to Eheim 2080 owners

[elgeebeekei10]

How often Do you change or clean media? if you do change the media? which one do you throw away or clean up? how often do you change the filter pads? am an excited would be owner of 2 2080's in a few weeks need to know what am up against with

 

[ward1066]

I change the pads every 6-8 months, probably could go longer

 

[fishbum]

It depends on your stocking.6 months should not be a problem.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

need to know what am up against with

You are up against an underperformer when it comes to mech filtration

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=79815

I love Eheims, just browse my posts. My oldest has now been running for 20 years non-stop (yehaaa).

But the 2080 is a crappy design. Get some micron filter floss on top of the top, white pad. I am running one 2080 on a lightly stocked 75 gal now, and it's sub-standard even on that small tank.

Sorry to not have better news for you . My advice would be to cancel the order and get the Classic line instead. 2250 or 2260. I have a 2262 on my 220 gal, and couldn't be happier.

HarleyK

 

[elgeebeekei10]

I thought the 2080's were good according to the past reviews?

 

[elgeebeekei10]

Well are they?

 

[CODzilla]

I have one on a Rio 400 with 2 Oscars and pals and never have an issue with water quality/clarity, I open it up and clean the pre filter once per week (it takes a couple of minutes) with each water change. It does a good Job with Bio filtration and syphoning out the poop is my job every few days.

The water flow from the spray bar is a little disappointing after replacing my Tetratec 2400 with it but that made one hell of a noise which is why I had to get rid of it and when you consider how much media it is passing through, flow rate isn't everything.

 

[fishbum]

I thought the 2080's were good according to the past reviews?

Well are they?

What size tank,and what is the stock?
I have a 2180 that I bought for a 180 gallon.I also have a Classic 2262 to go with it.I bought the 2180 for the internal heater,and to hook a UV up to it,rather than the 2262.So I basicall have a expensive heater with a added UV,that also helps filter my tank.I would not want it for the only filter on this tank,but if I had 2, and not the 2262,I feel they would get the job done.

But as Harley K pointed out,they do have a lot of bypass,because of how they are designed.A 2250, 2260,or a 2262 do get the job done better IMO.

They are good filters IMO.But there are better out there.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

I have a 2180 that I bought for a 180 gallon.I also have a Classic 2262 to go with it.

LOL. That's like lighting a match and having a forest fire going at the same time....

HarleyK

 

[fishbum]

Howdy,



LOL. That's like lighting a match and having a forest fire going at the same time....

HarleyK

LOL probably.You live and learn.Like I said,the 2180 was for the heat and the added UV.Just cost some coin to get it done though.