Eheim Pro 600 Filter 160G Review

I don't usually write bad product reviews but this was one of the most expensive I've seen. I set up the product after watching a few YouTube videos and reading online forums to make sure it was working properly as the user manual was only German text. The unsightly box got me thinking when it was found on my doorstep, but I wiped it down citing abuse and when I opened the box nothing seemed out of the ordinary. Parts, car and everything looked fine so I plugged it in, set it up and ran it. It…

Brand new concept for Eheim and at first I didn't know what to think. Always been an Eheim fan and just blind bought this filter to start a new aquarium. At first I wondered if I made the mistake of switching to the newer Eheim system for the first time. I mean how weird is it to have a sponge pre-filter at the very top and then the flow ramps up from the bottom (as it always has been)? It just seemed weird. But I should have known that Eheim continues to innovate and lead. With this new system

Eheim makes some of the best canister filters and the 4+ Professional Series is no different. If you are familiar with canister filters, the overall setup is easy. The instructions aren't the best, but any online tutorial can easily explain the installation process. The supplied filter hoses are generally too short, so you may need to purchase a few extra hoses to get to a larger aquarium. Out of the box the filter is good, with a few adjustments in the media basket it's great. Eheim is one of…

Classic Eheim quality. This is the third Eheim square can I have owned for about 20 years. The quality of these German filters is hard to beat. In my opinion, the Germans are the best aquarists in the world. Over the years I have found the Eheim to be superior in many ways including quietness and reliability. But one of the things you learn just by using Eheim filters is that their plastic is not as prone to leaching out the plasticizers that give it flexibility over its lifetime. Plastic parts

I really like this filter. I use it on a 75 gallon SA cichlid tank along with a 110 flush rear filter. It might not be an ideal flow pattern, but I love that the mechanical foam filtration is at the top of the basket, makes cleaning easier and I don't have to soak my entire table by pulling all the trays out every time I empty it. I usually do this every 4th or 5th time I clean the filter and also change the filter thread at the same time. I would recommend handling the baskets carefully, they…

I've been using the Eheim Pro 4+ 600 on my 125 gallon tank for about a year. This filter works in conjunction with Fluval fx6. Eheim 4+ serves as the primary biofiltration unit. The included media gives you a good starter pack of content, and you'll need to add new content later in the future. The only issue found with this device is the hose that comes with it. I had to order more Eheim hoses to get both inlet and outlet to the correct length. Luckily I read the reviews and ordered it at the…

I've been using a Filstar XP3 filter for at least 15 years and started leaking. Since parts I no longer need are neither manufactured nor sold and I put too much effort into my own production, I decided to try this filter here. I was able to find an open box for almost $70 but to my surprise it hadn't even been used yet, all the filter media included was still sealed in the bag and the plastic had a brand new plastic smell so I was very happy with it. For the most part the setup was pretty…