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My aquarium is 100x55x45,so pretty similar. I've got an Eheim 2180 thermofilter, nominal max flow rate of 1700lph, and it's just fine. If I was buying new I'd be very tempted by the Oase Biomaster 850 (claimed 1250lph max), if only for the easy-clean pre-filter.

More issues with this filter. I've had further big leakages last weekend, and a replacement head and hose connectors delivered (under warranty). See 'Punishment of Luxury' journal for more. I'm now convinced the problem has been the hose connector all along. I do hope this issue is now...

Yup, mine spewed water out too - and cost even more than yours! I was seriously demoralised, too. Trust me, using vaseline to create a proper seal is worth a try, at the very least.

Hi Ross I hope all that water in your cabinet didn't damage it :thumbdown:. I second Paul's advice on vaselining the seal - that did the trick for me when I had the exact same issue. And if it works for you, you'll have the spare seal in reserve!

Just a quick update. Vaselining the seals (and making sure they're properly seated) seems to do the trick. I have to put it down to my complete lack of experience, I suppose...

Hi Mark Sorry, I missed this thread. I've got a 2180 thermofilter, and it does indeed weigh a lot! Unfortunately I can offer no more advice than that, as this is the only filter I've ever owned, so I can't compare it with anything. But it does seem good and quiet to me. I've had some issues...

No reply from John Allan Aquariums yet, which is disappointing. Checked the filter this morning, only to discover it's been quietly leaking into the cabinet - the water has got under the veneer surface and blown some of the chipboard, which is really depressing. Thankfully it hasn't affected...

Thanks Mark, most helpful. I've had a reply back from Eheim's German service department (from Cornelia, in fact). She also advised I contact John Allan Aquariums direct, so I'm doing that. I'll post the outcome in due course. Thanks again.

Now we're talking! That sounds exactly like what is happening with mine. I'll check I've installed the hose connector properly, and check with Eheim too. If you have a UK contact for Eheim, I'd be grateful. Thanks Mark!

Thanks Dan, I'll give that a try too, once I've checked for grit and dust in the seal.

Thanks for the quick replies. I need to check that seal carefully (in a day or so, once the missus hs got over the spillage!), and get back to the vendor in need. Thanks again.

No, but the filter has only been used for two weeks from new.

This big boy comes with castors - you're supposed to tilt it slightly then roll it along. As soon as I tilt it a fraction it leaks badly from between the body and the powerhead. I tried picking the whole thing up today instead - and it did the same thing (this time all down my trousaers...

I'm surprised you need a dedicated pump for water changes. Why not use an external filter plumbed like this?