How to Set Up & Install the Eheim 2217 Classic Canister Filter | Big Al's

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Our very own expert, Thomas, shows us how to setup and install the Eheim 2217 Classic Canister Filter with all his usual flare.
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@SamIAm0529 6 лет назад

I'm in the process of converting my 125g from a planted South American Cichlid tank to a non-planted African Cichlid tank, and I tore down my 2217 and Pro 3 filters to clean them out. I made the rookie mistake of not keeping the parts separate, so when I went to put them back together, I found myself lost. This video was a lifesaver! Thanks for making it; you did an awesome job!

@insaturnsringzz 6 лет назад

I dont know whether to give you a like, or give you an offering. Thank you, Aquatic Jesus!!!!!

@BigAlsVOD 6 лет назад

xxSATURNxx both would suffice 😂

@Importman2009 5 лет назад

Who would have guessed Jesus would be giving me youtube instructions on setting up my fish pump...

@caseyphoenix22 5 лет назад

I could not have set this up without your help. Thank you so much for this video. The speed you do it is perfect too - I watched once, and then paused at each step. Thank you!!!!

@gpwnedable 7 лет назад

I bought one of these from you guys on Ebay this week. Bought it on Wednesday. It's now Friday and it's already at my local UPS store for me to pick up after work. That's Buffalo to Syracuse. And that was in a week with a huge winter storm. Great service.

@brittanyloomis6656 6 лет назад

As a professional Aquarist of 10 years setting up her first Eheim at home (what...we use sumps, overflows, or sand filters at work almost exclusively...) I very much want to be your friend. 😁 Entertaining, to the point, and informative. Thanks!

@fuzzipariah 7 лет назад

Thank you for this extremely helpful video. I had no idea how to set up the hose and connectors for my Eheim 2213, but your demonstration made it fairly clear. Your priming technique worked like a charm, too! I would suggest including a still shot of the filter canister once the hoses are connected, as the video did not show the final result.

@dawnahalama2447 5 лет назад

Thanks Thomas! I followed your entertaining directions to set up my brand new Eheim Classic 150 and it's working beautifully!

@ericatd 8 лет назад

Thank you for making this video. Setting up my Eheim just became significantly less confusing.

@coolwater411 8 лет назад

Just ordered my VERY FIRST Eheim 2217 CANNOT WAIT TO HOOK IT UP!!!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+coolwater411 - Nice! We're excited for ya! Tell us about your aquarium, what kind of setup is it?

@gman9945 8 лет назад

Great Vid. Made putting my 2217 together a snap! And I bought it from Big Al's to boot. Thanks

@spottay212 7 лет назад

This video was awesome, well-made and entertaining and obviously informative. I watched this to set up my first canister filter, which could have been overwhelming if it wasn't for this. Thanks a ton!

@ChelseaGirlStatus 6 лет назад

Thanks, this was helpful. I don't know the first thing about aquarium filters, just starting out, so I appreciate the info. Will def. watch more.

@jskirwin 6 лет назад

Been keeping fish for 40 years and haven't messed with Eheims for 20. Glad to find this video because the instructions were absolutely awful. Thanks.

@stephenrothman6058 5 лет назад

Just so clear. I'm an aquarium beginner. I have the Eheim 2211 but the instructions here worked fine for that.

@alyssas748 8 лет назад

Amazing video, instructions were right on point. We were able to set up ours in less than 30 minutes, no hassle. Thank you so much for making this video!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Alyssa S No problem! Happy to help!

@jonathanzelenak744 8 лет назад

No sucking! To start the syphon, just fill the output hose with water (its super easy to dunk it in the tank when its disconnected), close the connector at the end, plug it in to the filter side ( wich of course if below the tank) open it up and gravity does the rest. Pretty sure thats why it has double tap connectors. They make it insanely easy to clean the filter.

@sharonboudreau4756 4 года назад

Your video, with it's watch and do presentation, made my set up easy and quick. I enjoyed watching your easy going and straightforward manner.

@T_Quik 8 лет назад

Thank you! The process to set up was much easier, loving the canister. very quiet

@polisfy333 7 лет назад

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@impastorscott 7 лет назад

You do such a great job with all these videos - thank you so much! This one was very helpful and I have decided to take the plunge from h.o.b. to canister for my D65 Rainbow tank. The 2217 will be arriving today - excited!

@BigAlsVOD 7 лет назад

Awesome! So happy you find out videos helpful!

@brandonboogers 7 лет назад

I love how easy this was to set up, even with just the confusing instructions it was very easy

@Mscoffeecat13 8 лет назад

GREAT!! Clear, funny, that guy has charisma!

@nitroedge 7 лет назад

Perfect instructions and loved the video, bought the EHEIM 2217 + Hydor 200W inline heater from you and this helped mega!

@LemureinMachina 8 лет назад

Super helpful video, and Thomas made filter setup entertaining, which is pretty remarkable--thanks for both things!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+LemureinMachina - We're happy to hear you enjoyed it! Keep On Tankin!

@danm1949 8 лет назад

Thanks for the vid. MUCH better than the manufacturer's instructions. It's been a few years since I've installed one of these. Although it seems most reef enthusiasts prefer sumps, I use this filter in addition to my sump for extra filtration. For saltwater use, especially with live coral, you should rinse out the canister and all media with either clean saltwater or RO fresh water before hooking it up to your system.

@jay78ryan 6 лет назад

Great video, very helpful with the confusing setup instructions that come in the box.

@jsw207 5 лет назад

Great video! I have the 250classic (2213) and this was a great tutorial for that model too. Super helpful!

@Gabrielmoon777 8 лет назад

Amazing video!!, what an incredible commentator and very professional editing, I love this dude!, I know now what to do thank you kindly sir

@annanguyen3510 6 лет назад

You made installation a breeze for me. Thank you!

@nauticallvr 7 лет назад

I was at a loss until I watched this video. thank you!

@jessedean3738 5 лет назад

having that fine pad above the media will cause the media to gunk up and become effectively usless, id go coarse foam to fine foam to fine pad to bio with those rings under the coarse sponge for a more efficient filtering setup

@j.d.parker5397 7 лет назад

Extremely well done. Informative and simple. Thanks!

@tifu678 5 лет назад

Dude, you could so play Rasputin! Awesome setup video, and perfect since I just inherited this very unwanted filter, that I need to add to my setup.

@fredflintstone8048 9 лет назад

I have the same filter. Love it. The way I prime mine is to close both valves on the outlet side of the filter on the top of the filter body and separate the quick coupling between the two valves. I open the filter side valve and give the line a quick suck just enough to get the water flowing up over the goose neck of the pick up line in a siphoning action . When I see the water falling I put the quick connect back together and open both valves. It's not really necessary to close these valves, but I got in the habit since it's nice to use them when you're taking the unit apart after having it in service. The water fills the canister and runs up the outlet side to close to the water level in the tank by itself. From that point on I maintain the prime by closing the valves when working on the system. Reopening the valves on the suction side after putting the filter back in should fill the canister and you're good to go again. Gentle rocking of the filter will get any trapped air around the top of the canister to go out the pump.

@Dee086 5 лет назад

Thank you so much!!! Helped me out a lot :) easy and simple

@Jk-wz8om 8 лет назад

Great simple setup video! How about a cleaning/maintenance video?

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

Hey ADAM C -- you will need to replace the white floss pads most often since rinsing them causes them to stretch; you will also want to replace the carbon pads if you choose to use them since carbon exhausts fairly quickly. The other media can be thoroughly rinsed in aquarium water for up to 1 year before you need to replace any of it!

@adamconklin9250 8 лет назад

Thanks and what filter size should I get for a 55 gallon tank?

@Plunchausgs 9 лет назад

Thanks so much Love your effort!

@moxie6829 8 лет назад

nice demo. just got my filter and this will help a lot!

@rainbowcupcakeish 5 лет назад

Thanks so much for this video, I really think the EHEIM classics are the best filters out there for reliability and longevity, those Germans know what they’re doing 😜 Only complaint I have is the ugly green equipment, so I sprayed them with black plasti-dip. It’s a rubber coating and completely fish safe once dried :) just a tip for anyone out there like me who is an aesthetic freak lol.

@SudzReviews 6 лет назад

This was a really good video! Thank you Big Al's! Really well done too!also, that is a BEAST of a filter for that tank, lol

@Wooohu 9 лет назад

Awesome video guys great work! Would love to see a video on the Eheim 2080 filter.

@JaguarGutierrez 8 лет назад

Thank you for this video. I was easily setup mine today and the priming is really easy. The only thing I did without in this video is I pour 1 gallon of water in the canister itself before I prime it. After sucking the tube, in just a matter of 3 seconds the water comes out already. This is my first ever canister filter. Why? because typically all other canister end up leaking and this is the only one that I know that doesn't leak. Again thank you

@proto718 7 лет назад

Thomas, I had to stop in the middle of the video to tell you that your one funny guy. Keep up the good work. BTW I've owned the 2217 for many years without a problem. I will be placing an order for new inlet and outlet piping and spray bar. Now back to the video. ; }

@jspinosa50 5 лет назад

Nice video! I just bought another! 2217 from you. Great customer service.

@BigAlsVOD 5 лет назад

So happy to hear YOU’RE happy! Thanks for watching our videos and supporting us!

@TheBlueyedGal 7 лет назад

I think I am getting one of these now that I know how they work. Maybe move up to this century a bit. Thanks for the video.

@BigAlsVOD 7 лет назад

No problem, thanks for watching-- now's the time to get one as we have the 2217 on sale here: www.bigalspets.com/eheim-classic-series-canister-filters.html?sku=7644

@roadkillhayden 6 лет назад

thanks. found the first step hard. opening the box.

@dirkpeter8588 7 лет назад

Thanks and greetings from Germany

@GavinSteiner 8 лет назад

Awesome! Many more please!

@alexvyse4295 9 лет назад

Much better than the instructions. The tubing is metric, 12/16mm (inside/outside) and 16/22 mm.

@ShaJawad 9 лет назад

Awww thanks buddy !!!!! Helped me a lot!!!! No chance he messing it up again

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

abdul jawad Glad we could help out! If you have any photos of your setup at home, we'd LOVE to see them! Feel free to send them to us on Twitter (twitter.com/bigalsaquarium) or Facebook (facebook.com/bigalspets)!

@siddharthasaxena200 5 лет назад

Excellent demo. Thanks

@ThatDutchIdiot 6 лет назад

Just followed this guide whilst installing the same filter. First time ever doing an external filter, so I was a bit nervous at first. Took me ~30 minutes to set it up and it is running smoothly. Super quiet and the spray gives a great waterflow at the surface. I put the canister in a bucket, just in case I do have some leakage, I can spot it early on. Other than that, life-saving video. My 110 gallon tank is much much better off with this instead of a huge internal filter that they glued in it

@BigAlsVOD 6 лет назад

So happy this vid helped you! And yes, your aquarium is definitely in good hands with this filter!

@MrRpfunkydrummer 6 лет назад

Thank you for this. Very helpful!!

@justinrvarga7236 6 лет назад

I had this filter given to me for free by a friend. Looks a bit fidgety. The fluval fx6 is so much easier to assemble on my 7ft tank but I will still add the ehiem for extra over kill filtration 😂. That was a great video bro.

@fhpd350 5 лет назад

Been looking at the Fluval Fx6 for my 125. The 2217 is helping with my over filtration on a 75 gallon. Is yours running well? How's the fx6 doing?

@jspinosa50 5 лет назад

I use a shop vac on the discharge line of the filter to pull a vacuum. Once you see the water pulling down into the filter. Shut the discharge valve put it in the tank, start the pump then open the valve.

@ilovewarriorcats1 7 лет назад

this was so helpful, thank you!

@roughcutretrospect7235 6 лет назад

This video was a life saver

@jayl5505 6 лет назад

@gnovincejr2 8 лет назад

Nice video! Great job!

@wenitonfamily 7 лет назад

Excellent video, thank you

@TrainerDC 9 лет назад

Wish I had this video when I installed my 2217!

@BigAlsVOD 9 лет назад

David Garcia It's a shame! But we have tons of helpful content on the way, so keep checking back. And if you have any questions you need answered, be sure to connect with us on FB and Twitter with the hashtag #AskAl, and Thomas would be happy to help you out!

@naegwut 6 лет назад

thank you, this was helpful!

@mitojo60 6 лет назад

2018 thanks needed help and your video helped me connecting the Eheim double taps appreciate it

@BigAlsVOD 6 лет назад

Happy to have been of help!

@allyrodeos9071 5 лет назад

Excelente y facil de entender.

@pamroffey3611 8 лет назад

I wish I knew this video existed before I tried to assemble using the instructions provided. I recommend that staff at Big Al's advise their customers to watch the video. Better yet, apply a sticker on the box with the youtube video link.

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Pam Roffey - Great recommendation, Pam! We've been working on getting "As Seen on Big Al's VOD" stickers ready for our products-- hopefully you'll see them soon!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Pam Roffey - Great recommendation, Pam! We've been working on getting "As Seen on Big Al's VOD" stickers ready for our products-- hopefully you'll see them soon! What type of setup do you have, out of curiosity?

@pamroffey3611 8 лет назад

+Big Al's Hi BigAl's. Loving my Eheim so far. I have a couple of questions re: the positioning of the spray bar. 1) Should the water spray out parallel to the water surface, or lightly upwards so that the water flow breaks the surface of the water? 2) How far below the water surface should the bar be...e.g. 1 inch? Thanks in advance for your help. Re: my set up - I have a 65 gallon tank.

@timreynolds6007 6 лет назад

Thanks heaps Jesus, you’ve been a big help

@joycew9941 6 лет назад

thanks what a big help setting this up

@cathyjohnson2116 4 года назад

Dude, you are awesome.

@odiafarmingdunia 5 лет назад

Best video ever

@animeja 6 лет назад

Very good

@dlealchicago 7 лет назад

great video!! new to the hobby, I have 2 air stones in my 60 gallon. one at each corner. I keep getting air in my canister intake. any best practice to place canister intake valve?

@Smileytrev 8 лет назад

Thanks very much for making & posting this - very helpful video (and from a fellow video editor - well put together too!) I would consider pointing out more clearly which is the intake pipe and which is the output. I mean it was easy enough to figure out (as they would only fit properly one way round anyway) but still, just to make the next one completely idiot proof for other idiots like me, who haven't used a filter of this type before. Oh and nice beard game. That's one impressive chin-fro!

@JeiNelson 5 лет назад

whats a beard game? hide and seek? find the comb?

@AnettMindermann 7 лет назад

Awesome, thanks!

@jonpatrick301 7 лет назад

Very useful

@CaptianPriceCOD 7 лет назад

Thumps up, you are best in doing this. I like your style of speaking :) funny and nice

@Alex-vu5uu 5 лет назад

Thanks!

@Musiccheese321 8 лет назад

Thanks for the video!

@BigAlsVOD 8 лет назад

+Shelby Kennedy - Thanks for watching!

@craigwoodhull3028 7 лет назад

GOT IT TODAY !!!! (2217) missing a clamp at first, found it under a bottom flap and then found the steel dowel. YOU COULD RUN THIS FILTER with no clamps !!!!!! Suction PLUS !!! Took out a H O B filter that was a real pain and one sponge filter. Time to leave feedback on ebay. Woody's Discus closed group. If it has gills, join us ;o)

@iamanarcissist8586 5 лет назад

Hi guys. Thank you for the demonstration. I recently purchased a Eheim classic 2260. I am having trouble with the filter's vibration. I have wooden flooring and the filter causes so much vibration. The vibration is so strong that my feet get numb. I have purchased a thick stableliser pad and 2 carpets and placed them under the filter which only reduced a little bit of the vibration. Im so disappointed with this filter. Do you have any tips for this filter?

@billamac1 8 лет назад

Thank a bunch,

@gfunkrsa 8 лет назад

Nice guide, do you know the difference between the grey flat head Eheim classics and the green round top ones? Thanks

@johnderiver9711 9 лет назад

Nice

@lyl0404 8 лет назад

Hey Big Al's, I bought a 2217 about a week ago, followed your instructions and it worked like a charm. However, the pressure out of the spray bar dropped drastically (probably by 30-40%) and my tank water just deteriorated with it. Any idea as to why might this be so?

@djcrwn3097 6 лет назад

Love the video!! Quick question though. Can I use this for a turtle tank? The tank isn’t filled all the way with water. Does the spray bar have to be submersed in water?.. or can I leave it on top to sort of create a water fall? Thanks so much.

@shrisamsung 7 лет назад

Hi, I have very little experience with aquariums. recently started fish keeping. Currently have African Cichlid setup in my 90G aquarium and using Eheim 2217 for filtration. I have a question, may be its very basic question. Do I need to SWITCH OFF filter while feeding the fish? As, when the filter is ON at the time of feeding I am observing fish food movement towards to Intake Suction. Thanks, Shrikant

@burakakpinar5739 6 лет назад

Hey great video! What would you consider buying if the price of the both models same: Eheim 2217 vs Pro 4+ 350 ??? And one of the will be enough to clean 300-350 lt cichlid tank? Thanks in advance

@ANDI-qz9fm 6 лет назад

thank you

@BigAlsVOD 6 лет назад

You're welcome!

@dan8296 8 лет назад

I am installing my filters (just ordered from you a few minutes ago) on the other side of a basement wall from the tank. Is there a certain height I should keep the filters relative to the tank? Also, if I need more 1/2" or 5/8" to run my lines does regular clear tubing from the hardware store work or does it need to be something specific?

@drexellake4051 7 лет назад

I little more detail on how the inlet and outlet are connected to the tank would have been nice. I have a smaller model and with that big upside down U on the outlet the outlet pipe is about 3" down from the top of the tank. If I move it up that sucker sticks out like a sore thumb. I think I'm just going to add a single return outlet and can the spray bar.

@abhijitjagtap894 7 лет назад

thanks

@sergeygurin2601 5 лет назад

Спасибо, дружище, выручил!!!

@colinfullford8630 6 лет назад

In regard to priming the system, here's what I came up with. A short length of plastic tubing about an inch longer than the spraybar (inside diameter 1/8 of an inch larger than the spraybar) that slides over the spraybar but seals against the plastic joiner tube that connects the spraybar to the inlet pipe. Suction as per normal and no disconnecting hoses and risking leaks from lose fittings.

@adamconklin9250 8 лет назад

I am thinking about getting this filter but I want to know what I have to replace to clean out the filter

@boostspike 8 лет назад

Does it really matter which way the valve point on the double tap connector? Does it slow the flow if pointing downwards? Thanks

@robertbrennan4957 5 лет назад

The return is attached to the top and intake to the bottom. Right.

@craigwoodhull3028 7 лет назад

how about a video with the 2217 and the prefilter 6664

@GavinSteiner 8 лет назад

Can you talk a bit about where to place the spray bar and intake? Especially in larger tanks? Tanks!

@Sudipto17Kolkata 8 лет назад

+Gavin S - I kept the spray bar on the back wall and the intake on the right hand side wall. The green pipes are very ungainly. You may consider using glass lily pipes that look more elegant. In that case place them side by side with some gap.