New 75 Gallon!

[Desert Bus]

I just picked up a 75 gallon with stand and some equipment for USD$100! I intend to modify this heavily, so any any all suggestions are welcome. I would like the future inhabitants to include 2 Polypterus Senegalas, 1 Polypterus Delhezi, 1 or 2 Snakeskin Gourami, 1 Sun Catfish, and a few Keyhole Cichlids.

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions. I think I'm going to start by plugging the holes on the bottom that are not overflows, and then I'm going to try and fix the overflow. This has got to be the worst plastic/ceramic bio-media I have ever seen.

Pictures:

 

[Desert Bus]

I plan to plug all of the holes in the bottom with acrylic patches held on with aquarium silicone sealant, or plug them with plastic nuts/bolts/sealant.

 

[kjfan1]

Should look good when done! Can't wait

 

[Desert Bus]

You know, I may just use it to house the cat shown in the last two pictures.

 

[BlackShark11k]

You know, I may just use it to house the cat shown in the last two pictures.

LOL