Hi all,
Recently picked up a Eheim 2213 Classic Cannister and loving it so far. Considering my old filter was a stock overhead filter from those "all in one" tank kits, it's no surprise I'm happy about the improvement
Just wanted to throw a few questions about maintenance:
1. How do I disconnect the filter for maintainence? Do I switch off power, then block those tube things with the grey things provided, then remove the system? (Sorry about the non-technical language)
2. Should I be looking at changing the media? At the moment just using the ones that were provided with the filter - Filter floss, bio-noodle things, little ball like bio things, carbon. Thinking of maybe tossing the carbon and replacing the white sponges with filter floss? Or can they be kept for a longer period?
3. Does it really matter if, for eg, java moss or sand gets sucked up the filter uptake tube? Since that tube goes to the bottom of the filter when it's fed in, I wouldn't think they would be a problem with it - ie impellor blockage, etc.
4. How often should I be looking at unplugging the filter for maintenance? How often should I be doing that screwdriver thing on the back of the lid?
5. For PWC, is there some method where you can just unhook the uptake pipe and put that straight into a bucket to do a PWC?
Thanks in advance...
Recently picked up a Eheim 2213 Classic Cannister and loving it so far. Considering my old filter was a stock overhead filter from those "all in one" tank kits, it's no surprise I'm happy about the improvement
Just wanted to throw a few questions about maintenance:
1. How do I disconnect the filter for maintainence? Do I switch off power, then block those tube things with the grey things provided, then remove the system? (Sorry about the non-technical language)
2. Should I be looking at changing the media? At the moment just using the ones that were provided with the filter - Filter floss, bio-noodle things, little ball like bio things, carbon. Thinking of maybe tossing the carbon and replacing the white sponges with filter floss? Or can they be kept for a longer period?
3. Does it really matter if, for eg, java moss or sand gets sucked up the filter uptake tube? Since that tube goes to the bottom of the filter when it's fed in, I wouldn't think they would be a problem with it - ie impellor blockage, etc.
4. How often should I be looking at unplugging the filter for maintenance? How often should I be doing that screwdriver thing on the back of the lid?
5. For PWC, is there some method where you can just unhook the uptake pipe and put that straight into a bucket to do a PWC?
Thanks in advance...