Up just about 4 degrees since yesterday, guess its finally working, just need atleast 3 more
20150112_150609 by smetters20, on Flickr
20150112_150609 by smetters20, on FlickrI get a fish shed
- Thread starter ITHURTZ
- Start date
20150113_160122 by smetters20, on Flickrwoo hoo getting closer, only 2 degrees shy of the main tanks actual temp, good for me. I can move them in at will now.. Little under 2 weeks until I run out of time..... when to do it when to do it
So the game begins
lowering water level
20150128_142536 by smetters20, on Flickr
A pillow case should do great as I read
20150128_142704 by smetters20, on Flickr
First trip, one kitty, shubunkin, 2 koi, 1 warmouth
20150128_145702 by smetters20, on Flickr
Pillow case huh, my biggest kitty did that, lifted him out of water, let some water drain and he freaked out, by the time I got him to the bin (10") 1/3 of his body was stickingout the case ugh
20150128_193949 by smetters20, on Flickr
60 seconds after putting him in the rubbermaid he went belly up, new house is only a 5min drive and with no help it took everything I got to get that rubbermaid into the truck, broke some laws, and if a cop were behind me Id be on the news for running from the police in order to keep my fish alive. Told the lady to get her *** outside asap to help me get him to the shed. He was still upside down but he was still breathing so I had hope.
The pillow ripper made it!
20150128_211103 by smetters20, on Flickr
My other buddy, butterfly koi, over 18", used to dwarf the kitty, not even close now
20150128_211312 by smetters20, on Flickr
Those 2 guys are my pride and joy, if they died the tank would not be the same
Got the plant filtration hooked back up real fast just to keep the bio going, no lights yet
20150128_215740 by smetters20, on Flickr
Little deco inside, just kept 6 tiles in the middle with some rocks and fake plants in the middle. Made it kind of like a race track, force them to go "around" rather than through. Tanks not filled all the way yet have another 12" to go.
20150128_215740 by smetters20, on Flickr
lowering water level
20150128_142536 by smetters20, on FlickrA pillow case should do great as I read
20150128_142704 by smetters20, on FlickrFirst trip, one kitty, shubunkin, 2 koi, 1 warmouth
20150128_145702 by smetters20, on FlickrPillow case huh, my biggest kitty did that, lifted him out of water, let some water drain and he freaked out, by the time I got him to the bin (10") 1/3 of his body was stickingout the case ugh
20150128_193949 by smetters20, on Flickr60 seconds after putting him in the rubbermaid he went belly up, new house is only a 5min drive and with no help it took everything I got to get that rubbermaid into the truck, broke some laws, and if a cop were behind me Id be on the news for running from the police in order to keep my fish alive. Told the lady to get her *** outside asap to help me get him to the shed. He was still upside down but he was still breathing so I had hope.
The pillow ripper made it!
20150128_211103 by smetters20, on FlickrMy other buddy, butterfly koi, over 18", used to dwarf the kitty, not even close now
20150128_211312 by smetters20, on FlickrThose 2 guys are my pride and joy, if they died the tank would not be the same
Got the plant filtration hooked back up real fast just to keep the bio going, no lights yet
20150128_215740 by smetters20, on FlickrLittle deco inside, just kept 6 tiles in the middle with some rocks and fake plants in the middle. Made it kind of like a race track, force them to go "around" rather than through. Tanks not filled all the way yet have another 12" to go.
20150128_215740 by smetters20, on Flickr
Not a happy camper
20150130_211943 by smetters20, on Flickr
Moved from his 125, to 4x4 square, put some tile in upside down, not sure how his claws will react to pond liner....
20150130_231339 by smetters20, on Flickr
Love this thing
20150130_224359 by smetters20, on Flickr
20150130_224405 by smetters20, on Flickr
75 was topped off last night
20150130_233227 by smetters20, on Flickr
One of my other kitties, over 12" for sure
20150130_224544 by smetters20, on Flickr
Pillow ripper and Ralphy the butter fly koi, biggest guys I got, koi with tail looks to be about 20", never got to measure since the big kittie went belly up in transport
20150130_224448 by smetters20, on Flickr
Now the bad news. Put 4" more water in the 500gal, checked on it a few hours later.... WATER ON THE FLOOR. It was already 2am, nothing I could do so I did what I do best, I will check on it tmw. Checked on it a few hours ago, tank is now bone dry no more leaking, must have hit just that sweet spot that let water come out, so all is well for now, just cant finish it off with the remaining 5" I need.
And the sons blue gill we had for 2 summers did not make it over night, bummer, the 6yo syno decorus in the same tank I thought would take it tough, but a bill gill...... thing was like a dam puppy dog, real cool fish.
20150130_211943 by smetters20, on FlickrMoved from his 125, to 4x4 square, put some tile in upside down, not sure how his claws will react to pond liner....
20150130_231339 by smetters20, on FlickrLove this thing
20150130_224359 by smetters20, on Flickr20150130_224405 by smetters20, on Flickr75 was topped off last night
20150130_233227 by smetters20, on FlickrOne of my other kitties, over 12" for sure
20150130_224544 by smetters20, on FlickrPillow ripper and Ralphy the butter fly koi, biggest guys I got, koi with tail looks to be about 20", never got to measure since the big kittie went belly up in transport
20150130_224448 by smetters20, on FlickrNow the bad news. Put 4" more water in the 500gal, checked on it a few hours later.... WATER ON THE FLOOR. It was already 2am, nothing I could do so I did what I do best, I will check on it tmw. Checked on it a few hours ago, tank is now bone dry no more leaking, must have hit just that sweet spot that let water come out, so all is well for now, just cant finish it off with the remaining 5" I need.
And the sons blue gill we had for 2 summers did not make it over night, bummer, the 6yo syno decorus in the same tank I thought would take it tough, but a bill gill...... thing was like a dam puppy dog, real cool fish.
Cool project. Wasn't too impressed with the shed idea in the first post. But you did a really great job with the walls.
Isn't there a chance it will get too hot during the summer?
Isn't there a chance it will get too hot during the summer?
The tanks itself probably not, I want to run a drip line to the shed for spring/summer/fall use so that should keep the temps manageable I hope. Only time will tell, I have a few ideas to throw around if that time comes and everything doesnt seem kosher for them.
Sheds ok, gotta deal with the hand your delt sometimes.
Sheds ok, gotta deal with the hand your delt sometimes.
