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Guys considering changing my filter media as it looking a bit worse for wear now, 'im using an Eheim Ecco Pro 300 it has three tray, bottom tray has a coarse foam used as a pre cleaner, next tray has plastic tubes and the top tray has small cintred glass ball as per supplied with the filter...

A picture of said screw would help as there are that many

Rory I should have stated last night in my thread reply - that the LPH stated by filter manufactures is when there is no filter media within the canister, I had a Eheim 2080 filter LPH was about 1850 (i think) once the media was added the flowrate decreased by half :wideyed:. A lot the guy's...

Rory Eheim https://www.eheim.com/en_GB/products/technology/external-filters/professionel3e-700 Paul

Neil Filter media in the correct position - could be that's it's move blocking the flow Paul

Neil Have you turn the power on :p Paul

It did cross my mind that there would be some method of shutting off the flow of water but this was not mentioned in the initial posting - but you'll never be able to clean the "closed loop" system as you call it. Regards paul.

Have you thought about how you are going to clean the intake / outlet pipe - its not as if you can remove them for cleaning as this would leave three holes for the water to escape through. Regards Paul

Didn't pay the outstanding bill , ignored the numerous "Red" letters - end result cut me off and no power for my filter :lol: Regards Paul

Dan i assume you did not get a manual with your purchase - if not here is a link. http://www.google.co.uk/url?q=http://ww ... sckqTORuTA If it were me I would renew all seals - better to be safe than sorry as there are only three. Regards Paul

Chris I have a set of these for cleaning my pipes - very handy. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/EHEIM-400557- ... 2c609970a3 Regards Paul

Hi have a read at the attached - may help you. http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=7336 & http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4738 Regards paul.

Matt here is a picture of the bad boy you are thinking of buying. Regards paul.

Ross Did you make sure the rubber sleeve on the priming button was fitted correctly. Regards paul

Hi Discus No mate - not on its own, you need two 1200 or similar, I would buy it for 30.00 and purchase an additional one. Regards paul.

Hi Again its word terminology - in my eye 10 x rule is as my previous thread reply eg: 100 ltr tank required 1000 lph of circulated water, that 10 x the volume of water within the tank, the bigger the volume of water the more circulation required eg. 750 litre tank requires 7500 plh water...

Hi all being saying this for months - but nobody was interested - I have a 2080 which is rated @ 1700 lph actual flow rate is 900 lph - like I have said before: any obstruction - whether it to be filter media inc. sponges within the canister or bio ball with a reactor will slow the return flow...

Phil Yes they are the same size and here is a short to parts list. http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/bigpic ... s_2075.htm Regards Paul.

Phil You have a 2080 like mine dont you? if so on the back / reverse side of the safety adaptor (this is what Eheim call it) it the piece of equipment where the inlet / outlet pipe attach, there are to plastic nibs - pinch the two nibs together and push the nibs - this will allow the plastic...

NRY You require a power variable controller to reduce the power (volts) going to the pump - like the attached http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/POWER-CONTROLLER- ... 19c180fe10 By reducing / controlling the volts going to the pump will reduced the speed of the pump. Regards paul.

Peter If you allow water to flow back into the filter via the outlet pipe it fills a section within the top tray - see attached picture if this sections become full of water whilst primming is a problem and you have encounted the problem. Before priming the system lift up the outgoing...

Re: Eheim 2073 Leaking/Now fixed Ross Remember this Ross if the water is coming from around the clips its probably the head unit seal - have you made sure the the adaptor is in secure (adaptor is the part where the pipe attach and is pushed into the head unit Part No. 7428718) Parts diagram...

Hi With your tank being so big - I think you are best buy two filters and running them parallel, one filter is not going to give the water circulation or filtration required. Regards Paul.

Hi There are 3 different tube sizes for lily pipes - as you will be using a TT1200 you will require the largest one which has an external tube diameter of 17mm. Obviously as the tube diameter reduces the bowl or lily will get smaller. I have one fitted on my tank and I find the flow is more...

Hi bogwood Personal view "No" sealing ring fitted as there is no part No. for it. Other parts that require a sealing ring are listed Inc. a part No. Have a look at the exploded diagram. Regards Paul.

hi bogwood I would get in touch with these guys - have a look at the attached as here is your complete parts listing for your filter. http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source ... gSp0Gzz8Gw Look like you buy the cap as well. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EHEIM-PRO-3-2071- ... 230b49e2d7 Regards Paul

Hi The best way to clean external piping is to remove them from the filter unit and place them into the kitchen sink or bath and flush / clean using tap water - if you pipes are long go for the bath. As for the eheim brush with the nlyon cord - feed the cord into the pipe until it come out of...

Alan These are manufacture by Powerman. Cal aqua are good - but look at the price, you would get two set Powerman for the cost on one Cal aqua. As for breakages - anything thats made of glass you have to be careful with. Regards Paul

Alan 2236 has 12mm pipes - so these should fit a treat. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Inflow-O ... 2a0685e03f or these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Glass-Lily-pipe-i ... 3cb1c2997d Regards Paul

Gfish As far as I am aware the chlorine is injected into the water as a gas and by allowing the water to stand for 24 hrs will allow the gas to vent from the water Regards Paul.

Hi have a look at the attached thread short cut - may be helpful. viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9776&start=20#p105470 Also have a read at this one as well. viewtopic.php?f=21&t=4738#p52312 Wrong water temperature will affect the fish - I got mine wrong one week all went to the bottom where it was...

Alan If it were me - i would use tank water to clean the filter media not the water form the filter thats dirty. Extract some water from the tank, clean the filter media, refill the filter unit with tank water and top up the tank with fresh water Inc. dechor to the desired level. Better still...

hi :thumbup: spot on Use one of your internal filter pads as a pattern and make a template. Regards Paul.

Hi It could be down to a lack of cleaning out the filter unit - sponges are not doing their job correctly (sorry to say that) when was the last time you cleaned out the filter unit, its advisable to clean the filter ever 4 -6 weeks. The flow from the powerhead is not distrubing the substrate ...

Hi could you please advise on the substrate / fish within the tank. My thoughts are that you have a sand based substrate and the fish are distrubing the bottom (which cats would do) which in turn is clouding the water. Clive The filter in the left hand corner is the intake strainer for the...

Danny I had a similar issue with my 2080 - the problem is that when pushing the primer button down it expels the air from the filler via the outlet pipe, once you let go of the primer button the tank water is drawn back into the filter which fills the section circled in yellow according to...

Alan uk My be this site will be able to help you out. http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalo ... -parts.asp http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/bigpic ... s_2232.htm Regards Paul

MrMikey Have a look at these: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Inflow-O ... 25580e0345 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Inflow-O ... 2a0685e03f or here is the site page regarding pipes. http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-HK_In ... ec0Q2em322 Regards Paul.

Peter Save moving / distrubing the original jewel media - set your new external filter up and run the two units together, personally I would leave it for approx. four to six weeks to culture the bacteria within the new filter unit. Then pull your original jewel filter unit out. Regards Paul.

Phil Make sure that the integrated shut off valve on the safety adapator is fully across to the right before pressing the red button if its not the button cannot be depressed. Regards paul.

Hi Instead of putting a sponge over the filter intake buy a cheap pair of ladies tights or stockings (not fishnet) and use the foot part over the water intake pipe, secure loose end with an elastic band. Regards Paul.

Hi Should not be an issue - try to use as much of your old media as possable, I did the same when I change over from my TT1200 to a Eheim 2080, 2/3 rd of the old media from my TT1200 went into the 2080 + 1/3rd of new media - left it for a month then removed 1/3rd of old media and replaced it...

To keep our water flow at its optimal level i clean my every 4 weeks, use the water from / whilst doing your water change (on the day your decide to clean the sponges) and clean the sponges in the water you have removed. Regards paul.

Pesty The filter unit swivels within the holder - so yes it can be placed on the right hand side and no the spray bar did not come with it - it was one of my mods Regards paul.

Pesty I have an Aqua ball in 25 litre - very easy to clean etc, the only issue is that it can become an eye sore, but with careful planting you can hide it. Regards Paul.

Hi When ever I have cleaned my 2080 (complete strip down) air bubbles used to appear for about 6 hours, I have found the problem that causes the air locks - 2 inlet pipes to the filter unit, I have isolation taps on the pipes so I turn off the taps individually and leave them isolated for about...

Flaviu The brown colour is the tanins comimg out of the wood - did you soak it in hot water before adding it, leave it as it is, over a period of time it will stop leaching. As for the small particals within the water try and buy a fine floss filter pad (its white in colour) as this will trap...

Ross I clean my pipes /filter unit every six weeks and I used the Ehiem cleaning brushes, my only grevience is that is more of a pull through action for cleaning, it can be used as push / pull for cleaning pipe if your pipes are short, if they are long it take a little bit longer to clean as...

Lil-lynx I have found these to be very good - currently using them on my filter: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT Ex1200 parts - two webs site attached: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source ... C4poKQUJNg http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source ... LBJOzKEpEA Inc...

According to the attached shortcut the filter has 16/22mm inlet / outlet hoses so you require 16/22mm spray bar extensions. http://www.charterhouse-aquatics.co.uk/ ... -2656.html AE do these. http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/jbl-uni ... -1304.html or http://www.aquaessentials.co.uk/jbl-out ...

Chris Theorically yes - but actually "NO" the flow rate is controlled by the quantity of media within the canister unit, to inprove the flow from the canister remove some of the media - but we dont want to do that as filtration would not be as good. Regards Paul.

The pre filter works a treat - the picture attached shows Eheim noodles within the canister, these noodles are just over twelves months old and have only rinsed in old tank water - they are as clean as the first day they were added into the canister and these noodles are the first set of media...

Tommy If you do decide to open the hole in the spray bar - open the holes by hand dont use a battery / main operated drill - the pipe is quite rigid and using a power tool will split / crack the pipe - better off drilling it free hand - drill between fingers and twist the drill. Regards paul.

Gang@Ukaps A question was asked in the attached thread shortcut regarding Eheim Pre filters. viewtopic.php?f=35&t=9776&start=30#p107171 My filter unit was due for its 4 weekly clean out, so I took some picyies + the following description should answer any questions. The first picture is of...

Phil Did you work it out regarding the tray item No. 16 - if not here are some picyies for you. Top basket in tray. Middle basket in tray Bottom basket in tray. Hope this helps Regards Paul.

Remove some of the filter media - that will improve the flow: http://www.planetrena.com/alternate-set ... ilter.html After looking at the above - thats a lot of media house within the filter unit. Regards Paul.

Having a glass outlet will no slow the flow down at all. I my eye's the flow is more even / steady, like I stated earlier I have one and I would not go back to my old method of a spray bar. Regard Paul.

I think your problem will be with the intake side - I am using a glass lily on the outlet side only of which i find the flow is more even / steady rather than a point and squirt which you get from a spray bar. Intake side is standard eheim pipes. Regards Paul.

before you sent it back see what the flow rate is like with no media inside - see if its like what they say 750lph. Regards paul.

Leave it with me - I am on the job :thumbup: . Regards Paul.

No probs mate - how this then :roll: Do you want a glass inlet / outlet or just the outlet. My outlet was off Ebay, I will check where I purchased it from and let you know. Regards Paul.

Matey Can you measure the internal diameter of the rubber shroud that fits over the shut off valves on the filter unit. Regards paul.

having watch you video clip it does seem slow, I did notice dirt deposit in the incoming water pipe so this implies there will be a build up of dirt with the filter unit - sponges or media may be clogged - strip it down and give it a good clean, even remove the impellor a clean as well. Dont...

Have you found the tear drop shaped object on the underside of the head unit - whip the head unit off the canister and turn it upside down and you should see the tear drop shaped object - around the larger part of the tear dropped object there is a seal, to gain access to the other seal there...

Ross These seal are not actual inside the head unit - but I would think that if they are not sealing correctly they would allow water into the head unit. Regards Paul.

The OEM pipe is 12/16mm - 12 mm is Inside diameter of pipe and 16mm is the outside diameter so a 13mm O/D lily pipe is what you want. As for which way to point the spray bar - some poeple find it better to go from the back to the front covering the width of the tank and some people go from the...

According to the attached short cut: 750lph or 200gph http://eheimcanisterfilter.com/category ... eview-page The other way of checking is to obtain a large container say 10 litre and time how long it take to fill the container. if it take 1 minute to fill - knowing there are 60 mins per hour...

Ross There are two more seals within the head unit and these are attached via priming button, take the head unit of the filter unit and turn it up side down and you should see a tear drop shaped object, as you push the priming button with tear drop shape object move up and down around the...

Phil get the fliter manual in front of you, find the diagram where all the parts are listed by No. item No. 16 - tray. Item 12, 15 x 3 will all fit into item 16. Now is cleaning time for filter unit, you start to strip down the filter and you get to items 15, once you have rinsed the media...

Phil I will post some picyies at the weekend with the hose pipe attached to the filter / sink and sink tap / inside tank, and add them to your thread. Regards Paul.

Depends what you mean by "difference to the water condition" the only benefit from a air pump is that it will increase the quantity of o2 within the water column because as the bubbles rise and break the water surface it will induce extra surface movement will will increase o2 levels by...

Steve The middle pipe is the return to the tank. Phil On the right hand side of the filter head behind the adaptor unit (adaptor unit is where the pipe attached) there is a priming button give that a push a couple of times, that should move it - another trick is to kink or bend the other...

Phil The tray part 16 does not go into the filter unit. This tray is used to hold the baskets filled with media after they have been rinsed in your spent tank water. So the first basket or tray once cleaned using spend water :thumbup: what do you do with this basket - usually place on a...

Thx Phil for your comment, its getting there still lots more to do. Paul.

Cheers Paul What size tank do you have? Is this the only filter you have running or do you supplement it with something else? Phil I have a Aquaone AR980, 217 litre and with the gravel I would say its approx 200 litres I have no additional kit / kits for water circulation and all my water is...

Phil I was using a TT1200 and swapped to a Eheim 2080 which has an OEM flow rate of 1700 lph - but once full of media the flow rate has been reduced to approx. 1000 lph and I would image that all OEM flow rates are compromised when full of media. I contacted Eheim and enquired about the flow...

Phil What up with the 305 - have you thought of doubling up with the 305 or do you want another filter unit. Regards paul.

Phil Yes 2 off in the relation to 10 x the turn over of water - I have 1 x 2080 running on a 200 litre tank, approx. output of filter is 900 - 1000 litres per hour which gives me 5 x the turn of water. I bought my filter from these poeple http://www.ultimateaquatics.co.uk/acata ... _2080.html...

When I was looking for a new filter unit - I considered the above two and I decided on the 2080 - superb unit and not had any problems - touch wood. Have a read at the attached thread short cut. viewtopic.php?f=38&t=9365#p100615 Regards Paul.

Ross second or third thread reply was have you check the security of that part No. On the front of the filter unit there is a red push button - this button release that part No. and if you refit and push that part no. you should here a click ie the button comes out and its sitting in its correct...

Ross Keep pushing the priming button - the flow will stop for about 5 - 10 seconds then start again - this will move your trapped air quicker. Regards paul.

Jon Does not matter what type of media you have within the filter unit it will reduce the flow of water. Regards paul.

Re: Eheim Powerhead 1212 The head unit is from an Ehiem Aquaball with a plactic guard fitted to prevent large particals of debris / fish entering the pump. What the problem with yours. Regards Paul.

I had a TT1200 and used the filter media as supplied the only problems, noodles + sponge in the bottom tray, bio ball in the next tray and finally sponges in the top two tray. Regards paul.

Ross if the water is coming from around the clips its probably the head unit seal - have you made sure the the adaptor is in secure (adaptor is the part where the pipe attach and is pushed into the head unit Part No. 7428718) Parts diagram attached. http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/bigpic ...

Chris When I change my filters over - went from a TT1200 to a Eheim 2080, I used 2/3rd's of filter media from my TT1200 and placed it into my 2080 with 1/3rd of new Ehiem media, one month later I removed 1/3rd of the 2/3rd and replaced it with more new Ehiem media another month passed and I...

Chris Not trying to be funny - but how long is a piece of string :?: personally I would run it for a couple of weeks or even a month - better to be safe than sorry. Regards paul.

Please review thread regarding the size of an FX5 fliter its huge. Here is a thread regarding TT2400 viewtopic.php?f=38&t=2408 Here is a review regarding FX5 v 2080 http://www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7080 & viewtopic.php?f=38&t=5871&start=0&hilit=Fuval+FX5 Lot to read but I...

If you want to achieve the norm on here - 10x the turn over of water and loose your HK pumps you are going to have two filter unit which will involve two intakes / outlets. I have a Eheim 2080 OEM rated @ 1800 lph - yes with no media, once full of media is pushing about 900 / 1000 lph, so with...

Neil Talking to one of our sponser yesterday regarding your gravel situation, they would retain the orange gravel (heaped in the middle of the tank but towards the back glass) and add your new gravel over the top. If you use cut down lawn edging it should not escape. Regards paul.

Paul Try these peolpe for your seals: http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/bigpic ... s_2080.htm email address @ the bottom of the parts list. contact phone: http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/about-us.asp Regards Paul.

Neil Try containing the gravel in a certain area ie in the middle by using some plastic lawn edging http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/DURABLE-PLASTIC-L ... 563867a102 or a plastic plant tray http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/10-x-PLASTIC-BEDD ... 4ceb431c68 I will admit that these are a bit too deep - but you...

Neil If you are going to a bigger (double the size) tank than the orange is not going to be enough - obviously. Why not keep the orange gravel and use it as a sub substrate and put your new gravel over the top, best of both worlds and the bacteria within the orange gravel will soon colonize the...

Jarthel When i was using an external reactor I experienced a tank full of tiny bubbles, now I have placed a diffuser underneath one of the intake pipe which draws my tiny bubbles emitted from the diffuser into the filter unit and mixes them even more - now at the other end - returning water to...

Stu I bought my 2080 from these guy's as they were the cheapest 9 months ago http://www.ultimateaquatics.co.uk/acata ... _2080.html 2180 is dear considering the only difference is any electronically control internal heater. Regards Paul.

Mark There a four casters on each corner - have a look at the parts diagram No. 7428558 http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalo ... -parts.asp As for an FX5 - i would check whether it would fit in your cupboard - its one hell of size viewtopic.php?f=38&t=4262&start=0 Regards Paul.

JYM HK Pump Overall lenght = 5.5 inches this includes the bases (one inside the tank / one outside the tank). Lenght of pump inside tank 5 inches Diameter of base 3 inches Diameter of pump body 2 inches Length of pump including nozzle 3.5 inches (inside tank) as above minus nozzle 2.75 inches...

Paul damaged seal between filter casing and powerhead, 2080 parts list attached - the only difference between an 2080 & 2180 is the thermo unit at the bottom of the filter unit. http://www.aquatics-online.co.uk/catalo ... -parts.asp Following the previous reply I would contact Ehiem or...

Jarthel John is refering to putting the zeolite into a filter bag - which allows easy removal / washing - not the filter media (noodles as per your picy). Once the zeolite is in the bag place it on top of your filter media. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fluval-Universal- ... 414af813aa Regards Paul.