Canister HELP [Archive]

fatfutures

09-17-2007, 08:02 AM

First, let me say how much I LOVE my XP4! SO easy to use!

Bought the XP4 love it... found a couple of used Cascade canister that I picked up CHEAP. I needed to do a lil maintenance on one of them today, popped the top... ACK! Water EVERYWHERE!

These canisters came with no instructions... so I'm winging it. Bad move on my part :( How do I open these puppies up with out having water gush everywhere? It wasn't that big of a deal today, the one on the 30 gallon tank sits on the tile floor. But, the one on the 75 is in the stand and I see that being a NIGHTMARE.

Thanks!

biggin

09-17-2007, 09:01 AM

Do they have a shut off valve? If not buy one at Home Depot and rig it up should not be more then $10. Open it in a 5G bucket or a tub of some sort, I have a 18g tub I keep around just for that kind of thing.

fishyjoe24

09-17-2007, 04:22 PM

good ideal blakeo625 aka biggin

Goathead

09-19-2007, 09:46 AM

I usually turn the in feed off for about 15 seconds before i shut off the filter and remove the lines. Once you remove the lines just take the whole assembly to the sink to work on it.....works for me

biggin

09-19-2007, 09:49 AM

Take the lines out of the tank if you do not have a shut off.... I was changing something on my XP3 did not have the shut off walked away came back about 10gs of water on the floor... It can create a siphon....which makes a mess….

rolloffhill

10-07-2007, 05:08 PM

So concensus is that the XP3's are good filters yes? I'm trying to decide on that or a w/d for my 75

kewlkatdady

10-07-2007, 05:17 PM

Skipp...I've never had one...but everything that I hear says that they are good filters.

biggin

10-07-2007, 06:05 PM

XP3s are great. I really like them, I am not a big fan of the 2 Fluvals I am a little spoilt from the XP3s I have had. Priming the XP3 is really easy and they have a really good flow.

Petsmat.com has the XP3 online for about $100. I think I have a line on one for $30 I am going to see about tomorrow.

rolloffhill

10-07-2007, 07:05 PM

Well that seemed like what I had heard before. I almost bought one we you could get one for $70 at petsmart but I didn't and now I'm pissed about it.

Damn blake keep your eyes out for one for me if you find another.

kewlkatdady

10-07-2007, 07:46 PM

skipp may take a look at this auction...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-working-Rena-FilStar-xP3-Canister-Filter_W0QQitemZ320167329222QQihZ011QQcategoryZ463 10QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

poel_19

10-07-2007, 07:53 PM

not for 53 dollars shipping on a used one......

kewlkatdady

10-07-2007, 08:05 PM

yeah i wasn't logged into ebay...
thats a little high. But I did read some of the questions that people had asked and he said that he could ship to England for $30 or so...

the calculator may be wrong.

tsunderl

10-07-2007, 08:12 PM

skipp may take a look at this auction...
http://cgi.ebay.com/Used-working-Rena-FilStar-xP3-Canister-Filter_W0QQitemZ320167329222QQihZ011QQcategoryZ463 10QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Take a look at the shipping charges!!! Gotta watch for that on eBay.

rolloffhill

10-07-2007, 08:18 PM

wow that makes it $93 and a new one from petsmart is $104 free shipping. I'll keep watchin ebay and CL.

biggin

10-07-2007, 08:20 PM

Only if I can get a hat like yours....

I have been seeing the XP3 and 4s roll through DNA a couple times a month. Typically $20-30 each. I make them set them up so I can see they work and what the flow looks like.

Well that seemed like what I had heard before. I almost bought one we you could get one for $70 at petsmart but I didn't and now I'm pissed about it.

Damn blake keep your eyes out for one for me if you find another.

biggin

10-07-2007, 08:21 PM

I have a $10 coupon for Petsmart....

rolloffhill

10-07-2007, 08:31 PM

I can arrange that...:D

AndrewH

10-08-2007, 11:27 AM

Yeah, I love my XP3 :D (which I did get in on that Petsmart deal, but kick myself for not buying two).

Trippy

11-29-2007, 07:04 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/JEBO-835-825-External-Canister-Filter-for-Aquarium_W0QQitemZ350001035743QQihZ022QQcategoryZ4 6310QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Check that out .

Has anyone heard of jebo ?

rolloffhill

11-29-2007, 07:45 PM

Sure haven't sorry.

AndrewH

11-30-2007, 01:55 AM

Seems like an alright canister (the flow rate claims seem to be conflicting which seems a little "shady"), but $43 + $38 shipping [$81 total] you might as well get an XP3 for an extra $23, just my $0.02 worth ;)

Definitely let us know what you think of it if you buy one.

Trippy

11-30-2007, 10:19 AM

i have fluval 403 , runs great but makes a little sound . Does anyone know , where to get the parts for these old filters ?

xtc

11-30-2007, 10:31 AM

I've got a Newport N28 (which is the import version of the Jebo) and it works great. It's quiet, has a nice flow and is pretty easy to maintain. I'd certainly own another. They sell the Jebo's at USA in the Garden ridge shopping center-.

AndrewH

11-30-2007, 10:37 AM

i have fluval 403 , where to get the parts for these old filters ?

Here (http://www.fluvalparts.com/servlet/Categories?category=Filter+Parts%3AFluval+103-403+Parts)

Or here (http://www.petmeister.com/cat40_1.htm)

biggin

11-30-2007, 10:42 AM

I am not a fan of the Fluvals personally.

XP3s are the way to go. I have heard good about the Cascades as well.

dcacjc

11-30-2007, 10:49 AM

I totally agree with Blake, after using my XP3s I can't think of anything better outside of a wet/dry.

xtc

11-30-2007, 10:59 AM

I'd gladly trade my Magnum for another XP3. Anyone?...:whistle:

bra8ndy8

11-30-2007, 11:41 AM

I have a fluval f5....and I love it!!

kewlkatdady

11-30-2007, 11:51 AM

I'm with Brandy...other than Ehiem...I think Fluvals are the best.

But we all have our opinions.