead.Shift it away slightly from the hole if necessary.Test it out again after that.

Would removing it completely make a difference? I was thinking that might make a conclusion more absolute

At this point I've ruled out impeller issues since I've bought a new one.

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[RenesisTurbo]

Would removing it completely make a difference? I was thinking that might make a conclusion more absolute

At this point I've ruled out impeller issues since I've bought a new one.

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The white ball is meant to prevent the back flow of the filtered water into the outlet side.Best is not to remove it.

[TheKiwi]

The white ball is meant to prevent the back flow of the filtered water into the outlet side.Best is not to remove it.

Hmm spent the last hour messing with it. No difference I guess. Shifted the ball around, even removed it entirely. Didn't make a difference haha


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[RenesisTurbo]

Hmm spent the last hour messing with it. No difference I guess. Shifted the ball around, even removed it entirely. Didn't make a difference haha


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My last guess is the possibility of airlock.

Air which is trapped in your Ecco which prevents water from circulating around the filter properly.

May I ask how did you start up your filter?

[TheKiwi]

Hm. During maintenance I pour out all the dirty water.

After assembly: connect back intake and outtake.

Open the intake, then outtake. I push the handle down and up once. Water starts flowing into the filter, and I let it continue until the outlet stops bubbling. Then I plug the power socket in.

My understanding is that with airlock, the filter would make noise? Mine's hella quiet.

the only puzzling thing is that every time I clean my intake and outtake tubes with one of those long brushes, the flow would be super fast again for about 4 days :/


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[RenesisTurbo]

After washing the hoses,impeller,canister and filter media (with tank water and changing the white filter wool),I usually put the 3 trays and prefilter and fill the canister with tank water until 3 quarters full,start it up and prime it.

Maybe you could try this method?

[RenesisTurbo]

After washing the hoses,impeller,canister and filter media (with tank water and changing the white filter wool),I usually put the 3 trays and prefilter and fill the canister with tank water until 3 quarters full,start it up and prime it.

Maybe you could try this method?

[TheKiwi]

After washing the hoses,impeller,canister and filter media (with tank water and changing the white filter wool),I usually put the 3 trays and prefilter and fill the canister with tank water until 3 quarters full,start it up and prime it.

Maybe you could try this method?

Hahahah just tried it. No difference it seems. Hrm. Thanks for the suggestions though!


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[RenesisTurbo]

Hahahah just tried it. No difference it seems. Hrm. Thanks for the suggestions though!


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Maybe you could page for UA and wait for his reply.