xp3 problem?

[dvsgp6]

ive had my xp3 for about 3 months now and for the first 2 weeks it alwasy sucks in water fast and pumps it out fast as well so when it comes out it comes out fast but after the 2 weeks it stops sucking water fast and the water comes out slow what can be the problem?

[throttle]

not to be a smart @ss but have you cleaned it?

[freeskierrocket]

clean it real good and i can almost guarantee that the fine filterpad and or pads are cloged up real good..........:)

[freeskierrocket]

I used to use filterfloss in my top basket when i had xp3's that way i could just thrown out the dirty stuff and replace quickly and a lot cleaper for floss that the rena pads.........

[12 Volt Man]

I don't even use the fine filter floss pads on top in my XP.

my fish are too messy lol

[dvsgp6]

yea i clean it every 3-4 weeks and alwasy after the 2nd week this happeneds

[ercnan]

yea i clean it every 3-4 weeks and alwasy after the 2nd week this happeneds

Then clean it every 2 weeks. :screwy: :)

[Vinno]

Same, i clean it every 2 weeks. Keeps it going strong.

[Lonewolfblue]

Currently I'm just running the sponges and ceramic cylinders, and I do my maintenance about every 4-5 weeks, and I haven't lost any flow. My filter is over 2 years old as well. If using the fine pads or floss, you need to do the maintenance more often, especially if your fish make a big mess, or you have plants that have some plant matter rotting and gets taken into the filter. My recommendation is cleaning it about every 3 weeks, if using the fine pads, or even every 2 weeks.

[freeskierrocket]

yea i clean it every 3-4 weeks and alwasy after the 2nd week this happeneds


goes to show the amazing cleaning powers of this filter!!!!:)

[ercnan]

The easiest way for me to tell when a can (or even HOB for that matter) needs cleaning is when it/they start dropping flow rate. Fine pads make it happen sooner, but eventually it will slow down no matter the media configuration.
Set it up the way you want it media wise a clean it accordingly.