Filtration

[jmakley]

I have a chance to buy a 55g with hood,lights,filter for $75.Question is: would a Rena XP2 be enough filter, or should I go with the XP3.I will probable run the stock filter with it also. Thanks, jmakley.

[ronw007]

You should have no problem running the XP2 on a 55 gallon, they are rated for up to 75 gallon tanks. You said you where also going to run your stock filter as well, should be more then adequate. I do not personally own any Rena's so can not speak by experience.

[Cory Keeper]

always run higher, There is no such thing as over filtration.

[Mgamer20o0]

the xp3 isnt much more. i would go for the xp3.

[fishorama]

I have an XP3 & a AC 70 on my 55.

[tankboy_taylor]

go for the xp3 shouldnt be much more nothing wrong with overfilteration.
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I just got one from petsmart for 105 dollars for my 75g now I got a eheim 2217 and an xp 3 on it my fiance thinks im crazy.

[Reddog80p]

I would take that deal, and add a cheap HOB like an Aquaclear 50 they run about $25.00.

[Mgamer20o0]

I would take that deal, and add a cheap HOB like an Aquaclear 50 they run about $25.00.

mis read lol.... if it has a xp2 on it might as well use it. back up is always nice but i would go with one of the higher model ac filters maybe the 70.

[jmakley]

It doesn't have a XP2 on it,just the stock filter.I want to know if I should buy a XP2 or a XP3 to run with the stock filter.Forgot to add,the deal comes with a black wood stand too.

[Mgamer20o0]

ok then i go back to my first statement. xp3.

[Rbishop]

What do you plan on doing for a substrate? And what fish?

[cbster]

I have a xp3 on my 55 gallon community tank and it does just fine. have had for a couple years now and have had no problems.

[loaches r cool]

IMO I'd never by anything less than an XP3. I had two on my 75G plus multiple powerheads, until I took one of the XP3's and put it on my 20g. Dont go buy the ratings on the ads, the XP3 is really only turning over 200gph or less, thats only like 4X turnover for a 55.

[Reddog80p]

Take the deal add an XP3. Print out the petsmart.com ad and have them price match it in store.