Eheim Classic 600 External Aquarium Canister Filter, 159-gal
About This Item
Details
- Offers both mechanical and biological filtration for a superior clean.
- Promotes constant water circulation and helps to enhance your tank's oxygen exchange.
- Includes filter media (EHEIM Mech & Substrat Pro) and valves.
- Also comes with multiple accessories—such as the spray bar, inlet pipe, hose and installation equipment.
- The pump head is made with a permo-elastic silicon ring to ensure it's closed properly after cleaning.
Instructions
Servicing and maintenance:
Pull out main plug. Release locking piece on pump head and remove pump parts as per drawing. Lift out cooling channel insert with screwdriver. Clean all parts and then reassemble in the reverse order.
Note: All hose connections must be checked at regular intervals for correct fitting.
FAQ
The output reduction of your external filter is most probably not a failure of your appliance.
This type of pump system is based on the synchronous motor principle. This means that the impeller rotates at 3000 rpm. synchronised with the frequency of the mains supply or it is idle.
Even, for example, fluctuations in the voltage will not affect the revolutions. Due to the constant revolutions, the pump system always gives the same performance.
We must differentiate between pump output and circulation performance. Unlike the constant pump output, the circulation performance of the filter declines, as it becomes more contaminated. The running noise can become louder with increased contamination of the filter.
The reduction in circulation performance is, from our experience, generally due to:
- dirty filter media
- incorrect filter layer set-up
- hose set-up or other accessories set-up
- contamination in the hose set-up and in the pump chamber
- incorrect filter start-up
We recommend that you take the following measures to guarantee optimum, trouble-free filter operation:
- Clean the filter media. Remove the filter media from the filter basket and rinse them through in lukewarm water. Depending on the model, fine filter pads and filter wool must be changed with each filter cleaning.
- Check that your filter layering set-up is done according to our recommendations, see
- Check the hose set-up for possible kinks or restrictions
- Clean the whole hose installation regularly. Clean the inside of the inlet, the outlet as well as the inlet tube, spray bar and the hose connectors on the filter (adapter, shut-off taps) several times in a push-pull motion using an EHEIM Universal Cleaning Brush No. 4005570. Another important task is the regular cleaning of the pump chamber, as well as the cooling and grease channel, with the EHEIM Brush Cleaning Set No. 4009560 (see instruction manual on maintenance and care).
- Start up the filter by priming, (see instruction manual). Please take care, that the water outlet (pressure side “OUT”) is situated above the water surface level during filing. This is the optimum way to avoid air entrapment in the filter.
There are no fast rules for this, because there are too many factors which influence the cleaning intervals, such as size of aquarium, fish stocking, type of plants as well as type and quantity of food. We therefore recommend that you only clean the filter when the pump output noticeably decreases.
A period of 8 weeks between cleaning should, however, be possible; with shorter cleaning intervals bacterial activity will suffer.
Questions & Answers
4 Customer Questions
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What size aquarium can I use this filter on
How tall is it? Will it fit in my cabinet easily?
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9 Customer Reviews
Excellent product
My last Eheim Cannister filter 600 (2217) lasted 28 years.
My last Eheim Cannister filter 600 (2217) lasted 28 years.
Eheim 2217
I bought my first Eheim filter in 1990. They didn't come with the shut off valves back then. But I still have that filter to this day and it still works perfectly
I bought my first Eheim filter in 1990. They didn't come with the shut off valves back then. But I still have that filter to this day and it still works perfectly. Eheim filters are top quality and if properly taken care of will outlast most of us. They are work horses and will not die.
Arrived Damaged In Opened Box
When it arrived, the box flaps looked like they had been previously opened. As I took it out of the box, I noticed that multiple plastic mounts on the bottom half
When it arrived, the box flaps looked like they had been previously opened. As I took it out of the box, I noticed that multiple plastic mounts on the bottom half ("bucket") that are used to hold the metal clips were damaged or broken off. I've had various Eheim canister filters over the years, including this same model. Normally, I would highly recommend them. This clip mount is the one weakness to an Eheim canister filter, but it usually does not happen for 8+ years, if at all. To have it damaged from the start is very disappointing.
Good filtet
I have 3 of these. Two are new but the older one is noisy after impeller change so I am changing it back to old impeller. Very reliable and quiet filters include
I have 3 of these. Two are new but the older one is noisy after impeller change so I am changing it back to old impeller. Very reliable and quiet filters include a lot of bio media. I like this filter.
Great value
Fast shipping, great filter and price. Added this to my 125 Oscar tank with an FX4.
Fast shipping, great filter and price. Added this to my 125 Oscar tank with an FX4.
Great item
Love it. The Eheim 600 filtering system is Easy to set up and works well.
Love it. The Eheim 600 filtering system is Easy to set up and works well.
I had to return it
I so wanted this top notch filter to be the answer to my turtle tank woes, but as soon as I read the directions I knew it would not work for me. There is no way
I so wanted this top notch filter to be the answer to my turtle tank woes, but as soon as I read the directions I knew it would not work for me. There is no way I’m sucking turtle water to prime it, and at this time the accessory bulb for priming is not available anywhere in the US or Canada. Not having removable baskets would also be a problem, since the entire assembly would be too heavy for me to carry to the sink. It was with enormous regret that I returned it, but know it will be the ideal filter for fish keepers.
Great filter-hard to find
I have used Ehiem filters for over 35 years. Outstanding product but getting hard to find . But Chewy to the rescue. Received it in 3 days.
I have used Ehiem filters for over 35 years. Outstanding product but getting hard to find . But Chewy to the rescue. Received it in 3 days.
Eheim 350 canister filter set up
One of the best filters that’s rated up 100 gallons and using it on my 60 aquarium. After upgrading the tubing to clear ones with Max Lil pipes just to make the
One of the best filters that’s rated up 100 gallons and using it on my 60 aquarium. After upgrading the tubing to clear ones with Max Lil pipes just to make the tank as clean as possible. I absolutely love how great this filter works and keeps the clearness of the water in my tank.