The 240 Is finally up and running (Updated 11-15-10 with new fish)

[Zebvance]

Yeah dude. Don't get them new. Look for used ones. They hold value decently.

used 2260 = $200-250

used 2262 = $250-300

Depends on if the filters come with all the hose and piping plus media. I paid $225 for my 2262 and $200 for my 2260s all with media.

well if you hear of one that comes on the market let me know

[stevenallenbarnard]

Post #6, the last 2 pictures, is that a dempsey/blood parrot hybrid? if so that's a new one for me. keep it up, it'll be really nice when yo get it done.

[SteveCGG]

That is an awesome piece of driftwood! Can't wait to see the rest of the setup

[Zebvance]

Post #6, the last 2 pictures, is that a dempsey/blood parrot hybrid? if so that's a new one for me. keep it up, it'll be really nice when yo get it done.

I have been told he is a short-body jack. But I don't know how much longer Im going to have him because he has a swim bladder deformity because of how undeveloped he is i think. I have only had him for about 3 weeks. I picked him of from somebody off of craigslist. I don't know how much longer I'm going to be keeping him because he has a hard time swimming and doesn't do to well in a tank with a lot of obstacles. So I might be giving him away soon.

[Zebvance]

Went to petco to pick up a background and they gave me two free cichlids that somebody had dropped off earlier. I also put some rocks in the tank. I did another water change but I stired up the water puting the rocks in. Here are some pics.

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[Zebvance]

ANybody know what kind these guys are?

[stevenallenbarnard]

the yellow and black one looks like a bumblebee cichlid from lake malawi (psuedotropheus crabro) not sure about the other

[Zebvance]

Got Some of the stock in tonight!!!! Maybe After The 100th water change it will be as clear as I would like. Hopefully the filter this weekend will help!

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[Zebvance]

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[mnemenoi]

I have had some great success with using a power head and the Aqua clear powerhead attachment filter. Its perfect for doing some quick polishing on the water.

[supadave]

If you put some filter floss (quilt batting) in the top tray of your Xp3's....they will clear the water up completely without all of the water changes .

[Zebvance]

I might just try both of those. Where can I get the floss from?

[aafjr2]

whoa, what is up with that dempsey!

[Zebvance]

Not real sure haha. Could be a cross between a red parrot, or a Short body jack, or just deformed.

[aafjr2]

yup deformed will do..