So I just got and set up my new XP3. Now the box comes with two filter media pieces, which is fine with me, and all the parts are in there. But the manual says something about having multiple zorb-chem packets or whatever. And sure enough on the packet it says for up to 55g. Well, my tank is 150g and are they expecting me to buy another 2-3 packets or do I have this all wrong; someone help?
Rena XP3 canister filter media question
- Thread starter Rykershot101
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The biochem zorb is their version of carbon/resin filtration. You don't reply need it. I'd just fill up the space with as much bio as you can, ceramic rings, matrix, etc.
XP3 is an awsome filter..........As for the filter media goes....Skies the limit in choices...At one time, I filled every chamber with crushed coral.........I feel the best combo is filling every chamber with ceramic rings......If there is any trouble with mechanical filtration, get one or two Aqua Clear filters...........The Aqua Clear hang-on-back(HOB) filter is simple and does its job polishing the water clean from any major, and fine, waste..........This with the XP3 working the biological growth, you got yourself an awsome filter system...........The only next step now is building or buying or your own wet/dry filter system.....................
Thanks for the replies guys, I think I'll probably buy some more bio-chem zorbs and ceramic rings. But what about the wet/dry filter, why would I need one?
That's what I thought! I saw them at the pet store for $27! And they "claimed" to not need to ever be replaced, but that sounded wrong to me...