hi

im wanting to get some filter sponge/foam for my 2260 just wondering what people are using? and where to get it from

are there any places in CHCH?

Cheers Matt

I reuse the original filter media that comes with the filters, if it needs replacing i buy the sponge intended for the filter from my LFS, Last time I got a sponge for one of my large AquaOne filters it only cost about $10.

p.s

I don't bother with filter wool, waste of money and in general, very wastefull to replace every month. I always end up replacing it with a sponge which lasts for years.

hi i got the filter 2nd hand and didnt come with a sponge/foam...

i dont think the eheim pad will cost anywhere near $10

id be very surprised if it were

cheers Matt

I have a 2280 and i usually get a twin pack 8)

im pretty sure the 2280 is quite abit different

cheers Matt

I bought the proper eheim pad pack for my 2224 and I'm pretty sure was more than $10. Not much more though. It's good to have the right size sponge though.

hmm i cant even find the replacment sponge on the website...

can anyone help?

cheers Matt

The Eheim pads will be closer to the $40-50 mark.

Have you tried spotlight for coarse sponge? you'll have to cut it and replace it more often.

im pretty sure the 2280 is quite abit different

cheers Matt

I know that, I'm just telling you. No need to knit pick everything i say.

That 2260 i got off trade me had tons of bio balls and noodles but hand cut sponges, im going to get some of the coarse sponges from HWFF this coming weekend so will let you know how much (hoping they have them in stock).

Could almost guarantee they will be more than $10, id imagine $30-$40, hopefully get a twin pack so i can use one in my 2250 as well.

I dont use the fine filter wool anymore because it clogs to fast and slows the flow.

para rubber (currently closed but back up soon, according to their website) sell open core foam you could get it and cut your own

para rubber (currently closed but back up soon, according to their website) sell open core foam you could get it and cut your own

Haha if they will be open soon they must be moving cause their current building has broken floor - roof - walls and is still full of silt