Eheim canister users.

[tomkeogh]

If there are any users that use the Eheim range, specifically the professional range I could do with some advice.
As some of you will know I kind of need things put as straight forward as possible to me, my user manual for the eheim 2224 tells me how to open up the filter etc but not when, I have tried to search for some info through google but cant come up with what I need, Is there a set time table as to when I should be cleaning the pipes, cleaning the media and replacing the sponges? I understand one part of the media an be cleaned several times before changing and one part needs replacing after one or two 'cleans' same with the sponges.
The filter has been running for 4 months now so I wonder if maintenance is due but do not want to take everything apart unduly as I also run a chiller so cleaning will be a bit of a pain, I also worry if I perform the wrong maintenance I may cause a cycle crash.

By the way I do understand not to clean the media with tap water I just have no experience at all with running a canister so any advice is greatly appreciated.

 

[Gaius317]

I have a marineland C-220 canister filter. I assume that the cleaning procedure is the same. It came with a video that told me to rinse something after three weeks (I think) and do the regular maintenance after a month.

It also said that the flow rate would slow down noticeably indicating a cleaning was necessary.

I am not at home now to go over the video again, but I would err on the side of safety. Four months is a long time without any cleaning, however if you haven't seen any noticeable filter reduction then you may be okay for now. I too really don't know much about canister filters and how that someone is able to inform me about maintenance also.

P.S. When you rinse the media use the tank's water.

 

[lea]

hi Tom
i have Ehiem filter and i was wondering the same thing so im glad you asked..
I was told by the one petshop( yes i know) that the only thing i have to do to it is replace the media every couple of years.
Then i was told that if I had 1 axie the media and sponges needed to be cleaned out between the 6month and 12 month mark, but dont do a water change at the same time and rinse the media out in the water from the tank so the cycle doesn't crash.
sorry I cant help anymore
Lea