Eheim Canister Filter Comparison

[Urban Aquaria]

If you are not in a rush, its worth considering 2nd hand eheim canister filter units... good condition units usually pop up at much cheaper prices on the various forum marketplaces and online trading sites (ie. carousell, gumtree etc).

You'll just have to check the condition of the filter and its parts to make sure its in working condition. Eheim filters have long lifespans and their parts are easy to buy and replace, hence 2nd hand deals are worth getting. Quite often you can get used ones at half to even 1/3 of the new price.

As for model choice, the classic 250 (2213) is good for a 2ft tank, but if you have the opportunity to get a classic 350 (2215), it'll be even better due to the higher flow rate and much larger media volume. Do remember to also get a pair of double taps for those classic models to enable easier maintenance and adjustment of flow rate.

Also do consider the Pro series models too. In some cases, the total cost of a classic model with separately purchased double taps could sometimes end up costing close to (or even the same) as a Pro series model, which already come with inbuilt taps and more additional features. So do check and compare before making your decision.

[TheKiwi]

If you are not in a rush, its worth considering 2nd hand eheim canister filter units... good condition units usually pop up at much cheaper prices on the various forum marketplaces and online trading sites (ie. carousell, gumtree etc).

You'll just have to check the condition of the filter and its parts to make sure its in working condition. Eheim filters have long lifespans and their parts are easy to buy and replace, hence 2nd hand deals are worth getting. Quite often you can get used ones at half to even 1/3 of the new price.

As for model choice, the classic 250 (2213) is good for a 2ft tank, but if you have the opportunity to get a classic 350 (2215), it'll be even better due to the higher flow rate and much larger media volume. Do remember to also get a pair of double taps for those classic models to enable easier maintenance and adjustment of flow rate.

Also do consider the Pro series models too. In some cases, the total cost of a classic model with separately purchased double taps could sometimes end up costing close to (or even the same) as a Pro series model, which already come with inbuilt taps and more additional features. So do check and compare before making your decision.

Thanks for the reply! Now that you've mentioned it, I do think a classic 350 might be a better option after all. I'll check out the prices at c328 this weekend. I'm assuming when you talk about the Pro series, you're referring to the pro 3?

[Dscheng]

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I am using overkill canister for my 2 X 2ft (64L & 94L). Haha, agree with UA, ehiem canister spare parts can be easily found.

[TheKiwi]

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I am using overkill canister for my 2 X 2ft (64L & 94L). Haha, agree with UA, ehiem canister spare parts can be easily found.

Haha I saw that. Too rich for my blood ah.

I was considering getting the classic 350, I think can get for $170~ at c328. But after factoring in the 2x double taps & filter media, the price is similar to a Ecco Pro 300 that comes with built in taps and filter media.

Would jump on the Ecco pro 300, except
- classic 350's filter media volume is 4L vs 3.1L on the Ecco pro. That's a huge 25% diff eh?

The rest of the pro series way out of my budget Liao. So I'm only considering those two

[Dscheng]

Mine pro 2 2028 is second hand. When I take over the unit, it is bad condition and leaking water. I change a few parts and it is working very well. Try to source 2nd hand, ehiem spare parts is very easy to find.

[Emkay]

Hey folks. Sorry if this question has been answered to death. Appreciate any inputs though.

I have a standard 2ft tank, running a Eheim aquaball 2208 and aquaclear 20. Looking to replace the aquaball since it takes up so much space and just has non-ideal filter media capacity.

I'm looking for a replacement canister filter. Not looking to cheap out, but also really just want something reliable and functional. I can do without fancy functions like self-priming. Anyone has recommendation?

At this point, I'm looking at a classic 250. C328 is selling them for $140 I believe, and might just grab that since I live just 10 mins away. That's around where I'm comfortable with spending. However if anyone has thoughts on what might be a better value for money, or just functionally more suitable, I would appreciate it. Thanks!


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I just got from them last week. List price at 128

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[TheKiwi]

I just got from them last week. List price at 128

Sent from my GEM-703L

Haha the aunty quoted me 115. But now @Urban Aquaria has got me hooked on the classic 350 hehe

[Urban Aquaria]

Yeah, usually when you get the larger Classic series models, they start to get quite close in price to some of the Pro series models, like the Ecco Pro 300 (2236) or even the Professional 250 (2224).

For those 3 models, there are differences in features and design, so it just depends on what you are looking for based on around the similar total cost:

Classic 350 (2215) = 620 l/ph, 4L media volume, 15W power consumption, no double taps, no easy priming (https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...rs/classic-350)
Ecco Pro 300 (2236) = 750 l/ph, 3.1L media volume, 8W power consumption, has inbuilt taps, has easy priming (https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...s/ecco-pro-300)
Professional 250 (2224) = 700 l/ph, 3L media volume, 8W power consumption, has inbuilt taps, no easy priming (https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...-experience250)

If you are looking at 2nd hand units... sometimes you might even find the higher end Pro 3 or even Pro 4 models at similar prices to the Classic or Pro models, so there is some cost benefits to check good deals on pre-owned units. But if you don't want the risk or hassle of restoring older units and just want something that is guaranteed to work from the get-go, then shop for best deals on the new models.

[TheKiwi]

Yeah, usually when you get the larger Classic series models, they start to get quite close in price to some of the Pro series models, like the Ecco Pro 300 (2236) or even the Professional 250 (2224).

For those 3 models, there are differences in features and design, so it just depends on what you are looking for based on around the similar total cost:

Classic 350 (2215) = 620 l/ph, 4L media volume, 15W power consumption, no double taps, no easy priming (https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...rs/classic-350)
Ecco Pro 300 (2236) = 750 l/ph, 3.1L media volume, 8W power consumption, has inbuilt taps, has easy priming (https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...s/ecco-pro-300)
Professional 250 (2224) = 700 l/ph, 3L media volume, 8W power consumption, has inbuilt taps, no easy priming (https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products...-experience250)

If you are looking at 2nd hand units... sometimes you might even find the higher end Pro 3 or even Pro 4 models at similar prices to the Classic or Pro models, so there is some cost benefits to check good deals on pre-owned units. But if you don't want the risk or hassle of restoring older units and just want something that is guaranteed to work from the get-go, then shop for best deals on the new models.

What are the good places to look for used filters in Singapore? I've recently moved back from the states, and am very unfamiliar with the local sites. Might be worth a shot

[Urban Aquaria]

What are the good places to look for used filters in Singapore? I've recently moved back from the states, and am very unfamiliar with the local sites. Might be worth a shot

For used filters and other 2nd hand aquarium equipment, just check at the forum marketplace section... or check on websites like Gumtree.com.sg, or on apps like Carousell.

[TheKiwi]

For used filters and other 2nd hand aquarium equipment, just check at the forum marketplace section... or check on websites like Gumtree.com.sg, or on apps like Carousell.

Hey UA, thanks to your advice, I got myself a Eheim Ecco pro 300 today

Price from c328:
Classic 250 aka 2213: 124
Classic 350 aka 2215: 170
Ecco pro 300: 234

After factoring in the price of all the filter media I had to buy for the 350 + the 2 double taps, it actually ended up being more expensive than the Ecco pro!

I've read a lot of reviews about the handle breaking, so hopefully I'll remember to be careful, and not be too rough with it. Happy with the purchase though!

[RenesisTurbo]

Hey UA, thanks to your advice, I got myself a Eheim Ecco pro 300 today

Price from c328:
Classic 250 aka 2213: 124
Classic 350 aka 2215: 170
Ecco pro 300: 234

After factoring in the price of all the filter media I had to buy for the 350 + the 2 double taps, it actually ended up being more expensive than the Ecco pro!

I've read a lot of reviews about the handle breaking, so hopefully I'll remember to be careful, and not be too rough with it. Happy with the purchase though!

I am using the same model for my 183 liter tank housing 11 juvenile Ryukins.

Just remember to raise the inlet pipe above the water level for 5-8 seconds to break the water momentum and the powerhead should open easily when doing monthly servicing.The handle will open smoothly as well.Also remember to unscrew the double taps,pull the 2 pipes off from the powerhead and to clean it up as well by using a flexible brush to run through them.Use a cheap toothbrush eg the Darlie cheap toothbrush which costs just $1.20 to scrub the algae or dirt off the impeller housing.

Anyone knows where to buy the long brush or DIY solutions to clean the inlet and outlet pipes of Ecco 300 and Pro 3 600 during monthly servicing?I have the flexible brush for cleaning the pipes but it only reaches to a certain limit.

How do you make sure that there is no more brown scum or algae shooting out from the outlet pipe when you fire up the Pro 3 600 or Ecco Pro 300 after servicing?

Is the Pro 3 600 the biggest filter in the Eheim range?Any other bigger filter than Pro 3 600?

[TheKiwi]

I am using the same model for my 183 liter tank housing 11 juvenile Ryukins.

Just remember to raise the inlet pipe above the water level for 5-8 seconds to break the water momentum and the powerhead should open easily when doing monthly servicing.The handle will open smoothly as well.Also remember to unscrew the double taps,pull the 2 pipes off from the powerhead and to clean it up as well by using a flexible brush to run through them.

Anyone knows where to buy the long brush or DIY solutions to clean the inlet and outlet pipes of Ecco 300 and Pro 3 600 during monthly servicing?I have the flexible brush for cleaning the pipes but it only reaches to a certain limit.

Is the Pro 3 600 the biggest filter in the Eheim range?Any other bigger filter than Pro 3 600?

Haha I totally bought into the whole over filtration school of thought. Mine's only a standard 2ft tank, so approx 80L fishes seem to be doing well with the increased flow rate though; I only had to turn it down just slightly.

When should I raise the inlet? Before I close off the inlet and outlet taps?

[RenesisTurbo]

Should raise it above the water level for 5-8 seconds before you shut off the taps.

[TheKiwi]

Should raise it above the water level for 5-8 seconds before you shut off the taps.

Btw. I've seen some people suggest the following: link up multiple cable ties in a row, it should be stiff enough for you to push the entire length of it from one end to the other. Then on one end, tie a small piece of sponge/floss. Grab the other end and pull through

[RenesisTurbo]

Your suggestion came too late as I did my monthly servicing yesterday and on last Saturday for my Pro 3 600 and Ecco Pro 300......Any harder material to link up in a chain in a bid to make the brush clean up the pipes?

[Urban Aquaria]

Anyone knows where to buy the long brush or DIY solutions to clean the inlet and outlet pipes of Ecco 300 and Pro 3 600 during monthly servicing?I have the flexible brush for cleaning the pipes but it only reaches to a certain limit.

How do you make sure that there is no more brown scum or algae shooting out from the outlet pipe when you fire up the Pro 3 600 or Ecco Pro 300 after servicing?

Just use a long pipe brush designed for cleaning lily pipes... like the NAG Flexible Pipe Brush, looks like this:



Photo from Google Images.

There are also many other brands like ANS, Marina etc which offer similar flexible pipe brushes too. The ANS version available at quite a few LFS is almost double the length of the NAG version.

If your hoses are too long, when you push the pipe brush through the hoses, just do it via one end then switch to the other end, in that way the brush will cover the entire length of the hose from both sides. Thats will ensure that all of the dirt and debris in the hoses and pipes are thoroughly cleaned so you will not see any residue going back into the tank.

Is the Pro 3 600 the biggest filter in the Eheim range?Any other bigger filter than Pro 3 600?

In terms of even larger sizes, there is also the Eheim Pro 3 1200XL and Eheim Classic 1500XL, those are the "big guns".

[RenesisTurbo]

I do have this kind of brush but the length is a bit too short to go through the whole pipe.Does attaching a chain of cable ties do the trick?

[TheKiwi]

Your suggestion came too late as I did my monthly servicing yesterday and on last Saturday for my Pro 3 600 and Ecco Pro 300......Any harder material to link up in a chain in a bid to make the brush clean up the pipes?

Hm. Not sure why you'll need a harder material. Note that this method is for you to pull on one end, not push. You'll be pulling on the end without the sponge. The trick is to have it long enough to span the entire pipe.

[RenesisTurbo]

Hm. Not sure why you'll need a harder material. Note that this method is for you to pull on one end, not push. You'll be pulling on the end without the sponge. The trick is to have it long enough to span the entire pipe.

Ok,I will give it a try then.

How do you make sure that there is no more brown scum or algae shooting out from the outlet pipe when you fire up the Pro 3 600 or Ecco Pro 300 after servicing?

Is the Pro 3 600 the biggest filter in the Eheim range?Any other bigger filter than Pro 3 600?