troubles with the xp1

[clopez21]

i have been running an xp1 on a 45 gallon and it has been a nightmare. My water is never clear. I have a submersible for a ten gallon just to somewhat try and help but no luck. So many floating particles...i can literally see them float past the intake tube. So my question is...If i switched over to an xp3, would I see a much better result concerning intake and suction?

 

[dodgefreak8]

YES, it has alot better flow

 

[rallysman]

I see the same thing with my XP3 (floating particles). I'm not impressed in the least with it.

 

[bboy]

I love my XP3's. I also have an XP2 that works great on my 75g; along with
an AC110. AC filters are great.
Hey Rallysman, I am still waiting for your XP3. Send it here.

 

[TankBuster]

I am quickly losing confidence in my XP3's. XP2 is a joke.

 

[clopez21]

Returned the xp1 and bought the xp3....these things are horrible Same result....i have lost all confidence in rena filters.

 

[MilitantPotato]

Are you using the polishing pad? They clog up quickly and are a pain if your tank is stocked heavily.


Canisters really arn't the best for mech filtration IMO. Snag an emperor 400/AC110 to compliment eachother. Not to mention no tank should have only one filter for biological filtration.

I run a XP3 (with prefilter, no polishing pad) and two Emperor 400's on a 75 gallon pleco tank and the water is always clear, it was also clear before I added the 2nd 400.

 

[clopez21]

ill just pick up an emp400 tonight im sure it will work as i have heard very good things about them. Thanks for the help

 

[avecorealty]

you need to buy polyester fiber for 2 bucks in walmart in art and craf department and put it in one of the baskets, it polishes water

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

another question would be what are you stocking in your tank? possible overcrowding?