Eheim pro2 2026 on 155 litre tank, overkill?

[BiGGiE]

Hi

Wanted to ask peoples thoughts on having a eheim pro2 2026 cannister on a 155 litre tank

Tank dimensions are 960x400x400

Going to use lily pipes aswell

Is this going to be too much overkill an have too much flow?

I know eheims ratings are with no media

thoughts are appreciated

thanks!

[JonX]

Hi. I use a pro 2026 on a 2ft 96 liter tank. Straight out of the return pipe the flow is like a hose turned up high.

I put a sponge filter on the return so the flow is difused. Some will say that restricting the flow like this may cause stress on the motor.

I have also got an Eheim 2028 diffused this same way on a smaller 76 liter 2ft tank.

Overkill on filteration is the way to go. :)

[BiGGiE]

Thanks for the advice JD!

im glad i dont have to buy another filter! LoL

cheers

[JonX]

Return is wrapped in filter wool to diffuse returning flow. Nowdays I use a small sponge from an air driven sponge filter - looks neater and good biofilm for the shrimps. I also use the sponge on the intake.

[BiGGiE]

Thanks for the pic!! And i like that idea with the container underneath the filter just in case of leaks right?

[JonX]

Thanks for the pic!! And i like that idea with the container underneath the filter just in case of leaks right?

Thanks. Well, when you do maintenence and put the lid back on water usually spills out. I have a towel in the tub to soak up any spillages. Trust me its needed!

[Squiggle]

I've got a 2028 & a 2224 running on a 120L 2x1.5x1.5 tank, although it doesn't have shrimp in it there isn't heaps of current & the tank is sparkling :victorious: I'm a big fan of over filtration :encouragement:

[BiGGiE]

Well sounds like over filtration is the way to go!!

although i will b having shrimp in there but sounds like it wont be a problem

thanks guys

loving this forum!!! LoL

[amkr]

Nah, not overkill..

I run the Pro 3E verison of that pump on a 20gal 2ft'er.

[BiGGiE]

Wow serious?? Pro3 on a 2 footer that sounds crazy lol