will an xp3 do?

[lach]

reformatting my filtration for my 67gal
will the xp3 be enough for it or should i add to it?
also planing on running a uv sterilizer off the xp3
any opinions on a suitable uv unit would be nice
cheers

 

[rojowe]

I ran an XP3 on a 90 gallon, decently stocked, I have no doubt that it will be plenty especially with the UV sterilizer

 

[12 Volt Man]

I agree it should be fine.

 

[poly-nomial]

It shouldn't just "do" the job it has to be perfect. I have 2 Aquaclear 110s on my 55g, enough filtration for a lightly stocked 220g.

 

[12 Volt Man]

I have 2 Aquaclear 110s on my 55g, enough filtration for a lightly stocked 220g.

I wouldn't go that far. maybe a lightly stocked 125..

 

[poly-nomial]

I wouldn't go that far. maybe a lightly stocked 125..

They called them 110s, for 110 gallons but you are probably more accurate, maybe a moderately stocked 150 or so, but even 125 that's more than double the size of my tank!

 

[12 Volt Man]

yeah, manufacturerers always overrate their filters. hell, even an XP3 is rated for up to a 175g, but I don't think anyone would try putting a lone XP3 on a tank that size and expect it to do a great job. unless its empty

 

[rojowe]

Dont get crazy if its rated for 175 it can handle the 175....for cycling...lol

 

[sean-820]

for my xp3, i had it on a 125 alone for a bit with 5 piranhas and it did fine, but later i added a eheim 2217 anyways

 

[rojowe]

I think Rena has earned the right to be given credit. there solid filters, for your 67 it will be great, I dont see the need to add any other filter(s) unless its just for precaution incase of falure, which I also dont see happening, mine was excellent