What happens if I don't change it?

Spent carbon stops removing odours and discolouration, and clogged pads slow the flow, so the filter moves less water through the tank.

Aquarium filter media

EHEIM Set of filter pads for professionel 3 1200XL/1200XLT (1 blue prefilter pad, 4 white fine pads)

2616802

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How long it lasts

Replace it as needed: EHEIM gives no set interval and says its coarse and fine pads can be reused many times over.

How to change the 2616802 aquarium filter media

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1Pull out the mains plug and close the hose valves before you move the filter.
2Open the pump head and lift out the media containers.
3Rinse the pads you keep and squeeze them out (EHEIM says its fine and coarse pads can be reused many times over), and fit the new filter pad set in place of the old ones.
4Put the media back in the same containers and order, close the filter and restart it as its manual describes.

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Fits these 2 EHEIM modelsprofessionel 3 1200XL, professionel 3 1200XLT

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Common questionsWhat does the 2616802 fit? · Where can I buy the 2616802 in Australia? · How do I fit the 2616802?

What does the 2616802 fit?: The EHEIM Set of filter pads for professionel 3 1200XL/1200XLT (1 blue prefilter pad, 4 white fine pads) (part 2616802) fits the EHEIM professionel 3 1200XL and professionel 3 1200XLT. Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
Where can I buy the 2616802 in Australia?: We track 2 Australian sellers for the 2616802; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$6.81 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
How do I fit the 2616802?: No tools, a few minutes: 4 steps, listed on this page with the replacement video where the maker has one.
What happens if I don't change it?: Spent carbon stops removing odours and discolouration, and clogged pads slow the flow, so the filter moves less water through the tank.

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