Filter Question: Eheim model 2227

[bassmaster]

I've been looking for a new filter. I'd like a wet/dry system, though I really don't care.
One that has caught my eye is the EHEIM model 2227. It looks like it could handle any problem I got. But I really don't know what makes a good filter, and a bad one.
If any one has experience with this filter, or just some advice on picking one, it would be greatly appreciated.
(25 gallon tank, possibly moving into 75 soon)

 

[bassmaster]

Any suggestions would be helpful

 

[david s]

wet/dry is allways a plus because of water flowing under tank u get alot better gas exchange try to get a decent size one if u are doing a fish only tank make sure it will hold alot of bio balls and has room on other side for a skimmer and stuff and if u go reef u can allways change it to a sump as far as brand u will get a thousand diff oppinons size matters when it comes to this i think

 

[kris]

eheim is generally a very good brand, I also purchased a new one although not that particular model. i would go for it.

 

[reeferx]

This is what I had to say yesterday about a similar question:
Eheim makes great stuff, I have used their canisters before, but I would think twice before going that route.
That model is cool, I mean a wet/dry canister, that's cool.
Problem is, if you ever want to upgrade like I did, you don't even have the benefit of a sump you can put hardware in like most wet/drys.
Plus those Eheims are expensive, that is probably the main reason he is trying to sell you it.
Your money would be better spent getting a cheap sump and putting good hardware that you can use down the road in it.
With enough live rock and live sand, you don't need the wet/dry, but you will probably like to have the sump.
hth
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