Pimp My Filter #3 - Eheim 2213 / Classic 250 Canister Filter

Classic 250 / 2213 on Amazon: geni.us/Ixd3P
Biohome products: www.filterpro.c...
The 2213 / classic 250 is a very popular filter which with a few tweaks can be made to be very effective. When upgraded this filter would be suitable for a tank of around 125 litres (33 US gallon) to achieve a full cycle in a normally stocked tropical community tank or a heavily stocked tank of around 65 litres (17 US gallon) for a full cycle.
I only consider true filtration to be a full cycle which is the reduction of ammonia, nitrite AND nitrate hence the low figures - filters will not be nitrate factories when they are properly sized and properly set up.
This series is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on:
[e-mail]
07772848730 (Richard)
Anyone who sends a filter will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win.
Please do not send any filters without contacting me first as I want to try and cover every type of filter, not 20 of the same make and model
Due to the high international shipping cost I am currently only taking filters from the UK but I'm hoping that as this series progresses a useful database of knowledge will be built up which will help viewers understand how their filters work, the limitations and the steps you could take to improve filtering capacity and efficiency.
The goal with any filter is to try and achieve FULL CYCLE filtration which is the reduction in ammonia, nitrite AND nitrate - if you look anywhere online you'll see people tell you that the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium ends with the production of nitrate which is removed by regular (often large) water changes.
That is HALF the cycle and is done by AEROBIC bacteria which favors highly oxygenated conditions and is very easy to grow on any surface.
The last part of the cycle (reduction in nitrate) is completed by ANAEROBIC bacteria which favors an environment which is very low or devoid of oxygen. It takes filter media with a very specific internal structure to support both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria to allow for full cycle filtration but a suitably sized, well set up filter, will allow the full cycle to complete which results in more stable water conditions and less water changes (typically 10% every 1-2 weeks). Canister filters will generally offer the best provision for filter media but even internals can be significantly improved to boost water quality and fish health.
The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible:
Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un
Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c
Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF
How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh
Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj
Check out my channel for hundreds of videos on a wide range of my hobbies - many of the videos have educational content so if you have enjoyed any give them the thumbs up and share anywhere you think others may benefit from viewing.
This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study.
We all are on a long path of learning.........
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[@pondguru]

Classic 250 / 2213 on Amazon: geni.us/Ixd3P Biohome products: www.filterpro.co.uk The 2213 / classic 250 is a very popular filter which with a few tweaks can be made to be very effective. When upgraded this filter would be suitable for a tank of around 125 litres (33 US gallon) to achieve a full cycle in a normally stocked tropical community tank or a heavily stocked tank of around 65 litres (17 US gallon) for a full cycle. I only consider true filtration to be a full cycle which is the reduction of ammonia, nitrite AND nitrate hence the low figures - filters will not be nitrate factories when they are properly sized and properly set up. This series is all about trying to squeeze more efficiency out of internal and external aquarium filters which generally have a limited filtering capacity - If you have a filter you'd like me to feature in a video then please contact me on: [e-mail] 07772848730 (Richard) Anyone who sends a filter will have it upgraded and returned to them for free and the only cost you will pay is how much it costs to ship it to me - I'm helping to boost your filter and the resulting videos will hopefully be useful to viewers all over the world so it's a win/win. *Please do not send any filters without contacting me first as I want to try and cover every type of filter, not 20 of the same make and model* Due to the high international shipping cost I am currently only taking filters from the UK but I'm hoping that as this series progresses a useful database of knowledge will be built up which will help viewers understand how their filters work, the limitations and the steps you could take to improve filtering capacity and efficiency. The goal with any filter is to try and achieve FULL CYCLE filtration which is the reduction in ammonia, nitrite AND nitrate - if you look anywhere online you'll see people tell you that the nitrogen cycle in an aquarium ends with the production of nitrate which is removed by regular (often large) water changes. That is HALF the cycle and is done by AEROBIC bacteria which favors highly oxygenated conditions and is very easy to grow on any surface. The last part of the cycle (reduction in nitrate) is completed by ANAEROBIC bacteria which favors an environment which is very low or devoid of oxygen. It takes filter media with a very specific internal structure to support both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria to allow for full cycle filtration but a suitably sized, well set up filter, will allow the full cycle to complete which results in more stable water conditions and less water changes (typically 10% every 1-2 weeks). Canister filters will generally offer the best provision for filter media but even internals can be significantly improved to boost water quality and fish health. The following videos will be useful to anyone interested in learning more about filtration, bacteria and making the conditions for your fish as good as possible: Sizing a canister properly and filter set up: goo.gl/om19un Looking INSIDE different filter media: goo.gl/hZWS6c Bacteria and filter media: goo.gl/123gAF How to clean an aquarium: goo.gl/bPMhvh Aquarium tips / filtration playlist: goo.gl/pXgqVj Check out my channel for hundreds of videos on a wide range of my hobbies - many of the videos have educational content so if you have enjoyed any give them the thumbs up and share anywhere you think others may benefit from viewing. This channel is purely a hobby for me so I will never ask viewers to donate money for any of my projects or charge anyone for information - information should be shared freely and I certainly don't consider myself an 'expert' in anything I pursue as a hobby so please do your own research, never accept anything as 'fact', reject anyone claiming to be some sort of authority or 'expert' and make your own minds up about anything you wish to study. We all are on a long path of learning......... RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS ON AMAZON: goo.gl/jMaBWy INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/pondguru_outdoors/ FILMING EQUIPMENT: Panasonic HC-VX870 HD camcorder geni.us/3UwE +Rode stereo microphone: geni.us/4OL +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover: geni.us/1pmn JVC Everio quad proof HD camcorder: geni.us/e09e +Rode 'deadcat' mic cover (opened up and held between tripod and camera base) geni.us/dee24 Zomei Z666 tripod: geni.us/1a1af3 Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI mini tripod: geni.us/87f7 See you next time. Pondguru

[@fishville62]

Pondguru hello Richard I have a question. What cleaning my canister filter when I emptied everything else and dumped out the rest of the water I noticed something moving in the water residue left on the very bottom of the filter they don't look like worms I'm wondering if you know what these creatures might be and whether or not they're harmful to my face or Aquarium thank you.

[@pondguru]

There are a nation of things they could be - feel free to send a picture to [e-mail] or 07772848730 and I'll take a look

[@Flyingdutchy33]

@Pondguru I have a few questions I'm hoping you can help me with. I'm currently cycling a 75 gallon (350litres) hillstream tank with 2 filters, an Eheim 4 600 that I got new and an Eheim Professionel 2 600 that I got 2nd hand from a guy I know. Question 1: The professionel series 2 makes a rattling sound. At first I thought it was trapped air, however I'm fully confident there is nothing in there. So I bought a new rotor and replaced the old one, but it is _still_ making a rattling sound. It pumps fine, but that sound.... Are you familiar with this issue and do you have a fix? Question 2: The professionel series 4. I've been out of the hobby for a while and just stacked this filter as you would do a series 2 or a classic for that matter, from bottom to top. However, I noticed that the top tray contains a bypass valve and a coarse pad. Apparently what happens is that the water enters the top tray with the coarse pad, and _then_ proceeds to the bottom of the canister where it does the usual bottom to top flow. Can you confirm this? The only picture I have found online is in a 200x240 resolution so i can't really make out what is happening exactly there. Question 3: Nitrate factory. What if one would elect to _not_ have a full cycle because they are running a planted tank, what biological media would you say is best if you really want to keep that nitrate? Since I'm running such an oversized filtration setup, I'm afraid I'm gona go full cycle no matter what I do... Thanks in advance for helping out! Cheers

[@schunter20]

Would i still need a brace if i only used foam and no fine pad?

[@PJ-mz3ni]

Could u do a video on the next one up eheim 350 class. It doesn’t have the plastic contender in it . Big thanks . It has no trays just a bucket more or less

[@tompage8674]

I honestly don't know why I have spent so long on this channel watching filter reviews. For some reason I can't stop. Great work.

[@constantinyanicostas4664]

For me, classic Eheim are the best filters ever made

[@bojohannesen4352]

Why

[@gypsyemperor7535]

I had a 2215 classic. Good reliable filter with loads of room for media. Biggest pita I found was getting the air out of it.

[@danaquatics4031]

priming the classic series is truly a skill as well.

[@Themonsterinyourcloset1980]

@@danaquatics4031 no its not just suck the hose

[@georgiosgalanopoulos7379]

eheim classic are the most reliable external filters.can run flawlessly for 30 years.also zero media bypass.

[@OriginalMindTrick]

I went to my local aquarium store and got into the topic of Eheim and how the quality with the newer Pro filters has been going down slightly and then she told me a story about a customer who came into the store with an Eheim filter that needed a part replaced and they looked online and this particular filter was made in the 60s. That is quality...

[@victorrussell6284]

Without using the supplied media basket you don’t get bypass. With the basket, as soon as the sponges clog the water flows up the outside of the basket bypassing most of the media. Strangely, and luckily, only the 2213 uses a media basket.

[@josephkool8411]

@@victorrussell6284 I was surprised to see the basket. I didn't even know they existed since mine didn't come with a basket

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

Anything ehein will last decades.. I build computers for gaming overclocking.. been doing that for 20 years now. And ive been water cooling for 20 years. Back then we needed to use pond pumps and car heater core radiators to cool it.. i have had that eheim 1048 pump running for 20 years straight first on my computer. And now i use it for ny aquariums for my uv sterilizer

[@Ciedric]

Hi, I've got the 2215 350 classic and set it up this way: Bottom blue sponge, ceramic rings, two blue sponges, ceramic balls, blue sponge and on top a fine white sponge. It's working great for more than 7 years.

[@AquariumPlanet]

Please tell me tank dimension?

[@bojohannesen4352]

​2x4

My first canister. Still working great after over ten years!

[@FishPieTV]

Cracking idea with the plant pot always more tips every time. Another thought you could get some thin bendy pvc plastic sheet and cut it to wrap around the inside, to block up the holes at the edges. The tip about crushed filter floss not working right 👌 thank you guru !

[@pondguru]

Yes the amount of crushed floss I see in videos is as worrying as it is amusing, lol Any suitable material could be fashioned to make a decent divider and I was going to use filter dividers but stumbled across a load of old planting baskets on my way to the old shed.

[@freepress8451]

can't thank you enough. All the filters were inside ( a few pond KZbinrs say do it that way) - including the white and carbon, so this is really useful + using the pot. I've been using Alfagrog E25 but of course my filters were the wrong way round. I have Pleco's, for each filter change I have to clean the pipes, head and impeller. I've upgraded my 2213 with set 1 & 2 (inlet and spray bar) and also use a Eheim pre-filter.

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me and the 25mm alfagrog is a decent media, especially for dirty situations where it works better than highly porous media since it doesn't clog - alfagrog has the vast majority of the surface area externally so tends to support a massively heavier aerobic than anaerobic population of bacteria.

[@freepress8451]

Think on next filter change I will reorganise the filters as you suggested, just need to find a pond pot ;-)

[@AquaNoxLTD]

In my eyes the eheim classic is one if not the best canister it is a bit old school but if u get one with the dividers in it say a 2215 or 2217 or even the mega beast 2262 you can turn it into a great filter if set up right put media in media bags so it's easy to pull out n clean the filters are almost silent they hold alot of media there's no bypass there orings are the best you'll buy they last many many years there very reliable and the motor blocks just run decades I saw a video a man ran one for 5 year non stop on a tank just to see how long it'd take to break down it ran 5years without cleaning that's mad it's a shame for any fish n the tank but that proves how good they are most filters put out 50% of there rated flow the classics put out 60+% the 2213(250)puts of 80%well mine did at 0.9meters I once forgot to lock the lid n it still never leaked you do need to Handel them with care as the in and output nozzles can break off over years the replacement parts are easy to get the only filter I like more wouid be the fzone, ada or oase biomaster but there over twice the price

[@NightFlight1973]

I have the 2217. I use a couple extra Eheim 2217 lattice screens to stand off the foam so it is not crushed (The feet poke though the foam). This eliminates the cone shape issue of using a plastic planter basket. It ensures the water path does not escape through the sides of the cone once the fine media starts to push back.

[@jillblyth8607]

Where do you get the extra lattice screens, it only comes with 2.

[@MrEdje5555]

Nice video, got two Eheim 2013 on my Juwel rio 180 in parallel flow and yes the mechanical setup whit only one classic you need a basket in the first stage and we did that already years and years ago when it game out in 1986. The greater models 2015-2017 and up -have a space holder for this problem. I use two of them parallel, one fully mechanical first in the bottem some rings then biomech (not the plastic ones) then coarse-medium spons and filterpad ,then the second is fully stock whit only biomedia sera 1 liter Siporax and on top 1.5liter Eheim substrate pro. This combination works very well in the past and now. This type of filter is the best ones Eheim ever made if it comes on quality and lifespan, got my two boy's from 1989 and stil working like new. The Pro series omygod to expensive and plastic crap.. that's why my Eheim Pro 4+ is already broken after only 1 year.. shame on you eheim.

[@amitp6670]

What is the hose lenght both in and out?

[@craigbroderick8935]

Id love to see a video on pimping a Eheim Classic 2217... Love too see how you stop the fine pad from being crushed.. The 2217 doesn't have that internal holder.....

[@pauloalves4337]

I have One of those filters for well Over 10 years, an awesome filter i must say. Now it Will be even better. Thx a lot for the vídeo.

[@pondguru]

No worries - glad you found it useful.

[@ZMan3k]

Good stuff I purchased 3kg of the biohoke ultimate a couple months ago. Threw it in my sump and am waiting for my nitrates to start coming down. Good product and you make everything very easy to follow. I’m in the states but would love to send one of my old fluval 305’s to get pimped

[@pondguru]

As long as you have enough media for the tank size and stocking situation it should only be a matter of time until a full cycle develops. Thanks for the offer of the filter but depending on what part of the US you are in it could cost between £35 and £50 to ship it back.

[@Igor-q3f]

I use polymer api stars biological media for the last 6 years and it floats on top. I use the pre filtration media, one blue sponge, two white filter, than the biological polymer media that always floats on top and I open the filter once a year and the white fine filter are fluffy like the originals.

[@MARKSAQUATICS]

Another great filter pimping! That guy or gal is going to have one healthy system.👍😀

[@alb9022]

As long as they remember to add a bit of cycled media before dunking a fish in of course ^.^

[@pondguru]

This series is going to cost me a fortune - the owner of this filter sent me 2 filters and then someone else sent 3 filters which had about 6kg or 7kg of media between them, lol As long as viewers are benefiting from the videos it's all good as the channel is here for educational videos and to help.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Al B I'm kinda new to this and want a canister filer for my turtles. What do you mean by cycled media?

[@alb9022]

Media from another aquarium that has had sufficient time to establish healthy & stable bacteria. Typically, this means the filter's capable of efficiently breaking down waste to the 3rd stage (nitrates). It's typically used for those that want to house a fish immediately after purchasing a tank.

[@gabrielgalaxygh]

Al B what if I have no other canister filter to get media from?

[@bbqfisherman69]

I have this filter, and definitely like your ideas to make this a better filter. Thanks

[@theboesmani]

Years ago I was advised to put sintered glass media in a microwave oven to clean / recharge it . The idea is that water inside the media turnes to superheated steam which blasts its way out cleaning the holes as it goes .

[@pondguru]

Hmmmm....I've not head of that method but I can't think why it wouldn't work unless there was water in sealed cavities which may explode?

[@theboesmani]

I tried it once with Siporax and there were no problems . If water can get into a cavity then it should be able to get back out as steam . I suppose that it is possible that the sudden increase in internal pressure could cause poor quality media to crack .

[@pondguru]

That will certainly be cheaper than running a hot oven for an hour too. Our microwave is very old so when it is time for an upgrade I'll take it outside and try sterilizing / cleaning porous media for sure.

[@GRPLiningServices]

theboesmani. You were advised well. Siporax will do everything. Mechanical right through to dentrification. A knowledgeable person would know this filter media from 25 years ago. I ran successful reef aquaria using it as a sloe medium in a trickle filter for ten years!

[@LfcFan1977ATxda]

I bought a second hand one of these but it had no basket inside. So I roughly cut some pond filter divider (light defuser/egg crate) into a circular shape and trimmed it down until it slid inside and stayed at the height I wanted. Wouldn't setup half as well if I hadn't seen some of pondguru's older videos but I think I have to much mechanical filtration and not enough biological. Thanks PG

[@pondguru]

The amount of biological filtration depends purely on the size of tank and stock so if you've got enough media for a full cycle its fine to add more foams for better mechanical filtration and that's necessary for messy feeders like piranha.

[@pondguru]

The amount of biological filtration depends purely on the size of tank and stock so if you've got enough media for a full cycle its fine to add more foams for better mechanical filtration and that's necessary for messy feeders like piranha.

[@sparkeyjones6261]

I've already taken your advice setting up my Ecco, and my Professional 2, along with Biohome. Now, I'm just trying to find a suitable perforated plastic pot that fits inside of my Classic 2213. So, my question is.... while your philosophy makes perfect sense to me with regard to performing all mechanical filtration before reaching the biological filtration media, why has a company like Eheim suggested a different setup? I mean, they've been in business for decades, and I'm sure they've got highly experienced German engineers designing their products. What gives? Why would they overlook such a simple concept?

[@Stuvon101]

Sparkey Jones I’d imagine for the the same reason BA reduced their olives by 1 per serving. Money. £40k a year it saved BA. The filter works without these additions. Just not anywhere near as well as it could.

[@sparkeyjones6261]

@@Stuvon101 Not sure I buy that explanation. Where is the cost saving in this scenario? I don't see how changing the way the filter media is positioned in the canister saves the company any money.

[@NAMEERKLIFTS]

It’s because, they often want the fine pad to be clogged asap so you will keep buying their sponges and they can make money: that’s why they also say to replace sponges and even media

[@AquaNoxLTD]

@@sparkeyjones6261 it don't save them money it makes them more money by putting the fine pad at top ur media gets clogged sooner n once it's totally clogged it no longer converts ammonia nitrites ect so u go order new eheim bio media for your filter it's the oldest trick in the book Richard's dead right n what he's saying fine pads alway shouid be the last part of the mechical filtration befor the bio and chemical always last as carbon n purigen clogg slower if it's at the cleanest part of a filter the last bit near the pumps most company's do this to make money apart from fluval they do it same way as Richard the proper way

[@ThatDutchIdiot]

I got one of the bigger classics running on a 110g (420liter) discus tank. Got a near similar setup as this video. Overstocked tank, but always 0 ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Love the filter, quiet, strong, cheap and effective

[@mackarof77]

hello pondguru, strongly dissagre with "do not recommend" classics bcs lack of trays... actually it is only one "disadvantage" for me it is advantage -> no trays = more space for media I would throw away that white basket in this classic 250 :) classic 600 has 6L of media within small body AND it is silent with apply of grease on ceramic shaft, NO water bypass at all it is physically impossible to bypass that construction, you can put layers as you want or if u missing trays a lot - just put media to media bags... the power of simplicity and DYI-ism, also I want ask what is your opinion to put canisters into series instead of separate paralel in/out . anyway good channel i am one of your fan, greetings from slovakia

[@EriksWorld14]

The benefit to the classic series, is the incredible volume to size ratio, the benefit of fewer moving parts, the small footprint, the the quiet motor, and finally the reliability. I've gone through dozens of different filters and I still always go back to the Eheim classic series. You've definitely maximized the usable space inside that canister, but its also important to note that the media expands once it is saturated with water; thus if you fill it up correctly you shouldn't have your fine filtration flattened before it has a chance to catch the fine particulate matter. Also, what do you think of the pinky filters? I've found them to be incredibly useful if you are frustrated with changing out fine filter pads before the rest of the mechanical filtration gets saturated with gunk.

[@pondguru]

I'm not familiar with the pinky filters but they look like a dual density fine pad? If so I can see them being very good.

[@fastihavet]

Nice! I have never seen that basket. All the ones I have has a green plastic divider that you put in the bottom to lift the first of the media from the inlet. It does give the filter a bit more space inside that the basket itself takes up. But does not do wonders for when you have to clean the filter :-) I like the simplicity of these filters, they are very bare bones and have few parts that can break. But they do lack many modern features that I often miss. Adding shutoff valves to the inlet and outlet is one of the best upgrades that can be done. Otherwise my filter cleaning is relegated to days when I do massive water changes...

[@pondguru]

Yes these are a bit 1970's for sure but ultimately do the same job as a 'modern' filter. I'm actually surprised that Eheim still make them given their limitations.

[@pondguru]

Yes these are a bit 1970's for sure but ultimately do the same job as a 'modern' filter. I'm actually surprised that Eheim still make them given their limitations.

[@samb8996]

I prefer the 2215 but the basket in the 2213 is nice

[@caesarmode]

I just got today my order from you! It was my second purchase, amazing stuff. Thanks for the bonus!

[@pondguru]

No worries and thanks for the order.

[@misterbgs1]

Your sample filter has the basket. Some, have plates. Great filter

[@victorrussell6284]

Mister B’s -fish and things Yes, my old classic didn’t have a basket, just a couple of plastic grilles. I think I prefer the grilles, the basket takes up space.

[@waikarimoana]

Great video and a lot of useful info, thanks for sharing and regards from Down Under.

[@stewartmacdonald601]

Thanks for the videos. It has inspired me to have a go at "pimping" one of my filters. Fortunately, I am shifting tanks around, so finally have a tank that will not be required for some time, so it gives me a chance to redo the media. So, my Jewel Bioflow 1 was free. So stuck in some of the coarse, medium and fine filter material, and some bio media I had in the small amount of extra space that was still available. Overall, not very much media really, but hopefully will make some difference. I've popped it in my 55g with a APS EF1400 filter to hopefully get it seeded over the next few months. I do have an APS EF1400 and a Fluval FX6 in my other tanks, but wouldn't have the ability to send them to you for "pimping" since they are in use currently. Although I'd be happy to send either for "pimping", I just don't have a spare filter while either would be getting pimped and seeded. And didn't think you would need to be too interested in pimping such a small, entry level filter. Anyway, thanks to your educational videos, I am confident that I have significantly increased my filters potential.

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me and I'm glad you enjoy the videos.

[@richardramey5943]

What is; Pimped and what is seeded ? Thank you !

[@freepress8451]

Been using your setup for a while and due to the design of the Eheim 2213. use less Biohome and have the carbon filter inside the canister as you will not use the full surface of the carbon pad

[@pkmcb300]

This is from my understanding. He is paid to promote biohome by hook or by crook. Secondly you can always remove the basket to achieve a higher filtration volume and no bypass. Why the hassle?

[@50shadesofgreen]

Good day to you rich @ pondguru !! 👍👍😁😁 Thanks for sharing your thoughts, knowledge and experience on another fantastic ""Pimp my filter video"" 😁😁👍👍

[@nikkkaymeee12]

I always love your video's, but this one made me a bit sad. I picked up this filter a week ago and did the upgrade just like you showed, I was really exited about it. Unfortunately it did not work. If you put in the last foam mechanical filtration part in on top, it will ruin your pump in a day. I did exactly this and it broke my filter. It is just to close to the pump. I know this video is old, but just wanted to let you know and maybe somebody else will read it and it will not happen to them. If you follow everything you did and do not put the last pad on top, it works perfectly. I'm sad I noticed to late, but still thank you for all the good videos.

[@heinzkrix9455]

Sensationell! Awesome Video! Danke - Thanks 😊

[@pondguru]

No worries and I'm glad you found the video useful.

[@gabrielgiguere2108]

Wonder why you're not recommending Purigen (bleached recharged thing) cause it works so well for me... and never had any problem with it

[@tompage8674]

its not a filter media!

[@erwintorsy6573]

Got 2211 from back 1991 never broke down on me and only rubber seal rings are replaced ones in a 5years because they dry out and crack then break, but the impellar is stil the orginal one from 1991 and stil this Eheim filter 2211 working like a tank on a 54liter Aquarium ! For my Juwel Rio180 i have used 2x 2213 or the classic 250 from Eheim they are running like tanks for years, and when i upgrade my filter to Eheim Pro4 600 it was a disapointment in built quality, but some pimps it works fine for 3years now.. But the Classic range they are German tanks from Eheim only the to clean this filter afther 3months is more work, al biological media has to get out of the basket to reach the mechanical part for cleaning.. but afther 30years using them im use of it to do so..

[@hetewei]

Great job. you are our filter God.

[@garykreeger8244]

Richard, another great pimp my filter video. Thank you

[@williamclark1568]

I have a 2213 but it does not have the white bucket inside..it just has two deviders with legs on them..one at bottom with legs face down..the other on top with legs face up.. this allows easy water flow at the intake and outtake.should leave space atleast at the outlet

[@matthewsmith22]

Loving this series Rich. Could you build a little platform out of egg crate to separate the foams from the media?

[@pondguru]

That was my first choice but as I was looking for the egg crate dividers I had I found loads of old pond baskets which was much easier since the egg crate dividers would need legs of some sort fitted.

[@MELODYMUNRO]

Could use those little tripods that come in pizza box sometimes.

[@pengweisong]

Impressive video. Any chance to do a pimp the Eheim Classic 1500XL?

[@nestorduck]

Would wanna see that

[@Lauritsen24]

How many kilo Biohome media can you put in a Eheim classic 600 2217 ?

[@calmorezoo]

Very clever idea

[@thomasashe2681]

If you have a 3D printer or know someone who does, you could custom print a plastic piece that would fit better than the pond plant pot.

[@pondguru]

Most definitely - there are many ways to achieve the same goal.

[@varanidguy]

I always enjoy your videos, sir! Thank you for the education. :)

[@andrevanschaijk885]

Nearly what you did with the sunsun filter in the past but with the difference that the sunsun filter has trays

[@marcusbraun7606]

Great. Have that one since 2-3 weeks. In the bottom, I put some volcanic stones.

[@pondguru]

Sounds good to me.

[@crazycressy7986]

Cracking services you have there Rich ;) happy fish = happy fish keepers ;)

[@pondguru]

I have another 4 or 5 to edit down and although it is going to end up costing me a small fortune the channel is here to make educational videos so if they help people it's money well spent. Many of my videos are getting demonetised (including this one) so it's costing me even more now, lol

[@crazycressy7986]

Pondguru you not charging ?

[@joelthomas4294]

Bio homme is the truth, have it in both my filters!!

[@sparkeyjones6261]

And, the Bio femme is great too!

[@ianroughley1933]

Nice vid. I would love to see a pimped FX6 or FX4 tho...Maybe you could do a give away of a pimped up filter as well?

[@pondguru]

The filters in this series mostly belong to viewers who are getting them upgraded for free but I am intending to do some give aways. It will probably be done by asking for video submissions of viewers tanks then any entries get featured on my channel and also go into a draw to win different filters.

[@urbansk8r231]

Hello, This is my first introduction into canister filters. I just bought the model in the video. Mine came with 4 shutoff valves. Mech, blue (they claim its course filter pad but could be med ) coco pops, fine white pad an carbon pad. You sir are the only one i've found to demonstrate the important of not squashing your sponges. My biggest fear is fooding the carpet, or if there's a blackout out in the middle of the night while im sleeping, what would happen?! Would water back up an flood the carpet?. I have a few questions: (Q1) Instructions says, to work efficiently, canister should be 180cm below top of water mark. My aquarium is on a chest of draws, so if i keep canister below top of water mark, on top of my chest of draws next to my aquarium, will it still run efficiently? (Q2) those course ,med, an fine pads seem to fit the canister perfectly. So what size are they an where can i purchase each one?..Especially the ridged variety. What's the band name? (Q3) I've got a planted aquarium, so what can i use instead of the carbon pad?..Because carbon will remove vital stuff from my fertilizer and other metals that the fish an plants need. (Q4) That perforated plant pot you said is 15 cm, but the actual part of the pot that you used . what did that measure? Also i live in Australia so im not sure if your site ships to my country . Thankyou.

[@Soldcakes]

Great video keep it up 👍👍

[@serialshitposter186]

Whoops.. I kept crushing my fine pads. Haha. Also, you have tought me how to do filtration. I am a beginning aquarist and now i know how the order of pads go and how bio filtration works. Thanks.

[@joelebosi6168]

another awesome pimpin' as always! but in ur opinion would it be better than using the media basket, as water might bypass it as the sponge get clogs up over time?

[@ThePentosin]

Another solution would be to use a prefilter like Sunsun HW-603 and then just skip everything inside the 2213. Just fill the entire green outer bucket with biohome.

[@pondguru]

Aaaarrrgghh...YES, that is so obvious that I forgot to mention it, lol My memory is awful...

[@spidy278]

i thought putting foam on the very top and outside the white basket will block the output. Dont you reckon?

[@pondguru]

As long as the foam in the top is quite coarse the intake of the pump will be able to draw water no problem.

[@whitecompany18]

Top pimping mate.

[@pierre-lucgagne8426]

Big pimpin

[@jeepsblackpowderandlights4305]

Since when do eheim classics have that basket ? All my classics have nothing. The problem with trays though is water bypasses it..

[@MauriceMccomie]

Love your upgrades. Great job, great series.

[@pondguru]

Glad you found them useful.

[@MauriceMccomie]

Pondguru i honestly love this series and can't wait for the next installment.

[@jamie-ox8sg]

Love your videos

[@nlr70]

loving the vids from the Fathaship

[@ashwinmistry9464]

Hi sir Today when I woke up I saw my Ehime filter from the top little bit open so all water was out from the pump and floor got wet and to much work now I have replaced or we can fix please advised thanks

[@JediSuPhu]

I think you could fit more media in there by weight if you used the biohome biogravel or the round biohome shower balls. That should maximize biological filtering, right?

[@pondguru]

Yes the biogravel would be another good option and it would take close to 2kg.

[@jimmysirlonewolflauritsen1831]

Love your videos. I was wondering if you can pimp an internal filter? I have a Juwel Bioflow M (3 liter) internal "build-in" filter in my new Juwel Rio 125 liter aquarium.

[@adamjohnson9148]

Jimmy should be a video of that soon as he has just done one for me.

[@jimmysirlonewolflauritsen1831]

Sweet :O) Can't wait to watch it.

[@pondguru]

I just need to edit it down into something watchable, lol

[@MrRknight88]

Can anybody provide me the diameter measurements of the internal canister tub please? I want to get an aquatic plant pot the right size to follow this mod. Thank in advance

[@richardramey5943]

What is the red media you used to replace the regular ? Your hand in the plastic bag was making too much noise and I don't know what you called it. Thank you Thanks for this info on the canister !

[@not_ur_senpai866]

use on of these on my 45 great filter

[@Thebigmanmetaldetecting]

Can I make a suggestion I had an idea when watching this video when you cut the plant pot to fit instead of cutting it round at the bottom you could cut it so there are a few strips ie 3 or 4 that can go right down to the bottom of the tube to take the weight of the media from pushing down on the filters at the bottom and keeping them light and fluffy just an idea I had if I'm wrong just tell me to shut up lol

[@varanidguy]

How does the Biohome Ultimate effect aquarium plant fertilizers, if at all? I have a high tech planted tank and need the nitrogen in the water, as it is one of the most important nutrients for the plants.

[@pondguru]

Plants can still thrive in an aquarium which tests low or no nitrate as there will always be some nitrate in the water due to the end product from the aerobic side of the biological filtration. The media does not affect any additional nutrients as it is a biological media simply there to support bacteria, not draw in any organic matter or chemicals. If you have lots of plants then the filter media choice is less important as the plants will draw in a large amount of nitrate as food but in most tanks there aren't enough plants to make much (or any) difference to nitrate, hence the need for a certain amount of suitable media to support the anaerobic bacteria to naturally reduce the nitrate.

[@pondguru]

In a well planted tank, yes - not everybody has a well planted tank though.

[@Tom_Prendiville]

Please tell me you are going to do a pimp my pond box filter, keep these awesome video coming

[@pondguru]

I will be doing a major filter build on my pond in the near future.

[@metakis]

you said for this filter would be suitable for a tank of around 125 litres and for fluval 207 for 50 liters.... are you sirius??

[@nguyenhieu6625]

Diameter of this filter on the box is 160mm. But I just found out it’s only 150mm (head unit). 140mm (bucket). 🤔🤔🤔????

[@ktmsean0390]

Hi, since I’ve done this my pump isn’t flowing properly and my canister has got louder and I’m praying that my impeller hasn’t broken 😞 and ideas?

[@keithyuen2005]

Hey Richard! How would you compare between a fluidized sand filter and a k1 micro moving bed filter in terms of filtration?

[@pondguru]

They both do a good job on ammonia and nitrite so there isn't much to compare as far as results go.

[@cal30m1]

Is it a 2213, a 2215, a 250, 150, or a 350, confusing... the website doesn’t even have the “22” numbers...

[@Grintchish]

I love these videos!

[@egidijusbruzas1850]

great video, but to replace the fine filter pad, you will need to pour out all biological media first, which seems to be a hard task... might as well just use mesh bag for biological media

[@pondguru]

Yes the media could be put in bags no problem.

[@patrickhealey2361]

Impressive video on Eheim 2213, any chance to do a pimp the Hailea H-12 external, Hydor Prime 30 or a similar filters ? I have only small doors on tank stand and only allowing filters up to 180 mm diameter filters to fit?

[@TheAxebitten]

I freaking hate these filters! Had 3, and always had some sort of issue with them. Even managed to break the green pipes near the base and above the motor, just by adjusting the hoses. Try finding one of these filters, used, with all of those metal clips. These may have been decent 20 years ago when they costed 55€ and were made in Germany, but in 2020 I would never recommend them. I mean, they don't even have a pump aid mechanism. Don't know where you get these filters for cheap but I always see them at around 100€ nowdays. I even like that chinese 60€ Sunsun 302 better.

[@mr.t7250]

Can you please pimp an Aqua Clear hob power filter. It seems to be a very popular filter in the hobby.

[@pondguru]

If someone send one up I will do it no worries.

[@DukesAquaristikexperimente]

What do you think about using just the medium foam and use the weight of the Biohome to compress it to fine in the upper area of the foam. This way you could save the divider and also get more Biohome in the filter.

[@pondguru]

Yes that would work too - certainly multiple ways to achieve the same goal.

[@riverangler298]

Great vids, maybe you should start to manufacture your own filters to go with your media?

[@pondguru]

Hmmmm.....maybe I'm already working on that and the result may be surprising...

[@riverangler298]

Sounds good !

[@riverangler298]

One thing I would do if I designed a filter would be to have the power cable removeable from the cannister filter so you don't need to carry the plug with the cannister when cleaning it, imo that is a total PITA. The only reason I can think they have the cable fixed to the canister is for saftey because of it being near to water. I'm sure a safe plug to attatch to the cannister can be produced.

[@tthimsel]

Hi, I love your videos. First of all, thank you so much for all your kind efforts and sharing your knowledge. I would like to come up with a request. As I checked all your 42 pimp my filters, there is not even a single one Tetra Ex Plus series review. May I kindly ask if you could review Tetra Ex 600 Plus, please? I cannot decide to buy Eheim 2213 or Tetra Ex 600 Plus :) Thank you in advance.

[@brianzambotti4510]

Great video once again...I'm surprised you used carbon at all.

[@pondguru]

It really wouldn't be needed in most situations but I show it in a few videos if there is space to fit it into the filter to illustrate where it would go.

[@arvinlopez453]

Hi, very good video. I have the 2215 one, would the trays in the ecco pro fit in the 2215? Many thanks...

[@barker1151]

Hi Pondguru. At the end of the video you said to just use carbon as a means to clear tannins/water purity. Do you reccomend Seachem Purigen?

[@dhoogduin]

Can any of u guys in the uk send this man a eheim aquacompact 40 or a 60 ? Im somewhat inspired to have a go at it myself using above video. It has (a standard eheim setting for canister filters) blue coarse foam / bio med / white floss. And a prefilter with (coarse) foam in the tank itself. so i have two options here : one to do all the mech filtering in the tank itself using the prefilter and the prefilter extension (wich would clog up pretty quick but is also cleaned out pretty quick) and have the canister for all the biofiltering and maybe even chemical if needed. Or just have a coarse foam prefilter and two types of foam on the bottom and the floss and then the media inside the canister. The floss will be compressed but i have trouble finding a alternative to the plant basket used here :P Update: found some proper sized plant pots (13 cm) .. trimmed to size and cut an opening for the inlet pipe that runs all the way through the canister and was able to fit 2 foams and the fine stuff before the biological media now. Still using the standard eheim stuff as i await the biohome to come in. This is for the aquacompact 40 so the 60 will not pose that much of a problem and will have a bit more room for media. Also on your website .. can u add some text next to the flags ( BIOHOME ALSO AVAIABLE HERE: ) where biohome is avaiable as well since the flags dont really show their purpose (i ordered from u while i have a vendor locally :P ) .

[@calvinneoh9726]

Hi pondguru.....I got a old eheim classic 250 from my father...but my tank is only 10 gallon..can I use this filter?

[@aquaticsandfurries8718]

Really enjoying the pimp my filter series. 😊

[@diannebozzy8988]

how much of his media would I need for the Eheim 2217. I want to order the correct amount. Thank you

[@novanettle7497]

Well, I might be too late. But I bought 3 kg of the Biohome Ultra Mini pellets and I filled slightly more than half of my canister and probably used up 2,5 kg of the pellets. If it didn't help you, maybe it could help someone else :)

[@benc3214]

I’ve just bought one of these came with the tank I purchased off a friend. I can’t seem to see biohome ultimate selling here in Australia. What other media would you suggest in its place, Substrat pro? Love your pimp my filter series great stuff.

[@urbansk8r231]

Hi mate, I'm also in Australia. You can find biohome ultimate on ebay. If you want to buy alternative product from your lfs (local aquarium shop) look for Seachem matrix. It is a natural product ( pumice stone. Highly porous media.(rinse it a few times as it can get dusty) Seachem says to use stability which will quickly established aerobic and anaerobic colony into the matrix cavities. Instead of seachem stability, i use Continuum aquatics bacter gen.f. It's a similar product, and cheaper.

[@benc3214]

@@urbansk8r231 Thanks mate

[@urbansk8r231]

@@benc3214 No worries bro, glad i could help.Hope those bushfires weren't to bad around your area. I'm not sure if pondguru ships to oz cause he hasn't replied just yet. So if you come across anywhere that sells the course and medium media then please let me know. I'm looking for the ones with the ridges., but the normal kind will do. For the fine media I just use poly wadding that you stuff in cushions. I got the idea from Joey ~king of diy~ anyway I get it from spotlight in a rolled up sheet 122cm × 150cm and it's 3cm thick. Brand name Tontine for $16.00 or VIP $11.20 or you could get wadding that's not packaged for $9 per metre or VIP $6.30. About that perforated plant pot - I couldn't find it at bunnings.

[@Wellesly]

Can you do a video on Aquis 1200 please ? which have a pretty good filter capacity

[@TheMRjakob]

a really great video!! thanks!! :-D

[@GreenFish2024]

@Pondguru can i send u my filterpump to uk? I am from the netherlands

[@Chef1Mat]

Mashallah, Great Vid Mate, I have a similar filter to this, but the seal is no good. I am thinking of converting it to an internal filter. What do you think. I have been using without the canister, suspended into my outside big tank, with the outlet directed to an old loft water tank with sponge filters. It has completely filtered out all debris within 6 hours. Can you do a vid on that.

[@pondguru]

I'm not sure how well that would work as the intake would need something over it to prevent fish being drawn in.

[@bartwouters6571]

throw out the bucket and you have 1 liter of extra filter media ..supper filter.. I use it as an extra filter with nitrate resin.

[@pondguru]

Good one - whatever works for you is the best solution. I just make the videos without any sort of planning and everything I say or do is off the top of my head. There are always many different ways to achieve the desired outcome of an efficient filter.

[@Wellesly]

Pondguru I have a 150 litre tank, which is better ehiem 250 or Aqua one Aquis 1200?

[@wilfredoreyes9972]

I just bought my eheim filter classic here in the philippines but there is no media set included just 6 pcs of sponge and foam inside the canister

[@benc3214]

I just got one they come with media but also the same model can be bought without media

[@rolandraggio1798]

Can I use a polyfilter pad instead of a carbon pad