How Many Eheim 2217's Do I Need For A 125 Gal?

[johnnyr]

Hey Guys,

I just got my 125 gal, and I am super excited. Anyway, I'm wondering how many of the Eheim 2217 filters I should have. I already have one on the way, but was thinking about using both a 2217 and a Pro II series 2026...is that too much? Or even having 2 2217's? or even 3?...I'm just a bit confused on how much filtration I need.

Thanks for the help!

Also, should I try and use two smaller heaters, or one big one?

Thanks guys!

 

[england]

http/www.discoveraquatics.co.uk/filtration/2217.htm
two 300 watt heaters
one filter but id also have another one.....what fish are we talking about

 

[johnnyr]

http/www.discoveraquatics.co.uk/filtration/2217.htm
two 300 watt heaters
one filter but id also have another one.....what fish are we talking about

Sorry, should have been more specific. At First, it will only be 2 blood parrots and possibly a firemouth (these are from my curent 55 gal) but I will be adding more later on. (Smaller fish)

Thanks!

 

[johnnyr]

I'm thinking now of maybe using two 2026's and a 2217...Is that going to be too much?

 

[Maximus]

I'm thinking now of maybe using two 2026's and a 2217...Is that going to be too much?

You can never have too much

 

[Jabba]

The 2217 is already rated at 600 litres (132 gallons) but you can never overfilter, only under filter ... I'd be more concerned at all those damn pipes everywhere with three filters

2 is always better than one, then a failure of one isn't a disaster .... I run a single filter but it has two pumps, two ins and two outs.

 

[johnnyr]

The 2217 is already rated at 600 litres (132 gallons) but you can never overfilter, only under filter ... I'd be more concerned at all those damn pipes everywhere with three filters

2 is always better than one, then a failure of one isn't a disaster .... I run a single filter but it has two pumps, two ins and two outs.

I'm just going to go with a 2217 and a 2026 for now. Thanks for all the tips!