Rena Filstar XP3 question

EvilE · 06/21/2007, 11:05 PM

I am gonna set it up soon (bought it used) Should I use the spray bar outlet or the power jet nozzle outlet?? What do you use??? Which is better and why? Thanks!!!

EvilE · 06/22/2007, 10:56 AM

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stevebla · 06/22/2007, 11:25 AM

I like canister filters, they are good for removing stuff from the water and a great place to run carbon. Most "reefers" call them "nitrate factories" and they may be if you don't clean them every couple of weeks. There is no one answer and there are lots of ways to do things. I don't think i would use a spray bar.

rarelyseen · 07/14/2007, 01:37 AM

i wouldn't use the spray bar ether. i had the xp3 on my cichlid tank and i liked the power nozel alot better than the spray bar. just my 2 cents

yeldarbj · 07/14/2007, 05:35 AM

I've used both on my Filstar XP2, currently not using it. If you need more surface agitation, it can help some.

rsw686 · 07/14/2007, 07:51 AM

I had an XP2 on my 56gal tank. Always had issues with the nitrate rising and I cleaned the thing at least once a week. On my 90gal with sump the nitrate are 0.

I used the spray bar as it agitated the surface. I had two power heads in the tank as well to create current.

yeldarbj · 07/14/2007, 08:22 AM

I briefly had some small nitrate spikes, only to about 20 ppm. I'm now using Seachem's Matrix (small man-made rock rubble) in the cannister, along with carbon & Purigen - nitrates reduced to 0 after about a month and have never been seen since.

EvilE · 07/14/2007, 12:12 PM

I put a couple coarse pads in there along with some phoszorb and carbon and a micro filter. I think I will just use some filter floss (cheaper) and phoszorb and carbon after I discard the pads. I may try some LR rubble or Seachem Matrix as well......thanks

06/21/2007, 11:05 PM	#1
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	Rena Filstar XP3 question I am gonna set it up soon (bought it used) Should I use the spray bar outlet or the power jet nozzle outlet?? What do you use??? Which is better and why? Thanks!!!

06/22/2007, 10:56 AM	#2
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	??? __________________ Targzissians Are Obviously Reptilian Current Tank Info: 55 gallon african cichlid FW, 55 Gallon mixed reef SW

06/22/2007, 11:25 AM	#3
stevebla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: N. California Posts: 116	filter I like canister filters, they are good for removing stuff from the water and a great place to run carbon. Most "reefers" call them "nitrate factories" and they may be if you don't clean them every couple of weeks. There is no one answer and there are lots of ways to do things. I don't think i would use a spray bar.

07/14/2007, 07:51 AM	#6
rsw686 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 549	I had an XP2 on my 56gal tank. Always had issues with the nitrate rising and I cleaned the thing at least once a week. On my 90gal with sump the nitrate are 0. I used the spray bar as it agitated the surface. I had two power heads in the tank as well to create current. __________________ The Reptile File Forum (Google It) Discussion forum dedicated to geckos, lizards, snakes, turtles, amphibians, and other reptiles. Current Tank Info: 90gal reef w/ 20 gal sump, Aquactinics TX5, Octopus NW150, AquaController Jr.

07/14/2007, 12:12 PM	#8
EvilE Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 2,944	I put a couple coarse pads in there along with some phoszorb and carbon and a micro filter. I think I will just use some filter floss (cheaper) and phoszorb and carbon after I discard the pads. I may try some LR rubble or Seachem Matrix as well......thanks __________________ Targzissians Are Obviously Reptilian Current Tank Info: 55 gallon african cichlid FW, 55 Gallon mixed reef SW

07/14/2007, 01:37 AM	#4
rarelyseen Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nashville Posts: 103	i wouldn't use the spray bar ether. i had the xp3 on my cichlid tank and i liked the power nozel alot better than the spray bar. just my 2 cents

07/14/2007, 05:35 AM	#5
yeldarbj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,295	I've used both on my Filstar XP2, currently not using it. If you need more surface agitation, it can help some.

07/14/2007, 08:22 AM	#7
yeldarbj Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 1,295	I briefly had some small nitrate spikes, only to about 20 ppm. I'm now using Seachem's Matrix (small man-made rock rubble) in the cannister, along with carbon & Purigen - nitrates reduced to 0 after about a month and have never been seen since.