My fish room project

Here's a rough layout of the new fish room

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We picked up a reception desk FREE off craigslist. That is the row toward the back with the 20's on it. This thing weights a ton. I have to add some 2X4 supports under the front, but after that should be a solid unit. The rest are metal cabinets (from Lowes) was 3 tears high but I changed them to double stacks (weight for them is rated at 2000 lbs.) They will house the 55gallons and the 75's and 1 breeder 40.

I figured out the power tonight and will run that this weekend. I don't have all the tanks but that give's me room to add more if we need to. (or MTS Hits LOL).

Once I get things together I will update with pictures.

I made up a PVC DIY home filter system. Camera is at the other house so here is my cheesy picture:

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Using home filters (from any of the hardware stores), there are two micro filters and a carbon filters in there. it connects to the faucet and runs into the tanks from there. I can pick this thing up and move it from room to room if I have to.

My plan is to get 2 55 gallon storage tanks and run the filter to the drums. Then circulate the water with a sump from harbor freight and then to the fish tanks. Adding a float valve will ensure they don't flood the room.

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The control valve when closed will circulate the water. When open it will be used to fill the tanks.

I'm using a 240 GPH pump that I use to empty the tanks. I put a modified end to the pump so it will pull the water with out sucking in the fish. Again the plan is to use another 55 gallon drum to collect the fish water out side and use it in the yard.

Yet Another plan is to make a a solar panel to heat the fish room. [URL="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXYaO596cgY"][You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

I will post pictures when I get things moving along, but so far this is what the plan is. If anyone has question I will do my best to help answer them.

That is hard core!

Awesome set up, looking forward to pics!

Updated Pic's filter filling system I use on my tanks:

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excited to see the finished product

Gonna be a good time.!!!!!!

Such a nice day. I was out side soaking it up. Starting building an addition to my Rack. So here you go:

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This will give me an additional 5 20's in a stair formation. More pictures to come. Put this is the progress for today. Next step is to wire in the over tank lights. and get this baby installed.

I have 11 tanks that I have to Paint the back and one side to add to this. Project for 2marow.

I want to Thank Big Dave for the 20's (might come get a couple more of them Next week), & Ron (FLR) for the 10 gallons. Jeanna and Dewitt for the 4 40 gallon acrylics tanks. So now where to put them? Got to love MTS in a new fish room..

wow - good progress! looking good so far

Today's update (2-5-2012). Where did the weekend go!!! I ran the Electrical for the tanks and lights. Finished Painting and wrapped in plastic (moister barrier). The plastic in the front is temporary going to make curtains to cover the top half of the tank so you don't get blinded. Installed it added more support bracing to keep it level, refilled the tanks. Here is the picture of the completed stand (the beast) installed:

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Added a 100 gallon acrylic (lower Left) and some adult angels from Mark.

All I can say is Thank god that is done. If you have question post and I will answer them as best I can..

Thanks for looking,


AngelMan

Wow...that's quite a wall of tanks!

I got the air system in last weekend. I did thing a little different this time. I used:
Here is the bump
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1/2 in. x 50 ft. Polytube (main air line)
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1/4 in. Barb Connectors to supply air to tanks
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Tool to cut 1/4 barbs to air lines
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Some half inch Stop connectors and L's to get it around corners.

I made a manifold that I can add to later if and why I need it.

Here is the out come..
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I can get 50 of the 1/4 in connectors for under 5 dollars. I got on ebay and found the plastic control valves 100 of them for cheap. They are alot more inexpensive then using the brass air controllers. And I can have them where I need them (just above the tank) and not have to go all the way up the wall to off the air.

I connected it to the stand with 1/2 in PVC holders. Work like a champ. I still have to run a bleed out valve to the system. So right now Im running a couple line into the corner to bleed it off.

The best part with this stuff, if you make a mistake you dont have to run to the hardware store and get another PVC and start over. You just fill it with a (Oh Sh!T)whole plug...

Everything looks really great!

I could only dream of having a set up like this

Its the end of yet another weekend, so updated pictures.

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Opps took a picture of the building inspector on her rounds..
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Still need to add a couple more supports to the front of the big rack. Then use it for storage. Moving things around to a way that makes the most scene to us (weather its right or not guess time will tell)

The Home Show is just around the corner....! You gonna be ready?

fishloverRon wrote:The Home Show is just around the corner....! You gonna be ready?

I will be if i'm ready or not...

Where is the cash register to ring people up at?

You did say your fish store project.... I mean your fish room project.

LOL!!! have had friends over that say the same thing. When My angels get to going again then who knows...

Very nice!!! Reminds me of my diningroom LOL so appreciate that !!!

Looks great man. Keep up the good work.

I said this once before, but for some reason rock slates just don't work for us. I have gone through a couple batches of eggs and they all fungus over. So drastic measures call for a new plan... SO this is what I came up with today:

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2 inch PCV. Drilled with a 1/4 diameter hole. Added suction cups and place on the side of the tank. I know not a new idea but first time for me. Oh and when you place it in the 1 gallon jar it sinks to the bottom.

Only one more thing to work on and I will have to start a new list. :dunno: I want to add a water circulation tank. I'm think of making a water tight box out of 3/4 inch plywood, sealing it with a rubber coating and make it to fit under the monster rack. Here is the link:

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No need for a glass panel on it so the build will be allot cheaper. Have it feed from under the kitchen sink (using refrigeration Ice cube line) around the room to to the tank with an overflow valve. Put a T Valve on there to run it off when doing water changes. Then let it fill back up and let it cycle (helps to get rid of all the crap the city puts into the water) until I needed to do water changes again.

I picked up an inexpensive sump from Harbor freight and will use it to circulate and to get it back up to tanks.

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I will update with more pictures as thing progress..

So after pondering this for some time now. Just went and got the stuff. The whole thing cost me under $20. I used materials that I had sitting around.

Back ground; I wanted low flow of water to raise angels fry in. The sponge filters just weren't doing all I wanted them to do. Angel fry need alot of fresh water all the time.


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I used 4 10 gallon tanks. Did a 1/2 inch PVC overflow out of each that tank (X4) it down to the sump. I used a 20 gallon tank for the sump. Placed the heaters (X2) sump and a power head in there. The power head pump water back in to the sump. In the sump I have a Javanese filter moss in side of the drip pan, bio balls, ceramics media, and sponge.

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For the return I have a 240 gallon per hour bump, connected to a 1/2 in return hose, 1/2 in PVC, run the lengths of all four tanks. I put a Y connector with a cap, drilled a 1/4" whole at the end of each cap.

It nothing to powerful that was the plan from the beginning. It keeps the flow of water for the fry just enough to circulate good water to them all the time.

Here it is in action:

These are the parents of the fry that are in the new setup. Gotz my fingers crossed:

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& silvers, blacks, gold marbles and a few others....

nice setup, how much will the fry be?

I love the 4 ten gallon setup all in one sump! awesome, awesome!! I LVOE IT!

Very cool frytanks keep up the good work

From concept to creation. You have followed the journey so now for your viewing pleasure here is the fish room walk around video:

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Hard to be-leave that we have only been in this house now for only 3 months..

fishloverRon wrote:The Home Show is just around the corner....! You gonna be ready?

Yeppers it's done and over with. Things went well, but again i am not out to win, just want to show what I have done so that others can do the same...

Nice FR this summer I am building one with only stacked large tanks, 2 220s 2 125s 2 120s and 4 60s. Good work your fishroom has given me some good ideas.

You've got some beautiful angels there!

Kianna wrote:You've got some beautiful angels there!

Thank you...

Naso2 wrote:Nice FR this summer I am building one with only stacked large tanks, 2 220s 2 125s 2 120s and 4 60s. Good work your fishroom has given me some good ideas.

If you need some help I would be glad to assist...

Latest addition to the fish room is a grow out system/Rack (2 bottom tanks are 50 gallons and the top is a 30 gallon)

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Rack was made out of 2x6's, I added CFG lights to the top of the bottom of the rack above. For the top lighting I made a [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]
out of rain gutter and again CFL light blabs. I had to reseal all 3 tanks as I was told they leaked (I got them used). I used 2 different products to seel them and Tap acrylic cement ([You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]) on all the edges then went back with GE silicone. Wrapped the rack in plastic to keep the moisture in.

Whats next:

1. I plan to adding Wooden doors to the top of the 2 50 gallon tanks. Will look more attractive (and if it looks good do that to the other large rack as well).
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3. I still have another wall to figure out. Muhaaaa

sweet stack looks like its coming along well

aquaman95 wrote:sweet stack looks like its coming along well

Damn MTS anyways

Very nice. I love the black Angels, definitely my favorites.

madness wrote:Very nice. I love the black Angels, definitely my favorites.

Going to have a few hundred of them some time in late may.... Go great w/ your monster fish's LOL

Not sure about that. we will see

In the next 2 weeks I will have blue angels for sale. From this pair:

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Philippeen Blue Silver angels. Check out my other stock at: [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Nice work

WOW!!! What a week for fish spawning check out [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.]

Holy Cow, Aron. What are you putting in that water?!!!

DAMN, very nice. Maybe I need to get some of your water.

madness wrote:DAMN, very nice. Maybe I need to get some of your water.

Yah you have better like then I do with them big fish....

100 gallon display tank:

Ya know, Angelman, now you need to change the topic line from ''My fish room project'' to ''My fish HOUSE project''..!!!!

Looking good! Great to see you at the GSAS meeting Tuesday evening. Sorry I spaced out on the light fixtures!

Added hods to our breeder tanks this weekend:

Jan 28, 2012:
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Nov 1, 2012:
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Nov 3, 2012:
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Looks so much nicer then before

looks good