That Fish PIace Guide: Installing Aquarium Canister Filters

Having difficulty installing a Canister Filter in your aquarium? ThatFishPlace.com guide to installing the Rena Filstar XP2 Canister Filter is designed to help any aquarist install these devices. This helpful guide can also serve the aquarist when installing other model canister filters as well, as most installation procedures are similar. Part of the That Fish Place instructional video series, video features Sarah, an on-staff marine biologist at That Fish Place in Lancaster, PA. Anyone looking for additional information setting up aquarium filters or other aquarium supplies should visit http://thatfishplace.com. Products used in the video are: Rena Filstar XP2 Canister Filter and a pack of Filstar Ceramic Rings (sold seperately). If you're looking to buy a Rena Filstar Canister Filter, check out: http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/group/10562/product.web

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[vespers119]

and the box containing the filter media is floating off the bottom of the main container.

[ThatPetPlace]

@vespers119 Air trapped in the top of the filter is normal, most of it will work its way out over time. As long as the filter primed, and is working, it should not be a problem. not sure what you mean by the box floating at the bottom? are you sure that you installed all the parts correctly, including the lid to the top container? everything should nest together, and not be able to move around once the filter is closed.

[birtahrund]

Do you fill both tubes before turning it on? 

[ThatPetPlace]

@birtahrund, you'll only need to fill the intake tube (the one with the removable cap on it). Good luck!

[SteveCrothers]

Did anyone else find themselves unable to focus on the filter installation... because that chick was incredibly good looking?

[simbariotv]

man she's hot

[aleena4884]

She's a dumb american ! Like american cars

[Laevi1337]

Hi lady, are you a robot? Do you come from japan?

[seriouslywakeup]

@SteveCrothers what filter installation

[RoughNeckRage]

hey guys just installed my canister how far should the output be from the top of the water PLEASE HELP ASAP!!!!!

[VirgilDara]

Thanks for making this video! :)

[o0OFeeNO0o]

External Filters are where it's at but all of those high-end-priced are over rated. My Jebo was $65 compared to $120 for others on eBay. Had it for 4yrs now and its still a champ!

[jwerner2]

These filters are the worst. I have been fighting with one for months, even had it replaced by the manufacturer. Every seal leaks, they prime for crap, the intake and return are in sections that simply slide into one another and also simply slide out from one another when you are not around to stop it from shooting outside the aquarium and dumping 30 gallons onto your floor. Above all they are a huge fire hazard as they leak water from the area the power cord comes out of. Get a Magnum!

[ilikebabyturtle]

how long does it keep ur tank clean