Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal filter

Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter is a compact, powerful internal filter designed for small to medium aquariums. The Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter provides efficient mechanical and biological filtration with an easyโ€‘toโ€‘remove media cartridge, so you can clean or replace the foam without taking the whole unit out of the water.

$80.00

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PRODUCT Details

The Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter is an upgraded internal filter for small to medium aquariums that need reliable, easyโ€‘toโ€‘maintain filtration. With its clever โ€œpick upโ€ design, the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter lets you lift out the media container from the top, keeping your hands and floor drier while the pump section stays in the tank.
Inside, the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter uses a foam cartridge to trap debris and provide surface area for beneficial bacteria. This combination of mechanical and biological filtration helps keep water clear and stable, making it ideal for community tanks, shrimp setups and planted aquariums.

Key Features of the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter

The Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter offers:
  • Compact internal designย suitable for small to medium aquariums
  • Easy โ€œpick upโ€ maintenanceย โ€“ remove the media container from the top
  • Foam cartridge filtrationย for mechanical and biological filtration
  • Adjustable outflowย to fineโ€‘tune circulation and surface agitation
  • Quiet, dependableย Eheim build qualityย for continuous operation
For best results, pair the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter with genuine Eheim replacement foam cartridges to maintain strong, stable filtration.

Ideal Tank Sizes and Uses

The Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter is suited to:
  • Small to medium aquariumsย where you want a neat internal solution
  • Community tanksย with tetras, rasboras, livebearers and similar fish
  • Shrimp and planted tanksย needing gentle, reliable filtration
  • Quarantine or growโ€‘out tanksย where easy maintenance is important
Its adjustable flow makes the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter flexible enough for a wide range of setups.

Maintenance Tips for the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter

To keep the Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter running smoothly:
  1. Switch off and unplug the filter before maintenance.
  2. Lift out theย media containerย from the top of theย Eheim Pick Up 160 Internal Filter.
  3. Rinse the foam cartridge inย old tank water, not tap water, to preserve beneficial bacteria.
  4. Replace the foam with a newย Eheim foam cartridgeย when it becomes worn or remains clogged after rinsing.
  5. Wipe away any sludge from the impeller and housing if needed, then reassemble and restart the filter.

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