Advise needed on canister filter

[krislewis3]

I'd like to change out my penguin 350 hob, for a canister filter. The tank in question is 60 gallons, which houses 6 adult Discus, 2 Bolivian Rams, 2 bn plecos, and 2 Cory cat fish. (Yes, I realize that I'm somewhat over stocked) I also use a large sponge filter.
Which canister filter would you guys recommend?

[pcsb23]

Eheim Classic 2217

[krislewis3]

Eheim Classic 2217

Thank you.........

[Mgardner]

I prefer fluvals but Eheims are good filters too. Just don't get anEheim ecco.

[OC Discus]

You could keep your penguin for bio filtration and add a magnum 350 with micron filter and purigen pouches. This is hugely effective at keeping ammonia and nitrite down and water crystal clear between changes.

[DonMD]

I use Eheim canister filters, very reliable and absolutely quiet.

[rickztahone]

On my 50g bowfront I have a Rena Xp2 and an Xp3. Super quite filters. I've had a pair of eheim 2213's in the past, and they were really good too. However, I like the tray method of the Rena filters as opposed to the 2213's where you put all the media in a cyclinder.

[krislewis3]

Eheim Classic 2217

I noticed that this eheim 2217 that you recommend, filters up to a 150 gallon tank! Since my tank is only 60 gallons, would you still recommend this one??

[DiscusLoverJeff]

I noticed that this eheim 2217 that you recommend, filters up to a 150 gallon tank! Since my tank is only 60 gallons, would you still recommend this one??

That is a good filter. It will be fine for your tank.

You can buy an optional spray bar if you think it puts out too much water.

[DonMD]

It also most likely has a valve that allows you to reduce the volume of water. It doesn't hurt at all to have a filter rated for double or more the volume of your tank, imo.

[DISCUS STU]

I have a 60 gal. with an Eheim 2217 as the prefilter to a 2215 which is full of the Eheim Substrat bio spheres. I run a UV off of that but I like to over filter because I crowd a bit. The 2217 is good, reliable, quiet, and lasts for years and years.

[DISCUS STU]

You can diffuse the outflow if it's too intense by using the spray bar or various other things. I'd also recommend two sets of the valves to make like easier when cleaning the filter. Generally I like to clean the filter once a month.

[pcsb23]

I noticed that this eheim 2217 that you recommend, filters up to a 150 gallon tank! Since my tank is only 60 gallons, would you still recommend this one??

Absolutely Look for the eheim 2217 plus, it comes with media (sponges but they work extremely well), and quick release taps, makes maintenance a doddle - iirc all of mine came with spray bars too.

[krislewis3]

Thanks guys for your advise! I ordered the eheim 2217 as recommended. One more question....once it arrives, and is set up (with the bb), will this eheim 2217 be enough filtration by itself? I'd like to get rid of my sponge filter, as well as my penguin 350.

[pcsb23]

Thanks guys for your advise! I ordered the eheim 2217 as recommended. One more question....once it arrives, and is set up (with the bb), will this eheim 2217 be enough filtration by itself? I'd like to get rid of my sponge filter, as well as my penguin 350.

Once established then yes, comfortably so too.