[traco]

I stuck up my first post yesterday and got 1 feedback. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/low-tech-forum/46555-aquascaping-90-gallon.html
Maybe my title was wrong?

I'm wondering whether to stay with the two Aqua Clear 110's already on the tank or go to the XP3 canister filter? I have low light, low tech, I won't be running CO2. Is that why I see a lot of your setups using the canister filter?

 

[kunerd]

dont know much about your current filters but i have two xp's and love them both.

 

[jon_the_newb]

I was using my Rena Filstar XP2 long before I considered CO2 injection. I can fit more media inside my canister filter than will fit in most (if not all) HOB's and I can put more variety of media inside it. It's quieter than the HOB I had, and it doesn't let the water roll right over top of the filter media like my old HOB did. I also get more choice of placement for the input and output lines.

Jon

 

[eggokitty]

I'm pretty new to this game too and after spending countless hours on countless websites I knew I definatly wanted a canister filter and after consulting several sales clerks and forum groupies, I was told that the Rena's are a great product for the money. So I got the XP3 and I love it! It is so easy to clean and service, it works wonderfully. I clean and service my filter on a regular basis just because it is sooo easy, so planted tank or not, go with one of the Rena's for sure!

 

[traco]

Thanks, you guys, for the replies.:biggrin: I will set it up this weekend, either on the 55 or 90, not sure which yet but will figure that out.

 

[turbosaurus]

I only converted to canisters when I started adding CO2.
Otherwise HOBs are fine.
If you were buying new eqipment for a new tank I would tell you to go canister, but if you already have the HOBs I don't really see the benefit of spending extra money on a canister if you're not going to power an inline CO2 reactor.

 

[Beancurd]

If you do decide to go with an XP3:

XP3 On sale still

Add it to your cart, then use coupon code XP3XP4 for 30 bucks off.

Think the sale is good till end of the month. (05/07)

 

[spypet]

Bean thanks for posting that coupon!
I was about to buy an XP2, but with
your coupon I can buy the XP3 for
only $5 more! & coupon is still valid.

BTW: the SAVEMAY coupon gives
you $10 off and still free ship >$50

-the bums charged me sales tax :angryfire

 

[cornhusker]

canisyer filters

Wait until you get your first air lock in the rena's when attemping to get them started,you won't think they are so great.i have one xp3,two xp2's,and one xp1.they can be a general pain in the but.there are many threads out there on this very subject,so i'm not the only one with the problem.otherwise the rena is a very well designed product.just my two cents worth. cornhusker

 

[traco]

Well, I got this brand new XP3 trade for fish. So I thought I could set it up on either of the tanks and which would be better to set it up on. Or could just turn around and sell it.:icon_idea

 

[Dash]

I have a Fluval canister filter and I love it. I have not had any problems with them. I have one set up on my Salt water tank and Im getting one for my fresh water tank now.

 

[ingg]

I've got 3 renas, not sure how you airlock them.

If you didn't pour sufficient water into it in the beginning, your fault. Fill it up.

After that (and even before, or during canister cleaning) simply put the thing back under your tank, hook up the hoses, it siphons itself....

I have airlocked it placing a skimmer on the intake, but that again was my fault, the skimmer was sucking air like crazy... once again, I disconnected at the quick connect, connected it back together, turned it on, done.
How do you airlock it?

 

[cornhusker]

canister filter?

Ingg,i get most of the trouble with airlocks just by shutting off and trying to start again.also as instructions indicate,when servicing you are to let water flow into filter to fill.i have even tried filling canister before starting up to no avail.i have to keep releasing the quick disconnect until filter starts up.sometimes i force water thru filler at top to get air out.all my filters are first style and they could have done something to alleveate this problem.they ,(the manufacture) aren't going to tell you.there have been threads on this problem in the past ,and most were unhappy with airlocks.
cornhusker