I'm in the process of converting my 125g from a planted South American Cichlid tank to a non-planted African Cichlid tank, and I tore down my 2217 and Pro 3 filters to clean them out. I made the rookie mistake of not keeping the parts separate, so when I went to put them back together, I found myself lost. This video was a lifesaver! Thanks for making it; you did an awesome job!
As a professional Aquarist of 10 years setting up her first Eheim at home (what...we use sumps, overflows, or sand filters at work almost exclusively...) I very much want to be your friend. 😁 Entertaining, to the point, and informative. Thanks!
I could not have set this up without your help. Thank you so much for this video. The speed you do it is perfect too - I watched once, and then paused at each step. Thank you!!!!
I bought one of these from you guys on Ebay this week. Bought it on Wednesday. It's now Friday and it's already at my local UPS store for me to pick up after work. That's Buffalo to Syracuse. And that was in a week with a huge winter storm. Great service.
I have the same filter. Love it. The way I prime mine is to close both valves on the outlet side of the filter on the top of the filter body and separate the quick coupling between the two valves. I open the filter side valve and give the line a quick suck just enough to get the water flowing up over the goose neck of the pick up line in a siphoning action . When I see the water falling I put the quick connect back together and open both valves. It's not really necessary to close these valves, but I got in the habit since it's nice to use them when you're taking the unit apart after having it in service. The water fills the canister and runs up the outlet side to close to the water level in the tank by itself. From that point on I maintain the prime by closing the valves when working on the system. Reopening the valves on the suction side after putting the filter back in should fill the canister and you're good to go again. Gentle rocking of the filter will get any trapped air around the top of the canister to go out the pump.
Thank you for this extremely helpful video. I had no idea how to set up the hose and connectors for my Eheim 2213, but your demonstration made it fairly clear. Your priming technique worked like a charm, too! I would suggest including a still shot of the filter canister once the hoses are connected, as the video did not show the final result.
No sucking! To start the syphon, just fill the output hose with water (its super easy to dunk it in the tank when its disconnected), close the connector at the end, plug it in to the filter side ( wich of course if below the tank) open it up and gravity does the rest. Pretty sure thats why it has double tap connectors. They make it insanely easy to clean the filter.
Amazing video, instructions were right on point. We were able to set up ours in less than 30 minutes, no hassle. Thank you so much for making this video!
Hey ADAM C -- you will need to replace the white floss pads most often since rinsing them causes them to stretch; you will also want to replace the carbon pads if you choose to use them since carbon exhausts fairly quickly. The other media can be thoroughly rinsed in aquarium water for up to 1 year before you need to replace any of it!
You do such a great job with all these videos - thank you so much! This one was very helpful and I have decided to take the plunge from h.o.b. to canister for my D65 Rainbow tank. The 2217 will be arriving today - excited!
This video was awesome, well-made and entertaining and obviously informative. I watched this to set up my first canister filter, which could have been overwhelming if it wasn't for this. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the vid. MUCH better than the manufacturer's instructions. It's been a few years since I've installed one of these. Although it seems most reef enthusiasts prefer sumps, I use this filter in addition to my sump for extra filtration. For saltwater use, especially with live coral, you should rinse out the canister and all media with either clean saltwater or RO fresh water before hooking it up to your system.
having that fine pad above the media will cause the media to gunk up and become effectively usless, id go coarse foam to fine foam to fine pad to bio with those rings under the coarse sponge for a more efficient filtering setup
Thanks so much for this video, I really think the EHEIM classics are the best filters out there for reliability and longevity, those Germans know what they’re doing 😜 Only complaint I have is the ugly green equipment, so I sprayed them with black plasti-dip. It’s a rubber coating and completely fish safe once dried :) just a tip for anyone out there like me who is an aesthetic freak lol.
GOT IT TODAY !!!! (2217) missing a clamp at first, found it under a bottom flap and then found the steel dowel. YOU COULD RUN THIS FILTER with no clamps !!!!!! Suction PLUS !!! Took out a H O B filter that was a real pain and one sponge filter. Time to leave feedback on ebay. Woody's Discus closed group. If it has gills, join us ;o)
I had this filter given to me for free by a friend. Looks a bit fidgety. The fluval fx6 is so much easier to assemble on my 7ft tank but I will still add the ehiem for extra over kill filtration 😂. That was a great video bro.
I use a shop vac on the discharge line of the filter to pull a vacuum. Once you see the water pulling down into the filter. Shut the discharge valve put it in the tank, start the pump then open the valve.
Thomas, I had to stop in the middle of the video to tell you that your one funny guy. Keep up the good work. BTW I've owned the 2217 for many years without a problem. I will be placing an order for new inlet and outlet piping and spray bar. Now back to the video. ; }
Thank you for this video. I was easily setup mine today and the priming is really easy. The only thing I did without in this video is I pour 1 gallon of water in the canister itself before I prime it. After sucking the tube, in just a matter of 3 seconds the water comes out already. This is my first ever canister filter. Why? because typically all other canister end up leaking and this is the only one that I know that doesn't leak. Again thank you
I wish I knew this video existed before I tried to assemble using the instructions provided. I recommend that staff at Big Al's advise their customers to watch the video. Better yet, apply a sticker on the box with the youtube video link.
+Pam Roffey - Great recommendation, Pam! We've been working on getting "As Seen on Big Al's VOD" stickers ready for our products-- hopefully you'll see them soon!
+Pam Roffey - Great recommendation, Pam! We've been working on getting "As Seen on Big Al's VOD" stickers ready for our products-- hopefully you'll see them soon! What type of setup do you have, out of curiosity?
+Big Al's Hi BigAl's. Loving my Eheim so far. I have a couple of questions re: the positioning of the spray bar. 1) Should the water spray out parallel to the water surface, or lightly upwards so that the water flow breaks the surface of the water? 2) How far below the water surface should the bar be...e.g. 1 inch? Thanks in advance for your help. Re: my set up - I have a 65 gallon tank.
No problem, thanks for watching-- now's the time to get one as we have the 2217 on sale here: www.bigalspets.com/eheim-classic-series-canister-filters.html?sku=7644
In regard to priming the system, here's what I came up with. A short length of plastic tubing about an inch longer than the spraybar (inside diameter 1/8 of an inch larger than the spraybar) that slides over the spraybar but seals against the plastic joiner tube that connects the spraybar to the inlet pipe. Suction as per normal and no disconnecting hoses and risking leaks from lose fittings.
David Garcia It's a shame! But we have tons of helpful content on the way, so keep checking back. And if you have any questions you need answered, be sure to connect with us on FB and Twitter with the hashtag #AskAl, and Thomas would be happy to help you out!
Hi guys. Thank you for the demonstration. I recently purchased a Eheim classic 2260. I am having trouble with the filter's vibration. I have wooden flooring and the filter causes so much vibration. The vibration is so strong that my feet get numb. I have purchased a thick stableliser pad and 2 carpets and placed them under the filter which only reduced a little bit of the vibration. Im so disappointed with this filter. Do you have any tips for this filter?
abdul jawad Glad we could help out! If you have any photos of your setup at home, we'd LOVE to see them! Feel free to send them to us on Twitter (twitter.com/bigalsaquarium) or Facebook (facebook.com/bigalspets)!
Hey Big Al's, I bought a 2217 about a week ago, followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. However, the pressure out of the spray bar dropped drastically (probably by 30-40%) and my tank water just deteriorated with it. Any idea as to why might this be so?
Thanks very much for making & posting this - very helpful video (and from a fellow video editor - well put together too!) I would consider pointing out more clearly which is the intake pipe and which is the output. I mean it was easy enough to figure out (as they would only fit properly one way round anyway) but still, just to make the next one completely idiot proof for other idiots like me, who haven't used a filter of this type before. Oh and nice beard game. That's one impressive chin-fro!
I little more detail on how the inlet and outlet are connected to the tank would have been nice. I have a smaller model and with that big upside down U on the outlet the outlet pipe is about 3" down from the top of the tank. If I move it up that sucker sticks out like a sore thumb. I think I'm just going to add a single return outlet and can the spray bar.
I have mixed feelings about this filter. On one hand, it looks very well designed. I mean most filters inlet and outlet are positioned together at the top, so I have a hard time understanding how the water actually cycles through the filter and media but also the filters and media themselves are small and scarce. This cannister is pretty straight forward. The filter and media fills the ENTIRE cannister. Water goes in from the bottom, gets sucked through all the media to the top and pumped back into the tank. The outlet spout is nice too, instead of one powerful jet of water disturbing everything it is nice smaller gentler spouts creating a gentle current. 5 stars for that simply effective design that seems to have flown past every other filter designers heads. On the other hand, an aquarium is a bacterial soup. That bacteria gets everywhere from the substrate to the decor to the tank walls to the filter tubes and the filter media. I WOULD NEVER STICK THE HOSES IN MY MOUTH AND SUCK to get the filter going. That's begging for disease. Seeing as how theres no other way to prime it that is the deal breaker for me.
Thankyou very much for a completely step by step setup info. Appreciate your work, just I'm scared of cutting pipes that three pieces.... And one more thing to ask when you added media in that can have you washed it before you put???
don't be afraid to cut the tubes, they come long and if you're worried you can always purchase more tubing. i set up my filter and put it under the water faucet for a few minutes just to let the water run through it before attaching the tubes and everything.
Rinse everything with dechlorinated or aquarium water only! You should never run tap water through your filter media (even when it's new). Doing so will saturate everything with chlorine and it will take forever to colonize with beneficial bacteria.
Scott Olson yes I don't add fish until a month or so. So I have time for the bacteria to build. Thank you. How can someone that is starting an aquarium use tank water?
Plz help, my canister 2217 is not working, I checked with my authorised dealer, motor is absolute ok and cleaned but still not pumping water out, what to do???? Plz help
+Gavin S - I kept the spray bar on the back wall and the intake on the right hand side wall. The green pipes are very ungainly. You may consider using glass lily pipes that look more elegant. In that case place them side by side with some gap.
Love the video!! Quick question though. Can I use this for a turtle tank? The tank isn’t filled all the way with water. Does the spray bar have to be submersed in water?.. or can I leave it on top to sort of create a water fall? Thanks so much.
Can this filter be used for a small waterfall that flows into a shallow 20 gallon pond? I'm looking for something for box turtles as they only need 5-7 inches of water depth for soaking.
guys and also dont forget to put aqua grease on shaft... i solved noisy brand new classic 600 (2217) with greasing ceramic shaft or if used order new shaft+impeller
I'm in the process of converting my 125g from a planted South American Cichlid tank to a non-planted African Cichlid tank, and I tore down my 2217 and Pro 3 filters to clean them out. I made the rookie mistake of not keeping the parts separate, so when I went to put them back together, I found myself lost. This video was a lifesaver! Thanks for making it; you did an awesome job!
As a professional Aquarist of 10 years setting up her first Eheim at home (what...we use sumps, overflows, or sand filters at work almost exclusively...) I very much want to be your friend. 😁 Entertaining, to the point, and informative. Thanks!
Been keeping fish for 40 years and haven't messed with Eheims for 20. Glad to find this video because the instructions were absolutely awful. Thanks.
I could not have set this up without your help. Thank you so much for this video. The speed you do it is perfect too - I watched once, and then paused at each step.
Thank you!!!!
I dont know whether to give you a like, or give you an offering.
Thank you, Aquatic Jesus!!!!!
xxSATURNxx both would suffice 😂
I bought one of these from you guys on Ebay this week. Bought it on Wednesday. It's now Friday and it's already at my local UPS store for me to pick up after work. That's Buffalo to Syracuse. And that was in a week with a huge winter storm. Great service.
I have the same filter. Love it.
The way I prime mine is to close both valves on the outlet side of the filter on the top of the filter body and separate the quick coupling between the two valves. I open the filter side valve and give the line a quick suck just enough to get the water flowing up over the goose neck of the pick up line in a siphoning action
. When I see the water falling I put the quick connect back together and open both valves. It's not really necessary to close these valves, but I got in the habit since it's nice to use them when you're taking the unit apart after having it in service. The water fills the canister and runs up the outlet side to close to the water level in the tank by itself. From that point on I maintain the prime by closing the valves when working on the system. Reopening the valves on the suction side after putting the filter back in should fill the canister and you're good to go again. Gentle rocking of the filter will get any trapped air around the top of the canister to go out the pump.
Thank you for this extremely helpful video. I had no idea how to set up the hose and connectors for my Eheim 2213, but your demonstration made it fairly clear. Your priming technique worked like a charm, too! I would suggest including a still shot of the filter canister once the hoses are connected, as the video did not show the final result.
Just ordered my VERY FIRST Eheim 2217 CANNOT WAIT TO HOOK IT UP!!!
+coolwater411 - Nice! We're excited for ya! Tell us about your aquarium, what kind of setup is it?
Thanks Thomas! I followed your entertaining directions to set up my brand new Eheim Classic 150 and it's working beautifully!
No sucking! To start the syphon, just fill the output hose with water (its super easy to dunk it in the tank when its disconnected), close the connector at the end, plug it in to the filter side ( wich of course if below the tank) open it up and gravity does the rest. Pretty sure thats why it has double tap connectors. They make it insanely easy to clean the filter.
Amazing video, instructions were right on point. We were able to set up ours in less than 30 minutes, no hassle. Thank you so much for making this video!
+Alyssa S No problem! Happy to help!
Thank you for making this video. Setting up my Eheim just became significantly less confusing.
Hey ADAM C -- you will need to replace the white floss pads most often since rinsing them causes them to stretch; you will also want to replace the carbon pads if you choose to use them since carbon exhausts fairly quickly. The other media can be thoroughly rinsed in aquarium water for up to 1 year before you need to replace any of it!
Thanks and what filter size should I get for a 55 gallon tank?
Your video, with it's watch and do presentation, made my set up easy and quick. I enjoyed watching your easy going and straightforward manner.
Just so clear. I'm an aquarium beginner. I have the Eheim 2211 but the instructions here worked fine for that.
You do such a great job with all these videos - thank you so much! This one was very helpful and I have decided to take the plunge from h.o.b. to canister for my D65 Rainbow tank. The 2217 will be arriving today - excited!
Awesome! So happy you find out videos helpful!
This video was awesome, well-made and entertaining and obviously informative. I watched this to set up my first canister filter, which could have been overwhelming if it wasn't for this. Thanks a ton!
Thanks for the vid. MUCH better than the manufacturer's instructions. It's been a few years since I've installed one of these. Although it seems most reef enthusiasts prefer sumps, I use this filter in addition to my sump for extra filtration. For saltwater use, especially with live coral, you should rinse out the canister and all media with either clean saltwater or RO fresh water before hooking it up to your system.
Great video, very helpful with the confusing setup instructions that come in the box.
GREAT!! Clear, funny, that guy has charisma!
having that fine pad above the media will cause the media to gunk up and become effectively usless, id go coarse foam to fine foam to fine pad to bio with those rings under the coarse sponge for a more efficient filtering setup
I love how easy this was to set up, even with just the confusing instructions it was very easy
Thank you! The process to set up was much easier, loving the canister. very quiet
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Thanks so much for this video, I really think the EHEIM classics are the best filters out there for reliability and longevity, those Germans know what they’re doing 😜
Only complaint I have is the ugly green equipment, so I sprayed them with black plasti-dip. It’s a rubber coating and completely fish safe once dried :) just a tip for anyone out there like me who is an aesthetic freak lol.
Who would have guessed Jesus would be giving me youtube instructions on setting up my fish pump...
Great Vid. Made putting my 2217 together a snap! And I bought it from Big Al's to boot. Thanks
Thanks, this was helpful. I don't know the first thing about aquarium filters, just starting out, so I appreciate the info. Will def. watch more.
GOT IT TODAY !!!! (2217) missing a clamp at first, found it under a bottom flap and then found the steel dowel. YOU COULD RUN THIS FILTER with no clamps !!!!!! Suction PLUS !!! Took out a H O B filter that was a real pain and one sponge filter. Time to leave feedback on ebay. Woody's Discus closed group. If it has gills, join us ;o)
Super helpful video, and Thomas made filter setup entertaining, which is pretty remarkable--thanks for both things!
+LemureinMachina - We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Keep On Tankin!
Perfect instructions and loved the video, bought the EHEIM 2217 + Hydor 200W inline heater from you and this helped mega!
Amazing video!!, what an incredible commentator and very professional editing, I love this dude!, I know now what to do thank you kindly sir
I had this filter given to me for free by a friend. Looks a bit fidgety. The fluval fx6 is so much easier to assemble on my 7ft tank but I will still add the ehiem for extra over kill filtration 😂.
That was a great video bro.
Been looking at the Fluval Fx6 for my 125. The 2217 is helping with my over filtration on a 75 gallon. Is yours running well? How's the fx6 doing?
Much better than the instructions. The tubing is metric, 12/16mm (inside/outside) and 16/22 mm.
I use a shop vac on the discharge line of the filter to pull a vacuum. Once you see the water pulling down into the filter. Shut the discharge valve put it in the tank, start the pump then open the valve.
Thomas, I had to stop in the middle of the video to tell you that your one funny guy. Keep up the good work. BTW I've owned the 2217 for many years without a problem. I will be placing an order for new inlet and outlet piping and spray bar. Now back to the video. ; }
I was at a loss until I watched this video. thank you!
You made installation a breeze for me. Thank you!
Extremely well done. Informative and simple. Thanks!
Great simple setup video! How about a cleaning/maintenance video?
Thank you for this video. I was easily setup mine today and the priming is really easy. The only thing I did without in this video is I pour 1 gallon of water in the canister itself before I prime it. After sucking the tube, in just a matter of 3 seconds the water comes out already. This is my first ever canister filter. Why? because typically all other canister end up leaking and this is the only one that I know that doesn't leak. Again thank you
I wish I knew this video existed before I tried to assemble using the instructions provided. I recommend that staff at Big Al's advise their customers to watch the video. Better yet, apply a sticker on the box with the youtube video link.
+Pam Roffey - Great recommendation, Pam! We've been working on getting "As Seen on Big Al's VOD" stickers ready for our products-- hopefully you'll see them soon!
+Pam Roffey - Great recommendation, Pam! We've been working on getting "As Seen on Big Al's VOD" stickers ready for our products-- hopefully you'll see them soon! What type of setup do you have, out of curiosity?
+Big Al's Hi BigAl's. Loving my Eheim so far. I have a couple of questions re: the positioning of the spray bar. 1) Should the water spray out parallel to the water surface, or lightly upwards so that the water flow breaks the surface of the water? 2) How far below the water surface should the bar be...e.g. 1 inch? Thanks in advance for your help. Re: my set up - I have a 65 gallon tank.
Nice video! I just bought another! 2217 from you. Great customer service.
So happy to hear YOU’RE happy! Thanks for watching our videos and supporting us!
I think I am getting one of these now that I know how they work. Maybe move up to this century a bit. Thanks for the video.
No problem, thanks for watching-- now's the time to get one as we have the 2217 on sale here: www.bigalspets.com/eheim-classic-series-canister-filters.html?sku=7644
In regard to priming the system, here's what I came up with. A short length of plastic tubing about an inch longer than the spraybar (inside diameter 1/8 of an inch larger than the spraybar) that slides over the spraybar but seals against the plastic joiner tube that connects the spraybar to the inlet pipe. Suction as per normal and no disconnecting hoses and risking leaks from lose fittings.
nice demo. just got my filter and this will help a lot!
Dude, you could so play Rasputin! Awesome setup video, and perfect since I just inherited this very unwanted filter, that I need to add to my setup.
Thank you so much!!! Helped me out a lot :) easy and simple
Thanks and greetings from Germany
Great video! I have the 250classic (2213) and this was a great tutorial for that model too. Super helpful!
Excellent demo. Thanks
Best video ever
Thumps up, you are best in doing this. I like your style of speaking :) funny and nice
thanks. found the first step hard. opening the box.
2018 thanks needed help and your video helped me connecting the Eheim double taps appreciate it
Happy to have been of help!
Awesome video guys great work! Would love to see a video on the Eheim 2080 filter.
Wish I had this video when I installed my 2217!
David Garcia It's a shame! But we have tons of helpful content on the way, so keep checking back. And if you have any questions you need answered, be sure to connect with us on FB and Twitter with the hashtag #AskAl, and Thomas would be happy to help you out!
Excellent video, thank you
Thanks so much
Love your effort!
This video was a life saver
:)
Dude, you are awesome.
Hi guys. Thank you for the demonstration. I recently purchased a Eheim classic 2260. I am having trouble with the filter's vibration. I have wooden flooring and the filter causes so much vibration. The vibration is so strong that my feet get numb. I have purchased a thick stableliser pad and 2 carpets and placed them under the filter which only reduced a little bit of the vibration. Im so disappointed with this filter. Do you have any tips for this filter?
Awww thanks buddy !!!!!
Helped me a lot!!!!
No chance he messing it up again
abdul jawad Glad we could help out! If you have any photos of your setup at home, we'd LOVE to see them! Feel free to send them to us on Twitter (twitter.com/bigalsaquarium) or Facebook (facebook.com/bigalspets)!
Thank you for this. Very helpful!!
Hey Big Al's, I bought a 2217 about a week ago, followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. However, the pressure out of the spray bar dropped drastically (probably by 30-40%) and my tank water just deteriorated with it. Any idea as to why might this be so?
Thanks very much for making & posting this - very helpful video (and from a fellow video editor - well put together too!)
I would consider pointing out more clearly which is the intake pipe and which is the output. I mean it was easy enough to figure out (as they would only fit properly one way round anyway) but still, just to make the next one completely idiot proof for other idiots like me, who haven't used a filter of this type before.
Oh and nice beard game. That's one impressive chin-fro!
whats a beard game? hide and seek? find the comb?
thanks what a big help setting this up
This was a really good video! Thank you Big Al's! Really well done too!also, that is a BEAST of a filter for that tank, lol
I little more detail on how the inlet and outlet are connected to the tank would have been nice. I have a smaller model and with that big upside down U on the outlet the outlet pipe is about 3" down from the top of the tank. If I move it up that sucker sticks out like a sore thumb. I think I'm just going to add a single return outlet and can the spray bar.
The return is attached to the top and intake to the bottom. Right.
Nice video! Great job!
When you clean it, do you have to suck on it again to restart or is that just for the first time setting it up?
Awesome! Many more please!
Thanks heaps Jesus, you’ve been a big help
Thanks for the video!
+Shelby Kennedy - Thanks for watching!
I am thinking about getting this filter but I want to know what I have to replace to clean out the filter
I have mixed feelings about this filter. On one hand, it looks very well designed. I mean most filters inlet and outlet are positioned together at the top, so I have a hard time understanding how the water actually cycles through the filter and media but also the filters and media themselves are small and scarce. This cannister is pretty straight forward. The filter and media fills the ENTIRE cannister. Water goes in from the bottom, gets sucked through all the media to the top and pumped back into the tank. The outlet spout is nice too, instead of one powerful jet of water disturbing everything it is nice smaller gentler spouts creating a gentle current. 5 stars for that simply effective design that seems to have flown past every other filter designers heads. On the other hand, an aquarium is a bacterial soup. That bacteria gets everywhere from the substrate to the decor to the tank walls to the filter tubes and the filter media. I WOULD NEVER STICK THE HOSES IN MY MOUTH AND SUCK to get the filter going. That's begging for disease. Seeing as how theres no other way to prime it that is the deal breaker for me.
thanks you have been very helpful after watching your video installing the filter was a piece of cake
Might sound like a stupid question but do you need to use co2 cylinders with this filter here ?
Very good
this was so helpful, thank you!
Does it really matter which way the valve point on the double tap connector? Does it slow the flow if pointing downwards? Thanks
This setup can use for salt water or must remove the sponge first
Thankyou very much for a completely step by step setup info. Appreciate your work, just I'm scared of cutting pipes that three pieces.... And one more thing to ask when you added media in that can have you washed it before you put???
don't be afraid to cut the tubes, they come long and if you're worried you can always purchase more tubing. i set up my filter and put it under the water faucet for a few minutes just to let the water run through it before attaching the tubes and everything.
Rinse everything with dechlorinated or aquarium water only! You should never run tap water through your filter media (even when it's new). Doing so will saturate everything with chlorine and it will take forever to colonize with beneficial bacteria.
Scott Olson yes I don't add fish until a month or so. So I have time for the bacteria to build. Thank you. How can someone that is starting an aquarium use tank water?
You couldn't. That's why I mentioned dechlorinated water as well.
Plz help, my canister 2217 is not working, I checked with my authorised dealer, motor is absolute ok and cleaned but still not pumping water out, what to do???? Plz help
thank you, this was helpful!
Nice guide, do you know the difference between the grey flat head Eheim classics and the green round top ones? Thanks
Very useful
Is the Eheim 2217 powerful enough for a 90 gallon /turtle/ tank and a few fish with it? Thanks!
Will the carbon pad be safe for a planted aquarium? Will the carbon remove nutreints the plants need?
Can you talk a bit about where to place the spray bar and intake? Especially in larger tanks?
Tanks!
+Gavin S - I kept the spray bar on the back wall and the intake on the right hand side wall. The green pipes are very ungainly. You may consider using glass lily pipes that look more elegant. In that case place them side by side with some gap.
Hi does the filter have to be set up below the tank for it to work I want to put it behind my tank will that work?? Thanks
Thank you so much. I just bought 2213 and the original manual sucks. Without your guidance, I would be lost.
And the newer versions (at least 2213) have a filtration media basket.
Love the video!! Quick question though. Can I use this for a turtle tank? The tank isn’t filled all the way with water. Does the spray bar have to be submersed in water?.. or can I leave it on top to sort of create a water fall? Thanks so much.
I have a eheim filter 600 sometimes it has pressure and makes a noise as if its forcing the water to come out how can I fix this ??
I don't have a stand. Can i put it behind the aquarium?
i looking at the eheim 2213. does it make any noise or is it silent? im having it in my bedroom!
Can this filter be used for a small waterfall that flows into a shallow 20 gallon pond? I'm looking for something for box turtles as they only need 5-7 inches of water depth for soaking.
guys and also dont forget to put aqua grease on shaft... i solved noisy brand new classic 600 (2217) with greasing ceramic shaft or if used order new shaft+impeller
I am wondering what is the time to do the sucking? after all the installation, before you turn on the power or you turn off the power?
Thanks, I have been using the filter for years, but after relocation of it, it cannot drain water
I then suck the inlet and the filter is functioning alright
Excelente y facil de entender.