Eheim Professionel 3 1200XL External Filter (2080)

Description

The EHEIM professionel 3 1200XL has a square basic shape for a large filter volume and ensures high stability. Thanks to this shape, the filter also fits into corners and takes up little space.

It is a high performance, smooth running and energy efficient external filter with many useful features including:

Self-priming (for a quick and easy start)

• No more complicated suction methods! With the suction aid, the filter system is quickly filled and ready to start immediately.

Pre-filter

• A large overhead pre-filter holds back coarse dirt and can be cleaned quickly in between.
• This protects the biological filter material and has a significantly longer service life.

Large filter baskets

• 3x large filter baskets that can be filled individually.
• Individual baskets for biological and mechanical media.
• Can easily be removed for cleaning.

Maintenance and flow rate indicator

• Informs when the filter should be cleaned.

Flow rate

• High flow rate with very low energy consumption.
• Adjustable pump output.

Safety hose adapter unit with 3 connections.

• Safety and multifunction adapter hose adapters with easy-to-use locking mechanism. The adapter can only be opened when the hose taps are closed.
• Triple hose connection (2x suction side, 1x pressure side) for perfect water circulation in large aquariums.

Enhanced handling features including:

• Recessed handles.
• Transport castors, make the filter manoeuvrable by tilting it slightly.
• Large-area safety locking clips (for a tight and secure connection between the pump head and filter container).

EHEIM High Performance Ceramics

• High quality wear-free ceramic axle and bearings, which guarantee’s extremely smooth and quiet running. high resilience and an extremely long service life.

 

Comes with 2 x inlet pipes and strainers, 1 x outlet pipe and spray bar, Eheim hose, and set-up accessories.

Please note that media is NOT supplied with this filter. Eheim recommend that you use their Professionel 3 Media Set 2520800 (MF167), which contains 4L of Eheim MECH, 8L Eheim SUBSTRATpro, 1x prefilter pad and 1x fine filter pad.

This filter is also available with a built-in heater, Professionel 3 1200 XLT Thermo Filter.

Specifications:

• Suitable for aquariums from: 400 to 1200 litres.
• Pump output max: 1700 litres per hour.
• Delivery head approx. 2.6m max.
• Running power: 25w.
• Voltage: 230v / 50Hz.
• Canister volume: 25 litres.
• Filter volume: 12.0 litres + 1.5 litre prefilter.
• Hose diameters: suction side (2x) 16/22mm, pressure side 16/22mm.
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 567mm x 330mm x 330mm.
• Suitable for freshwater and marine aquariums.
• Manufacturer’s guarantee: 3 years.
• Made in Germany.