Api Filstar

[JR]

Has anybody used these canister filters. My grandson brought me 2 in yesterday. They say it will do up to a 175 gal tank. Never used one before.

[Mugwump]

It seems to be a popular unit...here's a setup vid about them...

[b125killer]

I'm using the filstar and fluval 405 on my 155 gallon. It does a good job.  I think it's better than the fluval 405. It's better built and easy to take apart.  I keep breaking the clips on the 405. I don't think it would do a 175 gallon tank . It's rated close to the fluval 406 and that filter was rated for a 100 gallon tank.

[EdKaz]

I have a #3 on a CROWDED 90gal tank, loaded up each section/basket with sponges........works a charm, EASY  to maintain

[Mugwump]

I'm using the filstar and fluval 405 on my 155 gallon. It does a good job.  I think it's better than the fluval 405. It's better built and easy to take apart.  I keep breaking the clips on the 405. I don't think it would do a 175 gallon tank . It's rated close to the fluval 406 and that filter was rated for a 100 gallon tank.

His must be the API Filstar XP L Canister Filter....it's rated up to 175 gallons...

[JR]

They both are the XPL. When I set my 75 gal up in a few weeks I will try one. I have always used the fluval.

[Ron Sower]

I use several different models and love them. With the special siphon connection it seems to be much easier to start than most of the others. At least for me.

[b125killer]

You'll like it over the fluval.  The impeller cover on the fluval is a poor design.  I keep breaking it. Both my fluval have broken covers. I got tired of replacing them. The filstar is a screw on cover.