Eheim 1260 filter sponge

[afgoody]

I use an Eheim 1260 as my sump return pump. Should I take the filter sponge out of the intake or leave it in? It seems like pods from my fuge would never make it past this sponge, but I don't want pieces of macro being sent back up into the display either.

Thanks,
Adam

[crumbletop]

Either way is fine. I took my sponge out so as not to have it be a nitrate factory. Others leave it in. Prolly 6 of one, half-dozen of the other so do what you prefer.

[beatle]

I took mine out to get pods into the display and to keep waste out.

[chadfarmer]

my cousin uses it

i dont so i gave him 3 extra filters

[afgoody]

OK, sounds like there's no harm in taking it out. Thanks for all the replies.

[jnb]

you can find/fit a suitable stainer to help keep macro out and pods thru http://www.marinedepot.com/md_viewItem.asp?idproduct=FT8621 something like this is what I use


<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8864180#post8864180 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by afgoody
OK, sounds like there's no harm in taking it out. Thanks for all the replies.

[bubblethumper]

Hmmm... I might have to try taking mine out. It keeps getting dirty and decreasing my flow

[afgoody]

jnb, thanks, I think I'll snag one on my next order.