Two months ago I´ve set up a new 120 Liter (31.7 Gallons) well planted (only modest plants - no CO2 needed) community AQ. I´ve installed a "EHEIM pickup 160 (2012)" in the middle of a side wall with the outlet short underneath the water surface to produce a straight but balancing water flow on the surface and a effective return flow above the ground, both not to strong, so there`s no waste on the gravel. This filter works very reliable and effective. I´ve planted a few strong growing stem plants around the filter. The "EHEIM pickup" series is one of the best internal filter on the market. In Germany this filter costs only 24 EURO (= 33.16 AUD) and that`s excellent value for money.
I wish they still sold these in the USA. Not available in USA voltage anywhere either. The one I bought in 1997 (along with some other Eheim filters) has been running continuously ever since. An incredible mechanical filter for its size. Anyone know how to convert a Euro model to USA?
Just got the biggest one and it doesn't pick up anything. Ended up using a small cheap power head and made my own filter out of a peanut butter Plastic bottle. It does pick up! All people buy this junk for is it looks more stylish than my DIY one. But is it about looks or functionality?
Lovely video.:) I recently bought the Eheim Pick Up 45 for my 30L tank, I'm quite happy with it so far.:) I do have a few questions though, if you have time :) Would this filter, the pick up 45, be okay in a shrimp tank? Or is there too big a risk of the young being sucked into the machine.? Is there anything simple to prevent it from happening?
I have this filter which stopped to work since yesterday, tried to fix but didn't work. I did not had any problem before, and I have been using it for more than 2 years. Any suggestions?
How often do you clean the sponge inside?? With every water change?? At the pet store I was told to replace the sponge every 3 months but nothing about cleaning it out. Thank you
Is this an easy filter to get into because because I have problems with my hands and struggle with my current filter often relying on other people to do it for me
are these quiet i have a fish tank in my room its a marina s15 but its really loud i had one of these before but down stairs so i never noticed its sound
Just got the middle one a few days ago and my tank the day before, I just found my goldfish out of my tank, he’s alive thank god, but how do I know that the oxygen is coming through, the water is moving, am I supposed to remove the cap from the clear tube? If anyone could help I’d appreciate that😊
Hello! The green body of muy eheim pickup 160 was broken and I bought a spare one. Does anyone know how to remove the black locking piece to the new body? Thank you :)
You can cover the lower part of the filter with a nylon sock, but this might block the waste as well. My girlfriend had even found some very little snails (Physella acuta) in the lower part of this filter, but that was of course not the filter`s fault. The filter she uses is now over 15 years old and it still works great. It`s really better to use a simple air driven sponge filter instead. "Tetra Brilliant Filter" in combination with the "Tetra ASP 50 or 100 air pump" / the new "JBL ChrystalClear m greenline" - also a top filter imo / "Hamburger Matten Filter" and so on, there are so many others - they are all absolutely safe for shrimp and fry and work really great.
hey my friend i have a tank (60L) with this filter ( up to 60L) and i feel like it's not strong enough to sweep everything. maybe my tank has to much pieces of wood or stones. but it's getting dirty really fast on the white sand.. i was thinking of adding a power head at the other side any advice ?? i don't want it to strong either. thanks a lot
Hi Paul Thanks for your videos, I think they're great, love watching them. What is your opinion on the Eheim Pickup 160 vs Fluval U2? I am considering both for a 50 L tank. Thanks, Charlie
Hi Paul. I have a 36"x15"x15" tank which I want to set up as a small fish community aquarium (Tetras etc). I have two questions if you can help. 1 - Do you think the Eheim Pick Up is better than the Fluval U3 which also has carbon and media cartridges? 2 - Given the size of my tank, I have been advised to go for an external filter if possible. Aesthetics and the extra cost aside, would you agree? Thanks.
MartinJG100 I have a Eheim 2010 in a tank that's about the same size as yours and it's been running non-stop for nearly 5 years keeping all my fish in clean water. As long as you regularly rinse out the sponge and clean the impeller in tank water, I do mine every weekend during water changes, it will last you a good long while. I bought mine to replace a Fluval U2 that stopped working twice. The first time it stopped working was after about 6 months. I returned it to Amazon they sent me a replacement and that one stopped working within 2 weeks. After that I got my money back and ordered the Eheim. But I'd like to point out that I will need some a new sponge in it soon as the flow rate has decreased and no matter how much I try to clean out the sponge it's just too dirty and tatty. I think that it lasting nearly 5 years is quite remarkable and it's certainly well worth the money. £8 ($15 aud) for 2 sponges and 1 lasts 5 years is a bargain. Certainly cheaper than buying the Fluval at £25 ($50 uad) that only lasts a couple of month.
Hi, I'm using an Eheim Pick Up 160 in my turtle tank and was wondering if this model is able to be placed horizontally in order to have a lower water level? Thankyou, Grace
What's the best way to change the filter cartridge in one of these? I have one and have had a it for around 6-8 months, works well, I clean the filter in tank water when I need to but the cartridge is falling apart abit now, got a spare on hand but quite cautious about killing all my good bacteria, might try and cut some of the old one off and try and stick abit in with new one if it fits
there no good if you have a fish tank with a lot of fish as they cant cope with large bio loads also you can put a external filter on any tank from 50 litters to 500liters
jameshone1000 and I am not hateing there a good brand and last a long time but would not use one for a tank that has over ten or more fish as the don't have a large area for the good bacteria to grow to eat the ammonia build up and need to be cleaned more regular if you have a lot of fish
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Two months ago I´ve set up a new 120 Liter (31.7 Gallons) well planted (only modest plants - no CO2 needed) community AQ. I´ve installed a "EHEIM pickup 160 (2012)" in the middle of a side wall with the outlet short underneath the water surface to produce a straight but balancing water flow on the surface and a effective return flow above the ground, both not to strong, so there`s no waste on the gravel. This filter works very reliable and effective. I´ve planted a few strong growing stem plants around the filter. The "EHEIM pickup" series is one of the best internal filter on the market. In Germany this filter costs only 24 EURO (= 33.16 AUD) and that`s excellent value for money.
Got one of these and it's so quiet. And very low power consumption compared to others of same LPH. Very happy with it
got the pick up 45 today, so noisy! :(
Contrary, in a small tank there is less space for internal filter!
Whilst an external works great and also extends the water volume.
The best filters ever!!🙏
Just bought the 2012. very excited to get it in my 55 gal
i have 2 on that pick up filter but it doesnt suck some of small particle floating my tank.
I wish they still sold these in the USA. Not available in USA voltage anywhere either. The one I bought in 1997 (along with some other Eheim filters) has been running continuously ever since. An incredible mechanical filter for its size. Anyone know how to convert a Euro model to USA?
Do you have to comment on absolutely every single video ever made with this? Buy a step up transformer already.
Lee. I have heard only good things about them. Simple and effective. Thanks for your feedback.
just got the 160 quiet as a mouse and good flow
Great information , thank you!
Just got the biggest one and it doesn't pick up anything. Ended up using a small cheap power head and made my own filter out of a peanut butter Plastic bottle. It does pick up! All people buy this junk for is it looks more stylish than my DIY one. But is it about looks or functionality?
Lovely video.:)
I recently bought the Eheim Pick Up 45 for my 30L tank, I'm quite happy with it so far.:)
I do have a few questions though, if you have time :)
Would this filter, the pick up 45, be okay in a shrimp tank? Or is there too big a risk of the young being sucked into the machine.? Is there anything simple to prevent it from happening?
How the heck does it come apart for cleaning tho? For the life of me I can't remember...
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I have this filter which stopped to work since yesterday, tried to fix but didn't work. I did not had any problem before, and I have been using it for more than 2 years. Any suggestions?
did you clean the impeller
How often do you clean the sponge inside?? With every water change?? At the pet store I was told to replace the sponge every 3 months but nothing about cleaning it out. Thank you
I clean it every couple of weeks
I only replace it if it breaks down
I have this filter, can I use half the sponge that comes with it and fill the rest with bio max hoops?
Thank you for a very good video. Can you tell me if this is suitable for a terrapin tank. TIA Glynis
Pretty hard to use if you have an internal rim on your tank.
i wanted to get one of these so i can use it to add carbon to my tanks after medication? would this little filter hold carbon?
Is this an easy filter to get into because because I have problems with my hands and struggle with my current filter often relying on other people to do it for me
Hi, I have 34L tank, which one do you suggest me? (eheim pick up 2008 or 2010)
The small is fine
Are these okay with cherry shrimp?
risky
@@MajesticAquariumsTV thanks
I got cherry shrimps and all of them are inside the filter now..I dont know how to stop them going into the filter
are these quiet i have a fish tank in my room its a marina s15 but its really loud i had one of these before but down stairs so i never noticed its sound
very silent
thank you
Just got the middle one a few days ago and my tank the day before, I just found my goldfish out of my tank, he’s alive thank god, but how do I know that the oxygen is coming through, the water is moving, am I supposed to remove the cap from the clear tube? If anyone could help I’d appreciate that😊
As long as you have good surface agitation it should be fine
Majestic AquariumsTV ok perfect thanks so much:)
Hello! The green body of muy eheim pickup 160 was broken and I bought a spare one. Does anyone know how to remove the black locking piece to the new body? Thank you :)
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Can this be used with just the bottom bit under the water? My tank has shallow water.
Thanks
as long as it agitates the surface
Is this filter safe for shrimp fry? Will they get sucked in? If so how can i prevent them to?
I only use air driven sponge filters for fresh fry.
You can cover the lower part of the filter with a nylon sock, but this might block the waste as well. My girlfriend had even found some very little snails (Physella acuta) in the lower part of this filter, but that was of course not the filter`s fault. The filter she uses is now over 15 years old and it still works great.
It`s really better to use a simple air driven sponge filter instead. "Tetra Brilliant Filter" in combination with the "Tetra ASP 50 or 100 air pump" / the new "JBL ChrystalClear m greenline" - also a top filter imo / "Hamburger Matten Filter" and so on, there are so many others - they are all absolutely safe for shrimp and fry and work really great.
hey my friend
i have a tank (60L) with this filter ( up to 60L) and i feel like it's not strong enough to sweep everything. maybe my tank has to much pieces of wood or stones. but it's getting dirty really fast on the white sand..
i was thinking of adding a power head at the other side any advice ?? i don't want it to strong either.
thanks a lot
or add an air stone
air stone is not supposed to clean the soil isn't it?
Coud I use one of these to run carbon or GFO in a nano reef? I have 20g nano reef and an old eheim 2006 lying around...
yes
Hi Paul
Thanks for your videos, I think they're great, love watching them.
What is your opinion on the Eheim Pickup 160 vs Fluval U2?
I am considering both for a 50 L tank.
Thanks, Charlie
Eheim
I prefer Aquael because the parts are more available here
do you have a video showing how to install this?
put it under water, stick it to the wall and plug it in
Majestic AquariumsTV
LMAO!
Do I put the full thing under water or leave the top part outside water so the water shoots into tank?
either way is ok
aim for maximum surface agitation
Hi Paul. I have a 36"x15"x15" tank which I want to set up as a small fish community aquarium (Tetras etc). I have two questions if you can help. 1 - Do you think the Eheim Pick Up is better than the Fluval U3 which also has carbon and media cartridges? 2 - Given the size of my tank, I have been advised to go for an external filter if possible. Aesthetics and the extra cost aside, would you agree? Thanks.
1. both work fine
2. external canister is bigger and better
Majestic AquariumsTV Did some further research and think the Eheim 2010 should do the job. Thanks.
I do get good results with them
MartinJG100 I have a Eheim 2010 in a tank that's about the same size as yours and it's been running non-stop for nearly 5 years keeping all my fish in clean water. As long as you regularly rinse out the sponge and clean the impeller in tank water, I do mine every weekend during water changes, it will last you a good long while. I bought mine to replace a Fluval U2 that stopped working twice. The first time it stopped working was after about 6 months. I returned it to Amazon they sent me a replacement and that one stopped working within 2 weeks. After that I got my money back and ordered the Eheim. But I'd like to point out that I will need some a new sponge in it soon as the flow rate has decreased and no matter how much I try to clean out the sponge it's just too dirty and tatty. I think that it lasting nearly 5 years is quite remarkable and it's certainly well worth the money. £8 ($15 aud) for 2 sponges and 1 lasts 5 years is a bargain. Certainly cheaper than buying the Fluval at £25 ($50 uad) that only lasts a couple of month.
Can you put your own filter media in to it...?
yep
Can i use it with low water level?
Yes
is this one good for goldfishes
It should be good for the goldfish as long as they are not small to be sucked in lol
got a 120 Malawi grow tank which one would you recommend?
the bigger the better
Hi, I have 30"x18"x18" tank. Can I use Eheim 2012? Is it ok?
Nilesh Shelar yes but if the tank is heavily stocked I would prefer a 2213
Hi,
I'm using an Eheim Pick Up 160 in my turtle tank and was wondering if this model is able to be placed horizontally in order to have a lower water level?
Thankyou,
Grace
yes it will be fine
Thankyou!
Yes if in a stocking, but I would use Polyfilter in it.
Can you have to much oxygen in the tank
only because I hate micro bubbles
Very informative thank you.
When it is dirty, likely every fortnight
What's the best way to change the filter cartridge in one of these? I have one and have had a it for around 6-8 months, works well, I clean the filter in tank water when I need to but the cartridge is falling apart abit now, got a spare on hand but quite cautious about killing all my good bacteria, might try and cut some of the old one off and try and stick abit in with new one if it fits
I would add marine pure cubes to the tank for a month before I replace that sponge
Hi Paul!I do have a question,I have a 35L aquarium and i plan to put about 10-15 fish in it,will this filter oxigenate the water enough?
unlikely with that many fish
I have an air pump anyway thanks
I'm hoping to make the filter into a small waterfall
bought the 45, immediately took it out and put it back in the box. Way to noisy.
You did put it in water?
Yes you can but I would rather use the full sponge and add some marine pure to the tank if I want increased biological media
there no good if you have a fish tank with a lot of fish as they cant cope with large bio loads also you can put a external filter on any tank from 50 litters to 500liters
jameshone1000 and I am not hateing there a good brand and last a long time but would not use one for a tank that has over ten or more fish as the don't have a large area for the good bacteria to grow to eat the ammonia build up and need to be cleaned more regular if you have a lot of fish
Made in good old Germany.
then it would be harder to sell lol
dont buy unless you like listening to the sound of machinery
true
true, its not very quiet like people like to say. I got Eheim 160 and its very noisy
ust sponge on the filter ?? and the ceramics ??