Rena filstar XP3 or Eheim 2217?

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shady3210

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• Oct 6, 2005

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Ok I can get either 1 for about the same price. Which would you pick for a 75 gallon and why?

 

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• Oct 7, 2005

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I have a Eheim on my 60 gal and it moves the water well. It seems to do a great job of filtering and it is quiet. I have never used a XP3 so I can not compare it. My last filter was a magnum 350 but it blew up. I like the quick disconects on the Eheim and it seems like a well built unit.

 

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• Oct 7, 2005

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rena 3 is bigger more capacity & moves water well

 

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Thanks for the advice is the xp3 loud?

 

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• Oct 7, 2005

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I have 2 XP3 on my 125. I sit 5 feet away on my computer all day, They are very quiet . I really don't see why people say they are noisy.

 

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• Oct 7, 2005

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XP3 all the way.... i have about 5 xp series... they are cheap and can hold ton of media...

 

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Looks like i'll pick up the little trash can : ...err I mean xp3

 

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I like the Filstar XP2 or XP3 over the Eheim 2217 because I like the use of the media baskets. IMO, the Eheim Professional II series are the best canisters overall though, but they cost about 2x that of a Filstar.