| The Eheim 2260 Filter is a large external aquarium | | | | The pump itself has a maximum performance of 502 |
| filter that may suit you if you are hunting for a new | | | | gallons per hour or 1900 Liters per Hour. |
| high power canister filter for your home aquarium. | | | | The Eheim 2260 filter is suitable for aquarium tanks |
| The Eheim Classic series of canister filters are proven | | | | that are up to 400 gallons in size, and can be used |
| performers and reliable, the 2260 Filter is the largest | | | | for both salt and fresh water tanks. It is almost silent |
| in the series. | | | | when pumping, maintenance-free and water resistant. |
| External Canister filters are located away the tank | | | | The filter has a volume of 4.8 Gallons (18 Liters) and |
| which is beneficial as they can be hidden away out of | | | | is 13" in diameter and 22" high, weighs 20lbs and |
| sight from the aquarium, which is not the case with | | | | comes with a 2-year guarantee. The filter comes |
| normal filters that may look cumbersome on the | | | | complete with a safety hose-connection system to |
| tank. They are normally much more powerful than | | | | stop separation and has a sealing ring fixed to the |
| the much cheaper style that hangs off the aquarium | | | | pump head. The sealing ring is silicone for safe and |
| tank. | | | | easy locking after cleaning. Also supplied is 7 foot of |
| Eheim filters works by drawing the water into a tube | | | | tubing, some suction cups, an intake tube with |
| and completely out of the aquarium itself. The dirty | | | | strainer, return spray bar and line elbows. |
| water is then forced through filter media where it is | | | | When choosing media for the Eheim 2260 filter you |
| cleaned and filtrated. The different types of filter | | | | have many options. You do not have to stick with |
| media can provide chemical, biological or mechanical | | | | Eheim branded media, as it can seem pricey to other |
| filtration or a combination of these methods. When | | | | choices on the market. You also have the option of |
| the dirty water has been filtered, the clean water is | | | | combining different media within the filter and filter |
| then pumped back into the aquarium. The 2260 has | | | | sponges can also be used. |
| an integrated pump, so no further pump is needed. | | | | |