Omegatron
Member
Hi,
For a while now i'm using 2 filters, the Eheim Ecco 300 (2036) and the Eheim Profesionel 3 250 (2071)
The filtration at the moment is great but using a co2 reactor on 1 filter and an inline heater on the other reduces the flow a lot. I would like to achieve maximum flow with best filtration for my planted tank (like everyone else). Could you guys tell how to achieve this best with my setup? Do I replace media or leave a basket emtpy or less media in all baskets etc....? I know i can add powerheads but after reading about filter media and flow im beginning to think that im using too more media then needed.
The baskets are filled exactly as on these pictures:
The Ecco (attached to this filter is the Hydor inline heater):
Basket 1 (top basket): Floss and bio media
Basket 2 (middle basket): Bio media (i think?)
Basket 3 bottom basket): mechanical media
The Professional 3 250 (Ista Mix-Max Co2 reactor attached on outlet):
Basket 1 (top basket): Floss and bio media (replaced the eheim bio media with lava gravel)
Basket 2 bottom basket): mechanical media
Thanks for the help!
For a while now i'm using 2 filters, the Eheim Ecco 300 (2036) and the Eheim Profesionel 3 250 (2071)
The filtration at the moment is great but using a co2 reactor on 1 filter and an inline heater on the other reduces the flow a lot. I would like to achieve maximum flow with best filtration for my planted tank (like everyone else). Could you guys tell how to achieve this best with my setup? Do I replace media or leave a basket emtpy or less media in all baskets etc....? I know i can add powerheads but after reading about filter media and flow im beginning to think that im using too more media then needed.
The baskets are filled exactly as on these pictures:
The Ecco (attached to this filter is the Hydor inline heater):
Basket 1 (top basket): Floss and bio media
Basket 2 (middle basket): Bio media (i think?)
Basket 3 bottom basket): mechanical media
The Professional 3 250 (Ista Mix-Max Co2 reactor attached on outlet):
Basket 1 (top basket): Floss and bio media (replaced the eheim bio media with lava gravel)
Basket 2 bottom basket): mechanical media
Thanks for the help!