Question for the community,
I have been running eheim’s on my 90 gal (3x2217) and 75 gal (2x20217) and my most recent tank the 125 (1x2217; 1x2262). I have them filled as recommended and always have for 10+ years, the 2262 is a newer experience though. Mech (tubes), coarse pad, eheims bioballs and then fine pad. I run purigen in one of the 2217 running both 90 and 125 gal tanks to get rid of tannins from new driftwood. Single fish (mostly) in each tank; Midas, Oscar and jaguar Cichlid. All big messy and big bioloads. Weekly 50-75% water changes. Established tanks outside of the 125 which is 4 months running. All 2217s have been working for years, I can’t recommend them enough although the little metal clasps that keep the filter shut make me a little nervous (I replace any that get bent even a little and recommend you do too). Never had a disaster or issue, never needed a filter to act as backup because I’ve never had a breakdown in over 10 years. Couple questions, should have asked the first one years ago but my fish are always healthy.
1. Is there any reason to clean a canister if flow rate remains high? I only clean these things once the flow rate is noticeably reduced. I’d think once every 8-14 months to be honest. If I clean them before this happens outside of the top layer of fine foam it’s almost like i’m Just taking everything out just to put it back in.
2. how long does it typically take for tannins to stop leaching from Malaysian driftwood?
3. 3 packs of purigen in a 2217 clears the tanks right up, I assume if I keep refresh8ng or replacing them i’ll accelerate the process?
Any advise or feedback would be great. Cheers
I have been running eheim’s on my 90 gal (3x2217) and 75 gal (2x20217) and my most recent tank the 125 (1x2217; 1x2262). I have them filled as recommended and always have for 10+ years, the 2262 is a newer experience though. Mech (tubes), coarse pad, eheims bioballs and then fine pad. I run purigen in one of the 2217 running both 90 and 125 gal tanks to get rid of tannins from new driftwood. Single fish (mostly) in each tank; Midas, Oscar and jaguar Cichlid. All big messy and big bioloads. Weekly 50-75% water changes. Established tanks outside of the 125 which is 4 months running. All 2217s have been working for years, I can’t recommend them enough although the little metal clasps that keep the filter shut make me a little nervous (I replace any that get bent even a little and recommend you do too). Never had a disaster or issue, never needed a filter to act as backup because I’ve never had a breakdown in over 10 years. Couple questions, should have asked the first one years ago but my fish are always healthy.
1. Is there any reason to clean a canister if flow rate remains high? I only clean these things once the flow rate is noticeably reduced. I’d think once every 8-14 months to be honest. If I clean them before this happens outside of the top layer of fine foam it’s almost like i’m Just taking everything out just to put it back in.
2. how long does it typically take for tannins to stop leaching from Malaysian driftwood?
3. 3 packs of purigen in a 2217 clears the tanks right up, I assume if I keep refresh8ng or replacing them i’ll accelerate the process?
Any advise or feedback would be great. Cheers