Bag of fine blue EHEIM REPLAY FINE filter foams for LOOP 5000 and 7000 pond filter

Bag of coarse blue EHEIM REPLAY RAW filter foams for LOOP 5000 and 7000 pond filter

Black activated carbon filter pad EHEIM REFINE COAL in its bag, for LOOP 5000 and 7000 filters

Round fine blue EHEIM REPLAY FINE filter foam in its case, for PRESS pressure filter

Blue coarse round filter foam by EHEIM in its sleeve, for PRESS 7000 and 10000 pressure filters

Bag of coarse EHEIM filter foams for LOOP 10000 and 15000 pond filters

Bag of EHEIM fine filter foams for LOOP 10000 and 15000 pond filters

EHEIM activated carbon pad in its pouch, for LOOP 10000 and 15000 pond filters

Set of 2 EHEIM filter sponges for the LOOPpro 6000 pond filter

Set of 2 EHEIM filter sponges for the LOOPpro 8000 and 12000 pond filter

Blue EHEIM pre-filter foam for the LOOPpro pond filter

EHEIM replacement foams for LOOP, LOOPpro and PRESS pond filters

19,90 €

Mousse	Price	Price per unit	vs Éponges, lot de 2
Éponges, lot de 2	29,90 €	14,95 €	—
Préfiltre, lot de 2	19,90 €	9,95 €	−33 %

6,63 € × 3 with no fees Klarna.

These original EHEIM replacement foams replace the worn media in LOOP, LOOPpro and PRESS pond filters: coarse foam for debris, fine foam for particles, an activated carbon pad to clarify the water, sponges and pre-filter for the LOOPpro. Choose your filter, then the foam to replace.

Ref. H2629410·Filter media

Filtre : Loop 5000/7000

LOOP 5000/7000

LOOP 10000/15000

PRESS 7000/10000

LOOPpro 6000

LOOPpro 8000/12000

LOOPpro 6000/8000

Mousse : Grosse

Grosse

Charbon

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The summary

What it is: the original filter media for EHEIM LOOP, LOOPpro and PRESS pond filters.
Three materials: a coarse foam for debris, a fine foam for particles, an activated carbon cushion.
Which one to replace: the one that no longer comes clean when rinsed, only one at a time.
For which filter: LOOP 5000 to 15000, LOOPpro 6000 to 12000, or PRESS 7000 and 10000.
The carbon: a cushion that lasts about 4 weeks, used after a treatment or against discoloured water.
How they arrive: in a sealed EHEIM bag, by Colissimo or Chronopost to your door.

Coarse and fine foams and original activated carbon for EHEIM pond filters

In a pond filter, the foams filter continuously: they catch decomposed leaves, suspended silt and fish droppings, and their porosity also shelters some of the bacteria that purify the water. Regular washing restores them for several seasons, but a foam eventually compacts and keeps its brown colour even after rinsing. These genuine EHEIM parts then replace those in your LOOP, LOOPpro or PRESS filter exactly, in the same size, with no cutting or adaptation.

🧽 Three materials, three roles

The water arriving from the pump passes through the media in a precise order. The coarse sponge, called REPLAY RAW, first retains the largest particles, so that the following stages clog less quickly. The activated carbon pad, called REFINE COAL, then fixes by adsorption the dissolved substances that colour the water, odours and medication residues. The fine sponge, called REPLAY FINE, finally stops the fine particles that the first two stages let through. Both sponges have a highly porous surface on which beneficial micro-organisms settle, whereas the carbon serves mainly to clarify the water.

Coarse foam

It catches debris first and protects the following stages from rapid clogging.

Charcoal pad

It adsorbs the colouring of the water, odours and residues from medicinal treatments.

Fine foam

It traps the fine particles that give the water a milky or cloudy appearance.

The bacteria

They colonise the pores of the two foams and convert the nitrogenous waste produced by the fish.

🔄 The right time to change

You replace a foam according to its condition rather than on a schedule. As long as the return flow to the pond remains adequate, leave the media in place, because every cleaning disturbs the bacterial colony. When the flow drops noticeably, rinse the foam concerned, then put it back in place. Replacement becomes necessary when the foam no longer regains its springiness or its colour after rinsing, or when it tears. The carbon pad follows a different logic, since it becomes saturated in about 4 weeks and cannot be regenerated by rinsing: replace it as soon as the water becomes discoloured again.

Rinse without detergent, one sponge at a time

Even traces of a cleaning product, and hot water, kill the bacteria living in the foam. Rinse it in cold water, preferably in a bucket of water taken from the pond, and never replace the coarse foam and the fine foam on the same day. The colony remaining on the old foam then seeds the new one within a few weeks, and your filter keeps purifying in the meantime.

Seed a new foam more quickly

A sponge fresh out of its packet carries no bacteria yet. Concentrated bacteria powder for ponds shortens this colonisation period, especially in spring, when the water warms up and the fish start feeding again. Pour the dose near the pump intake on the day of the replacement, so that the strains settle directly on the new sponge.

📏 Which reference for which filter

The LOOP 5000 and 7000 filters share the same tank, and therefore the same media, and the same goes for the LOOP 10000 and 15000, whose carbon cushion measures 54.5 x 36 cm compared with 35.5 x 26 cm on the smaller models. The PRESS 7000 and 10000 pressure filters use round foams, specific to their tank, in coarse and fine versions. The LOOPpro filters have their own sponges, sold in sets of two: one set for the LOOPpro 6000, another for the LOOPpro 8000 and 12000, and a blue pre-filtration foam for the LOOPpro 6000 and 8000. If you own a LOOP pond filter, the model number is shown on the label on the tank. For a PRESS 10000 pressure filter, the foam can be changed without touching the biological media at the bottom of the tank.

🍂 Autumn and overwintering

Autumn is the season when the load on the sponges is at its highest. Leaves falling into the pond break up, clog the coarse sponge with debris and release tannins that give the water an amber tint, against which the carbon pad proves most useful. Remember to check the flow every week during this period, and to rinse the coarse sponge as soon as it weakens. Before winter, if you switch the filter off, rinse all the media, let them dry and then store them away from frost. If you leave it running, on the contrary, keep the sponges in place, because they then retain part of their colony for the spring restart.

🌱 Foam filters in aquaponics

In an aquaponic system connected to a pond, mechanical filtration decides what reaches the grow beds. The particles that the fine foam lets through settle on the roots and in the channels, where they use up oxygen as they break down. A foam in good condition therefore protects your crops as much as your fish. The charcoal pad, on the other hand, is for occasional use, for example to remove the residues of a medicinal treatment before reconnecting the grow beds. The guide on cloudy water in aquaponics details the causes of water that stays milky despite filtration.

Technical specifications

The three foams

Coarse foam: REPLAY RAWFirst stage: it catches the large debris.
Fine foam: REPLAY FINEAs the last tier, it retains the fine particles.
Charcoal pad: REFINE COALIt adsorbs discolouration, odours and medication residues.
Carbon lifespan: About 4 weeks

Compatibility

LOOP filters: 5000/7000 or 10000/15000The carbon for the larger models measures 54.5 x 36 x 2 cm, and for the smaller ones 35.5 x 26 x 2 cm.
PRESS filters: 7000 and 10000Round sponges, in coarse and fine versions.
LOOPpro sponges: 6000, or 8000 and 12000Sold in packs of <strong>2</strong>.
LOOPpro pre-filter: 6000 and 8000Blue foam, sold in packs of <strong>2</strong>.

Maintenance

Rinsing: Cold water, no detergentPreferably with water taken from the pond.
Replacement: When rinsing is no longer enough

To budget for separately

Sowing: Concentrated bacteria for ponds
Filter monitoring: Nitrite test

4 further specifications are available in the detailed view.

In the box

1 original EHEIM sachet containing the coarse foam, the fine foam, the carbon pad or the set of 2 sponges or pre-filters chosen, in the size for the selected filter

Media functions, compatibilities, rinsing instructions, part numbers, dimensions and service life of the charcoal pad taken on 09/10/2026 and 11/10/2026 from the EHEIM data sheets and specialist product descriptions.

Which sponge should you replace in your filter?

The three media in a LOOP filter do not do the same job. They differ in what they retain and in their maintenance.

Coarse, fine or carbon? Give one answer and the table highlights the media to replace.

	What it retains	Position in the tank	Beneficial bacteria	Rinsable	Duration of use	Compatible filters	Price
Coarse foamYour choice	Large debris	First stage	Yes	Yes	Several seasons	LOOP and PRESS	19,90 €
Charcoal padYour choice	Discolouration and odours	Middle stage	No	No	About 4 weeks	LOOP	22,90 €
Recommended Fine foamYour choice	Fine particles, cloudy water	Last stage	Yes	Yes	Several seasons	LOOP and PRESS	21,90 €

Coarse foam

What the media does

What it retainsLarge debris

Position in the tankFirst stage

Beneficial bacteriaYes

Maintenance

RinsableYes

Duration of useSeveral seasons

Compatible filtersLOOP and PRESS

Charcoal pad

What the media does

What it retainsDiscolouration and odours

Position in the tankMiddle stage

Beneficial bacteriaNo

Maintenance

RinsableNo

Duration of useAbout 4 weeks

Compatible filtersLOOP

Fine foamRecommended

What the media does

What it retainsFine particles, cloudy water

Position in the tankLast stage

Beneficial bacteriaYes

Maintenance

RinsableYes

Duration of useSeveral seasons

Compatible filtersLOOP and PRESS

Functions, compatibility, instructions and service life of the carbon recorded on 09/10/2026 from the EHEIM data sheets and specialist product descriptions.

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delivery time

Foam or pad dispatched within 48 h by Colissimo or Chronopost home delivery, your choice at checkout. The exact cost is shown in the basket, based on the total weight of your order.

Frequently asked questions

8 questions

6 key questions, 8 in the detailed view

Which foam should I order for my filter?

Your filter	Available foams
LOOP 5000 or 7000	Coarse, fine, carbon
LOOP 10000 or 15000	Coarse, fine, carbon, in large size
LOOPpro 6000	Sponges and pre-filter, in packs of 2
LOOPpro 8000 or 12000	Sponges in packs of 2, pre-filter for the 8000
PRESS 7000 or 10000	Coarse and fine, in the round shape of the tank

The exact model is shown on your filter's label or in its instructions.

How often should the sponges be replaced?

How do you rinse a foam without killing the bacteria?

Can all the foams be changed on the same day?

What is the activated carbon pad for?

Is activated carbon useful all year round?

Are these foams suitable for a filter from another brand?

Do I need to add a treatment after changing a sponge?

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EHEIM replacement foams for LOOP, LOOPpro and PRESS pond filters

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