API XP FILSTAR XP FILTER SIZE XL Aquarium Canister Filter 1-Count Box

Description

The API FILSTAR xP is extremely powerful, unbelievably easy to use and maintain, and so silent it can be used in any room in the house. The API FILSTAR xP Canister Filter offers several set-up options, making it adaptable to fit your individual needs, and includes features that set it apart from all other canister filters: 1- Easy Start-Up – One-time, self-priming system primes in seconds, without hand pumping or manual siphoning, 2- Maximum Capacity with large baskets hold API highly efficient filter media products, 3- Unique Anti-Airlock System prevents overheating and eliminates the need for re-priming, 4- Bypass-Free Circulation ensure maintenance, 5- Long-Lasting, heavy-gauge construction stands up to the rigors of everyday use, 6- Easy Access gives immediate access to media baskets, impeller, and shaft, 7- Large Rubber Base keeps filter in place and completely dampens vibration. Various API media products are available enabling you to customize your filtration system to meet your own particular aquatic requirements. You’ll see the difference the Filstar XP’s advanced filtration system makes in creating a cleaner, healthier environment for your fish. Contents of the box: 1 API FILSTAR XP-XL, 2 Flexible tubes 59" (1,5m) 1 Set of accessories (inlet and outlet tubes, gooseneck, suction cups), Illustrated instructions, 1 30ppi foam for removal of finer debris, 1 20ppi foam: Bio-Chem Stars for superior biological filtration. Grows massive colonies of beneficial nitrifying bacteria. API Bio-Chem Zorb Size 6: superior resins & activated carbon. Cleans & Clears aquarium water, 1 microfiltration pad for ultra-fine filtration and polishing. Specifications: Flow-rate: 450 U.S. GAL/h (1700 L/h) Aquarium volume: up to 265 U.S. GAL (1000L) Canister volume: 3 U.S. GAL (11.5 L) Waterflow with filtration media and accessories: 190 U.S. GAL/h (719 L/h), Number of filter baskets: 4, Power: 31W With API Aquarium products, it’s easy to keep a beautiful saltwater, freshwater or reef aquarium. For over 50 years, API has been creating innovative, research-driven solutions that make it easier to care for your fish and aquarium. API Aquarium Treatment Supplies are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide best results to control algae, promote healthy bacterial growth and help control and cure fish diseases and conditions such as ich and fin rot. They work to provide a safe, hospitable environment for fish such as tropical community fish, cichlids, goldfish and more. With API, you can spend more time admiring your fish, and less time scrubbing your tank. Make sure to use all products as directed in order to ensure the best results.

Features

MAKES WATER CLEAN AND CLEAR

• Uses BIO-CHEM ZORB® an exclusive research grade resin-carbon blend.
• BIO-CHEM ZORB® removes compounds that carbon alone cannot remove.

SELF PRIMING - EASY START-UP

• Primes in seconds with only a cupful of water.
• Does not require hand-pumping or manual siphoning to start.
• Patented anti-airlock system eliminates the need to re-prime.

QUICK DISCONNECT - EASY MAINTENANCE

• Centralized control of all functions to remove canister without losing prime.
• Self-locking water shutoff system prevents accidental flow during maintenance.

VERY QUIET & POWERFUL 3-STAGE FILTRATION

• Holds any combination of filtration media: mechanical, chemical and biological.
• Maximum capacity baskets. Each basket holds up to 4 different media pouches.
• Inner dividers allow maximum flexibility.

Benefits

The superior design of the API FILSTAR XP makes it one of the most reliable canister filters. Its solid construction ensures a trouble free and quiet operation. Strong flow rates and superior filtration media provide optimal filtration results with very easy maintenance.

Filtration Media

API FILSTAR XP comes with efficient media* for powerful 3-stage filtration:

• Step 1: Filtration pads of 20 ppi and 30 ppi remove debris (mechanical filtration)
• Step 2: API BIO-CHEM STARS quickly establish the biological filter. They provide 4 times more surface area than ceramic rings for massive bacterial colonization (biological filtration)
• Step 3: API BIO-CHEM ZORB makes water clean and clear. It removes colors and odors as well as compounds that carbon alone cannot remove

* The exact contents of the box can vary depending on the filter model.

FILSTAR XP Sizes

Filter Size	Aquarium Size	Flow-Rate (Gallons per hour)
xP-S	Up to 45 U.S. GAL	250 U.S. GPH
xP-M	Up to 75 U.S. GAL	300 U.S. GPH
xP-L	Up to 175 U.S. GAL	350 U.S. GPH
xP-XL	Up to 265 U.S. GAL	450 U.S. GPH

Guarantee

All API FILSTAR XP are guaranteed for 2 years.

Other Items To Consider

API BIO-CHEM ZORB

• Makes water clean and clear.
• Removes colors and odors.
• Removes compounds that carbon alone cannot remove

Also available for API FILSTAR XP filters: NITRA ZORB, PHOS ZORB, ZEOLITE AMMONIA REMOVER and BIO-CHEM STARS.