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Rena Filstar XP Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions are organized into the following categories: Most Frquently Asked Questions Filter Setup Have A Question About Your RENA Filstar XP Filter?Ask our factory trained experts any question about your RENA Filstar XP external canister filter. You'll receive an answer promptly, usually within 24 hours. Save Time! Your Question May Have Already Been AskedClick below to see other questions already covered. Your answer may already be here! Water backs up... xp4 I purchased a xp4 last summer so its not that old. It had worked very well until recently, within the past month, water has been backing up into the filter....
XP4 working...but not working! Really confused, please help!
Hello Algae accumulation inside the tubing of my XP2 I've had the XP2 for almost two months, so far everything's pretty good. There's a bit of an algae problem but I think that just needs time as the tank ... Rena Filstar XP1 I have owned this for approx. 4-5 mos. It us used for a 20 gallon tank, filled halfway with water, for 2 Painter Turtles. I noticed several days ago after ... Water seems to bypass lower basket Hi I have a XP2 (4 or 5 years old) the flow rate is fine but when I come to clean it (about the last 5 or 6 times) the original coarse and fine sponge ... What kind of life expectancy should an impeller have? 4-5 year old XP3. I have replaced the impeller twice now in the last year and am getting ready to order a 3rd. The ends where the shaft go through are ...
super activated carbon media turned water black!!
Bought super activated carbon media for XP3, followed direction on back said to rinse with tap water for dust, and water doesnt have to become clear. rotor impeller needs replacing? after a power surge, my xp2 stopped working, the impeller that is. cause I could still feel the humming sound from the motor. took it apart and saw that ...
Water flow decrease in XP3 filter
My XP3 filter seems to have lost some of it's output capacity. My Rena Filstar XP2 sucks up the food I have a 55 gallon aquarium and I feed bloodworms to the fish which are constantly being sucked up by the XP2 before they can get to them sometimes. Should ... Filter doesn't pump I recently replaced & cleaned the canister filter media in my rena filstar xp2 and the next day the input tube had come loose and the filter was sucking ... Rena Filstar XP2 discharging small particles after setup Hi. I just set up my new xP2 tonight and when I plugged it in the aquarium filled with visible particles that made an increasingly dense haze in the water....
Energy Usage
I have a Rena Filstar XP2 and I was wondering how much power/energy it is using to run. Cloudy water When I first purchased my XP4 filter it made my otherwise cloudy aquarium crystal clear (150 gal). I was very impressed. It has failed since the first ... Rena Filstar Performance Questions The Answers to Your Rena Filstar Performance Questions Are Here! Alternate Setups For Rena Filstar Canister Filter Find answers to questions about setting up your Rena Filstar XP filter
Rena Filstar XP discharging micro bubbles
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how do you size your filter?
how do you decide which filter to go with? How do I set it up?! My friend gave me a 60 gallon aquarium that has a rena flistar xp3 filter system. I have no clue how to get it together and working! I have an anxious ...
X2 leaking around the clips
My XP 2 filter is leaking around the clips where the motor housing connects to the filter baskets.
Loses prime when replacing media
My Rena 3 loses prime when I replace the filter media. I have to prime it alot until it finally starts back up. It's about 4 years old now . Should the filter completely fill with water I have a RENA XP 2 which I purchased as part of a new tank set up. I have used external filters before mostly Eheim one and so far have been pleased with ... rena filstar xp cleaned filter.switched back on & it started making an intermitant grating noise (lollipop in spokes when you were a kid...).Then noticed filter was not ... how do i stop the filter from leaking from the top? The filter is leaking drop by drop of water where the lid connects to the filter....water is flowing through the tubes but the filter constantly leaks ... How does lid gasket fit on xp4 The gasket on the lid has a ridge on two sides and then it is flat on other two sides. Does one of the flat side rest against the top of the canister or ... Why is the discharge tube full of "stuff" I have an XP2 I loved it! It has been 8 months since I installed it in my 30 gallon tank. both the intake and discharge tubes were full of debris and ... xp3 impeller cover I want to replace the impeller cover on the xp3. It is a bit noisy. The reason I think it is the cover cause the shaft that goes into the cover is a bit ... The inlet pipe is barely drawing in any water. The pipe that pushes water into the tank is flowing just fine, however, the inlet pipe which draws water out of the tank is only trickling water down the ... In-Line UV Sterilizer Is it possible to put a UV sterilizer directly into the intake/return line on my XP3 filter (assuming that the UV is capable of handling 350gph) or is ... how do you keep the filter to keep from clogging so easily I have an filstar xp3 on a 75 gallon tank, The filter ran great until I changed the inhabitants of the tank to south america cichlids (oscars, midus, jack ...
where do i get the hose for the xp3 filter ?
by hose i mean the bendy tubing that connects the filter to the pipers that go into the aquarium . output severely diminished I have had my XP3 for 2 years. I have dont regular cleaningings and replaced the hoses. Recently it has gone down to practically a trickle. Occasionally ... I have had my Rena XP2 for more than a few years now. It appears that it is no longer pumping water back into the tank. When I unplug it and plug it back in, I can see the water being sucked into the filter, but I cannot see the water coming out of the output end back into ... Should I buy a rena xp2 or xp3 for a 55 gallon saltwater tank? I`ve heard that over sizing is the best bet,but by how much? I would rather spend the extra money on the xp3 if it will mean healthier fish and a cleaner ... I was given a saltwater tank with a filstar filter, can I use it with fresh water tank? I was given a complete salt water aquarium setup. It hasnt been used in probably 5 years. I want to set it up as a freshwater tank. Can I use the filter ... I have an XP3 that will run for a few minutes and then stop. ??? I have replaced just about everything except the canister and the problem is the same. I replaced the motor,o-rings,impeller,hose connector assembly etc.... My Rena XP3 Impeller will not spin, when I plug the motor in, it tries to spin, but just vibrates. What should I do to fix it? I purchased (From Your Store) $70 worth of replacement parts. I replaced the Impeller cover, Canister O Ring, Disconnect O Rings, all new suction cups,... My Rena XP3 Impeller will not spin, when I plug the motor in, it tries to spin, but just vibrates. What should I do to fix it? I purchased (From Your Store) $70 worth of replacement parts. I replaced the Impeller cover, Canister O Ring, Disconnect O Rings, all new suction cups,... Filstar XP1 Filter not working Last week, my turtle knocked off the intake pipe of my filter (before this it had been working well for a few months). I was away for the day, so the ...
Why is my water cloudy??
Hello, Why will the filter not pull water into the canister when I compress the handle? I recently moved my 28 gallon tank to the other end of the living room. I cleaned and inserted new filter media and primed the tubing in my XP1 filter....
can the outlet pipe be in the water or does it have to be above if you are using the spray bar
can the outlet pipe be in the water or does it have to be above if you are using the spray bar
MOTOR SIZE
I KNOW THE XP4 HAS A BETTER FLOW RATE THAN THE XP3,BASICALLY BECAUSE ITS A LARGER UNIT, BUT IS THE MOTOR ALSO LARGER?
power backup
is there a power backup available for the filstarxp2? cured my leaking problem now cloudy water? My leaking problem was because the filter was not below the recommended "depth". So now it is approx.30" below the water surface and the tank ran great.... Can I use an XP4 on a 55 gallon tank? I have a 55 gallon tank that I wish to use again and repopulate. I have one of the old "hang-off-the-back-o-the-tank" models and wish to upgrade to something ... Flowrate of my XP3 has dropped significantly Hi, ive had a Rena XP3 for 2 years now, and it has been superb. Recently, however the flowrate has dropped significantly. Ive taken the filter out cleaned ... Leaking around the power cord I have an xp2 on my turtle tank and when I set it up I noticed that there is a significant drip coming from the power cord. Is this a normal problem with ... The flexible tubing has something growing on the walls. What do I do? The tubine that goes from the filter to the tank has something growing on the inside walls. It looks like white cottage cheese. I have onlly has the Filstar ...
How do I properly care for the Filter.
I have inherited a big fish tank and have the xp4 filter.
Were do I order replacement parts for my filter?
Can't seem to locate a parts list. My XP1 wont pump the water in my fish tank I am in the process of setting up a new fish tank. I have filled the tank after feeding the pipes through the hood and into the tank, one end has a inlet ... New Rena Filstar XP2 Installed and Fish Died I have just recently installed my xp2 filter system into my 35 gallon hex tank . The tank has been running for about a week. Transferred my fish from ...
How do you clean the impeller on a Rena Filstar XP4
I would like to know how I may clean the impeller for my XP4 filter? Rena Filstar XP discharges particles when restarted After water changes when I have cleaned the canister, reattached the hoses, and siphoned the water back to the canister. I turn on the power and. A large ...
Poor Circulation XP3 , Performance Nowhere Near when Unit was New ...
Hi Planet Rena, Can you convert a xp2 to a xp4? I have a 55 gal tanks with goldies in it. The GAB forum said that my filter is too small for what I have because of the goldies. They suggested a Rena ...
Weird noise after cleaning Rena Filstar Filter
I just cleaned my filter following the instructions and now its making a funny noise????
My rena xp 3 filter has stopped working
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what type of carbon and pellets do i need for my xp3
I have not used the systemin over a year and would like to set my tank up again. What do I need to buy? Rena Filstar XP3 filters / pouch i really like this filter system, but dont know if I have it set up right for my turtle. he is in a 55 gallon long and I have it more then half fall of ...
do i need to run an air pump with the Rena XP XP1.
approx 40 gallon tank using an xp1 filter. just gold fish in tank Any suggesting on filter media for goldfish? Help! Filstar stopped working The water intake came loose and floated off, disconnecting the filter from the tank's water supply. This happened in my son's room and I don't know how ... Rena XP2 water return minimal? I have a rena filstar xp2 in a 45 gallon tank. I will clean the filter and about a half week later the water coming out of the nozzle comes out really ... What type of filter media should I be using? I have a 125 gallon freshwater aquarium with the XP4 filtering it. I've had it up and running a couple of months now. It's definetely time to clean it.... My filter is not moving water, what do I do? Hi. I have an Xp3 running on a 70 gallon tank, with a few modifications fitted for my turtle (only media modifications). Recently, I've noticed my filter ...
XP4 leaking through the power cord
My XP4 is only 3 months old and it is now leaking from the housing (where the power cord comes out). Looking for advice on how to fix this problem. Dimensions for the Rena Filstar XP1 and XP2 I have limited vertical space in my cabinet. Can you give me the dimensions of the xp1 and xp2? (how much vertical space is needed to set these up?) Do ... Both Rena Filstar xp3s have stopped operating! There was a power glitch this morning and all power went off and then on again rapidly. Both filters stopped operating and, when the power came back on,... Low flow in one week! purchased a Rena xp2 for a 55 gallon tank holding 5 Koi fish. Bio chem zorb is supposed to last 1 month but I get low flow and cloudy water after just ... filstar xp just stopped My filter just went from working to not working. I've had trouble with it after cleaning it for quite awhile. It doesn't want to push water after it ... Water is leaking at a rate of a drop every few seconds from the hole where the plug in wire goes into the blue top section of the filter! Water is leaking at a rate of a drop every few seconds from the hole where the plug in wire goes into the blue top section of the filter! I've had this ...
Jet nozzels
Can the jet nozzels, part number: 840130-00 be bought seperately? I need 2. I no longer can get flow despite many attempts to prime. After opening the filter canister, I plugged in the motor to observe function. The impeller spins erratically. What do you think needs replacing based ... Is opaque tubing available? I have a Rena Filstar xP2 filter, and it works great. My problem is with the tubing. It is routed such that it is exposed to sunlight. This results in ... Best filter media setup for XP3? I've been running an XP3 in an 75 gallon tank, one oscar one jack dempsey and two silver dollar's. I'm wondering if there is a more lasting setup for ...
My XP3 has been leaking around the top significantly; carpet quite wet.
Do I just need to replace the seal under the lid? Is there a seal kit I can buy? air gets in the filter Rena Filstar XP Filter? is this normal and ok? the water in xp2 unit doesnt fill up all the way and air gets in the unit, is this ok and normal? is this going to break the unit? how do i fix this. ive ...
my canister xp3 filter is causing alot of air bubbles
its making a lot of air bubbles throughout my tank so many air bubbles that i can hardly see into my tank whats wrong
Filstar XP3, BioChem Zorb and Black Carbon together?
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water flow after cleaning the filter
After cleaning the filter, the water is not flowing properly. How should I trouble shoot this? Motor/Impeller noises We have had a Rena Filstar XP3 for about 4 months now and we cannot seem to keep it running this last week very well. It is attached to a 120 callon tank ...
Rena Filstar XP - How do you bleed out the system?
it has air bubles so it isnt working correctly how do you bleed the system out? Noisy XP 4 filter and motor will not re-start after unplugging at times. The Rena XP4 filter I have has become very noisy lately. The noise sounds like air cavitation in the impeller or a very loud motor. I can hear the noise ...
My xp3 canister will not start
I am so frustrated with my filter the past 4 mos. For 4 years everything ran perfectly fine.
Is my filtration options for the Rena XP3 fully interchangeable?
Can I use bio-balls, carbon, etc?
XP3 no longer pumping water
My XP 3 is just over a year old. XP4 impeller cover vibrates loose I have an XP4, probably about 1 1/2 years old. It has worked fine until just recently when it started making a loud rattling sound and stopped pumping.... Why are Rena Filstar Rotor/Impellers so expensive? I had my Rena Filstar XP3 for only a few months and my impeller broke on me. The plastic on one end of the magnet separated from the magnet & would not ...
Crystal i1 is this same filter as Crystal 2
Is the Crystal i1 filter, the same as Crystal 2?
Where can you reduce the flow rate on XP3 for night time
I want to reduce the flow rate at night. Where do I do this.
Canister does not fill completely when priming.
I have read on this site several times that you should always start your filters from empty before priming them. Air leaking in my Xp3's. I have three XP3 filters that have been running without problems for several years now. Recently, the water level in all three canisters when they are ... Should I be able to see a water line in the filter tank? We've had aquarium and xP2 filter now for two months and are having trouble with ammonia and nitrite levels. I was trying to determine if filtration was ...
I have a xp4 its shagged, needs part ACC860601 well this is the equivalent on the xp3. are they the same or ami about to get the wrong bit?
I have a xp4 its shagged, needs part ACC860601 well this is the equivalent on the xp3. are they the same or ami about to get the wrong bit?
How often should I clean 2x filter
36gal bowfront with (hob) skimmer 25% water change every 3 weeks. Bout 7 small fish 50pounds live rock and some soft coral . Thank u leak from motor head I have the XP3 and recently began leaking from the power cable to the floor. I have taken the motor apart, re lubed the seals, and reassembled. No ... Why does my Rena XP2 sound like it's sucking air? I cleaned my tank last week and this week I noticed it sounded like it was sucking air. I replaced the lid seal gasket about six months ago. Could the ...
slow water return xp3
very small amount of water coming out of exhaust
XP3 will not prime
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Am I able to use the XP4 filtration with a 55 gal tank?
Am I able to use the XP4 filtration with a 55 gal tank?
how do you clean XP2 and how often?
My XP2 has been running well for about 3 months. About how often do I clean or maintain it, and how is it cleaned?
I can't push down lever on top of canister for the Rena Filstar XP
it feels like theres pressure or something but it wont let me push lever down Algae grows in tank and filter tubes of my Rena Filstar Filter I am using a RENA XP-3 on a 55 gal. turtle tank (2 4" red eared sliders with 2 algea eaters), since switching from the factory supplied filter media to ...
why wont my primer work?
my primer valve wont turn or anything
My rena xp2 has stopped working is there anything i can do to fix it?
i have un plugged it and washed it out and done just about everything i have thought of.
Bubbles coming out of output
Hello... i have an xp3..it is leaking around lid where you pick up unit to move it around, how come on the side of the canister lid where you are able to put your hands in to carry there is ann exess of water building up in there and spilling over onto ...
Which media gets placed in which basket on the XP 4
I am running a XP4 on a 90 gallon central american chilid tank. WHat is the correct placement of media in the 4 baskets?
I have a Rena xp3 filstar and it is making a louder than normal humming sound, what could it be?
I have a Rena xp3 filstar and it is making a louder than normal humming sound, what could it be?
What is the best set up to get rid of green water using a xP2 filter ?
WATER IS GREEN Rena XP2 has very low output slow flow After a year of use my filstar XP2 has tremendously and noticeably slower water movement then when new...it actually just trickles. I have frequently cleaned ... not enough water comming out of the Rena XP spraybar Hello I have bought the Rena xp2 about 6 month ago. I have a 46 gallon tank. I noticed lately that it doesn't put out enough clean water through the spraybar.... Will the XP4 work on a half full aquarium? I have a 75 gallon aquarium that I keep half full for my turtle. Will the XP4 be able to be primed and work if the water level is only half full (approximately ... grinding noise from the top The top part of the machine is making grinding noises. I just cleaned the entire unit and it now makes the noise. It is not coming from the two units ... EXACTLY how much media can one XP2 hold? I know it has 2 baskets and each one are split into 2 i gather. (if that isnt correct please, by all means correct me). So in my mind i can do a mixture ...
how to fix broken clamp on xp3?
One of the clamp is broke and i was wondering how to fix that, can it be replaced? Reason for leakage? I have an XP-1 for my 42 gallon aquarium. No problem for three years, but the last few times after cleaning there's leakage drop by drop from the clamps.... XP2 won't prime I've had a Rena xp2 for about a month now, my boyfriend and I got it hooked up successfully and its been running great until the other day. I came out ... My inpellor "came apart." How can I assemble it back myself? My filter just stopped working and making noises. I had it for about 7 months. I opened the impellor area and noticed the impellor is loose. I pulled ... Do I have a faulty top basket lid?..... I have a question for any Rena XP4 owners. Is the top lid that goes on the top basket suppose to "seal" down to the basket perfectly? I'm asking because ... Rena Filstar XP3 won't start after running dry my filter is about 6 months old - it's the x3.When I was at work, my turtle knocked the intake apart and the filter ran dry, probably for several hours.... Rena XP3 primes but does not maintain water level in canister after i clean the rena xp3 and hook it back to the tank EMPTY.... It primes and everything is ok and then after a day or so there is only water filling ... Rena XP3 dishcharges white sediment after cleaning. Hi, i've owned Rena's for years and presently have 4 XP3's set up and running on various tanks. My question revolves around a white substance that shoots ... Rena XP3 and XP4 has slow output after a few days have 100 gallon tank with an xp3 and xp4 and both are doing the same thing. system will prime and start and run fine after and cleaning however after. a ...
How do I know if my rena filter is working?
I just purchased a rena filter and I don't know how to tell if it is working. I think it is not. xp3 runs for a couple of hours and then quits? my xp3 is about 2 and a half years old and it was working fine till about a week ago. now i prime it in the morning befoe i go to work and it starts up ...
Priming directions for the Rena XP4 Canister Filter
cannot get it to prime properly
Please help me fix my Filstar XP3
Hi. Leaking XP3 lid We have had an XP3 for less than a year. In the last few months, we have had a problem where more water is leaking into and out of the lid — each water ... How do I clean the particles from the bottom of the tank? I have an XP2 in my 29 gallon turtle tank. I noticed that small particles and turtle waste fall to the bottom, on top of the gravel. The filter does ... Why is my XP3 not moving water When I first plug it in it pumps for abut 2 seconds and then stops pumping. What could be causing this? The air is purged and I have disassembled the ... What filters should I be using I have the large xp4 unit. I have fresh water tropical fish in a 120 gal. tank. About 30 fish in all, only 4 of them about 8 to 12 inches. the rest are ... Questions about My Rena XP4 filter I have been running my XP4 for about 6 months in my 180gal. tank with no problems untill about 2 months ago. It is no longer filtering like it did when ... Is BioChem Zorb the same as Activated Carbon? would not having bio-chem zorb in the filfration system make the tank water green? only have carbon in the filter and the fish tank water is super green.... Rena Filstar XP has Rena Crystal, what is that? I recently purchased a XP3 for a 55 gal turtle aquarium, the literature says it includes a "RENA Crystal" pouch...but I can't find this on your site. Which ... My XP3 Leaks After a Few Hours Hi, I recently cleaned out the filters and reinstalled everything back. I have done this many times. But last time, the pump works fine, but after a ...
Rena Filstar XP-How often do you change the filter media?
HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU REPLACE FILTER MEDIA POUCHES IN THE XP3 Rena Filstar XP3 included with my aquarium does not siphon water. when i bought a 125 gallon tank they included a rena xp3. The filter will pump water when i filled the filter but it will not suck up water. Do i need ... Is it possible to repair the tank body on the XP3 Recently I was looking behind my tank (225 gls) and I saw water squirting from the body of the Xp3. The hole is on the seam in the right front, There is ... Air running through the intake hose I own an XP 3 that is 3 years old. I have not replaced any parts. I have a Rena smart heater attached to the intake. I am using the spray bar on the ... My filter xp2 makes a high pitched hum Why? I got A used xp2 and went to set it up on my forty gallon long. I assembled it empty to make sure it works ok. I trimed the intake hose but not the out....
What is the actual output of the xp 4?
I remember seeing on the box the actual output on the box but I dont recall what it was. After all the media is put in the outflow changes.
How does the Rena Filstar XP compare to the Hagen Fluval
How does it compare to Fluvial system? I need something easy to connect and disconnect when cleaning. Rena Filstar XP motor is noisy Sounds like a clunking noise where the fins of the impeller are banging around on something. I took out the impeller and cleaned it, put it back and still ... Filstar Repairs and Replacements Repairing and Replacing Parts on the Rena Filstar XP Rena Filstar Parts Other Rena parts and media than can be used to customize the Rena Filstar XP
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