Rena FilStar xP1 Canister Filter

[Feynman]

I was looking at buying this canister filter for my 38 gallon tank. It says good for aquariums up to 45 gallons (250 gph) but I've learned to question what a manufacturer claims. Would this work or do I need to go bigger/better??

TIA for any thoughts.

http://www.petsolutions.com/Rena+Fil...100720-I-.aspx

[Toirtis]

It would probably be OK, but bigger is always better...personally, I would go XP2, just for the extra margin.

[mandi]

If you are really interested in them we have both an XP1 and an XP2 that we are no longer using (they were only used for about 6 months - have not set up that tank since we moved so they haven't been used since then) that I would be glad to sell....they are great little filters and were SO easy to maintain!!

[sonoma2nv]

i would go with the xp3 for a couple bucks more.I got the xp2 for my 30gal and didnt filter enough water gph so i got the xp3 and works great.