300 gal wide polypterus build thread.

[mustang93svt]

I have noticed not alot of build threads lately, so here goes mine. Picked up a brand new, never setup glasscages 300 wide off craigslist for half price.
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Didn't like the stain on the stand so painted it black.
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Painted back black.
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Had a custom made 100 gal wet dry built for it.
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A couple of random shots during the build.
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Work is done on the wet dry, it will go in the stand tommorrow and then I can start plumbing. Should start filling by next weekend.
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[Conlin2]

That's a nice setup you picked up there and for half the price as new even better.I have been looking at craiglist around in my area for something the same size or a bit bigger. I can't wait to see it all setup!

 

[mustang93svt]

Thanks they are patiently awaiting there new home.
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[lix.ma14]

i can't see the pics. What polys are you going to put inside?

 

[mustang93svt]

What polys are you going to put inside?

Current stock, but will be adding more.
2 ornate
2 sens
2 laps
1 endli
1 delhizi
2 palmas polli
1 plamas palmas
1 butte
1 weeksi
1 retro
1 ansorgi/endli
1 albino sen
3 ropefish
1 alf
2 fla gar
1 spotted gar
1 longnose gar
1 featherfin squeaker

 

[mike_sema]

Great score on the tank, and even better stock that's going in it. So what kind of substrate you going with to make these guys pop? You going black for those nice greens or red/Orange for contrast.

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[Blackumbi]

Nice setup i would like to see you sump runing


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[PDRed302]

Awesome setup, can't wait to see it finished up and running...

Jealous of the tank and deal you got!

 

[mustang93svt]

Thanks for the kind words. The substrate will be a mix of 50 lbs red and 100 lbs black. Will be watching your for sale threads Mike after it is setup for a few more poly's.
without the wet/dry
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with the wet dry in
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Starting the plumbing now.

 

[mike_sema]

Just let me know, looks nice and clean under that stand

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