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Just want to add my 2cents on the xp3, i will keep this updated on my experiances with it.
Rite outta the box i said WOW! this thing is huge!
Media capacity is pleantiful, with very large media baskets and varies greatly with options for all media.
Easy setup as well, hardest part was getting the hoses on inlet and outlet, Until i though of using some stresscout water cond. for lubrication , then went on easy.
Priming is the best and so easy just fill inlet tube shut valve, and auto priming, wait 2 min plug in and good to go.
Flowrate is exelent but all media hasnt been put in yet, about 3 liters more coming tommorow.(filter hold 9 liters of media]
I like the optional spraybar/power jet combo for the outlet[i went with the jet].
Auto shutoff is a breeze for cleaning

Overall i am very happy and we will see what future holds.........

Let me know, I am currently shopping around for what I am going to use for my new tank. Did you buy it online, or at and lfs?

Bought at big als , and shopped around for awhile and this is the best i found for the $$$. Unless you have the $ to spend on a $200-$300 eheim............

I think i am also getting this inline heater to go with.
http://petsolutions.com/product.asp_Q_pn_E_41400018_A_External+Thermal+Heater_E_

hey gman, let me know how it turns out because my mom gona get me one at the end of the month, so let me know how it turns out.

Dont get one from a local pet store !!!!!!!!!!!!! Get it at
http://www.bigalsonline.com/?splash_done=1
your mom will save a lotta $$$$$$$$. Only $99 and you need to get ceramic rings,stars and or whateryou prefer according to your needs

Forgot to ask what size tank you have and what fish?
Great filter for the $ unless you can afford $200-$300 on an eheim....

I got all my media today and filled it to the rim lol.... This thing doeas hold quite abit too... The disassembly and reassembly of this can. couldnt be any easier I put in ceramic noodles and stars, Is this ok or is there something better for bio filtration? I heard lava rock for a grill could be used,is this true if cleaned good?

I have been messing around with the output options i tried the spraybar, and like i have heard it had a high pitch squeel to it.. Not a problem though just take bar and get a 1/8th inch drill bit and drill holes out and now quiet once again.

did the xp3 come with filter any filter media?

Yes it came with 4 sponges[2 20 ppi and 2 30ppi] and a chemzorb pouch. I bought bio media rings and stars but you can use what you want in rest of filter

So far its living up to your expectaions then. Keep posting,you know I am waiting for the one month feedback.
Pretty sure its going to be possitive!

OMG filter stopped!!!!!!!!!!!! NAH i had to get closer to hear it run:D On futher inspection i saaw that i actually sucked up a Magnum canister into my filter sponges,was nasty biowheel pieces everwhere, I removed the unnecasary debris from intake and sponges, and filter is going stronger than ever:D :laughdevi

Originally posted by GMAN
OMG filter stopped!!!!!!!!!!!! NAH i had to get closer to hear it run:D On futher inspection i saaw that i actually sucked up a Magnum canister into my filter sponges,was nasty biowheel pieces everwhere, I removed the unnecasary debris from intake and sponges, and filter is going stronger than ever:D :laughdevi

Ha . . . . . . . . Ha . . . . . . . . .Ha. Very funny. :tongueout

can any ordinary rock or anything go into the canister?