EHEIM Professionel 3 1200XL large external filter

With an EHEIM thermofilter you can forget about the need for aseparate heater in the aquarium. An ingenious innovation: the water is sucked in, filtered, at the same time heated and flows back into the aquarium at the correct temperature. EHEIM has once again pioneered a revolutionary idea and transformed it into the perfect technical reality. We are the only company to offer you an external filter with integrated heating system (IHS). With our EHEIM professionel 3 we offer you the jewel (highest standard) of filter technology. EHEIM professional 3 represents high quality, strong performance, excellent power efficiency, smooth operation and lots of additional benefits. Self priming, a large prefilter and safety hose adapters are just some of the advantage. Advantages of the EHEIM professionel 3 filter: - Top quality external filter for aquariums up to 1200 litres - The first filter with a triple hose adapter (2x suction side, 1x pressure side) for perfect water circulation in large aquariums - Flow indicator - indicates when the filter should be cleaned - Transport wheels enable the filter to be moved - Prefilter tray - for ´´drip-free´´ transport of the prefilter during cleaning - Square canister for large filter volume and high stability - High flow rate with very low energy consumption - Adjustable pump output - Whisper-quiet operation and extremely long service life thanks to high-performance ceramics in the pump drive - Suction aid for fast filling of the filter canister - Safety hose adapter can only be released when the valves are closed - Large prefilter retains coarse dirt and extends the cleaning intervals of the biological filter material; easy to remove and clean - Top class filter technology with several advantages The EHEIM professional 3 is the highest level of our professional external filter generations. With a square base for stability, the filter has a large filter volume but fits into corners and needs less space. Suction aid: - No more complicated suction methods! With the suction aid, the filter canister is filled and immediately ready to start. Safety Hose Adapter: - Hose adapter with 3 hoses. For safety reasons, the hose adapter can only be released when the valves are closed. Prefilter: - A large prefilter, positioned in the top of the canister, retains coarse dirt and can be cleaned quickly between maintenance intervals. This protects the biological filter material in the other 3 filter baskets, providing a much longer service life. Filter baskets: - The filter baskets can be filled individually and are easily removed for cleaning. Quiet operation: - EHEIM High Performance Ceramics, i.e. components made of high-performance ceramics (impellor axles and bearings), mean exceptionally quiet operation, high load capacity and extremely long service life. Ready for connection: - All essential accessories are included: suction pipe, nozzle pipe, outlet bend, EHEIM quality hose, prefilter tray and installation accessories. Specifications: - For aquariums of about.: 400 Liters - For aquariums up to approx.: 1200 Liter - Pump power (50 Hz) per hour of approx.: 1700 l - Pumping head approx. (H max at 50 Hz): 2.6 m - Power (50 Hz) to: 25 Watt - Container volume: 25 l - Filter volume: 12 l - Installation height: 180 cm - Pre filter volume: 1.5 l - Hose Ø Suction side: 16.0/22.0 mm - Hose Ø Suction side: 16.0/22.0 mm - Height: 567 mm - Width: 330 mm - Depth: 330 mm - Freshwater: Yes - Sea water: Yes