Eheim Canister Filter Classic Plus – 2217 – up to 159 Gallon

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  • Filter : 8″ diameter x 16″ high Tubing : 495 (5/8″) tubing for intake. 494 (1/2″) tubing for outtake.
  • Warranty : The filter has a 24 month guarantee.

The Eheim 2217 Canister Filter has a compact pump coupled with a large volume canister for filter media. The filter is for aquariums up to 159 gallons with a maximum pump performance of 264 gph and delivery head of 7 foot and 6 inches. It is extremely quiet, durable and long lasting. It provides high pump output and effective use of filter media for fresh or saltwater aquariums.The “Full Space” design of Eheim’s canister allows it to large amounts of filter media while making it more versatile. The filter comes complete with a safety hose-connection system to stop separation, all the filter medias needed to set up the filter, intake and outtake tubes, and double isolating valves. The Eheim 2217 is UL and CSA listed. EHFIMECH should be used at the bottom suction area. It provides mechanical filtration. Next is a Coarse Filter Pad. The next layer of EHFISUBSTRAT will act as the main biological filter medium. The substrate’s high porousity is ideal for bacteria colonization and ensures unbeatable long term decomposition of Ammonia and Nitrites. Next is a Fine Filter Pad and a carbon pad. Chemi-pure can be used as a replacement for the Carbon Pad for chemical filtration (10oz per 50 gallons) for freshwater aquariums. Depending upon the desired water quality, the layers of filter media can be increased. Specific water treatment can also be achieved with an individual filter media arrangement.

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4 Reviews

  1. Leak says:
    Posted August 6, 2010 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    This long time Eheim fan has thrown in the wet towel! After too many leaks to count and customer service that won’t sell you a one dollar o-ring to fix a 30 dollar assembly (or even tell you the specification of that o-ring) it’s my opinion that Eheim has lost their pride. My canister filter has been nothing but a costly (sheet rock repair) headache… If you buy one don’t forget to get a bucket to keep it in. All my opinion, of course.

  2. J. Helton says:
    Posted January 1, 2009 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    I just purchased a Eheim filter for my 125 gal tank. I already had a emperor 400 and a fluval 404 on the tank, but wanted to replace the fluval. I wasn’t impressed with that filter. The eheim can’t be beat. It is very quiet. I can’t even hear it running. The only way to tell it is running is to watch the water movement. It has only been on the tank a week but I can already tell a difference. I am planning on purchasing a second one.

    The only drawback is that the instructions are very difficult to follow. In fact they don’t tell you step by step how to hook the filter up. I found the following website that has a step by step video that will help. It is a little fast you will need to pause and repeat. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq…-opinions.html

    Overall the extra hassle in installing it is worth it. Eheim’s are quality filters that do not break down every other day. Money well spent.

  3. MJW-AZ says:
    Posted July 22, 2008 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    This is the best filter system we have had for our 80 gal. aquarium. It costs more than others, but absolutely worth it – very quiet and keeps water looking clear, clear, clearr

  4. C. S. Jones says:
    Posted November 6, 2005 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    The Eheim 2217 canister filter is a great workhorse. It provides mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration in a compact and nearly silent package. Like all external canister filters, it’s best if you have an enclosed cabinet in your tank stand where it can be kept out of sight.

    The instruction manual leaves a little to be desired. The illustrations are small and it’s not always obvious which image goes which which instruction. However, once you sort out the various filter elements (coarse and fine filter pads, activated carbon pad, ceramic coarse mechanical filter material, and biological filter substrate) it’s straightforward to get set up.

    The filter comes with intake and outflow tubing as well as quick-disconnect valves for ease of cleaning. The filter stack must be mostly disassembled when replacing the filter pads, but it is neither complex nor overly time-consuming. The results speak for themselves: clear water, stable conditions, thriving fish. I’m very glad I bought the Eheim.


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