Your Filter System(s)

[Edmundo]

Dear kakis,

Lets share our filter system here for reference and learning purpose...

I will start the ball rolling...

1) 2x1.5x1.5 tank
Tetra 90 or equilvant stuff with Biohomme plus and porous ceramic rings, intend to add coral chips in soon.

2) 4x2x2 tank
9 trays OHF pack with biohouse, biohomme plus and normal, coral chips as media

3) 4x2x16"
2 x tetra 120 or equilvant stuff with biohomme plus and porous ceramic rings, plus coral chips

4) 5x2.5x2.5
5ft sump tank pack with ceramic rings and oyster shell and coral chips. Trying our something new, i add an internal powerhead filter which contains biohomme plus.

[crazyalan]

4 by 1.5 by 1.5. run with eheim 2028 containing, biohome plus full house.
OHF running 1260 with 3 level stacks, jap map, sponge, cockle shell, biohomeplus, cr, bioball.

:D

[peckio]

5x2x2 tank

16trays OHF running with AquaBee 1500l/h:
Top: Mica Filter Wool
2nd: Bio balls
3rd: 2 trays Eheim Substrate Pro, 2 trays Mr Aqua CRs
4th: Japanese Mats
Base: C13 CCs

Resun Cannister Filter with UV:
Top: Filter Wool
Mid: Mr Aqua CRs
Bottom: Eheim Substrate Pro

[Edmundo]

5x2x2 tank

16trays OHF running with AquaBee 1500l/h:
Top: Mica Filter Wool
2nd: Bio balls
3rd: 2 trays Eheim Substrate Pro, 2 trays Mr Aqua CRs
4th: Japanese Mats
Base: C13 CCs

Resun Cannister Filter with UV:
Top: Filter Wool
Mid: Mr Aqua CRs
Bottom: Eheim Substrate Pro

how is the performance of the resun cannister?

[peckio]

how is the performance of the resun cannister?

So far so good, not heating up like other China brand filters, also not causing sudden jump to my electricity bills.

Water as clear as before :D

[Edmundo]

So far so good, not heating up like other China brand filters, also not causing sudden jump to my electricity bills.

Water as clear as before :D


saw a SunSun brand in AQ07... white in color and with UV lite..... outlook is very professional.... i would say.

[peckio]

saw a SunSun brand in AQ07... white in color and with UV lite..... outlook is very professional.... i would say.

Oops, think that's whay I bought from AQ07 & not a Resun one :p

[crazyalan]

haha.. i still trust eheim..:D

[akoh]

1st 6 footer - 2 unit of Eheim 2028
2nd 6 footer - 2 unit of Eheim 2260
4 footer - 2 unit of 2228
3 footers - 2 tanks on Eheim 2028
2 footer - 3 tanks on Eheim 2217 and 1 tank on Eheim 2215.

All systems are packed with Eheim stuffs and biohome. :D

[Edmundo]

haha.. i still trust eheim..:D

Do not brush away fluval aso..... i'm still using a Fluval 303 since i was in secondary school...... :)

[Edmundo]

1st 6 footer - 2 unit of Eheim 2028
2nd 6 footer - 2 unit of Eheim 2260
4 footer - 2 unit of 2228
3 footers - 2 tanks on Eheim 2028
2 footer - 3 tanks on Eheim 2217 and 1 tank on Eheim 2215.

All systems are packed with Eheim stuffs and biohome. :D

Eheim sponsored? :rolleyes: :D

[peckio]

Do not brush away fluval aso..... i'm still using a Fluval 303 since i was in secondary school...... :)

Actually where is Fluval made in?
Heard it's an European brand as well.
Btw, as stated in my posting in the WC regime thread, there's a sale at a LFS in Tampines, quite tempted to get & replace my OHF, but not sure of the benefits or hazards of running 2 cannisters for a 522 tank :confused:

[L000]

422 with a 2.5ft sump filled with bioball bioring and charcoal
powered by ehiem forget whats e pump number:p

by the way what do you bros here recommend?

cannister or sump?:)

[akoh]

Eheim sponsored? :rolleyes: :D

Was hoping that " Eheim boss " read this posting ! :D

Real stuff can not bluff ! :D

Quality ain't Cheap ! :D

[NKS8]

Eheim sponsored? :rolleyes: :D

I think he has just gotten his CPF... hehehehehehe read btw the lines:D

[peckio]

I think he has just gotten his CPF... hehehehehehe read btw the lines:D

CPF, so early?
Or u trying to tell us this uncle is old man >62yrs old :D

[SoToNgMaN]

I think he has just gotten his CPF... hehehehehehe read btw the lines:D
New CPF policy come out liao leh ....

now must 65 then can clear Ordinary Account leh ..

[akoh]

The " young man " used his connection for my early CPF withdrawal leh ! champion fella ! :D

[Gecko]

1 x 4 footer zebra colony = 2 x Eheim Pro II

1 x 4 footer babies = 1 x Pro III.

[T1000]

5ft - rena xp3 & ohf running on a ehiem 1260
4ft - rena xp3, 2028 & a 2ft ohf as mechanical filtration

how do u guys handle the nitrate build-up? through water changes? or denitrator?

[Edmundo]

5ft - rena xp3 & ohf running on a ehiem 1260
4ft - rena xp3, 2028 & a 2ft ohf as mechanical filtration

how do u guys handle the nitrate build-up? through water changes? or denitrator?

i change water...... twice a week.....

[SoToNgMaN]

i change water...... twice a week.....
3 x 9"-11" STs ... and 3 x 6" motoros ... in 3 feet tank

feeding on daily 7 medium market prawns ...

Eheim 2228 and 6 tray OHF ... 5 kg Biohome+ used ...

from PH 6.8 to 5.2 in 3 days from water change ... anyone got solution without alterations to livestock inside?

[peckio]

Just did pH test last nite, my nano cube pH is 7.5~8, but my 5ft tank is 6~6.5.
Headache, now how to transfer plecos from 1 tank to the other :confused:

[lyh]

Just did pH test last nite, my nano cube pH is 7.5~8, but my 5ft tank is 6~6.5.
Headache, now how to transfer plecos from 1 tank to the other :confused:

Bro just slowly acclimatise can liao lah. ;)

[T1000]

3 x 9"-11" STs ... and 3 x 6" motoros ... in 3 feet tank

feeding on daily 7 medium market prawns ...

Eheim 2228 and 6 tray OHF ... 5 kg Biohome+ used ...

from PH 6.8 to 5.2 in 3 days from water change ... anyone got solution without alterations to livestock inside?

coral chips as buffer to prevent ph going down

[SoToNgMaN]

coral chips as buffer to prevent ph going down
Things already in:
- clam shells 1 kg ...
- coral chips pebble sized: 3kg ....

not advisable to further increase hardness of water ... cos STs are getting irritations at times scratching itself against gravel ...

[peckio]

Will using the Seachem pH7 powder thingy work as well?
Damn worried abt sudden pH drop this morning, did a 30% WC before rushing off to work, hope no casaulties when I get home tonite :(

[SoToNgMaN]

Will using the Seachem pH7 powder thingy work as well?
Damn worried abt sudden pH drop this morning, did a 30% WC before rushing off to work, hope no casaulties when I get home tonite :(
seachem Neutral PH 7 regulator brings up PH for 2-3 days only loh ..

after that back to square one ...

Can only think of the following solutions ...
1. closer water change interval (I'll be slave to the hobby)
2. change to bigger tank (not possible)
3. reduce live stock (not possible)

haiZ ...

[Gecko]

Add one more Pro II at least, would help.

[peckio]

Add one more Pro II at least, would help.

Was thinking of getting a Pro III for my 522, but the price of a new set is simply :eek:
Recently also not much ppl letting go in the forums, but personally, I would rather get a new filter, for long term considerations :)

What are u guys take on Rena XP4, Fluval 404, etc, as compared to Eheim Pro III?

[SoToNgMaN]

Add one more Pro II at least, would help.
dun mind adding ... but no space leh ...

Was thinking of getting a Pro III for my 522, but the price of a new set is simply :eek:
Recently also not much ppl letting go in the forums, but personally, I would rather get a new filter, for long term considerations :)

What are u guys take on Rena XP4, Fluval 404, etc, as compared to Eheim Pro III?
for higher end ... I heard laguna not bad ...

go disturb the "evil merchant" for more details on that filter ..

but think connectors and pipings for laguna abit headache ...

[peckio]

for higher end ... I heard laguna not bad ...

go disturb the "evil merchant" for more details on that filter ..

but think connectors and pipings for laguna abit headache ...

Laguna need to be used with powerhead rite?
Anyway, not sure whether it can fit inside my cabinet as well...
Will talk to the 'evil merchant' when I'm free the next few days :D

[SoToNgMaN]

Laguna need to be used with powerhead rite?
Anyway, not sure whether it can fit inside my cabinet as well...
Will talk to the 'evil merchant' when I'm free the next few days :D
indeed .. require powerhead .. very typical of higher-end canisters .. like eheim 2260

one think I like about laguna .. is the ease of maintainence ...

[Gecko]

Was hoping that " Eheim boss " read this posting ! :D

Real stuff can not bluff ! :D

Quality ain't Cheap ! :D

Finally got my ideal setup:
Left tank followed by right tank, both mirror image...

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[Mudskippy]

Neat and nice, pretty cool...:)

[wasabi8888]

Hi all

I am just starting to keep plecos. I intend to keep 3-4 10-12cm plecos in a 30X30X40 (H) tank. I know the tank is abit small, but i have space and wife constraints.

Question is filtration. Can I do a Eheim 2211 and a Liberty 100 Hang on filter on that tank? Is filtration enough?

[akoh]

The rule of the thumb in fishkeeping is 1" of fish for every 4"x4"x4" of water and the minimum turn over-rate for filtering system is 3 times the volume of tank ( the more the merrier ! ). So go easy on the number of plecs you gonna keep. Cheers !

[peckio]

Anyone ever tried hooking up the inlet of a cannister filter to 1 of those tap water filter, those type u see attached to the water coolers, before routing to the cannister filter itself?
Will this work or sure clog with our pleco waste :p

[SoToNgMaN]

Anyone ever tried hooking up the inlet of a cannister filter to 1 of those tap water filter, those type u see attached to the water coolers, before routing to the cannister filter itself?
Will this work or sure clog with our pleco waste :p
ehh why wanna do that?

fresh waters with difference in PH and temperature will harm your BB in canister filter leh ...

[peckio]

ehh why wanna do that?

fresh waters with difference in PH and temperature will harm your BB in canister filter leh ...

U mean those tap water filter will change the pH & temp of the water???

[SoToNgMaN]

U mean those tap water filter will change the pH & temp of the water???
no lah ...

meaning your tank water might be at PH 6.2 and 28 degrees ....

your tap water might be at PH 7.2 and 25 degrees ...

[peckio]

no lah ...

meaning your tank water might be at PH 6.2 and 28 degrees ....

your tap water might be at PH 7.2 and 25 degrees ...

U really sotong lah, not going to pass tap water into the cannister lah :p

Picture this:
Tank water -> cannister inlet -> water filter cartridge -> cannister -> outlet to tank

[SoToNgMaN]

U really sotong lah, not going to pass tap water into the cannister lah :p

Picture this:
Tank water -> cannister inlet -> water filter cartridge -> cannister -> outlet to tank
oHhHhhhH ...

your picture: can can ... no major issues .. :D

but your pocket will burn loh ... cos buy 8 of those cartridges can buy new eheim canister liao ... :D

do note that water flow will be slower as well ... :D

[peckio]

oHhHhhhH ...

your picture: can can ... no major issues .. :D

but your pocket will burn loh ... cos buy 8 of those cartridges can buy new eheim canister liao ... :D

do note that water flow will be slower as well ... :D

How much does this cartridges cost?
So it's not cost effective for high waste generating fishes lah???

[SoToNgMaN]

How much does this cartridges cost?
So it's not cost effective for high waste generating fishes lah???
I recall its $12 or $25 per cartridge depending on micron ... and its non-reusable ...

C328 aunty got sell mah ...

these cartridges are good for mechanical only ... which doesnt remove nitrates and ammonia ... where u would need their carbon cartridges ... and carbon cartridges "lagi" expensive ...

not cost effective lah ....

if use on panaques ... confirm choke ahh ...

[peckio]

I recall its $12 or $25 per cartridge depending on micron ... and its non-reusable ...

C328 aunty got sell mah ...

these cartridges are good for mechanical only ... which doesnt remove nitrates and ammonia ... where u would need their carbon cartridges ... and carbon cartridges "lagi" expensive ...

not cost effective lah ....

if use on panaques ... confirm choke ahh ...

If use for zebra setup how :D

[SoToNgMaN]

If use for zebra setup how :D
if u ask me ahh ... I would still encourage eheim canister ...

cos u'll need more biological in long run than mechanical as provided by those micron cartridges ...

[celticfish]

My setup is as follows:

Tank 1 - 2ft fiveplan (57L)
1 x eheim 2028
1 x airstone

Tank 2 - 2ft fiveplan (57L)
2 x eden 501
1 x sponge filter


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