Eiheim 600 for 260 litre tank?
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It would help us to know the intended fish species, and if plants are intended. The Eheim 600 should work well on a 260 liter tank, but it may be too much--or not enough--depending upon the fish species and their requirements.
Byron.
It would help us to know the intended fish species, and if plants are intended. The Eheim 600 should work well on a 260 liter tank, but it may be too much--or not enough--depending upon the fish species and their requirements.
Byron.
Are you thinking of having live plants?
From the data on the Eheim site, this filter is adequate for your tank size. And since there are no reasons at this stage to assume you will need more water flow or filtration, I would consider this filter adequate.
I may be able to explain the above a bit more. Live plants work to maintain water quality, lessening the need for filtration. The species of fish impacts filtration too; larger fish obviously have more waste production. Overcrowding can do the same. In addition to the waste issue, ammonia and CO2 from the fish impact the system.
Water flow from the filter should create some surface disturbance; fewer fish or smaller fish may require less of this. The filter is the source of most water surface disturbance.
A tank of small sedate peaceful tetras will (or should) require less filtration than the same sized tank with more active tetras, even with the same numbers. I have had tanks with no filters at all, and the fish were thriving. Plants are essential here though, but my point is simply one about filters. We sometimes overdo them, which can be as bad as not having enough filtration.
Byron.
I may be able to explain the above a bit more. Live plants work to maintain water quality, lessening the need for filtration. The species of fish impacts filtration too; larger fish obviously have more waste production. Overcrowding can do the same. In addition to the waste issue, ammonia and CO2 from the fish impact the system.
Water flow from the filter should create some surface disturbance; fewer fish or smaller fish may require less of this. The filter is the source of most water surface disturbance.
A tank of small sedate peaceful tetras will (or should) require less filtration than the same sized tank with more active tetras, even with the same numbers. I have had tanks with no filters at all, and the fish were thriving. Plants are essential here though, but my point is simply one about filters. We sometimes overdo them, which can be as bad as not having enough filtration.
Byron.
Well, unless there are fish issues which won't be apparent until you/we know the intended fish...the Eheim Classic 600 is rated for tanks from 180 liters up to 600 liters, so I can't see why it will not adequately filter your 280 liter tank.
I have two Eheim canister filters, one has the internal heating unit (really good), and they have been running continuously since I bought them in 1996 and 1998. The only issue I've had was leaking twice I believe, but due to the seal around the head not having been "sealed" after I cleaned them. I fixed this by using some of the lubricant (Vaseline works for this too) around the ring seal, problem solved. Pretty darned good service I'd say.
Yeah that's a great lifespan for something that's on all the time, I guess it's just an opinion, he told me it would only work if I under stocked.
Regarding fish, I think I'm going to go for a community tank with peaceful fish tips on good looking fish would be appreciated, I'm still researching it all but wanted to get the filter and heater first.
Regarding fish, I think I'm going to go for a community tank with peaceful fish tips on good looking fish would be appreciated, I'm still researching it all but wanted to get the filter and heater first.
As I mentioned earlier, one should decide on likely fish before considering the filter, but here you are OK if you stay with what you've mentioned.
As for fish, what are your water parameters for the source water, tap presumably? You can ascertain these from the water authority, check their website. GH (general hardness) is the most important, but it helps to know the KH (carbonate hardness or Alkalinity) and pH.
This nitrate is in the tap water I assume? Live plants, esp floating, will help you with this.
The GH is high, so I would look at fish preferring this, like livebearers, some of the rainbowfish. Danios and barbs would also manage.
Yeah that's tap water, I would like to have plants but I have a ton of apple snails that would eat them. Also currently have a pleco and 2 minnows which I'm planning to relocate to a seperate cold water tank
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