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#1 Pattison

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 04:46 PM

what size canister are people running on their 4x2x2? currently using a 2217 eheim but doesn't seem to have enough power, looking for recommendations to buy a new canister for the 4x2x2 and big enough to possibly run a 6x2x2 if i needed cheers



#2 cameroncuz

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 05:49 PM

What are you stocking in the tank? 
One option is adding a second similar canister to the other end of the tank. 

I have a 6x2.5x2 and I'm running two of the biggest astro's from Aquotix. My tank is not heavily stocked though :)


Edited by cameroncuz, 12 March 2017 - 05:51 PM.


#3 Leichardti

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 06:05 PM

Aquaone Nautilus 2700 ftw. Good price, flow and media capacity.



#4 Pattison

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 07:03 PM

not to keen on running more than one canister as piping will be seen, not going to be very overstocked just few natives, whats the Aquaone Nautilus 2700 worth?



#5 Chopstick_mike

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Posted 12 March 2017 - 07:21 PM

Go the biggest Astro great filters or if you can afford it a fx6 or eheim 2080

#6 bigjohnnofish

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Posted 13 March 2017 - 01:02 AM

the bigger the better - the longer the wetter !!!!!!  old saying applies to many situations.....

 

biggest cannister will be your best option.... no money spared......

 

biggest astro cannister good option..... on a budget.......

 

biggest diy cannister you can build.... got no money..... 

 

my choice - 2 filters is always better than 1.... when its time to clean filters you clean them 3 weeks apart and it lessens your chances of removing too much beneficial bacteria.... also i like to put a 30cm x 12cm x 12cm sponge over the intake of your cannister filter - inside the fishtank....also adds more filtration with no added running costs.... 



#7 Delapool

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Posted 13 March 2017 - 08:53 AM

I've got the Aqua One 2700 and it's ok. Biggest I could get to fit in cupboard. Still heavy to shift / carry outside.

Don't get the ones with uv bulbs imo - mine eventually rusted out and never thought the uv bulb did much (I assume high flow).

No self primer (I dream of those) but on mine there is a seal at top of inlet hose to pour water down a funnel.


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#8 Pattison

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Posted 13 March 2017 - 06:03 PM

what's the best media that people are using? 



#9 Chopstick_mike

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Posted 13 March 2017 - 08:57 PM

I use marine pure

#10 Pattison

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Posted 30 March 2017 - 07:28 PM

Delapool looking at getting the 2700 aqua one, did your uv one work any better then non uv?

#11 Mr_docfish

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Posted 30 March 2017 - 08:37 PM

UV units take up room in the canister where filter media will be more beneficial.... I would recommend a stable unit that does not have issues with leaking later in life.... Astro and EJet units as well as the big Dophin units from Aquotix are proven to deliver good flow rates for volume of media capacity.... you can get faster flows in some units, but when you look at the capacity of media, you might as well get an internal filter.... high flow, low surface area....
Plus consider after market service.... local importers vs interstate importers... local service for local products often has it's rewards long term....

Edited by Mr_docfish, 30 March 2017 - 08:38 PM.


#12 Westie

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Posted 30 March 2017 - 10:08 PM

I have 2 x Astro 2212 canister filters running on my 6x2x2.
Cannington isn't too far from me, so you're always welcome to swing past and have a look.
They run quiet and are easy to clean.

#13 ice

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Posted 31 March 2017 - 07:09 AM

Personally id put an Eheim 2180 in it, filter and heating sorted in one robust and reliable package. Can do a inline UV unit and hide it all inside the cabinet if youre handy enough. If you do take the plunge and get a 6x2x2 have it bottom drilled and hide the pipework behind rocks or wood.







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