Eheim 2260 Canister Filter

If you are looking for a replacement powerful external canister filter for your tank, then the Eheim 2260 Canister Filter is a large external aquarium filter that may fit your needs. The Eheim Classic range of canister filters are reliable and proven performers, the 2260 Canister Filter is the largest in the series.

External Canister filters are located away the tank which is beneficial as they can be hidden away out of view from the aquarium, unlike normal filters that may look cumbersome on the tank. They are usually more powerful than the much cheaper style that hangs outside the aquarium.

The Eheim Canister Filters do their job by sucking/drawing water into the outlet tube and move the water out of the aquarium tank completely. The dirty water is then pumped through filter media where it's filtrated and cleaned. These filter media can provide mechanical, chemical or biological filtration or any combination of these together. Once the water has been filtered, the clean water is then pumped back into the aquarium. The 2260 has an integrated pump, so no further pump is required. The pump itself has a maximum performance of 502gph (gallons per hour) or 1900 Liters per Hour.

The 2260 filter is suitable for aquariums that are up to 400 gallons in capacity, and can be used for both salt and fresh water tanks. It is almost silent when pumping, maintenance-free and water-resistant. The filter has a volume of 4.8 Gallons (18 Liters) and is 13" in diameter and 22" tall, weighs 20lbs and comes with a 2 year warranty. The filter comes with a safety hose-connection system to stop separation and has a sealing ring that is fixed to the pump head. The sealing ring is silicone for safe and easy locking after cleaning. Also supplied is 7 feet of tubing, return spray bar, line elbows, intake tube with strainer and suction cups.

When choosing media for the Eheim 2260 filter you have many choices. You do not have to stick with Eheim branded media, as it can seem expensive to other choices available. You also have the choice of combining different types of media within the filter and filter sponges can also be used.

To summarize, the Eheim range of Classic Canister filters come with a long guarantee, reliable and are proven. The Eheim 2260 Canister Filter is a good choice for your home aquarium.