if you have a eheim 1250, please answer these questions

[scarletknight06]

going to use an eheim 1250 for return on the 40 breeder I am buiding. couple of q's:
It looks like it has a base that can be removed from the picture on marinedepot, is this true?
If so what is its exact width without the base?
thanks

[Reefvet]

The base can be removed. There are two small rails that slide into the pump and give you the wholes for the suction cups. They slide out with a gentle tap from a hammer.

The body width without them is just under 3", something like 1/16" less.

Great pumps, I have a few running as returns and recirculating on calcium reactors.

[scarletknight06]

marinedepot says the width is 3.8", so its 1/16" less or its under 3"?

[Reefvet]

Originally posted by scarletknight06
marinedepot says the width is 3.8", so its 1/16" less or its under 3"?

YES, both are true.

It's 3.8" with the rails / base installed and the suction cups in place. It's just under 3" with them removed.

[scarletknight06]

thanks!