Eheim Filters not adequate?

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Is the 13x13 Poret foam the right size to order to cut to fit the 2262? Or do I need to get a 19x19 piece? I'm
Planning to order from Swiss Tropicals.


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ragin_cajun said:
Is the 13x13 Poret foam the right size to order to cut to fit the 2262? Or do I need to get a 19x19 piece? I'm
Planning to order from Swiss Tropicals.



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The 2262 accepts a 12x12 sponge so as long as you can cut well you can use the smaller size.

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I ordered Poret foam, 5L ehfimech, 12L pond matrix, and the canister. The 2262 comes with the valves to break the hoses apart right?


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Yes, it has the hose valves. They make life easy. FYI. an easy way to prime the filters without drinking lots of water: Put a shop vac on you outlet hose valve and let it fill the thing with water for you. No mess and it is running in under a minute.
I uses a layer of nylon pot scrubbers in the bottom of my 2262's. It is a good bio media, breaks up the poop as it enters and won't clog like the foam.
 
David, yes, that was my post on C-F.

The 13" x 13" Poret foam is perfect for the 2260/62 filters. I also use the leftover scrap pieces in the filter or other filters.
 
Pump came in!!!! Just waiting on media, now.
 
Timely thread. I was about to suggest you toss something like an ac110 with just foam and floss to see if it helped on the back, but you went with the 2262. I am about to start my first large tank a 180g. I am pretty sure I am going to put a 2262 on it, with an fx5, or perhaps just the 2262 and a 110. Never used an eheim before but they have their fanbase, time to find out why..
 
If I ever need a quick fix for such a problem as suspended particles i use the power head and two litre bottle method with floss and in a hour or so take it out and you will have crystal clear water
 
I got all the filter media in, and the foam. Here's how I filled the canister from bottom to top....I put the circular rack from Eheim, 5 L of Ehfimech, blue 10 PPI Poret foam, 8 L Pond Matrix in the media bag, green 20 PPI poret foam, and the top circular rack from Eheim. The canister was full to the top, but I got the lid on and screwed it down. I'll test it out Saturday morning cause I have to go outta town in the morning. this all sound about right to you guys?
 
I'm gonna buy a powerhead Saturday for a little added suction on my gravel vac. this is another good excuse to get a powerhead. I mean....if you're gonna call yourself an aquarist, you gotta have a powerhead laying around somewhere, right?
harleyboy said:
If I ever need a quick fix for such a problem as suspended particles i use the power head and two litre bottle method with floss and in a hour or so take it out and you will have crystal clear water
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