Eheim 2229's in a 220 gallon

[TravisN]

I am setting up a 200 gallon tank for NA native fish. I plan to use 2 of the Eheim 2229 wet/dry canister filters. Does anyone have any suggestions for using these filters? In particular placement of the spray bars. I was thinking on a the top on the end (normal position) and the other mounted vertically on the back of the tank in the middle. Will this work?

Thanks

 

[Hot Slime]

From what I've read about these filters they aren't that good. The main problem is leaks if I recall from reading post about these filters. Just my 2 cents. I have no experience with these filters, so you might want to get more feedback from other ppl who own these filters.
If your looking for wet/dry why not make one? or if you dont like the sump wet/drys then maybe a diffrent eheim model.

 

[deeda]

The 2229 is for bio filtration only. Are you planning on putting additional filters on that tank? I have a 220G with Mbuna cichlids (heavily stocked) and I am running an Eheim 2262 & 2217 plus to AC 110's and I still am thinking of adding a sump to improve filtration.

I've not had any problem with my 2229 leaking. It works perfectly when set up as per Eheim instructions. I think Hot Slime was referring to issues with the 2028 leaking at the primer pump o-ring.

 

[TravisN]

I have run a 2229 on a smaller tank as the only filter with no problems other than having to clean the media more often. The substrate will act as a mechanical filter in addition to being an excellent biological filter. My question was more with how to position the outputs when running two filters on a tank this size.

 

[BushFishRox]

I have heard the Eheim Wet/Drys are crap for bigger tanks and require a lot of maintenance.

On my 220 I run a 40gal DIY Wet/Dry (very simple, I can post a pic if you want) and a Fluval FX5 with 3 trays of Bio Max and a AC110 with 2 foam blocks.

On 180gals and up I highly recommend running a wet/dry filter and I mean a real wet dry not the Eheim canister wet/dry.

 

[robroy]

I have heard the Eheim Wet/Drys are crap for bigger tanks and require a lot of maintenance.

On my 220 I run a 40gal DIY Wet/Dry (very simple, I can post a pic if you want) and a Fluval FX5 with 3 trays of Bio Max and a AC110 with 2 foam blocks.

On 180gals and up I highly recommend running a wet/dry filter and I mean a real wet dry not the Eheim canister wet/dry.

wouldn't mind seeing a pic please

 

[Calmwaters]

The only thing with this filter is there's no contious water flow comming out of the spray bar after 1 flow you have to wait for a minute or two for the next flow to come by.

 

[Calmwaters]

I have heard the Eheim Wet/Drys are crap for bigger tanks and require a lot of maintenance.

On my 220 I run a 40gal DIY Wet/Dry (very simple, I can post a pic if you want) and a Fluval FX5 with 3 trays of Bio Max and a AC110 with 2 foam blocks.

On 180gals and up I highly recommend running a wet/dry filter and I mean a real wet dry not the Eheim canister wet/dry.

Maintinance not really but the crapy thing is if you don't become carefull removing the palstic screws that hold the tube containing the foam for the wet & dry function when cleanning...it easily breaks and is kinda hard to find and kinda expensive.

 

[deeda]

There is always flow coming out of the spraybar on the 2229 though it is reduced during the filter cycle.

For TravisN, I would set up one filter on each end with the spraybar on the sidewall of the tank just below the waterline. You can then rotate the spraybar so the holes on one aim at a downward angle & the other can ripple the surface. This would be tweaked depending on rocks, plants or other decor present in order to get the circulation pattern you want.

Just be aware that the height between the filter bottom & the tank water level is 47" min. to 55" max. with the optional (included) clear orifice. The filter is assembled with the white orifice which limits this dimension to 33" min. to 47" max. Otherwise the wet/dry function will NOT work.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

Why not one 2262 ?

HarleyK