Eheim Professionel 4+ 600

Eheim Professionel 4+ 600 Canister Filter

The Eheim Professionel 4+ 600 is a premium external canister filter designed for aquariums up to 160 gallons. Built with Eheim's legendary German engineering, the Professionel 4+ series offers exceptional filtration performance, energy efficiency, and reliability for freshwater, planted, and cichlid aquariums.

One of the standout features of the Professionel 4+ 600 is Eheim's innovative Xtender Function, which allows the filter to continue operating even when fine filter media becomes clogged, helping maintain filtration performance until routine maintenance can be performed.

Key Features

• Designed for aquariums up to 160 gallons
• Eheim Xtender Function for extended operation
• High-capacity biological and mechanical filtration
• Large filter media baskets
• Energy-efficient operation
• Quiet running performance
• Self-priming system for easy startup
• Premium German engineering
• Suitable for freshwater, planted, and cichlid aquariums

Xtender Function Technology

The integrated Xtender Function helps maintain water flow when fine filter media begins to clog. This feature allows hobbyists to temporarily bypass fine filtration and continue operation until maintenance can be completed, reducing stress on aquarium inhabitants.

Ideal For

• Large freshwater aquariums
• Planted tanks
• African cichlid aquariums
• South American cichlid tanks
• Community fish aquariums
• High-bioload aquarium systems

Why Choose Eheim?

Eheim has earned a reputation as one of the most trusted names in aquarium filtration. The Professionel 4+ 600 combines advanced filtration technology, quiet operation, and exceptional reliability to provide crystal-clear water and a healthy aquarium environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size aquarium is the Eheim Professionel 4+ 600 designed for?

The Eheim Professionel 4+ 600 is designed for aquariums up to approximately 160 gallons, making it ideal for larger freshwater, planted, and cichlid aquariums.

What is the Eheim Xtender Function?

The Xtender Function allows the filter to continue operating when fine filter media becomes clogged by temporarily bypassing a portion of the filtration system until maintenance can be performed.

Is the Professionel 4+ 600 suitable for planted aquariums?

Yes. The filter provides excellent biological filtration, adjustable flow management, and reliable performance, making it a great choice for planted aquarium systems.

Xtender function: If the fine filter pad becomes blocked, the Xtender control temporarily redirects water to help sustain biological filtration. This is a short-term measure intended to allow a few days before cleaning, not a substitute for servicing clogged media. EHEIM rates the professionel 4+ 600 for aquariums up to 600 L / approximately 158 US gallons.

Manufacturer Specifications and Included Equipment

EHEIM professionel 4+ 600 (type 2275) is rated for aquariums of approximately 240–600 L (up to 158 US gallons). Manufacturer pump capacity is approximately 1,250 L/h (unrestricted). Uses 16/22 mm inlet and outlet hoses. Includes original EHEIM filter media and installation accessories such as intake and outlet pipes and hose. The Xtender control can temporarily redirect flow if the fine pad becomes clogged, but does not replace cleaning. This standard model does not include an integrated heater or Wi-Fi control.