On Sun, 19 Mar 2006 11:41:55 -0600, "Koi-Lo"
wrote:


"carlrs" wrote in message
roups.com...
I just do no want to see
aquarists throw their money away. Fluvals can and do work, there are
just better options at better prices out there.

As you know I'm no expert, but I think the renaXP's bear looking into.
I have an XP3 on a heavily planted 55gal tropical tank. It's very
simple to use, maintain, & setup. It has a lot of space for media,
and set me back about $100. (the XP2 I think is around $80). At
first I thought it was overkill, but not really anymore. I find it
powerful enough to literally clear up cloudiness before my eyes, while
at the same time my mess of large angels are very happy with the
minimal current. It's only been running for 4 months but both fish
and owner are happy FWIW. Of course YMMV.