No more sloshing water on your floors while carrying a full canister to the sink. This is a short video on how it is possible, and how i replaced mine on my. Q i have a brand new rena xp3 running for 2 weeks now and i am finding it really noisy. Rena filstar xp3 instructions generic compatible filtration foam fit rena filstar xp filter media 723a 20ppi pack of 12 please refer to the instruction manual for any troubleshooting. The filstar canister filter how to set up and maintain big als. I personally use from bottom to top tray the following combination. Api rena filstar m xp2 canister filter for 75 gallon.
Purchased my first filstar xp from an aquarium shop, it was the filstar xp2 size. Hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed. Im thinking i need to replace my 2217 since its having some problems, may be. After extended research i finally settled on purchasing the large api filstar xp filter for my 36 gallon bowfront aquarium. Rena filstar xp canister filter advanced technology, superior design,large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid consturuction make the rena filstar xp series canister filters. This is my first tank and first experience with a canister filter. Rena impeller kit for xp2 miscellaneous aquarium supplies. Filstar xp filter outlet is water coming out of the filstar xp filter and back into your aquarium 1. The api filstar xp l canister filter has been around for awhile as the rena filstar xp3, and is still one of the bestselling canister filters out there api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing over 50 years of experience in aquarium products to the production of this classic filter. Api filstar xp comes with efficient media for powerful 3stage filtration. For api rena filstar xp1,xp2,xp3,xp4,xps,m,l,xl 729a. Dec 28, 2007 its leaking out of the top, its not the hoses, but its the side of the lid. Buy api rena xp2 canister filter up to 75 gallons at the bio dude.
Api filstar xp filter size l aquarium canister filter 1count box. Please be cautious not to scratch the flange andor ferrule ends. Rena filstar xp 3 manual rena filstar xp 3 manual located in kissimmee, florida. Api filstar canister filter api filstar xpm canister filter. Both hoses are full as well as the canister and i can hear it running but nothing is comming out the outflow bar. Whats the best bios and sponges to put in a rena filstar xp3. I do 2 20 ppi foams and 2 30 ppi foams in bottom tray and all matrixsubstrate pro in the other 2 trays. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters. Api filstar rena xp oringseals repair kit includes all sealsorings. Rena aquatic supply expert advice sales service for.
This filstar canister filter set up guide will help you assemble your new aquarium filter swiftly and safely. Best size tubing to use with rena filstar xp2, xp3. Its solid construction ensures a trouble free and quiet operation. Then api purchased rena in 1996 i believe and while they kept the name filter on the. Powerful, easy to use aquarium filter has an antiairlock system for continuous, silent operation. I had to remove and dismantle it and i found that the impeller was not seated 100% correctly. Not required for operation of filstar, only as a supplement to better control flow rate. Removing the rena filstar xp rotor impeller assembly duration. Mar 02, 2011 2 now, climb up to the intake tube, and remove the black screw cap. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manual siphoning.
The filstar xps is designed with a onetime, selfpriming system for easy startup. When you clamp filstar into a vise, please use the softest possible grip pad and do not insert a body. I had a rena xp3 filter for 8 or 9 years and it worked beautifully with very few. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions rena aquatic. However, if the drain cup is made from plastic, clamp the body carefully. Api rena filstar quick disconnect for all sizes xp1 xp2 xp3 xp4 xp s m l. It seems to me to be even better than the excellent 720 screen. The filstar xp2, up to 75 gallons, the filstar xp3 up to 175 gallons, and the filstar xp4 up to 265 gallons. The filstar xp s is designed with a onetime, selfpriming system for easy startup. For the outlet, you have 2 options, either go with the spray bar option went with this or power jet nozzle. Its leaking out of the top, its not the hoses, but its the side of the lid.
Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at the. Api rena filstar, superclean, juwel, marina, top fin. I have an xp3 and an xp1 on the 125 now and the xp1 is the one that is leaking. I followed the direction but had to jump back and forth with the manual on assembling the inlet pipe and outlet pipe assembly. Shenan stanley replied on october 21, 2011 brilliant game i love it very highly addictive to clean up your windows 7 user profiles you have to follow the steps explained here. Page 4 directions en fr es before you begin inlet pipe assembly 4. Rena filstar xp canister filter advanced technology, superior design, large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid consturuction make the rena filstar xp series canister filters. Make sure the filter is a minimum of 24 60 cm to a maximum of 55 140 cm below the water level of the aquarium.
The api filstar xpl canister filter has been around for awhile as the rena filstar xp3, and is still one of the bestselling canister filters out there api bought the rena brand in 2012, bringing. I would take it back but i live 2 1 2 hours away from where i purchased it. Any body here having problems with their rena xp canisters. It came with a manual with 5 different languages on how to install the xp2. Rena filstar xp3 setup filters and filtration 78864. Does not require handpumping or manual siphoning to start. Rena filstar xp canister filter advanced technology, superior design, large media capacity, strong flow rates and solid consturuction make the rena filstar xp series canister filters the most reliable and easytomaintain canister filters available. Tonight i filled a new planted tank, a biocube 29 which i converted to work with an xp2 filter underneath it. I am running a 75gal tank with 6 fish, 1 lobster, black sand and a piece of driftwood. Then api purchased rena in 1996 i believe and while they kept the name filter on the products, they changed the changed the size distinction to s, m, l, and xl, replacing 1, 2.
People who use automated tools as a source of exemplary code e. Shenan stanley replied on october 21, 2011 brilliant game i love it very highly addictive to clean up your windows 7 user profiles you have to follow the. It also features a high media capacity, and includes a large media basket that can be customized depending on the unique needs of your aquarium and its inhabitants. Im curious as to how all of you that are using the xp3 have them set up. I rearranged the filter compartments to see if that would make a difference. This is first canister filter i am ever using and after a lot of research i made a decision to go with rena xp series of filters. The filstar xp filters cleans and clears aquarium water keeping your aquarium thriving. Available in three models, the rena filstar xp series canister filters by aquarium pharmaceuticals are multistage, bypassfree systems that are highly efficient and versatile. Hello my name is brian and i have been doing aquarium service and setup for 26 years. Jump to shopping cart includes all inlet and outlet parts, suction holders and hose clamps. It has been a great, reliable workhorse for me with decent performance. The original company that made the filstar xp was called rena. I have a new one setup on my new 75 gallon tank with just the media that came with it, but am thinking about adding more media, possibly.
Rena systems has built a reputation for excellent support and customer service over the last quarter century. Feb 08, 2012 hey guys i need some help i have a rena filstar and i cant seem to get it primed. Uvbulbtroubleshooting, quartzsleeveballast, internal uv sterilizer. Gallons flow rate output to 300 gph maximum water head 55. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for set. As in how you are arranging the various types of media in the baskets and etc. Set up and cleaning instruction video for the rena filstar canister filters video by rena mars fishcare for more aquarium filtration information including troubleshooting this and other.
The filter has a unique quickconnect locking valve system that allows the priming system to remain charged filled even while cleaning the unit. Setup and cleaning is also easy with the rena filstar xp filter system. This is a short video on how it is possible, and how i replaced mine on my rena filstar. Then api purchased rena in 1996 i believe and while they kept the name filter on the products, they changed the changed the size distinction to s, m, l, and xl, replacing 1, 2, 3, and 4. Api rena filstar quick disconnect for all sizes xp1 xp2 xp3 xp4 xp s m l xl 720d. Rena filstar o ring gasket replacement rena filstar xp3. Our dedicated staff of service personnel operate year.
Api filstar canister filter api filstar xp m canister filter. Aug, 2010 im curious as to how all of you that are using the xp3 have them set up. Im thinking i need to replace my 2217 since its having some problems, may be interested in picking this up. The 404s media baskets are a bit smaller than the xps, but the pair of vertical sponges to prefilter water likely more than make up the difference bob estimates the media volume counting. It primes in seconds, without the need for handpumping or messy manualsiphoning. Aug 02, 2011 xp2 rena filstar filter media placement part 2 duration. Filstar xp manual and literature for all versions s,m,l,xl xp1, 2,3,4these are the original multilanguage manuals included with all rena filstar xp andor api filstar filters. After prolonged use the o rings or gaskets on your rena filstar canister filter will need to be replaced. Filstar operation manual be sure to read before use at.
Lots of gurgling sounds that seem to be coming from the impeller part. Powerful, easy to use aquarium filter has an antiairlock system for. I just turned it off and i cant figure out why is leaking. They made the filstar xp in four sizes, the filstar xp1, filstar xp2, filstar xp3, and filstar xp4. These manuals are not specific to each model but the instructions for setup are the same for all filstar models xp1, xp2, xp3, xp4 and api filstar s,m,l,xl. I took the lil screw top off the intake and filled the hose with water. The api filstar xp canister filter offers several setup options, making it adaptable to fit your individual needs, and includes features that set it apart from all other canister filters. Jan 09, 20 after prolonged use the o rings or gaskets on your rena filstar canister filter will need to be replaced. Gallons flow rate output to 250 gph maximum water head 47 1.
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