Suggestions On Changing The Filtration

[karin]

Morning everyone.

I need to do something to increase the filtration in my 60 gallon tank. Currently here is what I have:

Eheim 2215
Sand substrate
40% planted
Manzanita wood and another small drift wood piece
Lost of rock caves
5 congo tetras
2 angels
5 corys
1 bn
2 apisto caratuoides
1 apisto borelli

All fish are young right now and quite small.

The current filter is not doing the job. My water just has lots of floating debris and I've cleaned everything out on the filter to improve its performance with no luck, it is just not enough.

So what are my choices? And what would you recommend. I like the idea of having one filter doing the job but maybe that just doesn't work on a larger tank? Reasons to combine different types of filters? I want to order my fix today so bring on the advice.

Thank you, you're all great!

 

[arobinson1984]

Hi,

An eheim 2217 would just about cope on that tank alone, but why not get a 2217 and run it with the 2215? One at each end

No point getting another 2215 because running 2 x 2215's would only be a little better than 1 x 2217


Andy

 

[hamfist]

Hi,

An eheim 2217 would just about cope on that tank alone, but why not get a 2217 and run it with the 2215? One at each end

No point getting another 2215 because running 2 x 2215's would only be a little better than 1 x 2217


Andy

I agree completely. The Eheim classics are superb filters but a 2215 is not up to the job of a 60 gallon all on its own.

 

[karin]

Is there any interesting reasons to run an external with an HOB?

 

[Tolak]

Is there any interesting reasons to run an external with an HOB?

This is exactly what I was thinking, and it would solve the problem of floating debris. Eheim canisters are a lower flow filter that excel at bio filtration, but lack somewhat in mechanical filtration. Hob filters are great for mechanical filtration due to the water volume being moved, but are often lacking in the bio department due to having less media capacity than most canisters.

Get an Aqua Clear 70, set it up with two sponges & some floss at the top, this will take care of your mechanical filtration. The 2215 will easily take care of the bio filtration, since the AC is doing most of the mechanical filtration it will be quite a while before the 2215 needs cleaning.

I have a 72 gallon bow with a single oscar set up with a 2215 & a pair of AC70's. The 2215 hardly gets dirty, the AC's slow down after a couple of weeks, this is where any debris ends up.

 

[karin]

Is there any interesting reasons to run an external with an HOB?

This is exactly what I was thinking, and it would solve the problem of floating debris. Eheim canisters are a lower flow filter that excel at bio filtration, but lack somewhat in mechanical filtration. Hob filters are great for mechanical filtration due to the water volume being moved, but are often lacking in the bio department due to having less media capacity than most canisters.

Get an Aqua Clear 70, set it up with two sponges & some floss at the top, this will take care of your mechanical filtration. The 2215 will easily take care of the bio filtration, since the AC is doing most of the mechanical filtration it will be quite a while before the 2215 needs cleaning.

I have a 72 gallon bow with a single oscar set up with a 2215 & a pair of AC70's. The 2215 hardly gets dirty, the AC's slow down after a couple of weeks, this is where any debris ends up.

Thanks, Tolak. I've taken your advice and the AC 70 is on the way. Some day I'll upgrade the 2215 when I have more money and can get that bigger tank.