Eheim filter for Marine....

[paperdoll]

Hi! I have a Eheim 2028 presently... was told by a marine lfs it is not really suitable for marine set ups...

is this true?

If so, what models are suitable for a 3ft x 2ft x 2ft set up?

[wolfie]

I oso heard frm LFS tt the pro series not suitable for marine... Not too sure though...

[EbiTank]

hi, i believe canister filters are fine for nitrification. (cultivating bacteria to remove ammonia and nitrites.) works for me.

I have been using a 2022 canister for the last 6 months, but found it tiring to do water changes weekly to export nitrates, so revamped system to include intank DSB. hope it works for me soon.

if you have a fish only tank, canister filters might be ok for a start, until you find it too tiring to water changes, can find other alternatives..

[ckpeh]

Hi,

According to the LFS, 221X series of filter (i.e., 2213, 2215, 2217) are more suitable for marine tank. The 2nd most ex-LFS and HarXXXX are using them.

But if you read some marine books, cansister filters are out. So are the experts here are not in favour of canister filter

Due to a leaking pipe (to my sump), i'm using 2215 for my 4ft tank (suppose to be undersize). But water quality seems to be ok (nitrite, nitrate and ammonia). May be the 45kg live rocks that I put into the tank are doing their job well.

Just my 2cts.

[kelstorm]

i do recommend going for 2227 or 2229 for marine if u have to use a canister.. they have a column for wet/dry fitlration

[fairywrasse]

Are the 2227 or 2229 still selling outside?

[kelstorm]

yes.. but they are ex.. for instance, 2229 RRP is at $380+++... u can try Qianhu...or ask petmart to bring in for u.. they are available.. but hardly found in LFS.. due to the demand...

[fairywrasse]

Which is a better model for a 3ft set up?

Should be going down petmart these few days

2229 $380 Not cheap.... hehe...

[anakjoh]

I feel tt anything above 2.5 ft should go for a sump - it's not really more expensive n the benefits far far outweighs any initial problem.

[fairywrasse]

I've not really figured out the sump thingie!

Went to Lfs and was quoted $1.8k for 3ft tank, cabinet and sump... expensive?

[Tanzy]

I've not really figured out the sump thingie!

Went to Lfs and was quoted $1.8k for 3ft tank, cabinet and sump... expensive?

Where? Rainbow?

[fairywrasse]

Nope... Sealife

My fren works at Rainbow.... even he tells me not to buy stuff there hehe.....

[Anthony]

is veri ex leh ...

y nt u get ur cabinet tank from some arofanatics forum

there are some nice cabinet tank maker there.. cheaper ~!

hope this help

[ep4546]

u can try 2260 for your tank with 2 outlet for slower waterflow

[fairywrasse]

The problem is I cannot figure how the sump works! Pai Sei... me not very technically inclined All the piping, valves, powerheads confuse me hehe....

[fairywrasse]

is the Eheim 2222 suitable? Coz my fren has this <_

[Chris]

I started on my 4X2X2 for over 18 months on a model 2028 with undergravel and DSB. Till today, everything is fine. However, I change the subtracts in the canister to include ceramic-rings, coral chips, Seagel, polyfilter and filter wool. Nitrite is almost zero. Coral and fish all doing well.

[terryansimon]

The problem is I cannot figure how the sump works! Pai Sei... me not very technically inclined All the piping, valves, powerheads confuse me hehe....

I understand how you feel. I'm also hunting around for a new four feet tank with cabinet and sump. and as usual, working on a horribly tight budget.

want to go tank hunting together? maybe can get a better deal if we buy together or something (=