Comments: The construction and craftsmanship of this filter is top notch. It looks like Eheim took the time to design the filter and not just slap together generic filter parts. The filter worked great out of the box. Instructions were clear and easy to follow. The illustrations also helped with the setup. The box conatins a fine and a course filter pad. It also comes with free media which is enough to fill the media baskets. Operation is smooth and silent. I can barely hear the pump running. This may be discomforting at times because I frequently have to come up close just to verify the pump hasn't failed. But this is something I can definitely live with!
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<br />Maintenance of the filter was simple. The handle made it easy to carry the filter around. No screws are used to secure parts that needed to be clean frequently. Most parts just snap on and off or slide into place. This allow for a quick and easy service. These parts seem durable and don't feel flimsy or sloppy so I don't see a problem in them breaking off anytime soon. The impeller assembly was easy to remove and clean.
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<br />The only thing that I might dislike were the green hoses. I wish they were a darker color so they don't stand out in my tank. But this is just my opinion and totally subjective. I guess you could hide it with plants or some decorations.
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<br />I have a 40 gallon breeder tanks and the 2236 works perfectly for it. I have the fitler for about 4 months now and have not had any issues. Base on previous experiences with other Eheim's products and filters I am expecting that this filter will last for a long time. I would definitely recommend this product.

Comments: Love my new Eheim ECCO filter. My 30 gal tank is so good, I've never seen the water this clean and clear with the filter. Clause and Briggit (my split tail pot belly gold fish and Red cap Oranda) are so so happy. Should have bought an Eheim ECCO filter in the beginning. I lost one of my favorite orange and white patch gold fish (Popper) due to dirty water. He had a great personality and would pop air to tell me to feed him and used to frolic through the tank. I miss him. Love this Eheim ECCO filter. Thank you so much.

Comments: I just set this filter up two hours ago and my tank is noticeably cleaner. Its super easy to set up, all you do is take it out set it up and plug in. No need to buy anything else. The media that comes with it is pretty good I think, you could upgrade to better stuff though but good to start off. Also it is SUPER quiet. I will have to buy another one to ditch my other filter. One con is the tubes they are green I wish they were black so they weren't so noticeable but I guess thats just a small issue. Overall great product!

Comments: I just set this filter up two hours ago and my tank is noticeably cleaner. Its super easy to set up, all you do is take it out set it up and plug in. No need to buy anything else. The media that comes with it is pretty good I think, you could upgrade to better stuff though but good to start off. Also it is SUPER quiet. I will have to buy another one to ditch my other filter. One con is the tubes they are green I wish they were black so they weren't so noticeable but I guess thats just a small issue. Overall great product!

Comments: I just swapped out the Eheim ECCO 80 for a Fluval 404 that I'd been using for 7 years on my 45 gallon tank. Out of the box, I was impressed with the design of the Eheim, and its ease of mobility and access to the filter medium. It is smaller and easier to manipulate than the Fluval. The handle eases portability. The locking mechanism and auto-prime work like advertised, and set up was a snap. I can't say that I like the green tubing with "Eheim" stamped all over it, but that's aesthetics. The "return" pipe is a bit short, and its bend is a bit too wide to easily suction cup it to the tank wall. In operation, the pump has been silky quiet and powerful. The Fluval filtered well, but moving it around for cleaning was a challenge as it lacks decent hand-holds, and removal of the top motor component from the canister was always a task. And whether from age or design, it just was not as quiet as the Eheim. The proof will be in the pudding when I break down the Eheim for its monthly cleaning, but so far, so good, and I couldn't be more pleased. I could easily give it 5*, but will await the cleaning.

Comments: I have the Ecco on a 30 gal tank and I like it a lot. Easy to take care of. I recommend these Eheim filter pumps to other people.

Comments: Easy to setup, and it cleans really well. Really quiet, takes about 10 min to clean the filter. Only thing I wish they come wIth a longer tube

Comments: I have always been a huge fan of Eheim filters. I currently have 5 different models. I love the ECCO for its super easy functioning. Easy to clean, easy to operate. I use these on my smaller tanks, which is great because they only take up a small space, yet provide excellent filtration.

Comments: When I move the multi-use handle down to remove the top, the top hangs on even though the handle is all the way down (yes, it's below the safety catch. Also this filter needs to be well under the top of the tank or it loses its prime. This is a bit of problem for me since my tank is low to the floor.

Comments: Very easy to set up, and is working so far; quiet too!

Comments: Good filter. Easy to get started and to maintain. Worth the money.

Comments: I have always had the over the top kind of aquarium filters - I finally couldn't take the gurgling anymore and decided to get one of these. It works very differently and took me a while to put together and set up. They also provided very little information about what kinds of "filer media" I ought to consider (I used to have a penquin with the blue filter slide-in charcoal things), and I am not sure about how well it keeps the water clean, but it is QUIET! SO VERY QUIET! I can't tell you how nice to not have a water feature in my kitchen any more...

Comments: I'm a rookie when it comes to saltwater fish..
<br />If it wasn't for the purchase of this eheim, I would of bagged the whole hobby. Reason being, I need my tank to be in my bedroom, and when I set it up, the filters were too noisey.. So I went out to find a quiet filter... let me say this... this canister SAVED my project.. I can't even hear it!! It's quiet and easy to work.. 5 stars to the engineers at eheim!!

Comments: SIMPLE PRODUCT

Comments: I'll admit up front to being a bit of an Eheim bigot, ever since they were recommended to me and I started using them in 1985. I still have that original 2013, though it's not currently in use. I love the quiet, and the overall ease of use.
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<br />However, the recent features such as built-in quick disconnects, filter media baskets, improved pre-filters are truly outstanding. Most of the inconvenience and mess of filter cleaning is removed by these features, without a loss of throughput or function.
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<br />Outstanding!

Comments: I love this filter.It is everything I wanted in a filter.It is VERY VERY quiet.Easy to assemble.Does a great job of filtering.Easy to maintain.It is well worth the $$.You won't be disappointed!The only thing I would have liked would be to have the tubing and pipe be clear instead of green.Otherwise it is just perfect!!

Comments: I WAS LEARY WHEN PURCHASING A FILTER TO CONNECT TO AN ALREADY SET UP AQUARIUM, BUT THIS PROVED TO BE POINTLESS
<br />BECAUSE SET UP WAS VERY EASY!! SO FAR FILTER WORKING GREAT! GREAT PRODUCT! THANK-YOU MARY TAYMAN

Comments: I now have two of these filters in my tank. I loved the first one, and I love the second just as much.

Comments: Simple and efficient to install, the self primer is awesome and quick and runs quiet as a mouse. Highly recommended.

Comments: Had this filter and the (2)2232's for awhile now. All worked great. For awhile. One other review noted the problem with the handle wearing out over time, mine is more broken then worn out. Still usable but have to finese it off and on for cleaning. Which leads my to the cleaning issue. Over time I have to due this more and more frequently (pump wearing out?) which is diappointing. Also one of my 2232 pumps just burned out one day for no reason and I cant find anyone who just sells that part seperatly. I dont wnat to spend $50 or more for a whole new top!!

Comments: I have been pleased with this filter. It does have one major problem. To prime and open the filter, the handle is moved. After awhile the plastic that holds the handle in place on the canister breaks, and a new filter head has to be bought, I'm starting on my 3rd filter head in about 4 yrs. One other thing is that the description says cleaning only has to be done about 3-6 months, at least for my tank I have to do it every 3 weeks, I have a 75 gal reef tank with seahorses and fish.I can see the water flow from the filter noticably decrease after 3 weeks.

Comments: The filter works great. It was fairly easy set up and my tank has never looked this crystal clear before. The filter is ultra quiet and I would recommend it to anyone that is looking for a good quality filter with easy set up.

Comments: The Eheim ECCO 2232 sets up quickly and the performance is good and quiet. It's the perfect size for my 20-high planted tank. I wouldn't use it on anything bigger than a 20-high though. The media baskets lock together tightly to improve filtration efficiency.
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<br />I also have a Fluval 204 canister which is on a different 20-high that is more powerful and slightly quieter, but the design is not as good. Overall, there's not a big difference between the two.

Comments: Works like a champ! Quiet as a mouse -- Jack Sharkey