Canister Filters...

[ddanley]

I currently am running a Eheim 2028 in a Oceanic 135 freshwater setup.

It is OK, but it I have had leak issues and the self primer doesn't.

I am looking into a Fluval FX5.

What are your opinions on the best canister filter and what media do I use for the FX5 if I get that.

Thanks in advance

[OrandaMan]

Great discussion on that here:

http://www.houstonfishbox.com/vforums/showthread.php?t=30959

[ddanley]

Thanks Orandaman

[Gene D]

I don't know if you are giving up completly on Eheim but I would have to recommend the Eheim Pro III 2080. I have one running on a 90 gallon(yeah it's overkill) and it works wonders. Sorry to hear you are having issues with yours, but I can assure you that is a rarity with Eheim cannisters.

[ddanley]

I don't know if you are giving up completly on Eheim but I would have to recommend the Eheim Pro III 2080. I have one running on a 90 gallon(yeah it's overkill) and it works wonders. Sorry to hear you are having issues with yours, but I can assure you that is a rarity with Eheim cannisters.

I have had other eheims (Still do actually) and they did not leak... I do not want another "Water Event" on the hardwood floors.

How long has the 2080 been out?

Thanks for the info...

[Gene D]

I have had other eheims (Still do actually) and they did not leak... I do not want another "Water Event" on the hardwood floors.

How long has the 2080 been out?

Thanks for the info...

I think we have all "Water Event" or two in our time. They are never good but I am thinking better on hardwood than carpet. As far as the 2080 I do not know how long they have been out. They also have a model that has a built in heater, eliminating at least one piece of equipment hanging in your aquarium.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+3579+14672&pcatid=14672

[Complexity]

I have an Eheim Pro II 2128 with the built-in heater (never used the heater) and several Rena canisters (3 XP4s, 2 XP2, and 1 XP1). Some have leaked, others have not. But in all cases, their leaking was preventable had I paid closer attention to the seals.

I now put each canister in its own tub so I can easily see water that's leaking and fix it before it becomes a big event.

Any and all canisters will leak, regardless of the brand or model. They all have the same basic need for a proper seal, and if that seal is compromised, then a leak will occur. The solution is to learn how to ensure a good seal.

[mahoro]

I don't know if you are giving up completly on Eheim but I would have to recommend the Eheim Pro III 2080. I have one running on a 90 gallon(yeah it's overkill) and it works wonders. Sorry to hear you are having issues with yours, but I can assure you that is a rarity with Eheim cannisters.

nah, you can never over kill, that is only x5 turn over rate, i am running 215gph on both my 10g, and everyone inside is very very happy

[cichlid1409]

I think we have all "Water Event" or two in our time. They are never good but I am thinking better on hardwood than carpet. As far as the 2080 I do not know how long they have been out. They also have a model that has a built in heater, eliminating at least one piece of equipment hanging in your aquarium.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=14672

dang you could get a 2262 for that price.....

[Gene D]

dang you could get a 2262 for that price.....

The advantage the 2080 has is two intake hoses Vs. one. This allows you to have intakes on both ends of the tank and a relatively high output return in the center. It works pretty well for filtered flow that way. Although never having owned a 2262 this all opinion

[peterp63]

nah, you can never over kill, that is only 175gph, i am running 215gph on both my 10g, and everyone inside is very very happy

450 gph on the 2080

[danielp]

nah, you can never over kill, that is only 175gph, i am running 215gph on both my 10g, and everyone inside is very very happy

Turning your water over 21.5 times per hour. That may be a record that stands for ages to come.

I've always made sure that I'm getting a minimum 4.5 to 1 ratio on my filteration. I think anything about 4x per hour turn over in filteration is sufficient. It's worked for me for years and my fish are happy.

[geoff_tropheus]

Turning your water over 21.5 times per hour. That may be a record that stands for ages to come.

I've always made sure that I'm getting a minimum 4.5 to 1 ratio on my filteration. I think anything about 4x per hour turn over in filteration is sufficient. It's worked for me for years and my fish are happy.

This is very true. I have used this on my smaller setups before I got into larger fish.

10:1 is what I say is a minimum when you get into larger fish.

It is going to depend a lot on how you are stocked and what your waterchange schedule is like

[myjohnson]

Turning your water over 21.5 times per hour. That may be a record that stands for ages to come.

I've always made sure that I'm getting a minimum 4.5 to 1 ratio on my filteration. I think anything about 4x per hour turn over in filteration is sufficient. It's worked for me for years and my fish are happy.

FYI, 21.5 X turnover rate is not even close to the record. But in general, I do agree with your latter statement.

Most freshwater fishes are going to be fine in a tank that has 4 x turnover rate.

It really depends on the number of fishes you have, their size, water volume, and amount of biological media.

[newb]

yeah I had an Aquaclear 110 on my 10gallon for the a couple months. not it is on my 20gallon!