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

[SteveCGG]

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

[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.

[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

[Zebvance]

well **** I just moved the sand all around to get all the air out from the deep parts of the sand and the whole tank looks like **** now!

[myjohnson]

Not sure now? Do a search on here and you may find the info. I recall 3-5 turnover for Wet/Dry's-more surface area?

Hard and fast rules are retarded. It's going to depend on what type and how many fish he wants to keep.

Don't believe everything you read.

[myjohnson]

well Ill be looking for them. they are going for like 480 on ebay right now. Thats a bit more than I have in my pocket right now

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.

[Suelovesfish]

Not sure now? Do a search on here and you may find the info. I recall 3-5 turnover for Wet/Dry's-more surface area?

[Zebvance]

NOw IF the wood would sink haha

[Zebvance]

After the 3rd water change!!!! Its almost CLEAR!!!!!


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[Zebvance]

well Ill be looking for them. they are going for like 480 on ebay right now. Thats a bit more than I have in my pocket right now

[myjohnson]

Not at the moment. You got to keep your eyes out for any eheim 2260 or 2262.

Foos on here be picking it up fast when its up for sale.

I have 3 x ehiem 2260 and 1 x 2262.

I can't see myself keeping any other type of canister filter (even the eheim pro 3).

The 2260/2262 are built like tanks. Not fish tank but like a military tool of destruction!

[Zebvance]

yup I have heard bad thing about fx5's and sand... well you know any good deals on some ehiems right now?

[myjohnson]

Again, if you got room under the stand.....you get filters.

Also, I see sand....go eheim.

[Zebvance]

I thought it was 10x for a HOB filter and 5x For canister filters? However the xp3s are rated for 350 gph but i plan on getting a another xp3 or a xp4 or a fx5 to put on it with in the next month. thanks for the input though!

[Suelovesfish]

I like it. Great job
Don't know how many GPH the XP3's puts out, but the ROT from members on this forum suggest 10X turnover rate per hour. So, in your case you would be doing well moving 2,400 GPH or close to it with canisters depending on bio load and type of fish kept.