Eheim 2250 v. 2217

Aglaw91 · 05-01-2009, 01:08 AM

Everyone:

I just bought a custom 75 gallon tank and the LFS that built the tank says I should use 2 2250's, not 2 2217's. He says the 2217's have flimsy clips and they are a pain to maintain, go with the 2250's.

Money is not an issue, but is this an overkill. Don't want to spend unnecessary money. Thanks

**smoq** · 05-01-2009, 02:47 AM

I don't think you need THAT much filtration. Overkill it isn't, unnecesary spent money it is. And besides, if you won't to spend a lot, buy yourself an eheim 3E, which is one hell of a filter. I have never owned one, but I dream about it

2x2217 is enough for this setup IMO.

imeridian · 05-01-2009, 04:24 AM

I agree, 2x2217 FTW!

**bibbels** · 05-01-2009, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imeridian

I agree, 2x2217 FTW!

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**fshfanatic** · 05-01-2009, 02:24 PM

Food for thought. The 2217's come with quick disconnects and media. The 2250 and 2260's do not come with either. I have a 2260 and absolutely love it, but, in this case I would also opt for the pair of 2217's.

You could mix it up and do a 2250 and a 2217.

05-01-2009, 01:08 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aglaw91 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 59	Eheim 2250 v. 2217 Everyone: I just bought a custom 75 gallon tank and the LFS that built the tank says I should use 2 2250's, not 2 2217's. He says the 2217's have flimsy clips and they are a pain to maintain, go with the 2250's. Money is not an issue, but is this an overkill. Don't want to spend unnecessary money. Thanks

05-01-2009, 02:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
smoq local fisherman (View User Tanks) PTrader: (31/100%) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 1,061	I don't think you need THAT much filtration. Overkill it isn't, unnecesary spent money it is. And besides, if you won't to spend a lot, buy yourself an eheim 3E, which is one hell of a filter. I have never owned one, but I dream about it 2x2217 is enough for this setup IMO. __________________ 75g tank journal&album DIY 75g stand manual&Journal EHFIPIMP #325 Eheim classic 2213&2217 and proffesional II 2028. Now I am true pimp VICTOR and DUAL STAGE REGULATOR PIMP CLUB MEMBER #46 Chuck Norris can touch MC Hammer

05-01-2009, 04:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
imeridian Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (47/100%) Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chambersburg, PA Posts: 2,847	I agree, 2x2217 FTW! __________________ 75 Gallon Planted Tank Journal, Details \| 5.5 Gallon Reef

05-01-2009, 02:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
fshfanatic Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (24/100%) Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,278	Food for thought. The 2217's come with quick disconnects and media. The 2250 and 2260's do not come with either. I have a 2260 and absolutely love it, but, in this case I would also opt for the pair of 2217's. You could mix it up and do a 2250 and a 2217. __________________ Ehfipimp #273 ( Eheim Classic: 2260, 2217, Eheim Ecco: 2236, 2232 ) Fluval FX5

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