Filter advice

[fishy80]

I am currently running a 2 ft tank with a HOF filter. Problem is that I only have space for the filter at the rear, resulting in a dead spot. Do i buy a canister or add in another HOF? If i were to buy canister? Which model is most suited for a 2 ft tank, 60cmX25cmx23cm. about 38 litres of water.

I prefer Ehiem. Ehiem 2213,2215, Ecco 2232, Ecco Pro 2032. Depends on how heavily planted your tank is.

For me, I am using Ecco 2232 for my 60x40x45cm tank, which the flow rate is a little slow for me

[tanhann]

Canister is highly recommended. IMO, it is better than an OHF. More space for BB to grow at the same time, nicer overall look.

I'm using Eheim 2213, 400L/H outflow, attached with an adjustable valve bought seperately.

[fishy80]

For a tank that only contains about 40 llitres of water, will the flow rate of 400L/H be overkill?

i thought the filter should have a flowrate of roughly 4-6 times ur tank volume? which is about 152-234l/hr, in ur case.

Originally Posted by fishy80

For a tank that only contains about 40 llitres of water, will the flow rate of 400L/H be overkill?

tat's y i use an adjustable valve to reduce the outflow. Oh, i hv a rainbar too. my intension was to b able to upgrade to 3ft tank anytime

Originally Posted by fishy80

I am currently running a 2 ft tank with a HOF filter. Problem is that I only have space for the filter at the rear, resulting in a dead spot. Do i buy a canister or add in another HOF? If i were to buy canister? Which model is most suited for a 2 ft tank, 60cmX25cmx23cm. about 38 litres of water.

go for a caninster filter thats the best bet , fill it up with biohome and other good filter media for colonization of BB

[fishy80]

Originally Posted by reaverx

go for a caninster filter thats the best bet , fill it up with biohome and other good filter media for colonization of BB

Yup, i got a 2211 on friday but i am having problems setting it up now. Anyone here can advise me if the hose is too long, will the suction of the canister be super weka, thus causing it to not work? If i place it next to my tank, will it work? It is stated in the instruction manual that the filter needs to be placed under the tank.