Eheim 2026

nyrescue · 02/08/2007, 05:19 PM

Can this be used as just an added filter with the tank...Sump of course already being included. Could it possibly help with algae growth?

nyrescue · 02/08/2007, 11:41 PM

Just wanted to know if I could also use this with my sump....?

bertoni · 02/09/2007, 01:47 AM

Is it a canister filter? If so, it's useful for running carbon and phosphate media. If used as a biological filter, it might cause higher nitrate levels, so I'd avoid that for a reef tank.

ITFC · 02/09/2007, 05:46 AM

I agree. I run an Eheim 2028 on mine with Seachem's carbon and phosphate media. It works well and you can run it with a sump but make sure you take out any biological media because of nitrates and you'll have to clean it out regularly - mine accumulates dirt pretty quickly.

bertoni · 02/09/2007, 02:44 PM

To Reef Central

to ITFC!

nyrescue · 02/09/2007, 02:50 PM

Yes its a canister filter..what should i replace the media with?

nyrescue · 02/09/2007, 10:50 PM

Anyone?

markywmson · 02/09/2007, 11:01 PM

if you just get a few media bags and put some phosban or carbon in those compartments that works really well in place of an upflow reactor. you can also run the rough cleaning pads if you're willing to clean them regularly of large particles...

nyrescue · 02/09/2007, 11:21 PM

Is this a good replacement?...There are two trays in the Ehiem and one tray already holds this type of media.

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113808

markywmson · 02/09/2007, 11:35 PM

i would probably stay away from that biological filter type material. it can (at times) act as a nitrate factory (so i've heard.) i'd stick more to the carbon, and if needed phosphate removal material. you don't need to have every chamber filled up either. i've got a Fluval 404, and am using carbon and phosban in one tray, and a polishing pad in another tray. 2 are empty. take all advice with a grain of salt though... this is just what i've heard/read in the past... Good luck!

nyrescue · 02/10/2007, 12:37 AM

Great I will try that...Do the carbon and phosban come in a bag or something?? Where do i get them and the polishing pad?

bertoni · 02/10/2007, 12:43 AM

The carbon and phosphate media might need to be put into filter bags, which are easy to get. I use Black Diamond or SeaChem Matrix carbon, and Salifert Phosphate Killer. Lots of online vendors stock those and similar products.

02/08/2007, 05:19 PM	#1
nyrescue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 34	Eheim 2026 Can this be used as just an added filter with the tank...Sump of course already being included. Could it possibly help with algae growth?

02/09/2007, 01:47 AM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	Is it a canister filter? If so, it's useful for running carbon and phosphate media. If used as a biological filter, it might cause higher nitrate levels, so I'd avoid that for a reef tank. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/09/2007, 02:44 PM	#5
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	*To Reef Central* to ITFC! __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/10/2007, 12:43 AM	#12
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	The carbon and phosphate media might need to be put into filter bags, which are easy to get. I use Black Diamond or SeaChem Matrix carbon, and Salifert Phosphate Killer. Lots of online vendors stock those and similar products. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

02/08/2007, 11:41 PM	#2
nyrescue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 34	Just wanted to know if I could also use this with my sump....?

02/09/2007, 05:46 AM	#4
ITFC Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: London, UK Posts: 3	I agree. I run an Eheim 2028 on mine with Seachem's carbon and phosphate media. It works well and you can run it with a sump but make sure you take out any biological media because of nitrates and you'll have to clean it out regularly - mine accumulates dirt pretty quickly.

02/09/2007, 02:50 PM	#6
nyrescue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 34	Yes its a canister filter..what should i replace the media with?

02/09/2007, 10:50 PM	#7
nyrescue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 34	Anyone?

02/09/2007, 11:01 PM	#8
markywmson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 303	if you just get a few media bags and put some phosban or carbon in those compartments that works really well in place of an upflow reactor. you can also run the rough cleaning pads if you're willing to clean them regularly of large particles...

02/09/2007, 11:21 PM	#9
nyrescue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 34	Is this a good replacement?...There are two trays in the Ehiem and one tray already holds this type of media. http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113808

02/09/2007, 11:35 PM	#10
markywmson Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Bristol, CT Posts: 303	i would probably stay away from that biological filter type material. it can (at times) act as a nitrate factory (so i've heard.) i'd stick more to the carbon, and if needed phosphate removal material. you don't need to have every chamber filled up either. i've got a Fluval 404, and am using carbon and phosban in one tray, and a polishing pad in another tray. 2 are empty. take all advice with a grain of salt though... this is just what i've heard/read in the past... Good luck!

02/10/2007, 12:37 AM	#11
nyrescue Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 34	Great I will try that...Do the carbon and phosban come in a bag or something?? Where do i get them and the polishing pad?