Canister Filter for 2ft tank

**Cacatuoides** · 25th Nov 2006, 21:28

Hi guys,

would like to ask which eheim canister would be best for a 2ft planted tank?
*there'll be apisto fries in it*

Thanks!

**brianclaw** · 26th Nov 2006, 01:30

I really love the Classic line from Eheim. I'd recommend the 2211, or the 2213. They would both be suitable for a standard 2ft, if you're not planning on running anything inline. If you are, say a reactor or chiller, I'd say to go for the 2215.

**wks** · 26th Nov 2006, 07:29

I think a sponge filter and internal power filter is still the best if you want to set up an apisto breeding tank. My reasons are:
a) Micro-organisms growing on sponge filter can be food for apisto fries.
b) Flow of internal filter is weaker than canister filter, so fries and mummy fish won't be struggling to swim against current. You will have more chance of seeing the happy family scene.

What apistogramma species are you trying to breed?

**ankank** · 26th Nov 2006, 07:33

Just out of curiosity: What do you call the HMF (Hamburg Mat Filter) concept which is quite popular here in Germany?

**Anthen** · 26th Nov 2006, 08:49

for a 2ft planted tank with fries, i opt for eheim 2213 or 2215. both works pretty well for me. the inlet pipe best covered with a sponge to prevent fries from sucking into the canister. all the best in breeding apistos!!!

**MECH** · 26th Nov 2006, 22:11

other options ......... EHEIM ECCO 2232 or EHEIM PRO 2222

**retro1983** · 23rd Dec 2006, 05:58

Ideal flow rate is about 3-5 times of ur tank volume. (water volume)

**taygu** · 23rd Dec 2006, 11:27

I am using 2213 for my 2ft planted tank, very good.

**Cacatuoides** · 24th Dec 2006, 12:01

I'm using an eden 501 currently on my 2ft tank....not too strong of a flow because I have fries in it....

**benny** · 26th Dec 2006, 11:08

Originally Posted by ankank

Just out of curiosity: What do you call the HMF (Hamburg Mat Filter) concept which is quite popular here in Germany?

It think some of the folks at www.killies.com uses it. Most of us here just rely on cannister, overhead/hang on or overflow filtration.

Eman,

If you bioload is low, just a pair with the fries and perhaps a few dither fishes, then I would agree than a good sponge filter is more than sufficent.

For my own Nannancara anomala setup in a 2 ft tank, I'm using an Eheim Pro II 2026. No problems for the longest time.

Cheers,

**Cacatuoides** · 26th Dec 2006, 15:09

Thanks benny, I'm now deciding between using a pair of sponge filter or stick with the eden filter for long term usage....

In the tank will contain a pair with fries plus only a few microrasboras....that will be all, do not wish to add anymore for the survival of the fries

**Freshman** · 26th Dec 2006, 21:03

I'm using eheim 2222 for my 2ft tank.

**Justikanz** · 27th Dec 2006, 14:02

I'm going to use a 2213 for my 2ft tank soon... Just bought it... Will replace the Eden501 which I feel is not doing much in terms of water flow...

**valice** · 27th Dec 2006, 14:25

Did you buy the taps for your 2213? Else cleaning of the filter will be a PITA... Initial creation of the siphon will take awhile...

**Justikanz** · 27th Dec 2006, 14:35

Yup! Got the taps. One thing I noticed is that although these filters come at a cheaper price, you will have to get some assessories to make your life better...

**valice** · 27th Dec 2006, 14:40

But that is probably the only accessory that you need to buy...

You need not buy Eheim's filter medias and go for cheaper alternatives which probably will work in the same way...

**Anthen** · 27th Dec 2006, 19:40

Originally Posted by Justikanz

Yup! Got the taps. One thing I noticed is that although these filters come at a cheaper price, you will have to get some assessories to make your life better...

hi.. i myself have 2213 filter and working well in 1.5ft tank.. is a very good filter except need to self-prime.. mind pm me the price and location u bought for the tap from? is there any sizes to be consider??

**Freddy** · 27th Dec 2006, 21:24

For me eheim ecco 2232 work wonders for my 2ft.

**valice** · 27th Dec 2006, 21:54

Originally Posted by Anthen

hi.. i myself have 2213 filter and working well in 1.5ft tank.. is a very good filter except need to self-prime.. mind pm me the price and location u bought for the tap from? is there any sizes to be consider??

Just need to make sure that you buy the correct size to fit your tubing...