Upgrading from Wally world aquatech - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

cinnastix911 · 08-07-2007, 07:29 PM

Well my eheim 2213-37 classic series canister came in the mail today and after soaking myself it is up and running. Should I leave my aqua tech filter going to help with getting/keeping the whole tank cleaned up?

My catfish isn't so happy about me sticking my hands in his tank.

papa_bear_21 · 08-07-2007, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnastix911

Well my eheim 2213-37 classic series canister came in the mail today and after soaking myself it is up and running. Should I leave my aqua tech filter going to help with getting/keeping the whole tank cleaned up?

My catfish isn't so happy about me sticking my hands in his tank.

You will want to leave the old filter running for a while atleast, until the new filter seeds. After that, it is up to you whether you keep the old one running or not. I am running 2 filters on my 55, both HOB at the moment. I feel that you cant have too much filtration...

rich311k · 08-07-2007, 07:53 PM

In 3 weeks you can remove the old filter the new cannister will do the job very well all by itself.

Jason the Lost · 08-07-2007, 08:59 PM

A word of advice on the aquaclear (I have a thread about this somewhere) if the filter medias are packed too tightly you may have a problem where there is a bit of overflow on the suction side (depending on your tank lid this may or may not be an issue) because the filter can't pump through the media completely.

I solved this easily by putting less media in, I just have the sponge and biomax...I figure that a 70 gal capacity filter is above and beyond what I need for my 55 gallon planted so having 2/3 of the media capactiy filled doesn't seem to be an issue.

Other than that I wouldn't buy any other HOB filter than an aquaclear.

cinnastix911 · 08-08-2007, 03:43 AM

I just had the cheap aqua-tech HOB and trust me, too much media will never be that filters problem... But thanks for the heads up for when I get one! (I plan on "expanding" my 10 gal. into a 29 one day and i'd get a good HOB before a cannister for that job.)

Alshain · 08-09-2007, 08:52 AM

If your looking at a serious live plant tank, I would highly suggest a canister. Its not just about the filtration in a planted tank, its also about the CO2. CO2 is out gassed by heavy surface movement which is caused by the HOB style filters. A canister filter can be put below the surface to minimize movement on the top. You do want a small amount of movement to bring in oxygen and prevent protein films but you can aim the canister output slightly upward to achieve a very small ripple.

I think you made a good choice with the eheim. I use the Rena XP2 and it works great on my 55 planted.

Sicklid · 08-09-2007, 11:29 AM

A bit late here since you already purchased, but the Renas are good because they are affordable and they come with a spray bar included.

08-07-2007, 07:29 PM	#11
cinnastix911 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: southern Oregon Posts: 173 Images: 2	Well my eheim 2213-37 classic series canister came in the mail today and after soaking myself it is up and running. Should I leave my aqua tech filter going to help with getting/keeping the whole tank cleaned up? My catfish isn't so happy about me sticking my hands in his tank. __________________ My paroon shark is my best friend... In fact I was thinking on having him over for dinner.

08-08-2007, 03:43 AM	#15
cinnastix911 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: southern Oregon Posts: 173 Images: 2	I just had the cheap aqua-tech HOB and trust me, too much media will never be that filters problem... But thanks for the heads up for when I get one! (I plan on "expanding" my 10 gal. into a 29 one day and i'd get a good HOB before a cannister for that job.) __________________ My paroon shark is my best friend... In fact I was thinking on having him over for dinner.

08-09-2007, 08:52 AM	#16
Alshain Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 807 Images: 4	If your looking at a serious live plant tank, I would highly suggest a canister. Its not just about the filtration in a planted tank, its also about the CO2. CO2 is out gassed by heavy surface movement which is caused by the HOB style filters. A canister filter can be put below the surface to minimize movement on the top. You do want a small amount of movement to bring in oxygen and prevent protein films but you can aim the canister output slightly upward to achieve a very small ripple. I think you made a good choice with the eheim. I use the Rena XP2 and it works great on my 55 planted. __________________ Remember to vote For AA! 55 Gallon Planted Tank

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08-07-2007, 07:53 PM	#13
rich311k Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8,972 Images: 35	In 3 weeks you can remove the old filter the new cannister will do the job very well all by itself.

08-07-2007, 08:59 PM	#14
Jason the Lost Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chicago Posts: 153	A word of advice on the aquaclear (I have a thread about this somewhere) if the filter medias are packed too tightly you may have a problem where there is a bit of overflow on the suction side (depending on your tank lid this may or may not be an issue) because the filter can't pump through the media completely. I solved this easily by putting less media in, I just have the sponge and biomax...I figure that a 70 gal capacity filter is above and beyond what I need for my 55 gallon planted so having 2/3 of the media capactiy filled doesn't seem to be an issue. Other than that I wouldn't buy any other HOB filter than an aquaclear.

08-09-2007, 11:29 AM	#17
Sicklid Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Tarpon Springs FL Posts: 658 Images: 4	A bit late here since you already purchased, but the Renas are good because they are affordable and they come with a spray bar included.