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The installation kits can fit your filter, just get the parts with the correct 12/16 size ports.Originally Posted by RenesisTurbo
The power diffusers will help to aerate and create surface agitation, good for oxygenating the tank water.
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I saw parts for the Ecco when I was at QH yesterday.Maybe you will like to call and check with them?
The installation kits can fit your filter, just get the parts with the correct 12/16 size ports.
The power diffusers will help to aerate and create surface agitation, good for oxygenating the tank water.
You can buy the clips separately from Qian Hu, they come in small packets of 2pcs. Just a few dollars a pack.
Other LFS like Seaview or C328 might also have spare stock of those clips, have to check with them.
So i just purchase the clips will do right?
Thank you !
If you see that only the plastic clip is broken, then just get the clips to replace it.
Over the years, i've bought over quite a few 2nd hand ecco pro filters with broken clips before and fixed them. Just a quick 10 seconds of replacement and its back to working order again.
Hey UA, wanted to check in with you. After using my Ecco pro 300 for a couple of months, I've noticed that my flow rate drops significantly after a couple of weeks of use. Thought it had to do with a faulty impeller, or perhaps my filter media were choked up. Did all the swaps and maintenance. No diff. As it turns out, cleaning out the filter tubes restored it to full flow.
Thing is, my tuber wasn't even really dirty or gunked up at all. Just some spots of grime here and there. The rate always slows down after about 2 weeks, and cleaning the tubes always restores it to full flow (thus potentially ruling out a faulty impeller)
I'm wondering if it has to do with the fact that the lower power impeller used in the Ecco pro is just a lot less powerful than the ones used in the classic, and is thus sensitive to changes such as grime build up in the pipes?
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Yeah ! It works, the seaview staff kind enough to teach me how to replace it. It is really easy.
Canister filter flow rates do naturally decrease over time as the media, pipes and hoses clog up... hence the need for regular cleaning and maintenance. If your Ecco Pro 300 flow rate decreases noticeably after only just a 2 weeks if usage, then look at reducing the amount of media in the trays (it might be too full, hence clogging up more quickly, even with just abit of dirt and debris) or adjust/change the placement of the media (make sure they are positioned in the order of flow = coarse > medium > fine, otherwise debris will clog the finer media too early and reduce flow more quickly).
Also make sure you replace the white filter wool pad regularly (it is a wear and tear item that must be replaced), do not just wash it and re-use, most of the dirt will still be trapped inside it and can't be washed out, therefore it will keep clogging up faster and faster as times goes by.
It possible that the design of the Ecco Pro motor and impeller might be more susceptible to restrictions in flow due to blockages (since its an energy saving design), but simple adjustments to media and positioning should be able to optimize its performance.
Just for reference, i clean my Ecco Pro 300 unit every 3 months and alot of gunk has to be cleared out too (and i change out the white filter wool pad to a fresh new one at every maintenance). While the flow does also gradually decrease slightly in-between maintenance sessions, its only perhaps 10-20% less, not that significant to be of concern though.
For the filter wool pad, do you buy back Eheim brand.
I used to... then i switched over to buying those bulk packs of white filter wool sheets instead. Just need to use a pair of scissors to cut them into the required shape. They do a similar job and are much more economical.
yeah, Ehiem one is just too expensive. Which white filter wool are you using? Saw a lot in seaview, but don't know which one is suitable.I used to... then i switched over to buying those bulk packs of white filter wool sheets instead. Just need to use a pair of scissors to cut them into the required shape. They do a similar job and are much more economical.
So far i've been using the Mika brand white filter wool and it works well. I buy the pack which comes in one large folded sheet, can cut out alot of pads with minimum wastage.
Yeah ! I brought it yesterday. I had 3 type of ehiem fliter, Pro 3, Pro 2 and Ecco Pro 3. Going to cut three different shapes lolz.
Cool... ecco pro white filter wool pad is the easiest to cut out, just one circle. The other pro 2 and pro 3 pads need abit of extra art and craft skill to cut out the special shapes.
I do change my filter wool every month for my Ecco Pro and Pro 3 600 when I do monthly servicing.
I thought of using the original Eheim sponges and filter wool before but opted for those aftermarket ones from Seaview aka brands like Mika.
A bit troublesome to cut into shape but my wife does it for me though.
For my Ecco Pro 300,noticed that my flow rate started to decline after the 3rd week from the last servicing.
Tried to experiment with using the power diffusers for both of my tanks,did not work eventually cos my Glowlights and platies were almost blown out of the tank and creating a tsunami.
In the other tank,my Comets and Ryukins preferred the water from the Eheim lily pipe and did not like the power diffuser too.Eventually exchanged the power diffusers for 2 packs of Purigen.
Last edited by RenesisTurbo; 13th Jul 2016 at 16:11.
-50 assorted normal Platies, 12 assorted Corydoras, 30 Ember Tetras and 14 Kuhli Loaches in a 90 x 45 x 50 tank.(Eheim Ecco Pro 300)
The filter pads set for Pro3 have OEM china ones but our side never seen it for sale.
Interesting. My flow rate decreases quite significantly after a week. Maybe about 30% or more?
Not an issue with the impeller though; I've swapped it with a brand new one and it's the same. Media wise, I'm using the stock media that was provided, so I don't think I've overstuffed it with media.
More interestingly, my flow rate reverts to full rate whenever I clean my pipes. But they aren't dirty, and I don't think a significant amount of gunk can accumulate in a week
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For me,I use the stock media for my Ecco Pro 300 too.But I swapped out the black rolls for a tray full of Seachem Matrix.The water in my goldfish tank became cleaner as a result.
-50 assorted normal Platies, 12 assorted Corydoras, 30 Ember Tetras and 14 Kuhli Loaches in a 90 x 45 x 50 tank.(Eheim Ecco Pro 300)
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.
The bigger the better. Hehe get the Ehiem pro 4 350 new model with 1050 flowrate should be sufficient for your current tank.
https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/node/6249
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