Eheim Classic 2217
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?
Eheim Classic 2217
Paul
Comfortably numb.
I prefer fluvals but Eheims are good filters too. Just don't get anEheim ecco.
-Megan
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.
I use Eheim canister filters, very reliable and absolutely quiet.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.