Eheim 2217 For A 4ft Tank

[wesarl]

Hey all

just want your opinion on an eheim 2217 canister filter for a 4ft tank?
will it be any good?
is the canister good?
will 1 be enough for the tank or is there any other products that is around the $200 mark

Thanks all

 

[phantomlink]

I have a 4ft 75 gallon, and a 4 foot 50 gallon both with the 2217 installed, the filter works like a charm I've had no problems since the summer and I've read stories of people having them 10+ years without a fail. Priming is easy ( theres no switch or auto prime though ) and once its full using the quick valves maint is easy

 

[wesarl]

Would you reckon it will work well with sand substrate?
Because my tank has very fine sand

 

[Dazzer87]

yes, I have Ecco pro 300 and 2213 input and outputs joined and have no sand issues at all. I also have a 2800lph powerhead, plenty of current flowing round and sand hasn't budged

 

[phantomlink]

Its fine for the sand as long as you dont point the flow directly at the substrate. The only time my sand moves around is when I aim my 1400gph/5300lph pump a little too low