Difference between EHEIM Ecco and EHEIM classic canister filter?
I am planning to get one of these for my 55 gallon cichlid
aquarium.
What is the difference between these two filters? I see lot of
positive reviews on Ecco filter.
Thanks,
VC.
Thanks. Btw is Rena XP2 a better choice?
Actually, most of the Ecco users I know regret it. The priming aid/handle is flimsy and often times it’s not ‘Eheim’ (aka dead-silent) quiet like the rest of their canister filters. The only thing positive about it is that it has a priming aid and removable baskets, something the Classic series lacks. Other than that the Classic series is the ‘best bang for your buck’, it’s unchanged 25 year old design says it all. It’s dead-silent, easy to clean and reliable. In conclusion, either spend more money and go for the 2026 Pro II which has all the benefits of the Classic but has a priming aid and media baskets or stick with the Classic 2217. Sadly, the Ecco isn’t ‘Eheim’ quality.