I used to have a large tank with cudas and payaras and I was using a eheim pro 2, but the problem was it started to leak through the top so I replaced the o ring and then maybe a year later it leaked again so I replaced it with a larger eheim pro 2 and earlier last year it started leaking. I am going to be settting up a 30 gallon and I plan on using a eheim eco, but my question is is the eco less likely to leak then the professional 2 or will it even leak at all?
eheim leak problems
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Get a classic. I think they are more reliable.
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I've got an Eheim 2180 Pro that's many many years old and never had a seal replaced and no leaks. My only beef is that taking the head out to remove the canister for cleaning is a nightmare but other than that, it's fantastic.
If this is like anything else Eheim one would probably be better off using a gasket silicone spray by any other manufacturer for 1/4 the price. I haven't felt the need to do it yet but I'm sure they source another manufacturer to put their name on it for something like that anyway.
Cheapest price I've been able to find on the Eheim product is over $20 to my house. I also found this food grade spray for $6. That was just the first place I looked and I'm sure I could find an even better deal if I put more time into it. It's a pretty basic product and much like Eheim's media... you pay for the name and can get just as good of a product with a different name on it. Eheim koolaid is 'spensive!
My Eheim Pro 2 had the same problem. I ended up replacing that top seal/o-ring every year until I sold it. I now have the classic which is great. Not too sure about the Ecco. Good luck.
