cannisters??? eheim vs others??

Does anyone have any experience with Eheim Pros with the internal heating unit? Given Eheim's reputation I would expect it works like a champ, but I'd like confirmation. I would really like to get the heater out of my tank.

Also, the Eccos and Pros have an adjustable flow rate. Can somebody give me an estimate of the range of adjustment? Say, %30 - %100? I would like to get the largest canister I can for my 20H with the idea of using the same canister when I get a larger tank or waterbridge several tanks together.

Thanks.

~Brian
 
as long as you don't have large bits of debris going through the filter (like bits of plant e.t.c) constantly, then the pro heaters are great. the only problem i've ever heard of is that the lead isn't long enough.

as for the flow rates on the filters, you can adjust from p-100% flow rates, but to avoid undue strain on the motor, your range is usually 20-100%.
 
Thanks. As cool as it sounds I don't think I can bring myself to spend $200+ just to get the heater out of the tank. I keep having visions of my wife whacking me over the head with a frying pan when she sees the bill :D

I do have another question or two for the Eheim owners. It's my understanding that the Classic, Pro, and ProII all come with a spraybar, but the Ecco does not. Can someone confirm that? I also read somewhere that Eheim does not recommend a spraybar to be used with the Ecco. That seems strange. True?

I'm starting to suffer from analysis paralysis, but I think one of the Eheim Classics may work best for me. Time-tested simple design at a reasonable price. I also like RTR's technique of using the canister for bio only and putting the mechanical filtration in an easier to access place, so "user-friendliness" is less of an issue.

Thanks for the info.

~Brian
 
As I've said before, Eheims are the Mercedes Benz of filters. I had a slight problem with my new Eheim but it was quickly replaced with a new one by the technical service team.... at no cost!

They have A-1 customer service... both before and after purchase!
 
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