surface skimmer for eden 501?

[stormhawk]

ISTA mini skimmer (White or was it beige)?
I saw at NA behind counter.

White from what I remember. It was not too expensive. I think was less than 2 red notes.

To diazman:

The Eden 501 is not designed for use with a skimmer, from the manual's illustrations, but it is still possible. However, in a 1.5 ft tank, I think the skimmer may not be totally necessary. Manual removal of the scum is always cheaper, and less problematic. Using a brine shrimp net, you can easily remove most, if not all of it. Alternatively, you can always get those HOFs with skimmer attached, if you really want, and scrap the 501 altogether. I think Dolphin has such a HOF. However, I do not know the cost of those HOFs.

The Eden 501 is a good filter for small tanks. Does the job well enough provided the tank is not overcrowded. It is of course no match for the Eheim filters in terms of output and capability, but it does the job extremely well and quietly (since some folks have problem with pump noise) for the price it is sold for.

[Shadow]

....or you can add some guppy or endler and make sure your plant healthy. Was hearing that healthy plant have less surface oil.

[felix_fx2]

White from what I remember. It was not too expensive. I think was less than 2 red notes.

Think it was 15-16 when i was comparing.
I don't trust HOF with bulit-in skimmers, my 1st HOF's skimmer only knew how to sink .

[diazman]

thanks all for the input. ok lets say i scrap eden 501 then get a ehiem 2213. would it be overkill 1.5ft? specification(45x29.5x29.5)

[boxedfish]

yup i would also like to know if the 2213 flowrate will be too much for a 1.5feet tank. Is there anyway to control the flowrate for eheim cannister?s

[diazman]

No need lah...1.5ft, 2ft I also don't deploy skimmer liao. Use a mug/disposable cup to press against the water surface and "suck" the surface. Easy to do it, can do it during water change maintenance. ^^Y Cheap and easy.

im ok with this technique. the only thing i cant stand is to see the layer again after 2 days.

[malmah]

thanks all for the input. ok lets say i scrap eden 501 then get a ehiem 2213. would it be overkill 1.5ft? specification(45x29.5x29.5)

Good Day Mr Diazman,

I am using a 2213 Fliter for my 1.5 Ft (45 x 40 x 30) which approx 42 Ltrs. And it also connect with a Chiller (HC 100A). My opinion, even with a Chiller, the Return Flow is still quite strong.

Thks/rgd.

malvin

[diazman]

Good Day Mr Diazman,

I am using a 2213 Fliter for my 1.5 Ft (45 x 40 x 30) which approx 42 Ltrs. And it also connect with a Chiller (HC 100A). My opinion, even with a Chiller, the Return Flow is still quite strong.

Thks/rgd.

malvin

thanks for the respond malmah. did you use a skimmer for the 2213 by any chance?

[malmah]

thanks for the respond malmah. did you use a skimmer for the 2213 by any chance?

To: Mr Diazman

No, never try with a Skimmer.

Thks/rgds.

malvin

[Blue Whale]

Brake!

^o^/ goto link scroll down and read. compare.
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...r_classic.html

[diazman]

Brake!

^o^/ goto link scroll down and read. compare.
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...r_classic.html

thanks for the link!!

[Shadow]

thanks for the respond malmah. did you use a skimmer for the 2213 by any chance?

Yes I did, It work fine. even Eheim 2211 work fine with skimmer. I use the normal skimmer, the black one with clear floating thing.

[boxedfish]

can we control the flowrate of eheim cannister by valve?

[Blue Whale]

can we control the flowrate of eheim cannister by valve?

It depends entirely on your requirement and most of it, how deep is your pocket or how deep you decided to save for.

Top Star Class
Eheim Professional 3e
(The most poisonous class for forumers, click the link and you will know what I am talking about, make sure your speakers are up and running to see the flash)
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...ter_pro3e.html
This one makes StormHawk and Shadow go kuku in seconds...ha ha...poison....

Eheim Professional 3
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...lter_pro3.html

Eheim Professional 2
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...lter_pro2.html
Used by people on a budget.

Eheim Professional
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...ilter_pro.html
User by people on a budget, one of the earliest model, flowrate still adjustable but certain parts are not that sturdy compare to Pro 2.

By far, in terms of maintenance wise, the largest collection of Eheim replacements are actually found at Qianhu. You are talking about an entire row of rack dedicated for Eheim replacement including the handles, the canisters, the valves, pipes, accessories, etc. It is almost like you go Qianhu and able to DIY a eheim filter from there...lol. You have to visit it to know what I mean.

[diazman]

It depends entirely on your requirement and most of it, how deep is your pocket or how deep you decided to save for.

Top Star Class
Eheim Professional 3e
(The most poisonous class for forumers, click the link and you will know what I am talking about, make sure your speakers are up and running to see the flash)
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...ter_pro3e.html
This one makes StormHawk and Shadow go kuku in seconds...ha ha...poison....

Eheim Professional 3
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...lter_pro3.html

Eheim Professional 2
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...lter_pro2.html
Used by people on a budget.

Eheim Professional
http://www.eheimasiapacific.com/prod...ilter_pro.html
User by people on a budget, one of the earliest model, flowrate still adjustable but certain parts are not that sturdy compare to Pro 2.

By far, in terms of maintenance wise, the largest collection of Eheim replacements are actually found at Qianhu. You are talking about an entire row of rack dedicated for Eheim replacement including the handles, the canisters, the valves, pipes, accessories, etc. It is almost like you go Qianhu and able to DIY a eheim filter from there...lol. You have to visit it to know what I mean.

AHH. SOLID. wished i had the space and $$$ . this is definitely poisoning lol!