Eheim External Filter

[stuuk1]

Hi all, I have a Juwel Rio 240 tank, home to a freshwater setup.

I have never liked the filter and pump supplied and seeming as the pump is on its way out i see no point in replacing it and am opting for a good quality external filter.

The one I have in mind is the Eheim 2229 Wet/Dry Filter.

Im simply looking for any advice with regards to this, has anyone got one? Knows anyone that have had faults? If so, please feel free to direct to me another good filter, but please, only Eheim

Thanks!

 

[flix_cw]

Im simply looking for any advice with regards to this, has anyone got one? Knows anyone that have had faults? If so, please feel free to direct to me another good filter, but please, only Eheim

Thanks!

People always, always recommend Eheim Classics on here. Can't go wrong with them apparently! I just bought mine (2213) but it's still in its box waiting for it's new tank! I'll keep you posted...

 

[Vin Swords]

juwel filter is just wrong.. i removed mine from rio400, and running 3 eheim filter.

one of them is 2329 wet and dry. its too power full during load and release mod, water come out too fast and plant all flying around. so i pluged the air intake and fix an 5 foot spray bar. so its working like a normal filter

old eheim filter is one of the best filters around.

 

[Uriel]

If i was looking to spend that kinda money on a filter i would probably get one of the new professional 3. I have several of the old professional 2 and love them. Although they are expensive. I also have a Wet and dry. Nothing wrong with either just if i was looking at a single filter i'd go with the pro 3.

 

[markandhisfish]

save youself a lot of money and get an eheim 2217+ from warehouse aquatics. brilliant filters .

 

[flix_cw]

save youself a lot of money and get an eheim 2217+ from warehouse aquatics. brilliant filters .

Yep mine was a 2213+ (same range) from aquarium superstore. £52 with taps and media. Not bad i thought?

 

[Liam50]

i have an eheim 2028 on my 215L and it does a fantastic job. But if you struggle to find a new pro 2 series the pro 3 series are really good.

 

[raptorrex]

one of them is 2329 wet and dry. its too power full during load and release mod, water come out too fast and plant all flying around. so i pluged the air intake and fix an 5 foot spray bar. so its working like a normal filter

old eheim filter is one of the best filters around.

no this sounds plain wrong. how can a filter pumping 550lph be too powerful for a 400l tank? most would consider 1 and a bit x turnover, far too low. thats why i wonder how you came to the conclusion it was too powerful. that low of a flow rate, would be un-perceptible.

@OP, i have never used the "wet and Dry" Eheims. but know the others well. i would advise using the Eheim media for the filter, and get substrate pro, if you can. apart from that, you have an excellent filter for your tanks size. I do know the ins and outs of the mechanics. give a shout if you need any help

 

[OldMan47]

In terms of bio-filtration, it is hard to beat a wet/dry regardless of the brand. Bio-filtration is all about having plenty of suitable filter media and good oxygenation. A wet dry arrangement provides tons of space for media and exposes all water to plenty of oxygen.
The flow rates that planted tank people insist on are hardly a factor in a fish only tank Raptorrex. I have simple air driven sponge filters and box filters in several of my breeding tanks to limit fry losses. The low flows are intentional and the fish not only survive but really thrive. I doubt either of those arrangements give even 1x flow rates. Flow kills fry by trapping them in the filter more often than not.

 

[stuuk1]

Thanks for all of your comments, ok so i think ill go with the Pro 3 then, makes sense!

I forgot i made this post and had to search around for it haha!

Obviously I dont mind spending the money, so between the Wet/Dry and the pro 3 would this 'airing' be worth the extra money? (when I say airing I mean by the description in the way it gives the media more oxygen).

Thanks again!

 

[BIG BAD BARRY]

I have a Pro 3e 2078 and it is cycling at the moment. Its quiter than the air pump at max flow!

My personal opinion is that the wet/dry is a gimmick to far. As long as the water is adequetly oxygenated then this will get to the bacteria in the filter as it has been doing on all the other filters!!!!!!!!!!!

Flow rate (with media) and volume of bacteria housing media in the filter are more important. Eheim generally state flow rate with media.

Just read OM47s post so i'll slip away!

 

[raptorrex]

In terms of bio-filtration, it is hard to beat a wet/dry regardless of the brand. Bio-filtration is all about having plenty of suitable filter media and good oxygenation. A wet dry arrangement provides tons of space for media and exposes all water to plenty of oxygen.
The flow rates that planted tank people insist on are hardly a factor in a fish only tank Raptorrex. I have simple air driven sponge filters and box filters in several of my breeding tanks to limit fry losses. The low flows are intentional and the fish not only survive but really thrive. I doubt either of those arrangements give even 1x flow rates. Flow kills fry by trapping them in the filter more often than not.

you may not believe flow is a factor in a fish only tank. but a 1.5 turnover, for a cannister is in no way efficient. though i'm sure your sponge filters and internals do fine at that rate. it simply does not scavenge the water effectively.
and to suggest a flow of more than 1.5x is high, or even remotely like those of planted tanks? seriously its laughable Oldman47.
my point was, plainly enough, what made the poster think that flow was too high. as i said, at that rate, it would be imperceptible. i doubt many would, normally, find 1.5 turnover a high rate. present company excepted, of course.