Rena Xp2 External Filter

[fish.com1]

Hi all,

I am thinking of getting one of these for my 21 gallon planted tank. Can someone tell me it is a good filter? Positives and negatives? Also what diameter are the hoses?

Thanks.

 

[rabbut]

Good filter IMO. Keep a spare seal in stock, as they are hard to get to. If you aren't on the ball with maintanance and loobing it, it will dry out and start seaping after a cleanout and need replacing. They can be damages when being removed for loobing also, if you are using a sharp tool to remove it Other wise a great filter.

If you are buying new, you will want to get some bioballs or bio-ceramics while you are at it. The Bio-chem Zorb things are basically branded Zeolite that you don't want to run. They prevent the filter from cycling..... Just a minor issue though...

The hoses are 16/22mm (16mm internal diameter, 22mm exturnal diameter)

All the best
Rabbut

 

[OldMan47]

I have two planted 29 gallon tanks that use only an XP1 on each. An XP2 is what I intend to put on my 55 gallon when I get fish for it. Meanwhile I have several Rena filters to borrow mature media from so I am not running my XP2 yet. You may find the current from the XP2 a bit strong for a 21 gallon tank.

 

[fish.com1]

Thanks guys for the info. I think I am going to go tetratec though. Anyone any thoughts on these?

 

[smegforbrains]

Buy the Superfish canister. They are exactly the same as Aqua One, made in the same factory, only difference is the Superfish are about 2/3 the price


I bought the Superfish AquaPro 1 SP (£35 delivered!) about a month ago for my bow front and it is superb

 

[rabbut]

Thanks guys for the info. I think I am going to go tetratec though. Anyone any thoughts on these?

Tetratec's are the only filter brand with whom I've chosen to buy a second filter Love them

All the best
Rabbut