Who runs Eheim 1260 WITHOUT sponge filter?

jaketuff · 04/04/2020, 10:35 AM

Looking to get more flow... I am thinking of removing the sponge filter. It isnt clogged up... simply worn out and doesnt flow much through it.

Anybody have thoughts?

Vinny Kreyling · 04/04/2020, 04:55 PM

As long as there is nothing floating around there should be no problem.

billdogg · 04/04/2020, 05:53 PM

That silly sponge has never gotten wet. I’m may still have it in a box someplace

outssider · 04/05/2020, 05:52 PM

I've never used any type of grill or sponge on any return pump but I run a sock so there isn't much in my sump

chiefifd · 04/10/2020, 08:31 AM

Hi,
I have two Eheim 1262's and one 1260, bulletproof! Never have used the sponge pre-filters on them. I have one for my Lifereef skimmer, return pump in the sump and the 1260 for my mixing tank. I think the Eheim 1260 is 15 years old while the others are about 6 years old. I do use socks in my sump to filter out large particles.
Love the Eheim quality.

04/04/2020, 10:35 AM	#1
jaketuff Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 96	Who runs Eheim 1260 WITHOUT sponge filter? Looking to get more flow... I am thinking of removing the sponge filter. It isnt clogged up... simply worn out and doesnt flow much through it. Anybody have thoughts? __________________ 120G Starphire - Glasscages Reef - 30g Trigger Systems, Eheim, Reef Octopus, APEX 2 Percula/ Yellow & Hippo Tang / Foxface /Emporer Angel - Leather/Zoos/Duncans

04/04/2020, 04:55 PM	#2
Vinny Kreyling Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Miller Place, NY Posts: 7,206	As long as there is nothing floating around there should be no problem. __________________ 250 gallon mixed reef, 2 Reefbreeder's Photon V 2, Deepwater BLDC 12, DAS EX-3 Skimmer, MTC mini cal, 2-3/4" Sea Swirls, Aquacontroller & 6 Tunze pumps.

04/04/2020, 05:53 PM	#3
billdogg Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Grove City, Ohio Posts: 10,806	That silly sponge has never gotten wet. I’m may still have it in a box someplace __________________ I'll try to be nice if you try to be smarter! I can't help that I grow older, but you can't make me grow up! Current Tank Info: 120 mixed reef with 40b sump, RO 150 skimmer, AI Sol Blue x 2, and a 60g Frag Tank with 100g rubbermaid sump. 2 x Kessil A360w lights, BM curve 5 skimmer

04/05/2020, 05:52 PM	#4
outssider Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Reseda, Ca. Posts: 1,717	I've never used any type of grill or sponge on any return pump but I run a sock so there isn't much in my sump __________________ Please don't feed the bears because the bears will become dependent on free handouts and forget how to take care of themselves …... Current Tank Info: 75 Gal. Mixed reef mostly sps

04/10/2020, 08:31 AM	#5
chiefifd Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Upper Michigan Posts: 312	Hi, I have two Eheim 1262's and one 1260, bulletproof! Never have used the sponge pre-filters on them. I have one for my Lifereef skimmer, return pump in the sump and the 1260 for my mixing tank. I think the Eheim 1260 is 15 years old while the others are about 6 years old. I do use socks in my sump to filter out large particles. Love the Eheim quality.