best filter for planted tank?

[u4ria80]

what types of filter is best for a 2ft planted tank?is eheim 2213 or liberty 150 gd enough?

[mervin]

hi all !
i dn't knw what the rest is using but i'm using the 2213 for my 2 footer. but i think it is a bit too powerful, plants are swinging la.....

[Daz]

I am using a Jebo 918, way over kill. thus I pipe the outlet to a pipe with a few holes to reduce the output flow.

[vinz]

At 440l/hr, the 2213 is overkill. What you can do is install a valve on the filter outlet and partially close that to help reduce the flow.

You can also install a rain bar (aka spray bar) to spread the flow. Place it about an inch below the water surface and blow the water parallel to the surface.

Recommended flow is 2 to 3 times the tank volume per hr.