which eheim filter is better for 260 litres

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which eheim filter is better for 260 litres

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which of the 2 eheim filters are better on a 260 litre tank

either the eheim 2224 or the eheim 2217 ??????
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Can you not get a 2028 or similar? You would likely need multiples of the smaller eheims which I believe the ones you are looking at are
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Some of us - definitely including me - always multi-filter our tanks. It can make life easier and keeps water quality higher.
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+1, either Eheim & Aquaclear 110.
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I absolutely agree, multifiltering is best. It's what I do
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yeah im gonna run 2 also.
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Keep your eye on eBay you get some good bargains
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will do thanks
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I order all my aquarium equipment from either Amazon, DFS or Petsolutions. Just check whichever is the best deal.
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