Is the FilStar XP3 Canister Filter A good Filter?

[usefulidiot213]

I know the Fluval is one of the better Canister Filter, but does anybody know anything about the FilStar...?

 

[hogs]

I have the xp4. It's very easy to set up and also easy a snap to clean. No problems with it as of yet. I have only been using it for 2 months. I hear that the parts, if needed are readily available.
The only minor problem that I've run into is that after cleaning the baskets, when I put them back into the canister, they float up on you. You're better off emptying the canister of water before placing the baskets back in and then refill with water.

 

[usefulidiot213]

Sweet thanks.

Did you happen to set up a UV Sterilizer. I was reading that you can upgrade your canister filter by adding a UV Sterilizer to the return line. I was wondering if this a great improvment or not...

 

[05xrunner]

i got the Xp3 and I like it.

 

[wattsupdoc]

ditto on the xp3

 

[usefulidiot213]

Originally Posted by 05xrunner
i got the Xp3 and I like it.
What filter media do you run in your XP3....?

 

[kellen85]

i run a xp3 also and so far i like it. i run ceramic rings, bio-chem zorb, foam stars, carbon, phos zorb. i run everything that you can thats for saltwater

 

[05xrunner]

i have the 3 pads in bottom it came with..i used their Bio-Zorb for about 2months then tossed and run black diamond carbon and Phoslock, plus the top white pad.