The EHEIM eXperience 250T takes the EHEIM Activated carbon pad for eXperience 150/250/250T (3 pieces) (part 2628220) as its carbon filter; Australian sellers list it from A$5.65 each as of 31 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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EHEIM eXperience 250T
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Takes the 2628220 carbon filter
Activated carbon pad for eXperience 150/250/250T (3 pieces) · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
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Takes the 2628220
Carbon filter · check the code on your old filter.
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This aquarium filter also takes a fine pad
- EHEIM Fine filter pad for eXperience 150/250/250T (3 pieces)Open Aquarium Spare Parts$4.15 each · 6-pack $24.88
Separate from the carbon filter. Reduces fine dirt particles (mechanical).
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How long it lasts
Replace it after about 4 weeks of use, EHEIM says: carbon is for short use, such as after starting the tank or a course of medication, then removed or replaced.
How to change the carbon filter in your EHEIM eXperience 250T
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
- 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.
- 3Take out the carbon pad and fit a new one: EHEIM says adsorptive media such as carbon should only be used for a short time (about 4 weeks) and then removed or replaced.
- 4Put the media back in the same containers and order, close the filter and restart it as its manual describes.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 2628220
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your EHEIM eXperience 250T
EHEIM aquarium filter — eXperience thermofilter. Its carbon filter is the Activated carbon pad for eXperience 150/250/250T (3 pieces), part 2628220.
Also in this aquarium filter: EHEIM Fine filter pad for eXperience 150/250/250T (3 pieces).
Where the model number is: The model is on the filter's lid, motor head or a label on its side (Fluval 307, Eheim Classic 2215). For a tank with a built-in filter, use the tank's name.
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Common questions
- Which carbon filter fits the EHEIM eXperience 250T?
- The EHEIM eXperience 250T takes the EHEIM Activated carbon pad for eXperience 150/250/250T (3 pieces) (part 2628220). Compatible filters made to the same specification also fit.
- Where can I buy the 2628220 in Australia?
- We track 2 Australian sellers for the 2628220; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$5.65 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 2628220 in an EHEIM eXperience 250T?
- 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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