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Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Easy start self-priming filters provide efficient stage filtrationLarge rubber base suppresses vibration and noiseFilter features flow control, an adjustable inlet, and a single control quick disconnect for easy maintenance
Average Customer Rating:
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5
(41 Reviews)37 of 41(90%)customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Review 21 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: Sallasar
Not What it Says
Date: February 6, 2008
"This product is easy to use, customizable, and very quiet. However, I purchasd the Filstar Xp3 for my 150 gal tank, which is rated for tanks of up to 175 gals, and found the product to be vastly insufficient for the filteration needs of my tank. This product would probably be great for tanks up to about half of its rated max, but it is not capable of doing what its specs say it can."
Review 22 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: DarkBeginning
Rena Filstar Canister Filter Rocks!
Date: February 5, 2008
"Purchased this filter over 1 year ago, still works as good as the as it did the first day!
I use mine on a 55 Gal all natural EEL tank, looks great, works perfect and set-up is as simple as it gets.
I use mine on a 55 Gal all natural EEL tank, looks great, works perfect and set-up is as simple as it gets.
If your new to the hobby, don't waste your time with inferior filters, spend the extra few bucks and save yourself alot of time with this bad boy."
Review 23 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: JonP
Great buy!
Date: February 2, 2008
"I currently have 2 of these on my 90 gallon (I know, alot of filtration) and they are great. They are quiet and very good at keeping crystal clear water."
Review 24 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: anaBanana
easy
Date: January 31, 2008
"my boyfriend is a tank gru so he talked me into buying this canister filter. it is so easy to hook up and you don't have a giant un-sightly filter hanging off the back of your tank, it sits on the floor! I love this filter. excellent suction and keeps my tank flawlessly clean. I also like my filter because, unlike my bf's, there aren't any wheels turning that get stuck and have to be repaced. it is also extremely quiet."
Review 25 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: klondikesmommy
Just awesome
Date: January 28, 2008
"I bought this for my turtle and I am just amazed by it's power! It's just awesome!"
Review 26 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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Written By: Kevin127
UNBELIEVABLE QUALITY FOR LOW $$$
Date: January 21, 2008
"When I bought this filter my tank was cloudy and had already been using another filter 24 hours after I put this baby on the water was so clear you think you could drink it!"
Review 27 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: Karl
It just keeps going!
Date: January 18, 2008
"I have had my Rena Filstar for over 3 years and have had absolutly no problems with it. I have a small saltwater tank so it really performs well. I like that I can purchase all of the replacement media right where I bought it from, that another plus. Thanks Rena and PETCO."
Review 28 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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Written By: tramrac
The best filter ever
Date: November 2, 2007
"I recently purchased this filter for my turtle tank. IT IS AWESOME! The water is crystal clear. This filter moves a LOT of water!
Very quiet, seems like it will be easy to maintain. What else could a person ask for?"
Very quiet, seems like it will be easy to maintain. What else could a person ask for?"
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Review 29 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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5
(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
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Written By: porkie
Rean Filstar XP4
Date: October 7, 2007
"This is the best filter for the money or more,On my 100gal tank,the water is soooooo clean,that i thought
that is no water in it.Got to buy another for my 50gal
next week."
that is no water in it.Got to buy another for my 50gal
next week."
Review 30 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
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Written By: bobmsr
better than sliced bread
Date: June 3, 2007
"i have an xp3 on my 55gallon discus tank , best filter there is easy to hookup easy to fill . very, very, quiet, very easy to clean and refill , excellent filtration , discus are very nontolerant of crummy water , this filter does the trick"
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Review 31 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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Performance:
5
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Written By: flaringshutter
Date: March 26, 2007
"Great filter, extremely quiet and efficient. I have a 60 with a few goldfish, and I bought the xp3 to keep down all the waste! Easy to set up, good directions. Unbelievably (!) easy to clean and maintain, unlike the fluval I had before. Now I clean my filter in literally 5 minutes. Provides excellent circulation and keeps my water crystal clear. Only downside is the translucent hoses will turn a bit brown after a few weeks due to all the fish tank goo traveling through them. Other than that, I love it! It really cut down on my tank maintenance."
Review 32 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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Performance:
5
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Written By: nk290
An Excellent Filter...
Date: March 4, 2007
"The Rena Filstar is an excellent filter. It is ultra-quiet, it doesn't make a sound! My tank water is always crystal clear, and cleaning the filter couldn't be easier! It seems that people having difficulty must have other sources for their problems, or maybe they are just inexperienced fish keepers."
Review 33 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
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Performance:
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Written By: traskw
Great System. Easy Set-Up
Date: January 9, 2007
"Easy set-up. Easy maintenance. Works flawlessly. I just wish I bought the 3 for the added space."
Review 34 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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Quality:
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Written By: Martin
Poor Performance
Date: December 29, 2006
"I installed a new XP3 cannister filter on a 75 gallon aquarium and my aquarium went from clear to cloudy in 3 days. The water quality continue to get worst and with no visible signs of filtration. The pumps works great and water is circulating, but no filtration. Calling the help desk for assistance was a waste of time. I was brush off and told to get water tested. My water was tested more than once by different sources and found to be good each time. I DO NOT recommend this system. DON"T BELIVEVE THE HYPE.. by a good cannister filter from another vendor. Don't expect service from RENA, they are always to busy and will tell you soo."
Review 35 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
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Written By: i1mare
The Worst Filter and Wrong Reviews
Date: November 21, 2006
"I Just got my Rena Filstar Xp2 few days ago, I installed yesterday. The setup is easy, but the plumbing part is a little confuse. You will know if you are going to buy it. But I don't recommend it at all. After I set it up and run it, the filter was very very loud, trust me, you can't sleep with that in your bedroom. The second problem is that this filstar xp2 filter doesn't work well with a 29 gallon saltwater tank, I run it overnight, I Hardly see any different in the water, it is still cloudy. I am very disappointted with all the good reviews I have read before I bought this filter. they are just not true."
Review 36 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: Xavier1
Man that's clear water!
Date: November 16, 2006
"I got this to replace an expensive Eheim filter for my 55 gallon freshwater tank. My water has never been this clear and the fish are SO HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get the biggest Rena you can though. Excellent product!!!!!!!!!!"
Review 37 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: Chad
Rena Filstar Canister Filter XP3
Date: September 10, 2006
"Just bought this item for a 60g saltwater tank...install was in under 10min very easy. Unit is VERY quiet. Priming took one time only. Cleaned the system in 10min and refill its self (no need to reprime). MY TANK WATER WAS CLEAR IN 6 HOURS after I filled tank half full of water then put my LIVE sand in and filled it up, then I turned on the filter 6 hours later crystal clear."
Review 38 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: Guinnessman
Great Filter (Xp2 model)
Date: August 29, 2006
"This canister filter is worth every penny. Works great! I would definitely recommend it to anyone with a 55 gal tank."
Review 39 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
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5
(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: KRAK
BEST FILTER I EVER HAD
Date: August 18, 2006
"I was searching in many shops for fairly prized filters and found this Rena Xp3 Filstar. This is by far the best filter i ever had ,it is so easy to assemble and have tried it for a 360L Malawi and it worked perfectly. I fully recommend this product and all other Rena products"
Review 40 for Rena Filstar Canister Filter
Overall Rating:
out of
5
(based on 41 reviews)
Quality:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Performance:
5
out of
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(based on 41 reviews)
Written By: Pet Lover
Rena XP3
Date: May 3, 2006
"I have the Rena XP3 and I wouldn't trade it for nothing else. It is VERY quite, no sound at all, and is easy to assemble, and maintain. It has several chambers to add carbon pack and nitro packs, bio packs...etc
I am about to purchase another one for my freshwater aquariums. I have never heard of a bad review, and I can't give one myself."
