sometimes an used RO/DI unit is not the best option. You'll need to get new filters and membrane for it. All these together probably cost as much for a new unit. I got my new RO unit on Ebay
Kings discus in chinatown has some of the nicest collection of discus you can check out. He changes water twice a day. Maybe expensive, but just to get an idea to set your goals.
Frequent water changes is something I would not be thrilled about doing it..
I have downsized a bit too from moving from a rental house to an apartment. Kind of curbed my tank and fish lust. Right now my only tank is a 225 gal semi FOWLR saltwater tank. I've been out of the freshwater for almost a yr.
Don't sell your stuff for less than what you can replace on...
I had frontosa for many yrs, my adult mbunas did well with my frontosas. I just make sure the mbunas are not larger than my frontosa, and second, I'd keep the mbuna fry and juvies away from larger fronts.
Frontosa prefer ph of 8.2-8.6. Loaches handles lower ph in the 7 range, however I had...
I am considering putting my FX5 on the market soon for $150. Also selling a 200 gal wetdry filter w/ external overflow box (no hose or pump). I shut down my fishroom last fall and not going to be needing them for yrs.
Looks like it's NLS ciclid formula with extra cyclopeeze added to the mix. i have seen someone in the past use that on his dragonblood, rubescen and german red peacocks with impressive results!
made of some rough foam. got mine at albertson's. I would trust that magic eraser than the scrub pad, sand traps inside the scrub pads easier and strach the acrylic.