Eheim 2213 external filter for my tigrinus

[JK9194]

hi i bought eheim external filter 2213 today......

i will put this external filter for my tigrinus's tank.


can i use old media stones? i got new sponges though

any suggestions if i can use old media stones?

please rely me asap because i need to set up this filter quickly for my tigrinus.....


i will wait for your rely

regards

 

[deeda]

I am assuming you bought a used 2213 with the old, original media, correct? I would clean the old media in a solution of 1/4 cup of unscented, regular bleach + 1 gallon of water or enough to cover the media. Let it soak for an hour, then rinse thoroughly with tap water. After rinsing with tap water, soak the media in tap water and add the appropriate amount of Prime or similar dechlor product to remove any traces of chlorine bleach.

There should be no odor of bleach left on the old media before using in your filter.

Hope this helps.

 

[JK9194]

I am assuming you bought a used 2213 with the old, original media, correct? I would clean the old media in a solution of 1/4 cup of unscented, regular bleach + 1 gallon of water or enough to cover the media. Let it soak for an hour, then rinse thoroughly with tap water. After rinsing with tap water, soak the media in tap water and add the appropriate amount of Prime or similar dechlor product to remove any traces of chlorine bleach.

There should be no odor of bleach left on the old media before using in your filter.

Hope this helps.

yea i did it yesterday tho... cheers mate

 

[ozzyboo]

yea i did it yesterday tho... cheers mate

Did you bleach the media?
Just wondering if this has anything to do with your other post re sick tigrinus.....
was the fish fine before you installed the new filter?

 

[JK9194]

Did you bleach the media?
Just wondering if this has anything to do with your other post re sick tigrinus.....
was the fish fine before you installed the new filter?

nope i didnt put the bleach... i washed with very hot water like 10 times....

no he is not well before like a week ago. i got my tap water conditioner and a proper test kit.

i am going to take a care with my tig. and do to some water changes today later on

 

[ozzyboo]

nope i didnt put the bleach... i washed with very hot water like 10 times....

no he is not well before like a week ago. i got my tap water conditioner and a proper test kit.

i am going to take a care with my tig. and do to some water changes today later on

OK so we can rule out bleach.
What did you have filtering the tank prior to the 2213?What is the water change routine?
What are the perameters of the tank Ammonia,Nitrite,Nitrate,PH and hardness.
How long has the tank been running and was it cycled prior to putting the fish in.How long have you had your Tig?

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

2213? Only filter? That's either a tiny Tig, or a massively underfiltered tank
Great filter, though! I, too, run a 2213 on my 220gal ... but it has support from its big brothers, 2262.

HarleyK