Just Got Myself A 2hand Eheim 2222 But... Options

[teckheng]

the seller didn't give me much media.... only one white and black filter pad..

i went to C328 and buy EF ceramic rings only.. the shop did suggest Biohome but I told them i will want to go back and check the net for more information.... (never trust LFS)

reading some thread on RG regarding the media.... from coral shells to Biohome to EF Substrat, I am quite confuse what should I really need....

Setup
2 Feet Tank
50 Litres, 98% filled up. *WC 20-30% weeky / 100% monthly before having the Eheim 2222
5 x 2.5~3 inch Ranchus
Dolphin HOF
Eheim 2222 (New add-on, 2nd hand however) / White Filter Pad inside empty tray TOP / Black filter pad inside tray fill with Ceramic Rings

I wish to know if...

1) Should I remove the Dolphin HOF
2) Can I do less-er WC after using a Eheim?
3) Do I need to purchase another media for the empty tray now with only White Filter Pad ? The Canister is already running now. Or wait till 6 months later, i wash my Canister and add the new media ??
4) Do I need 1 more Canister for the 2 feet tank with 5 Ranchus ?


Thank you very much and your time.

edit : Add a photo of the tank and also a Air Tight Jar for my Hikari Pellets bought at IKEA TAMP, $3.00 !!

Front View

Rain bar and Dolphin HOF

Air Tight Jar, everytime I open, I can smell the freshness

This post has been edited by teckheng: Tue, 03 Mar 2009 4:15 am

[CP]

Specs for eheim 2222:
* For tank size up to : 40 gal. * Pump output : 131 gph. * Filter circulation : 92 gph. * Power Consumption : 8 W. * Dimention : 11.4" x 7"x 7" * 1/2" tubing for intake & 1/2" outtake

From the specs the cannister is kinda "overprovided" ; it it turning over water at about 360 l/hr for your 50l tank; about 7 times per hour. you can still use it; but water current in tank may be strong.


To your questions:



1) Should I remove the Dolphin HOF
You can certainly do without it


2) Can I do less-er WC after using a Eheim?
NO. You still need to get rid of nitrates.


3) Do I need to purchase another media for the empty tray now with only White Filter Pad ? The Canister is already running now. Or wait till 6 months later, i wash my Canister and add the new media ??
You can put in some media, rings or biohome both OK; biohome better but more expensive.

4) Do I need 1 more Canister for the 2 feet tank with 5 Ranchus ?
NO. One is already too much.