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Eheim Filter Selection

Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by dlwhitt, Jun 26, 2010.

  1. dlwhitt

    dlwhitt Thread Starter New Member

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    I'm finalizing the equipment selections for a 90 gallon cichlid tank, and mostly struggling with the cannister filter selection. Does anyone have an opinion about the Eheim Classic 2217 versus the Eheim Professional 3 2075 (Ultra G160)? They are both rated for up to a 160 gallon tank size, which satisfies my desire to have excess filtering capacity. However, there are some very significant design differences. Any comments are very much appreciated.
     
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Welcome to the forum. The Eheims are nice filters. Between the two of those I'd go with the pro version.
     
    Anthony, Jun 26, 2010
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  3. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    Welcome aboard! I have a 90g but opted for the rena filstar xp4 because of the light weight (Petite female and I can lift it without struggling).
    Rena Filstar XP4 Aquarium Filter
     
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  4. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    the PRO 3 is a heavy S.O.B. Practically unmoveable when filled with water and its casters are non turnable which makes it a bear to maintain on tile flooring. Now, as far as the Pro 3 goes I wouldnt give it up for the world. I use the Pro 3 2080 on my 210 it has a 300gph filtration rating, much more media as well as a nice dual inlet single outlet so your water intake is double that of a normal single inlet canister.

    This is the first eheim I have owned and it is working side by side with the same rated(300g) wet/dry sump. Also the Eheim has enough cajones to keep full outlet pressure even going thru a water polisher and Co2 motorized reaction canister. It pumps harder them my twin 1200gph pumps that reside in the wet/dry.

    Go with the Pro, you wont be disappointed.
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Jun 27, 2010
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