Where is the cheapest place for eheim media. ?

[tcarswell]

Just as the title reads. My ehfisynth is falling apart

 

[sutherland]

Just as the title reads. My ehfisynth is falling apart

Why not buy off brand cheap mechanical media and either cut to size or stuff it in there? That's the biggest perk to canister, custom filter options.

 

[tcarswell]

Would this work >?? I mean I really like how filthy my other one was it obviously did its job since it was so darn filthy right ?

 

[sutherland]

Would this work >?? I mean I really like how filthy my other one was it obviously did its job since it was so darn filthy right ?

Absolutely. Load it up, starting with coarser foam first, followed by finer foam, biological media, and cap it off with some micro-filtration.

 

[tcarswell]

Thanks for the help I went and ordered the eheim ones because of how well this other pad worked. It literally looked like a muddy door mat after 2 months

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

Thanks for the help I went and ordered the eheim ones because of how well this other pad worked. It literally looked like a muddy door mat after 2 months

I always use the store brand - much cheaper and basically the same thing. If yours was clogged after just two months you may want to think about either a pre-filter on your intake, or a larger volume canister.

HarleyK

 

[sutherland]

Howdy,



I always use the store brand - much cheaper and basically the same thing. If yours was clogged after just two months you may want to think about either a pre-filter on your intake, or a larger volume canister.

HarleyK

Great advice! Pre-Filter with a sponge over the strainer seems like the most cost effective method.

 

[WyldFya]

Howdy,



I always use the store brand - much cheaper and basically the same thing. If yours was clogged after just two months you may want to think about either a pre-filter on your intake, or a larger volume canister.

HarleyK

This is the method I prefer.

 

[tcarswell]

Howdy,



I always use the store brand - much cheaper and basically the same thing. If yours was clogged after just two months you may want to think about either a pre-filter on your intake, or a larger volume canister.

HarleyK

hmm I want to go bigger than a 2217 if I am going to upgrade. How would a 2080 do ? Or an FX5 I already have the FX5(could always order another right) waiting for my 400+ to finish planning.

 

[HarleyK]

Howdy,

Depends on what size tank...

I recommend against the 2080 - simply search this forum for my user name and 2080 and you'll know more. A second 2217 might be best and cheapest (I'd say up to 75 gal), or 2250/60/62 would be upgrades for larger tanks.

Good luck,
HarleyK