Finally Decided on 300gal Native Tank!

Cloudk

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Jack Dempsey
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I'm so excited! After months of deliberations, I have decided on my population for my new 300gallon! My tank will have: 2 red-eared sliders, 1 largemouth bass, 4 pumpkinseed sunfish, 1 channel cat, and 2 central stonerollers. Filtration will b 75gal bio sump and 2 fx5s(one on either side) filled with sponges and ceramic rings. I'm SO excited! Now I just need to start the ridiculous process of getting transport permits...
 
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Sounds like a plan! Just a note though, a channel will probably outgrow that tank but it would take a few years, not to get into that controversial topic. Post some pics of the setup once you have it up, I'm and I'm sure others are anxious to see it!
 
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Never kept channels b4. But the tank is 30in wide. So technically, unless its special, shouldn't outgrow the tank. But I'm only going by numbers people have posted, so i might b wrong. Largest catfish I've had is my 2ft pleco :)
 
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Hm... a thought occurred and I'm confused... Guy tells me tank is 300gal, 9ftL 30inW 30inT... Just did tank gallon calculator... It tells me its 420gal... Did i just die, go to heaven and am about to pickup a 420gal for $500 or am i being dumb?
 
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No, if those are the dimensions, 108"x30"x30" that's what i get also.

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Nice score!

In regards to channel cat, if its Ictalurus punctatus then it should top out at 24", so should be fine in that tank. However, it is a catfish so watch out for those sunfish.

Of course, this is all just talk, so we'll need pics to confirm this is all legit ;)
 
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Channel will get to 12" very VERY fast. They go moderately fast to 18". Slow down a bit to 24". And if they get any bigger it will take several years but they have the potential (keyword potential) to get 36" in a matter of years. tbtb has kept them and told me that so I'm just going off his knowledge. There research I did on them suggests same as you, about 24" but who knows right! If you just got a 420 for $500 then tell me where you're getting this from :)! I paid over $1000 for my entire 75 setup, theat means everything minus the fish but still I feel like I got scammed. Keep us updated!
 
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divemaster99 said:
I paid over $1000 for my entire 75 setup, theat means everything minus the fish but still I feel like I got scammed. Keep us updated!
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Yikes! I got my 75 brand new from Petsmart which included cover and light for under $200 about 2 years ago. Also grabbed a brand new stand there for like another $100. You got hosed
 
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xraycer said:
Yikes! I got my 75 brand new from Petsmart which included cover and light for under $200 about 2 years ago. Also grabbed a brand new stand there for like another $100. You got hosed
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Last time I ever get a tank under 180 gallons from an LFS. Yeah I paid $250 for the tank, $100 for the hood, $150 or $200 for the stand, $170 for the filter, and another $250-300 for other stuff. That doesn't add up to $1000 exactly but I'm estimating. I'll just get future tanks that are relatively small from craigslist or something. I need to get a setup appraised on here before I buy my next tank :)
 
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