Filter recommendation

[kaisen1996]

Hi guys what Eheim external canister filter would you recommend for a 250 litre tank that is 3ft by 2ft by 1.5ft which would house cichilds.

 

[aclockworkorange]

The biggest classic you can afford.

 

[KaiserSousay]

Agree,
Hard to beat the classic series.
Now they even come full of media.
If an Eheim canister is what you want, a 2217 would be my choice.

 

[kaisen1996]

Thanks for the input.What are your views on the 2226

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

Get the 2262

 

[aclockworkorange]

Thanks for the input.What are your views on the 2226

I'd buy a classic series instead, as would almost everyone else I know. I think it's a better design.

 

[Burto]

2217. Definitely a 2217 over a 2226. way more filter for your money. But if you've got plenty of money and you want some bells and whistles go a 2075.

 

[smitty03281964]

I would get the classic series 2260 or 2262.

 

[KaiserSousay]

I would get the classic series 2260 or 2262.

Y`all do understand the tank in question is a tad over 65 gallons, right?

 

[aclockworkorange]

Y`all do understand the tank in question is a tad over 65 gallons, right?

Well, you know how people are around here.

I do think that a 2260 or 2262 is overdoing it, but you would also have the filter that could handle a bigger tank if you decide to upgrade.