The EHEIM professionel 3 250 takes the EHEIM Set of filter pads for professionel 3 250/350/600 (1 prefilter pad, 4 fine) (part 2616710) as its filter media; Australian sellers list it from A$29.00 as of 31 October 2026. Fitment confirmed against the manufacturer's compatibility list.
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EHEIM professionel 3 250
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Takes the 2616710 filter media
Set of filter pads for professionel 3 250/350/600 (1 prefilter pad, 4 fine) · check the code printed on your old filter before ordering.
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Takes the 2616710
Filter media · check the code on your old filter.
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This aquarium filter also takes a carbon filter
- EHEIM Activated carbon pad for professionel 3 and 4+ 250/350/600, 5e 350 (3 pieces)Open Aquarium Spare Parts$6.65 each · 6-pack $39.88
Separate from the filter media. Reduces chlorine, pesticides and other chemical substances, e.g. after setup or medication (adsorptive).
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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 filter media in your EHEIM professionel 3 250
Watch the guide or follow the steps.
No clear video for this part yet. The steps cover it.
- 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.
Every number this part goes by
- Retail name:
- 2616710
Sellers list any of these; they are the same part.
About your EHEIM professionel 3 250
EHEIM aquarium filter — professionel 3 external filter. Its filter media is the Set of filter pads for professionel 3 250/350/600 (1 prefilter pad, 4 fine), part 2616710.
Also in this aquarium filter: EHEIM Activated carbon pad for professionel 3 and 4+ 250/350/600, 5e 350 (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.
Fits these 3 EHEIM models
Common questions
- Which filter media fits the EHEIM professionel 3 250?
- The EHEIM professionel 3 250 takes the EHEIM Set of filter pads for professionel 3 250/350/600 (1 prefilter pad, 4 fine) (part 2616710).
- Where can I buy the 2616710 in Australia?
- We track 2 Australian sellers for the 2616710; the lowest listed price when we last checked was A$29.00 at Aquarium Spare Parts. Prices are re-checked daily and dated on this page.
- How do I fit the 2616710 in an EHEIM professionel 3 250?
- 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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