EHEIM 1262 intake sponge filter, should I keep it on?

pw154 · 10/16/2010, 11:58 PM

My eheim return pump comes with a blue sponge filter on the intake side:

Should I keep this on or is it better to take it out?

dancewithethan · 10/17/2010, 01:06 AM

Hi

I used to ran the same pump as a return for my old 50 Gs tank. I tried with and without the sponge. the sponge helps to prevent large particles returning to your main tank, however, you will have to clean it often as it will clog fast and reduce the flow. I also like to feed the tank from the return pump especially frozen foods. in short, you don't need it.

Best

Ethan

joeychitwood · 10/17/2010, 07:20 AM

If you do keep it, be sure to clean it every few days, as nitrates can accumulate due to a gunky sponge.

Tat2demon · 10/17/2010, 03:19 PM

Took mine out as soon as I opened the box. Theres no way I was going to be pulling that apart every couple days.

pw154 · 10/17/2010, 07:36 PM

ok wont use it, thanks !

10/16/2010, 11:58 PM	#1
pw154 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 39	EHEIM 1262 intake sponge filter, should I keep it on? My eheim return pump comes with a blue sponge filter on the intake side: Should I keep this on or is it better to take it out? __________________ ! Current Tank Info: 150 gal DT, 40 gal sump

10/17/2010, 01:06 AM	#2
dancewithethan Ethan M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Rafael, California Posts: 673	No need Hi I used to ran the same pump as a return for my old 50 Gs tank. I tried with and without the sponge. the sponge helps to prevent large particles returning to your main tank, however, you will have to clean it often as it will clog fast and reduce the flow. I also like to feed the tank from the return pump especially frozen foods. in short, you don't need it. Best Ethan __________________ Good things come to those who’re patiently wait - Ethan - Current Tank Info: Tank:~ 70 Gs Cadlight + 20 Gs sump\| Lights: 36" ATI Sunpower Dimmable T5x6 39W \| Skimmer: Octo\| Vortech M1 return\| GeoReef Cal Reactor \|2 MP10 VorTech + MaxSpect GyreXF150\|Neptune APEX Controller\|Skimz Bio Pellets\| Emperor Aquatics UV 18W Sterilizer

10/17/2010, 03:19 PM	#4
Tat2demon Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sioux Falls, SD Posts: 833	Took mine out as soon as I opened the box. Theres no way I was going to be pulling that apart every couple days. __________________ Nate cham - "Taste it, if it tastes like poop.....it is." Current Tank Info: 400 gallon in progress. 8x3x2.5

10/17/2010, 07:36 PM	#5
pw154 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 39	ok wont use it, thanks ! __________________ ! Current Tank Info: 150 gal DT, 40 gal sump

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10/17/2010, 07:20 AM	#3
joeychitwood Schrödinger's Mod Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 3,488	If you do keep it, be sure to clean it every few days, as nitrates can accumulate due to a gunky sponge.