Hey everyone, canister filters......I am a Eheim fan myself but at the lfs today I say that filstar has a new filter out called the xp5, man this thing is a beast. I did a seach for reviews on it but found nothing ?? anyone heard about it ?
Filstar XP5
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I looked on the Rena website and found nothing about the xp5. My guess would be that it is a concept, or currently in the planning phase, but not a reality yet.
Im such an ass, It's a fluval xp5....
The Fluval FX5 is a large capacity, multi-stage external canister filter system. Fluval FX5's massive capacity and powerful integrated motor processes and recirculates 607 U.S. gallons (2,300 liters)of water every hour, enabling precise management of water conditions for aquariums as large as 400 U.S. gallons (1,500 liters).
Fluval FX5 features include
- A self-priming instant-start system that eliminates the need for manual siphoning
- Unique click-fit AquaStop Valves that regulate water flow, rotate at 55 degree angles and allow for fast set-up and leak-proof maintenance
- An innovative multi-functional aquarium rim connector to easily secure hosing in place
- A convenient clog-free strainer to prevent build-up of solids that could impede water flow
- A purge valve that allows for partial discharge of debris without needing to move the unit
- Multi-directional twin output nozzles to create specific water flows
Fluval FX5 Smart Pump Technology (patent pending) ensures quiet, efficient operation. This self-priming system provides plug-in-and-start convenience. Smart Pump Technology employs an electronic circuit board to continually monitor the pump. Impeller speed and force are constantly measured to ensure powerful output and energy efficiency. On a 24-hour cycle, the pump will pause and allow trapped air to escape, ensuring ultimate filtration efficiency at all times.
The true power behind Fluval filtration technology lies in the lift-out stack of media baskets. These allow custom media configurations. The large capacity baskets hold a total of 5.9L of media and enable precise stacking of media to suit the desired objectives of any aquarium.
The Fluval FX5 is a large capacity, multi-stage external canister filter system. Fluval FX5's massive capacity and powerful integrated motor processes and recirculates 607 U.S. gallons (2,300 liters)of water every hour, enabling precise management of water conditions for aquariums as large as 400 U.S. gallons (1,500 liters).
Fluval FX5 features include
- A self-priming instant-start system that eliminates the need for manual siphoning
- Unique click-fit AquaStop Valves that regulate water flow, rotate at 55 degree angles and allow for fast set-up and leak-proof maintenance
- An innovative multi-functional aquarium rim connector to easily secure hosing in place
- A convenient clog-free strainer to prevent build-up of solids that could impede water flow
- A purge valve that allows for partial discharge of debris without needing to move the unit
- Multi-directional twin output nozzles to create specific water flows
Fluval FX5 Smart Pump Technology (patent pending) ensures quiet, efficient operation. This self-priming system provides plug-in-and-start convenience. Smart Pump Technology employs an electronic circuit board to continually monitor the pump. Impeller speed and force are constantly measured to ensure powerful output and energy efficiency. On a 24-hour cycle, the pump will pause and allow trapped air to escape, ensuring ultimate filtration efficiency at all times.
The true power behind Fluval filtration technology lies in the lift-out stack of media baskets. These allow custom media configurations. The large capacity baskets hold a total of 5.9L of media and enable precise stacking of media to suit the desired objectives of any aquarium.
Link as mentioned (Fluval FX5)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21716&page=1&pp=10
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21716&page=1&pp=10
i dont like having a filter that contains a electronic circuit board being a main filter makes it less reliable and harder to fix when it breaks and i dont care how well its sealed i've diagnosed far to many electrical failures in cars over the years most of them moisture related if you have to have one i would suggest keeping a running backup on the tank just in case .
I agree with Fishnutham!!!! When ever you have electronic and moisture sooner or late you are going to have a problems.