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  1. swackett

    Foam placement in an external filter

    We currently have the pre-filter foam in the prefilter tray at the top, then from bottom basket upwards, Eheim Mech ceramic tubes (took the Eheim mech pro out as they kept floating up when cleaning the filter and removing baskets), next basket is filled with Eheim Biomech, next basket is Eheim...
  2. swackett

    Foam placement in an external filter

    Its an Eheim 2074 350T thermo filter
  3. swackett

    Foam placement in an external filter

    try without the fine "polishing" filter floss pad? I'm using ceramic tubes at the moment and he seems to say they are not very good at mechanical filtration.
  4. swackett

    Foam placement in an external filter

    I recently watched several videos by Pondguru, he says its best to place mechanical filtration in lowest basket as that is the first basket the water passes through after the pre-filter foam. As the mechanical filtration is teh first backet the water encounters, it leaves the biological...
  5. swackett

    Outlet pipe routing

    You have a lot pipe routing there, so I can route my pipes to some extent. Thanks for your help.
  6. swackett

    Outlet pipe routing

    I was thinking of routing the pipe down then back up so I could put the inline diffuser in the vertical bit of pipe created by this routing. The filter is a Eheim 350T with 16/22 tubing as below.
  7. swackett

    Outlet pipe routing

    I'm wondering if i routed the outlet pipe from the filter firstly down to the cabinet floor then back up to the tank will effect flow/the pump?
  8. swackett

    Ehiem proffessional 3 thermo filter

    I have just bought a 350T, and at the moment its a bit noisy. I spoke to Allen at John Allen recently when deciding on which thermo filter to own, he is an extremely helpful man. If you have an early pro 3 Thermo filter, your leaking issue maybe related to the issue Eheim had with the pump...
  9. swackett

    Which external to buy?

    The Eheim Thermal filters are brilliant. I've owed Fluval and Eheim ( 2078, 2075, 2124T ) and have just bought a 2173 Thermal filter. IMO the Eheims are silent running and reliable and I would recommend them over Fluval. The thermal filters cost a bit more, but you get simplicity with no need...
  10. swackett

    New external filter for Roma 125

    Decided to go for the 350t in the end. I had a 2078 (same size as 600t) a few years ago and it was big and when full of water, heavy to move. The 350t will give me 10x turnover so I'm happy.
  11. swackett

    New external filter for Roma 125

    Have been thinking about that. Our Roma 125 cabinet (old style) has doors that are too narrow to get even a 350T in, so I am going to have to replace that with a new style Roma cabinet which will be able to fit in both filters as it has no internal walls and larger width doors.
  12. swackett

    New external filter for Roma 125

    Yes the 350T and 600T are completely different as the 600T is a pro 3e. The guy I spoke to said the rating on the box is the rating of the pump head, without any media, or pipes, and any height. The pump head is just put into water and flow rate measured. He said that the actual flow rate...
  13. swackett

    New external filter for Roma 125

    I just had interesting conversation with one of the importers of Eheim, the pump output for the 350T is actually 1250 lph not 1050 lph as stated. The same pump head is used for the 350, 350T and 600. The only difference between the 350T and 600 is the canister in 350T has the heating element...
  14. swackett

    New external filter for Roma 125

    Oh, did not realise that it limited to 700lph, how did you find this out? I have had the 600 and a pro 3e 700 in the past, very good filters. I am leaning towards the 600T, however it is very expensive. Will you setting up the tank in near future as I'd be interested in hearing what you...
  15. swackett

    New external filter for Roma 125

    Hi, I have a 125 litre tank which has is planted with Java fern, anubias, and crypts and has a selection of corydorus, lemon tetras and rosy tetras. The tanks also is injected with a low level of co2. We currently have 700l/h Eheim running which I think is not powerful enough to distribute...
  16. swackett

    Eheim 610T performance

    Do you still have the problem? Silly question but have you tried pressing the + button to increase flow?
  17. swackett

    Filter Dilema...

    True, an option I guess we could look at Thanks
  18. swackett

    Filter Dilema...

    fair point.., So a 1250lph filter is in order....
  19. swackett

    Filter Dilema...

    Is the 10x flow rule for all co2 injected tanks regardless of light level?
  20. swackett

    Filter Dilema...

    I am thinking of a eheim 2173 which is 1050 lph which is 8.6x flow, although not 10x do you think it will be okay?
  21. swackett

    Filter Dilema...

    The normal tubes that come with the Roma, 2 x 20 watt T8's, 1 Power Glo and 1 Aqua Glo
  22. swackett

    Filter Dilema...

    We currently have a Roma 125 with an external Eheim 2324 filter. The filter is rated at 700 lph which means we currently have 5.6 x flow. The tank has mainly low light plants; Crypts, Java fern and Anubias and some algae, the tank is injected with Co2. Bearing this in mind would a change...
  23. swackett

    Eheim Pro 3 Thermo for 185l

    I called them and they were very helpful when I replaced my filter head.
  24. swackett

    Eheim Pro 3 Thermo for 185l

    I bought a 2075 when they were first released and suffered from it leaking. As far I could find out, it only effected the first batch of that newly designed filter, the head was replaced and it has not leaked since. So I would not worry about the leaky head issue if buy new now. Juliusz - You...
  25. swackett

    Eheim Pro 3 in Roma 125 cabinet ??

    Hi, I have Roma 125 tank running an old Eheim Pro external filter. I'm thinking of upgrading to a Pro 3 350T to give me 10x flow, but the opening on the cabinet (with door open) is 236mm and the pro 3 is 238mm. A long shot I know, but wondering if anyone here has a Roma 125 cabinet and has...
  26. swackett

    UPDATED: Eheim Pro 3 2075 Review

    Just to post my experience.... My 2075 leaked last July, I spoke to John at John Allen (who was fantastic person) and he told me that Eheim were aware of the issue and he replaced my filter head with a brand new one under the guarantee. As the filter has been available since July 2009 he did...
  27. swackett

    Ecco eheim handle problems

    Hi I've got a 2324, 2075 and 2078 pro3e. Yes the baskets on the 2075 and 2078 are thinner than the 2324, and yes the handles do bend when you pull the baskets out. So from a plastic thickness point of view for the baskets they have got thinner. I've had my 2078 for about a year and have...
  28. swackett

    Ecco eheim handle problems

    Hi, I have a pro 3 2075 and pro 3e 2078, not sure what you mean by cheap plastic, the build quality IMO is vgood, and both filters are very quiet in operation. The pro 3s are still made in Germany, I think the "ecco" range is now made in China, which could be the issue with "ecco" build quality.
  29. swackett

    FLuval 205 and Hydor External Heater(200w or 300w?)

    If you want to get the 300 watt Hydor then you could look at trying to get a hose adaptor to convert the size of the hosing you have to 16mm, this would allow you to run the 300watt Hydor on your current setup. There would be a slight (probably un-noticable reduction in pressure). Have a look...
  30. swackett

    Filter Brand Preference - Your opinion counted

    Hi James, It's always good to keep the wife happy, I understand your thinking :D I've looked at the manual for the 2215 http://www.eheim.de/eheim/pdf/en/anleitungen/afilter/2215_2217_classic.pdf and can't see any way to reduce flow on the filter (well the manual does not mention any way)...
  31. swackett

    Filter Brand Preference - Your opinion counted

    Hi James, Well done for getting the Classic, I'm sure you find it a great filter. I'm just slightly confused on the choice as you mentioned you would like a filter with a built in heater if possible and that the pro series was too large fit under the counter. The 2322 and 2324 come with built...
  32. swackett

    Filter Brand Preference - Your opinion counted

    I looked at getting 2322 and ended up with the 2324 the reasons being; 1. The 2324 comes with all the media and is "Ready to run" where as the 2322 did not, so if I had bought the 2322 plus media it would have cost more than the 2324 2. The 2324 has an extra basket in the filter and so slightly...
  33. swackett

    Filter Brand Preference - Your opinion counted

    Hi James, If you like the idea of an eheim thermo filter then I guess you have the choice of the professonal series and professional 2 series for your 32l tank. With the professional series you have the 2322 (500lph output) or the 2324 (700lph output) thermo filters...
  34. swackett

    Filter Brand Preference - Your opinion counted

    Hi James, I've had both fluval and Eheim filters. I bought an Eheim 2324 thermo filter for my 70l Litre tank and its excellent, absolutely quiet (in fact once I forgot to switch it on after a water change and did not realise for a while as I am used to it being so quiet I thought it was on!)...
  35. swackett

    UPDATED: Eheim Pro 3 2075 Review

    Re: Eheim Pro 3 2075 Review Good review, thinking of getting one now, could you confirm if the power cable plugs into the pump head or is it permanetly attached? I have 2078 and on this model it has a small tranformer in the cable and a small plug that you plug into the pump head, this is...
  36. swackett

    Recommend an external filter + heater

    I have a 2324 (rated at 700lph) on my 70 Litre tank and the flow is great, the problem I found when investigating the 2322 is that; A. You need to buy media with it which then makes it the same price as the 2322 (the 2324 comes with media). B. The actual media content/capacity is very small. C...
  37. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    I would get the a pro3 filter over the pro3e as it would be cheaper and I don't need all the bells and whistles, however there is not a filter in the pro3 range that is of a similar size to the 2078. The 2080 is just too big (will not fit it under tank) and the new pro3's 2075 and 2073 are too...
  38. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Thinking of getting the 2078 from LFS for £185+£50 for media (again serious money) :| Would you recommend to get the 2078 rather than the 2076? I guess that will be a yes !
  39. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Just spoken to one of the Eheim UK distributors and the 2078 and 2080 do not come with media :( Thinking of getting 4l of Substrat Pro, 2l of BioMech and 2l of Mech pro , any comments on these quantities would be appreciated. Also has anyone used the BioMech and Mech Pro new media yet??? Thanks
  40. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Got home and measured the cupboard under the tank, and although the 2080 would just squeeze in, I'd then have no room to put anything else in there. So I guess I'll have to go for the 2078!
  41. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Are you going to keep the 2078 then or opt for the bigger 2080? Can I just confirm that the model you got was the 2078-510 and it came with all the media?
  42. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Matt, You found a 2080 or a 2078 for £165 ?? Could you let me know where? The cheapest I found a 2078 for is £185. Cheers
  43. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    I've read about reliability problems with the FX5, in the article Ceg mentioned earlier in this post the guy had 6 and five broke, all the Ehiems just kept on running!
  44. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    You know you want one :wink:
  45. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Thanks guys, I'm just waiting on a price now from my LFS on an Eheim 2080 and 2078. Cheers
  46. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Ceg, How long is the 2080 spray bar, do you get one or two of them ? Cheers
  47. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    The 2076/2078 come with one inlet pipe, the 2080 is the only one with 2 inlets I think.
  48. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    I'll have to check if the 2080 fits under the tank, if not I guess I could go for the 2078 which has 1850lph rate and 8l of media volume as its a bit smaller
  49. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Thanks for the quick replies, I assume by the posts that it just as important to go for a filter with a large capacity as well as flow output to help reduce ammonia which causes Algae. Ceg, what size tank do you use your 2080 on and is it the only filter on that tank? Cheers
  50. swackett

    New Filter for 240L Aquarium

    Hi, I have a 240l Roma Aquarium and still have the fluval 305 external filter that came with it. I am looking to upgrade to Eheim pro 3e 2076 or equivalent to boost the flow rate as I believe the low flow rate is causing dead spots as so encouraging algae growth. Does anyone have any...
  51. swackett

    Bucket-less water changes..!!!

    I Just created my own one using garden hose and hozelock connectors like so Bought the following from B&Q 1 x Hozelock tap connectorhttp://www.hozelock.com/watering/hose-fittings/connect-to-tap.html 1 x hozelock stop end...
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