Filstar xp3 to big for 55 gal?

Marc · 10-16-2004, 01:04 AM

OKAY im sold! Im going to pick one up at the LFS for about $100, that way if it really bothers me, i can return it.

btw philip i have a HOT magnum HOB filter and its pretty quite.

pjhaddock · 10-18-2004, 01:26 AM

I used a Magnum HOT for a diatom once, I think my XP3 is quieter, but its also a different kind of noise. More hum, and less splashing, but quieter overall IMO.

Philip

Marc · 10-18-2004, 06:46 AM

Well i bought a xp3 this weekend.

we'll so how she runs. looks like a solid unit with lots of media space. I like how the canister body is clear gray.
I'll let you guys know what i think about the noise level.
TA
Marc

Momotaro · 10-18-2004, 11:47 PM

You made a good choice Marc!

I am sure we are going to be hearing from you very soon with a positive report.

Mike

pjhaddock · 10-19-2004, 12:34 AM

I am thinking we will hear good things from you as well.... When you first fire it up it will prolly be a little loud for a bit. Run it for a few, reach down and give it a few wiggles (not hard) and then you should see air come out of the outlet. Then unplug it for a few to let it settle the rest of the air out, then plug it back in and should be good to go.. That is how I do mine, maybe overdone though..

Philip

Marc · 10-21-2004, 06:50 PM

pjhaddock- I'll do that when i get her fired up, im still waiting on some light stuff, you think its okay to fill her up and get it started

Its just sittin' there lookin at me !

Here are a couple of pix

TA ALL!
Marc
Edit: Pics are down =?(

Marc · 10-26-2004, 05:58 PM

Okay i got the filter up and running! One question tho- when i look at the canister, it looks like the water doesnt fill up all the way to the top? Water line is about 1.5'' below the top cover. Ive tried moving it around still the same. I beleive this is normal?

BTW- the xp3 is not as loud as i thought it would be, but you guys are right, it humms. It sorta sounds like a loud computer fan/ airpump.

Marc

fishyboy · 10-26-2004, 08:20 PM

it has some air space in it... it's fine.. i hav eone with only 1/4 inch space and one with 1/2 Are you sure you have it primed completely?

fishyboy · 10-26-2004, 08:21 PM

forgot to add i'm measuring from the bottom of the soild blue cover

Marc · 10-27-2004, 12:48 AM

okay from where you are measuring its about 1/2 inches....i guess where good!

10-16-2004, 01:04 AM	#16
Marc Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,179	OKAY im sold! Im going to pick one up at the LFS for about $100, that way if it really bothers me, i can return it. btw philip i have a HOT magnum HOB filter and its pretty quite. __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #5 Journal ADA Japan

10-18-2004, 01:26 AM	#17
pjhaddock Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 197	I used a Magnum HOT for a diatom once, I think my XP3 is quieter, but its also a different kind of noise. More hum, and less splashing, but quieter overall IMO. Philip __________________ Eheim Pimp Member #79 75 Gallon 2 54W T5HO, 1 6500K, 1 5000K, each driven at 64W 2 32W T8, 1 10000K, 1 Damar Plant Grow, each 64W Total light = 256W 100% Black Beauty Coal Slag Substrate Ebo-Jager 250W Heater Rena XP3 Canister Filter 5lb Pressurized CO2 W/Milwaukee Regulator, Bubble Counter, Solenoid, and Needle Valve, DIY Inline CO2 Reactor

10-18-2004, 06:46 AM	#18
Marc Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,179	Well i bought a xp3 this weekend. we'll so how she runs. looks like a solid unit with lots of media space. I like how the canister body is clear gray. I'll let you guys know what i think about the noise level. TA Marc __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #5 Journal ADA Japan

10-18-2004, 11:47 PM	#19
Momotaro Doesn't like Kool-Aid (View User Tanks) PTrader: (52/100%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Hawthorne, New Jersey Posts: 10,108	You made a good choice Marc! I am sure we are going to be hearing from you very soon with a positive report. Mike __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

10-19-2004, 12:34 AM	#20
pjhaddock Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 197	I am thinking we will hear good things from you as well.... When you first fire it up it will prolly be a little loud for a bit. Run it for a few, reach down and give it a few wiggles (not hard) and then you should see air come out of the outlet. Then unplug it for a few to let it settle the rest of the air out, then plug it back in and should be good to go.. That is how I do mine, maybe overdone though.. Philip __________________ Eheim Pimp Member #79 75 Gallon 2 54W T5HO, 1 6500K, 1 5000K, each driven at 64W 2 32W T8, 1 10000K, 1 Damar Plant Grow, each 64W Total light = 256W 100% Black Beauty Coal Slag Substrate Ebo-Jager 250W Heater Rena XP3 Canister Filter 5lb Pressurized CO2 W/Milwaukee Regulator, Bubble Counter, Solenoid, and Needle Valve, DIY Inline CO2 Reactor

10-21-2004, 06:50 PM	#21
Marc Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,179	pjhaddock- I'll do that when i get her fired up, im still waiting on some light stuff, you think its okay to fill her up and get it started Its just sittin' there lookin at me ! Here are a couple of pix TA ALL! Marc Edit: Pics are down =?( __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #5 Journal ADA Japan

10-26-2004, 05:58 PM	#22
Marc Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,179	Okay i got the filter up and running! One question tho- when i look at the canister, it looks like the water doesnt fill up all the way to the top? Water line is about 1.5'' below the top cover. Ive tried moving it around still the same. I beleive this is normal? BTW- the xp3 is not as loud as i thought it would be, but you guys are right, it humms. It sorta sounds like a loud computer fan/ airpump. Marc __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #5 Journal ADA Japan

10-26-2004, 08:20 PM	#23
fishyboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: central IL Posts: 793	it has some air space in it... it's fine.. i hav eone with only 1/4 inch space and one with 1/2 Are you sure you have it primed completely?

10-26-2004, 08:21 PM	#24
fishyboy Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: central IL Posts: 793	forgot to add i'm measuring from the bottom of the soild blue cover

10-27-2004, 12:48 AM	#25
Marc Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Pacifica, CA Posts: 1,179	okay from where you are measuring its about 1/2 inches....i guess where good! __________________ FILSTAR Pimp #5 Journal ADA Japan

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