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abhishekls
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 Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 8:26 pm Post subject: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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Hi Guys,
I am planning to buy a filter.
Wanter to compare Sun Sun HW-302 (1000L/H) and Eheim 2217.
I am aware that 2217 is good for spares etc. But Sun Sun price is unbeatable.
Also what about water flow, is sunsun flow rate good for a 50g planted tank ? |
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Seetharam
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| Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:36 pm Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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| abhishekls wrote (View Post):
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Also what about water flow, is sunsun flow rate good for a 50g planted tank ?
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Yes.
Also, SunSun is a good bet if you are not worried about spares IF it breaks down. These filters do not come with media, so invest in a good biological filteration media. |
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Mortis
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 1:10 am Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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| Yup I am currently using a 302 in my tank and I would say it is pretty good overall and good VFM. Just get some coarse sponge and some ceramic noodle & bio balls and you should be good to go |
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Gags
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 10:11 am Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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I also in same boat has you are in...
flow rate of sussun is much better..If u look at price sussun then u get two of them for 2217 |
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Mac
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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| yes SunSun is a good brand but if you want a long lasting product wait and go for eheim filter... |
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Binesh
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| Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2012 7:41 pm Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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Hi Abhishek,
I am using HW 302 in my 60g approx tank from last 10 months or so and its doing an excellent job. Its as silent as eheim could be and flow rate is good as well.
What media to use is upto your choice and preference....i am not using anything special as the media in my setup.
by the way i dont have to mention the advantage of cost 
hope it helps.
Cheers,
Binesh |
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abhishekls
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 11:58 am Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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Thank You all,
But I have read that the flow rate reduces a lot when this is filled with media.
So any suggestions on the media I chose.
I am looking to go for bio + chem + mech media, in the same order. |
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Mortis
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| Posted: Sun Jun 17, 2012 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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| Im using mech + substrat pro in mine |
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BedouinJoy
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:29 pm Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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| off course Sun-Sun is fine and awesome in price and you can get 2 in the same price of a eheim2217 but can anyone tell me that if the Sun sun 302 goes off ,the motor burns out or any problem with spares then what to do ?? I guess Seethram is absolutely right if you can take the risk of spare parts and defects then Sun-Sun, RS-Electrical,Resun all r fine and goes well. I am staying in a place where all these stuffs are not available so bought a Eheim2213 lets see how it works But compared to the product RS electricals or Resun then Sun-Sun much is better |
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| Posted: Wed Jul 18, 2012 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Sun Sun HW-302 vs Eheim 2217 |
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| I'm using the same and touch wood its doing a great job. As Seetharam pointed, parts may be difficult to get. |
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