XP2 or Fluval 305?

[machine]

which do u think iz better and y?

 

[Whynot91]

I would go with the XP2, I dont trust Fluval for some reason.

 

[machine]

have u had a fluval or jus dnt lik the way they're designed?

 

[zspidel]

i would go with the xp series and the only reason i say that is because i have 2 xp4's on my 120 and an xp3 on my 55g. they seem to be doin a great job and theyre low maintanence and easy as heck to prime. not to mention the price diff

 

[machine]

thanx 4 the input i use XP filters and i kno they're great tryn 2 find out about the fluval

 

[RonBurgundy]

Go with the Rena. I've had an XP-4 and an XP-3 running for two years straight with not an issue. I had a Fluval 405 for about 6 months but sold it and replaced it and here's why. (1) The mechanical filtration sponges are vertical on the Fluval and I noticed sunstantial uneven collection among the sponges which means there is uneven flow through this collection area. (2) The media baskets on the Rena are bigger....why, because they don't run their sponges vertically they are on the bottom and lay flat. They even give you two sizes of sponges to run. (3) The hose set up and intake and exhaust IMO on the fluval is poorly designed and cheap. Although I really dont understamd why Rena makes their intake tubes blue...maybe that was the designer's favorite color. (4) Rena is quieter than Fluval IMO.

Check out the Eheim Classics which I also have. You will spend a little more but they are super quiet and worth it.

 

[machine]

Go with the Rena. I've had an XP-4 and an XP-3 running for two years straight with not an issue. I had a Fluval 405 for about 6 months but sold it and replaced it and here's why. (1) The mechanical filtration sponges are vertical on the Fluval and I noticed sunstantial uneven collection among the sponges which means there is uneven flow through this collection area. (2) The media baskets on the Rena are bigger....why, because they don't run their sponges vertically they are on the bottom and lay flat. They even give you two sizes of sponges to run. (3) The hose set up and intake and exhaust IMO on the fluval is poorly designed and cheap. Although I really dont understamd why Rena makes their intake tubes blue...maybe that was the designer's favorite color. (4) Rena is quieter than Fluval IMO.

Check out the Eheim Classics which I also have. You will spend a little more but they are super quiet and worth it.

thanx that helped alot