Looking To Upgrade Filter Rec Plz

[theshadowinc]

Has anyone ever used or know any info on this Eheim 2215 canister filter can't seem to find any about flow rate on this, was thinking for my 55gal tank am able to get one for 50 used so quick replys would be awsome

 

[drufly]

i have one of these myself, atm it is running in my 20 gal to cycle then it is being moved to the 55gal when it arrives. As for flow rate im not too sure, never really took much notice. Imo these are good filters to have, quiet, reliable and easy to start.

You say £50 used, in my lfs they are £64 without media which will cost you £20, I would go for the new option or pay less for second hand.

 

[raptorrex]

Has anyone ever used or know any info on this Eheim 2215 canister filter can't seem to find any about flow rate on this, was thinking for my 55gal tank am able to get one for 50 used so quick replys would be awsome

the Eheim has a flow (pump) of 620lph, in real terms less than 350lph. you need to be, around, 1100lph for a 50ukg tank. so 3 may do it, just.

Take a look at the FX5, it will do your tank on its own, cost is not too bad. and, though its quite new (2 years), it seems reliable. other options are the Eheim pro3 2080 and the 2250 classic. the Rena filstar XP3 is, just, up to it too. and for balance the Ex2400 tetra, oddly gives the lowest (real) flow of all the filters mentioned, yet claimes the second highest pump rate.

 

[theshadowinc]

Has anyone ever used or know any info on this Eheim 2215 canister filter can't seem to find any about flow rate on this, was thinking for my 55gal tank am able to get one for 50 used so quick replys would be awsome

the Eheim has a flow (pump) of 620lph, in real terms less than 350lph. you need to be, around, 1100lph for a 50ukg tank. so 3 may do it, just.

Take a look at the FX5, it will do your tank on its own, cost is not too bad. and, though its quite new (2 years), it seems reliable. other options are the Eheim pro3 2080 and the 2250 classic. the Rena filstar XP3 is, just, up to it too. and for balance the Ex2400 tetra, oddly gives the lowest (real) flow of all the filters mentioned, yet claimes the second highest pump rate.

(Sorry its in CAN funds) Ty very much you gave the answer basically what I was looking for the entire 1100lph but my tank is 55 us gal deminsions i measured is 48 x 12 1/4 x 20 (L x W x H) its think its 49 gal tank imperial(my fault should have thaught of that). Currently I have the Wisper 60(HOB) with a flow rate of 300gph so filtration not bad and happy with it just looking to upgrade to an external easier for cleaning(and more media choices), this filter will probably go into the 38us gal one we have for filtration in it, holding in the futrue plants as well as Gourmis and other community fish.

These are ones I have been currently looking at and reading reviews about. (Unfortunitly the FX5 here costs 450 dollars CAN funds in stores I can't see myself paying that much for a filtration system >< have to think outside of the box a little bit included a little more detail this time)

Fluval 204 Canister Filter (Currently on ebay pretty cheap) Won't work for the 55 but might for the 38g 608lph
35can to ship and currently at 15can(2nd hand)

Eheim 2227 wet/dry canister filter ( Currently on ebay )1048lph
35can to ship to me and about 75can so far!(2nd hand)

HAOOS External Canister (Currently on ebay) 324GPH / 1200L 28W don't know what 28W is
about 120 CAN comes with media(New) shipping included

Rena Filstar XP2 Canister Filter (Currently on ebay)300 gph
136 Can plus shipping costs ~ Big Als carrys this but its 167 Can(Sale)(Wife kinda wants this one for some reason)

Our LFS (Most are on sale right now)(Big Als) our biggest one other places are usually retarded in pricing

Fluval 305 External Canister Filter 260gph (I think its to low)(Rec by them plus reco a smaller one for my 55gal >< smaller but cost more money ~ Typical sales person)and then after thinking it over with the wife says can i wrap that up for you today lol, I said the flow is to low (thaught in my head I am cheap so no way plus the wife would kill me for it being the wrong flow rate lol but second hand we felt like he was trying to push the product on me this is why I go with the wife and kids to the LFS><)
179.99 Can

Marineland Magnum 350 Filter 350gph (don't like the look but its the functionality that counts i guess)
155.79 Can

Hagen Fluval FX5 Canister Filter
350 Can (Sale) another store in our city had it for 450Can (thats my living expensce for a month kinda gives you an Idea on how expensive it is) plus the big als are from the website many times I have gone in and not in stock have to order in and usually more than what the site says

Marineland Multi-Stage Canister Filter C360 no flow rate shown think its 360
199.99 Can

Eheim Pro 3 2080 Canister Filter
$569.99 Can

Aquarium Pharmaceuticals RENA Filstar XP 3 Canister Filter
188.89 Can

These are the prices where I am from Canada cold out here right now burrrr. Did a little homework I guess you would say its going to be my first ever external one a bit nervous, not including the HOB ones. Now I have all the proper calculations maybe it will make it easier with opionions.