What to do with an Eheim 2128

[Sarah]

Ok, so I went out an purchased the canister filter of my dreams.
Bought it on Ebay actually. The problem is that I've never had a
canister filter and don't know exactly what to do with it. I need
media for filtration but what do I buy? It should be here about
Wednesday or so and I'd liek to have everything I'll need handy so I
can set it up right away.

Sarah

[RedForeman ©®]

|| Ok, so I went out an purchased the canister filter of my dreams.
|| Bought it on Ebay actually. The problem is that I've never had a
|| canister filter and don't know exactly what to do with it. I need
|| media for filtration but what do I buy? It should be here about
|| Wednesday or so and I'd liek to have everything I'll need handy so I
|| can set it up right away.
||
|| Sarah

Good thinking, but... might not be a bad idea to look at the www.eheim.com
website, look up your model, and get an idea of what media you'll be using.
Floss, ceramic tubes, etc....

I've only been using a canister filter for a few months, I'm also using what
was supplied... After some debate, I've decided to switch over time to a
ceramic media that allows for more surface area.... but not yet...

Good luck...

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is that better??

[Charles]

On 7 Jun 2004 11:31:41 -0700, (Sarah)
wrote:

>Ok, so I went out an purchased the canister filter of my dreams.
>Bought it on Ebay actually. The problem is that I've never had a
>canister filter and don't know exactly what to do with it. I need
>media for filtration but what do I buy? It should be here about
>Wednesday or so and I'd liek to have everything I'll need handy so I
>can set it up right away.
>
>Sarah


You can get media for the Eheim here:

http://petsolutions.com/search.asp?t=ss&ss=eheim+media

or

http://www.thatpetplace.com/MainPro/shopay00.aspx

Both of these places have a good reputation. there are probably
others as well.
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- Charles
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-does not play well with others

[JazzyB]

Big Al's sells Eheim filter media. As for non-pad media you can use Hagen,
Eheim or any other brand. They main thing is that the media provides a
larger surface area for a bacterial colony to propagate. If you're really
not certain, then give Eheim a call or email. I've found their post-sale
service to be quite excellent.
"Sarah" > wrote in message
om...
> Ok, so I went out an purchased the canister filter of my dreams.
> Bought it on Ebay actually. The problem is that I've never had a
> canister filter and don't know exactly what to do with it. I need
> media for filtration but what do I buy? It should be here about
> Wednesday or so and I'd liek to have everything I'll need handy so I
> can set it up right away.
>
> Sarah