Do You/did You Own An Eheim Eco 2236 Or Pro 2224?

[dgwebster]

looking for a filter for a 4ft tank and settled on either:

eheim eco 2236 or
eheim professional 2224

if you have owned either of these, please give me your thoughts. good points bad points and stuff on them.

I am really keen to hear "if I could have changed, I would have changed x to x" about this filter.

please remember to post which model you are talking about.

aesthetically though I do prefer the 2224... but considering it will spend most its life hidden, that don't really matter much.

 

[l337dave]

looking for a filter for a 4ft tank and settled on either:

eheim eco 2236 or
eheim professional 2224

if you have owned either of these, please give me your thoughts. good points bad points and stuff on them.

I am really keen to hear "if I could have changed, I would have changed x to x" about this filter.

please remember to post which model you are talking about.

aesthetically though I do prefer the 2224... but considering it will spend most its life hidden, that don't really matter much.

just wondering - how come you haven't included any classics (2217 for your tank?) on your list? I bought a 2215 second hand and it's always been great.


dave.

 

[dgwebster]

the classics, whilst good in their own right don't seem to come close to either the eco or pro range which have a far better performance for the electric consumption. ltr/hour/£ (though second hand is another story) I have found through checking out these filters that the eco and pro range again excel versus the classic.

 

[dgwebster]

apologies for the error in where I posted this originally: am using my mobile for internet surfing right now and the dimure size coupled with a standard web page sometimes makes me miss things, such as catagories.

 

[Rooster]

I bought a 2234 (Eco) and havnt looked back ! I have always used an internal filter, but decided to try a "new fangled" external for my new 4 footer... very pleased with the convernience of it, none of the faffing about inside the tank, it even cost less to run ! Cleaning is a doddle and only needed every few months (when flowrate drops) The filter pads are a ripoff, but I got some wadding from a material store for a quid - that made 20 filter pads ! (the white top pad) Mine was supplied with media, which just needs a quick rinse in old tank water, apart from the white pad which tends to get matted.

 

[crazie.eddie]

I own an Eheim Pro II 2128, an Eheim Ecco 2236, and 2 Eheim Ecco 2234. Ever since buying my first Ecco (2236), I wanted to replace the other filters on my smaller tanks. I love the Eccos, becuase of the multi purpose handle. It serves as a carrying handle, priming handle, and a shut-off.

 

[babybell911]

I have ecco 2236 good filter easy to use couldnt fault it buti dont have any experience with the pro so cant compare them x

 

[JamieH]

if you can afford the pro, go with that... the ecco is eheim's entry level range now.

i had a pro 2, and it was just wonderful

 

[dgwebster]

if you can afford the pro, go with that... the ecco is eheim's entry level range now.

i had a pro 2, and it was just wonderful

The 2224 is only £10 more, both come with media but the 2224 also comes with the input & ouput kits (spray bar etc.) so cost between them aint really much.

Decent feedback though so far thank you to all.

 

[Tolak]

The Eheims I run in that model range are the 2222, 2224, & a 2234. The Ecco will clog before either of the pro's, on a more lightly stocked tank. I run them to near death in my setups. Go with the 2224 over the Ecco.

 

[julibob]

I have an Ecco 2236, and it has been faultlessly running on my 29 Gallon for nearly 2 years now! I think they are excellent!

Julia

 

[cardinal sinner]

I have the eheim pro 2 2026 on my 4ft tank BRILLIENT!!!!
Only thing i would say is that the top filter pad (the white wool one ) doesnt last very long Iv'e washed mine twice & it is now past its best, been to price replacements up & you have to buy the set inc the blue one which i dont need. I have got round that by buying a large white filter wool sheet & i intend to make my own.Hope this helps. The filter its self hardly needs any cleaning.Mine has been running for 2 months now & theres no muck in the bottom layers of media. Well impressed!!!!!

 

[Kevstir]

Iv got the Eheim Pro II 2026 , its a great filter .

you can get it delivered with media for £94.99 from Zooplus when you add stock-up coupon code, got mines from there and only took 3 days to deliver..

Kev