timbruun Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Which Eheim is the better choice between the Classic 2217 or Pro II 2028 and why. The Pro also being a bit more expensive....but other than that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Fishful Thinking Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 Sorry, I've never used the 2028. I have three 2217s and I love them, though. Simple concept but it works. From a quick look on the net, the 2028 seems to be easier to prime, but that is more of a first time pain rather than a constant struggle with the 2217. Also, there is a maintenance indicator on the 2028, which tells you when you need to go in and change something. I rarely open up my canisters, so that is not a major sell for me either. On the Pets and Ponds site, you are spending an extra $100 for those functions. Your call. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbruun Posted November 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 2028 also has more media space and comes with spray bar and attachments. I'm still not sure. Will either be enough for a 90 gal african tank? Anyone have experience with the penn plax cascade 1500? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
African_Fever Posted November 11, 2009 Report Share Posted November 11, 2009 I'm a huge Eheim fan, and have always used the Classics. As pointed out above, priming can take a 'jiggle' of the canister in the classics, but that's about it. On a 90, I'd personally add an HOB (either an AC110 or AC70) as well as the canister. Canisters are great, but I've personally always preferred to run two filters on my tanks if possible (a canister and HOB). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbruun Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 Yea. I'm currently running 2 AC110 and I'll probably just leave them there. They just aren't keeping up as nicely now with my african stocking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbruun Posted November 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2009 I guess another option is the pro III 2075. Same price as the 2028 on big al's online but more gph and media... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmaan. Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 i have a 2028 pro 2 for 275, 250 if you pick up tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shai Posted January 10, 2010 Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 2028 also has more media space and comes with spray bar and attachments. I just bought a 2217 for my 55g and it came with media, spray bar, hoses, and valves too. I was considering buying the 2028 because I'd heard the 2217 would be hard to prime, but in the end decided not to spend the extra money. I found the 2217 very easy to prime so I don't know what everyone complains about. I like that the 2217 has no baskets or other restrictions in the canister itself--I can put whatever media I choose into it, in whatever configuration I want, and I can be sure the entire canister is filled so there is no bypass. I also like the 2217 because the water intake goes into the bottom of the canister, while the output is at the top. Based on pics on Google, it seems like the 2028 has both input and output at the top--so I would worry about bypass happening there, too. Hope you find a filter you like. : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbruun Posted January 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 10, 2010 This is actually kind of an old thread. I ended up buying a 2215 used for really cheap and use that with my 2 ac 110 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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