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Old 02-09-2004, 05:31 PM   #1
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Eheim 2260 Any one own one???

I just bought an Eheim 2260. Its rated at 400 Gal

anyone have any problems with it or any product rewiews????

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Old 02-09-2004, 05:35 PM   #2
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I've heard its a real pain to clean and work with, and that it was loud. I don't know how well it works as a filter.
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Old 02-09-2004, 07:36 PM   #3
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Im gonna use it in a 155 gal....is that enough filtration?
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Old 02-09-2004, 08:25 PM   #4
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the turnover is 3 times per hour...
ive heard that i need at least 6 times turnover..?

All the reviews Ive read say that its a quiet filter and the best on the market....

It cant be that hard to clean... :P
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Old 02-09-2004, 08:27 PM   #5
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Cleaning one Eheim filter on one tank is better thatn cleaning 6 or more filters on 6 different tanks...

Ferrets mut love fish!!! :P
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Old 02-11-2004, 12:47 PM   #6
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i didnt get the 155
im gonna use the Eheim in a 72 bow front this way i dont have to spend all that money
thats 6X

I didnt realize how much it all costs

thanx for the help
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