mjc Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 hey i m setting up my 4x2x2 and im going two run it on canisters! how many and what sizes do i need and what are the best brands???? regards mjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ageofaquariums Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Hi Mjc, I will let the A.C.E members inform you in regards to their opinions on quality etc.. Just letting you know that we have a good range of external canister filters at the right price. Here is a link, External Canister Filters Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I wouldnt buy any of those filters as they are just not worth the money. yeah you save, but the difference in filtration between them and an eheim 2217 is just incomparable. I recently changed filtration on a tank that had two cheaper filters on it that I purchased online to having two eheim 2217s. I went from having a tank that was downright unpleasant at times to one that just never seems to get dirty. the tank in question was filled with large haps at high density and fed very well. the change in the water quality was unbelievable. the cheaper filters can and will do the job, there is no doubting that. its just that the way the 2217's do the job is far superior and worth the extra money. you can pick them up for $220 each at some stores in sydney, so I would never even consider using any other brand. its just not worth the savings. plus in the long run the eheim will outlast any of the others without a problem. all of that is based on my experience using both types of filters and is of course only my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 thanks kinerata i was thinking ehiem 2217. but how many 2217 s would you need??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 two would easily do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlakeyBoyR Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I ran an EHeim 2217 on my 3'x18"x18" and it was a marvel, did an awesome job and never conked out on me. I cant say one bad thing about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 you could go Ehiem2217 and an aquaclear300 Hang on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eaglebarret Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Theres nothing wrong with the Aquaones either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaZ Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 I've always had good experiences with Fluval filters, and found their older models to do a better job than eheims in my tanks. I have not used the newer type, but they are for sale on Ben's site (see above) and I'd suggest that 2 of the 304's would do a great job on that tank. Upgrade to the 404's if you want even less cleaning. Whatever you decide to do, I'd recommend 2 filters over 1 huge one. This gives you some backup should one fail for any reason, and means you can confidently clean one in the sink while the other one maintains the bacteria. Unfortunately Ben doesn't sell eheim but I can thoroughly recommend him and his service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 i run my 4x2x2 on 1 eheim 2217 with no problems , i do tend to understock however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The cichlid Man Posted February 9, 2005 Share Posted February 9, 2005 Andy i think the sensible thing to do is to buy 1 eheim 2217 and see how it goes first. Again it depends what is in the tank and how dirty the tank will actually be. Eheim is the best in my opinion. Regards, Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjc Posted February 9, 2005 Author Share Posted February 9, 2005 yeah i think im going to go 2 ehiem 2217 at this stage but contenplating on a fluval but deffently getting ehiem 2217 thanks for your help guys regards andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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