Rapids Pro Filter (RP3) Owners Thread

[ScubaShane]

Reefers and RP3 owners please post your reviews and questions here.

 

[ScubaShane]

I have a 125g and Ive been using the RP3 for six months now. So for no complaints.

 

[ScubaShane]

Skims great!

 

[Slideways48]

I'm thinking about setting up my 55 gallon with this filter, but I'm unsure how well it'd work in a reef set up, I'm still just starting out in saltwater lol

 

[ScubaShane]

I have a 125g mixed reef and it works great. Skims great. I have the auto top off system(RP3 Plus) hooked up work great as well. I clean the filter every two weeks and the filter pads are filthy so I know its doing its job.

 

[Slideways48]

Ah, thank you! It sounds like that's the system I'm buying lol :)

 

[ScubaShane]

I have a 125g and Ive been using the RP3 for six months now. So for no complaints.

Typo: 6 weeks not 6 months.

 

[ScubaShane]

I removed the carbon bag that comes with the filter. I use a carbon pad under a blue bonded filter pad in the first tray. This gives me better water flow by removing the dense carbon bag.

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[Tiburon57]

How do you adjust the skimmer? I'm using the same filter !

 

[ScubaShane]

There's a plastic ring/nut around the base of the skimmer cup. Loosen it and slide the collection cup up or down. If your skimate is wet slide the cup up about a quarter inch and see what you get. Make little adjustments daily until you get the results you want.

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[Tiburon57]

Ok thanks! I will try to do that!

 

[ScubaShane]

Ok thanks! I will try to do that!

Did you get it dialed in? How do you like it so far?

 

[Tiburon57]

Everything it's ok so far!

 

[Josh#reef#monster#hobby]

I have an rp3 system and need to know where can I buy the skimmer and return pump