My fish room project

[Angelman]

Here's a rough layout of the new fish room

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.

 

[Angelman]

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

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.

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=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXYaO596cgY[/URL]:qimewbc3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXYaO596cgY[/url]

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.

 

[DMD123]

That is hard core! :woot:

Awesome set up, looking forward to pics!

 

[Angelman]

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

 

[hobbyorobsession]

excited to see the finished product

 

[fishloverRon]

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

 

[Angelman]

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

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..

 

[VsKitchen]

wow - good progress! looking good so far

 

[Angelman]

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:

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

 

[VsKitchen]

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

 

[Angelman]

I got the air system in last weekend. I did thing a little different this time. I used:
Here is the bump

1/2 in. x 50 ft. Polytube (main air line)

1/4 in. Barb Connectors to supply air to tanks

Tool to cut 1/4 barbs to air lines

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..

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...

 

[Ratlova30]

Everything looks really great!

 

[Gryphon]

I could only dream of having a set up like this

 

[Angelman]

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

Opps took a picture of the building inspector on her rounds..

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)

 

[fishloverRon]

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

 

[Angelman]

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

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

 

[fishloverRon]

:laughhard:

 

[DMD123]

Where is the cash register to ring people up at? :scratch:

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

 

[Angelman]

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

 

[finsandfeathers]

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