which filter please?

[Karen A]

currently have two aquaone 1200 canister

looking at getting one eheim which one should i get, planted tank approx 585 to 600 litres,

what price is a good price for eheim classic 2217 or 2260

thanks again

[ILLUSN]

2217 is a great filter but wont handel a 600L for that size your only real choice for a single filter is a 2260 or a 2080 expect to pay about $600 for either

[TW]

Jothy, what about 2 x 2217's?

[Karen A]

hi

should have explained myself better, I was going to get one 2217 now and another in a few months, how did you go about changing the media over?

Or can I run 3 filters for a few months until the eheim has been got going?

I have one filter and each end of the tank.

I was told it always best to have two filters running, so if one breaks down at least you have one operating, your thoughts?

Thanks

karen

[Hollowman]

imo, you can never over filtrate. The only thing to watch out for, specially with Discus is that you do not have 'flow' or 'currents' running around your tank. Discus will get very stressed in flowing water. Disapate the flow into the tank with spraybars faced towards the sides of the tank to disperse the water.

hth :wink:

[Karen A]

Thanks for that yeah I have spray bars pointind down,

Cheers
Karen

[ILLUSN]

Ok if your keeping other filteres then 2x2217 will be ok. you can just transfer the media over (leave the bioballs behind) or run the 2217 0 the tank for a month with the other filters then phase out pne pf the aquaone 1200's.

[Karen A]

Thanks again I left the bio balls behind a few years ago lol