Which Eheim

[Acer]

Why do you think that the Classic model is superior to the Pro II?

I was going to buy a Rena XP3, but I'm second-guessing it... I think I'm going to go right for an Eheim as my first canister filter, and am between the classic and Pro II.

Aside for the price, not sure what advantages the Pro II has over the Rena?

 

[Asago]

I have two eccos and a classic.... I would go with the classic, they are quieter and require less maintenance, my eccos need to be serviced every few months. Bigalsonline has the classics on sale... I would get one without hesitation, especially for smaller tank.

 

[TAT2DRAGON]

go with the classic, cant beat it! never any problems and with the promotions eheim is giving with them its a no brainer.

 

[sidewinderbiker]

classic 100%

 

[Acer]

Thanks guys

Yup, I'm going to the Big Al's near my house on Boxing Day and picking up a Classic that is on sale... I am dreading the line-up!

A 2217 on a 55 g w/ 6 fancy goldfish... overkill or no? As long as I can cut the output enough, it should be awesome.

 

[Raul-7]

Not overkill at all, I run two Eheim 2215's on a 20L. There's never such thing as over filtration, IMO. In fact, I would suggest two 2217's on a 55G seeing how long it is coupled with the fact that you're stocking it with such a high bio-load.

 

[Acer]

Yup, 6 goldfish (even if they are small now) in a 55 g is bordering on overstocking... I'm going to keep my AquaClear on it (forget the model - for 50g) coupled with the 2217.

Even though it is a high bioload, with my AC and (crappy) Whisper filter, the tank is usually 5-10ppm nitrate when I test it before my weekly water change.

I'm so pumped for the canister filter

Your 20g tanks sounds intense!!! What is in it??? Must be a good current...

 

[Acer]

Well... got my 2217 today I'll set it up in 10 days when I get home... I'm pumped!

 

[WyldFya]

Not overkill at all, I run two Eheim 2215's on a 20L. There's never such thing as over filtration, IMO. In fact, I would suggest two 2217's on a 55G seeing how long it is coupled with the fact that you're stocking it with such a high bio-load.

There is such a thing as over filtration. It is the waste of energy, and bio-media in a scenario where the bacteria colony will only need a smaller amount of surface area. There is also current to take into account.