Question on a Rena XP2 Filter

[Kulani]

I have a Rena XP2 Canister filter for my 46 Gallon Tank. Recently it's been
slowing bubbles into the tank making it rather cloudy. It also makes some
noise while it's doing this. My understanding is that it is caused by
bubbles in the filter but I have followed the recommended instructions to
try and self prime the filter and it's not resolving the issue. Anyone know
what I should try next? Or would anyone recommend a different type of
canister to try?

Thanks

[Billy]

"Kulani" > wrote in message
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>I have a Rena XP2 Canister filter for my 46 Gallon Tank. Recently
>it's been slowing bubbles into the tank making it rather cloudy. It
>also makes some noise while it's doing this. My understanding is
>that it is caused by bubbles in the filter but I have followed the
>recommended instructions to try and self prime the filter and it's
>not resolving the issue. Anyone know what I should try next? Or
>would anyone recommend a different type of canister to try?
>
> Thanks

Well first let me say that canister filters are generally shied away
from in sal****er, due to a tendancy to contribute to nitrate issues,
but many use them with success.
Now that that's out of the way, I'm going to surmise that the
Rena is leaking. Most likely around the power unit where it meets the
canister. Check to be sure the gasket is in good condition and seated
properly. If it is, look at the intake hose, at every fitting, and
seek out flaws or defects where air might be getting sucked in.
How old is the Rena?

Billy

[Kulani]

Thanks. The Rena is a few months old. I'll check out the gaskets and let
you know my findings. What type of filter would you recommend for
sal****er?

"Billy" > wrote in message
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>
> "Kulani" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I have a Rena XP2 Canister filter for my 46 Gallon Tank. Recently it's
>>been slowing bubbles into the tank making it rather cloudy. It also makes
>>some noise while it's doing this. My understanding is that it is caused
>>by bubbles in the filter but I have followed the recommended instructions
>>to try and self prime the filter and it's not resolving the issue. Anyone
>>know what I should try next? Or would anyone recommend a different type
>>of canister to try?
>>
>> Thanks
>
> Well first let me say that canister filters are generally shied away from
> in sal****er, due to a tendancy to contribute to nitrate issues, but many
> use them with success.
> Now that that's out of the way, I'm going to surmise that the Rena is
> leaking. Most likely around the power unit where it meets the canister.
> Check to be sure the gasket is in good condition and seated properly. If
> it is, look at the intake hose, at every fitting, and seek out flaws or
> defects where air might be getting sucked in.
> How old is the Rena?
>
> Billy
>

[Pszemol]

"Kulani" > wrote in message ...
> Thanks. The Rena is a few months old. I'll check out the gaskets and let
> you know my findings. What type of filter would you recommend for
> sal****er?

Plenty of live rock is the only "filter" you need in a reef tank.

[Billy]

"Pszemol" > wrote in message
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> "Kulani" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Thanks. The Rena is a few months old. I'll check out the gaskets
>> and let you know my findings. What type of filter would you
>> recommend for sal****er?
>
> Plenty of live rock is the only "filter" you need in a reef tank.

Agreed. Unless you're going Fish only, Live Rock and some powerheads
for cirulation is the way to go. Myself, I like sumps.

If you ARE going Fish Only, Then a Power Filter with Bio-Wheels, or
something along those lines would be my suggestion.

billy

[Kulani]

I have a fish only tank with maybe 20 pounds of live rock. Thanks for your
recommendations.

"Billy" > wrote in message
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>
> "Pszemol" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Kulani" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Thanks. The Rena is a few months old. I'll check out the gaskets and
>>> let you know my findings. What type of filter would you recommend for
>>> sal****er?
>>
>> Plenty of live rock is the only "filter" you need in a reef tank.
>
> Agreed. Unless you're going Fish only, Live Rock and some powerheads for
> cirulation is the way to go. Myself, I like sumps.
>
> If you ARE going Fish Only, Then a Power Filter with Bio-Wheels, or
> something along those lines would be my suggestion.
>
> billy
>

[Pszemol]

"Billy" > wrote in message ...
>> Plenty of live rock is the only "filter" you need in a reef tank.
>
> Agreed. Unless you're going Fish only, Live Rock and some powerheads
> for cirulation is the way to go. Myself, I like sumps.
>
> If you ARE going Fish Only, Then a Power Filter with Bio-Wheels, or
> something along those lines would be my suggestion.

Since we are on the newsgroup dedicated to the reef setups
I assumed the OP is asking about his reef tank...
If his question applies to FO tank he would do better asking
on the news:rec.aquaria.marine.misc newsgroup, dedicated to
all marine setups and general marine fish tank discussions...

[Kulani]

Thanks. I wasn't aware that the group existed. I just went to it and they
have a lot of interesting discussions about my type of setup. I will
re-post the question there.

Kulani
"Pszemol" > wrote in message
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> "Billy" > wrote in message
> ...
>>> Plenty of live rock is the only "filter" you need in a reef tank.
>>
>> Agreed. Unless you're going Fish only, Live Rock and some powerheads for
>> cirulation is the way to go. Myself, I like sumps.
>>
>> If you ARE going Fish Only, Then a Power Filter with Bio-Wheels, or
>> something along those lines would be my suggestion.
>
> Since we are on the newsgroup dedicated to the reef setups
> I assumed the OP is asking about his reef tank...
> If his question applies to FO tank he would do better asking
> on the news:rec.aquaria.marine.misc newsgroup, dedicated to
> all marine setups and general marine fish tank discussions...