Equipment Review and Discussion

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:07 pm **About to take the plunge on another filter.**

Searching ebay right now. I'm looking at a Rena XP3 for 140 shipped. Anything else I should consider before I hit buy it now?

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:30 pm

just make sure the seller is reputable

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:42 pm

Just bought one here in WI for 151 Shipped+Tax.

The 4 Plus and 501 couldn't handle all 75 gallons of water. I've also got 6 backs of black marine sand waiting to go in. Should be here Tuesday.

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 4:21 pm

Yes... make sure they have positives for selling that item, not a bunch of 1 or 2 dollar junk

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:54 pm

Yep! Just make sure it is big enough and the gph will do the job. 5x time the water volume in the tank. b.

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:55 pm

Its a 350GPH so 4.7x

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:00 pm

How Rena Filters work:

Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:04 pm

Shoot I had no idea I could get an XP4 for 20 dollars more!! I just sent the seller and email in hopes of paying the difference and getting an XP4.

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:05 pm

It's done! After the difference in cost, tax, and shipping it came out to 30 more for the XP4!!! Total cost for XP4 = $180. I hope I know what I got myself into with this. I was looking at them at the local petsmart which sells them for $269.99. I must say, the XP4 is HUGE!!!

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:03 pm

Yes, the XP4 is huge, but I think you will be very happy. I have an XP3 and it is a lifesaver! Your only other major expense will be media, so look into places that sell it cheaper. I've found that PetSolutions.com has excellent prices, esp. if you are willing to buy multiple pieces at once. And $180 is a great price!

Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 10:51 pm

I'm thinking of running a basket full of Biomax and pillow stuff for the rest. Once I can afford more I will add another tray of Biomax and something else.

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:02 am

Ru-con Yep! Just keep the water flow and you should do just fine. I like as much flow as I can get without turning it into a blender. I have a 350 gph on a 29 gallon and a 55 gallon and they do fine. Good Luck! b.

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 2:08 am

I'm thinking of running a basket full of Biomax and pillow stuff for the rest. Once I can afford more I will add another tray of Biomax and something else.

Pillow stuffing rocks!

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:12 pm

ive heard beads work real well. the little multi colored ones

Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 5:42 pm

beads?

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