Fiberglass Tanks for Rays

[abortedsoul]

I've seen similar dimension Fibreglass Tanks in my country holding 3 rays.. And there didn't seem to be much room left.

1x Motoro , 1x Castexi, 1x LeoPearl all around 14 to 15 inches..

Another guy bred his Leos in a slightly bigger tank, 6 adults to 1 tank, around 10ft by 5ft by 3ft.

Thank you for the information! I appreciate it.

 

[abortedsoul]

Wow. Had no idea shipping would be that cheap......LOL

Well it sounds like you're off to a hell of a start. Most people don't just up and decide to drop (or even have) that kinda money on rays within the first few months.

I'm jealous.....LOL Took me all year to save up enough money for a couple of Marbles.......LOL

I was quite surprised by the cheap shipping. Thanks, I hope we get beyond the hell of a start and get pups soon! Hope to have a pond as good as yours some day

It is definitely a dream come true, and the funny thing is that Ashley and I don't have that much money. She loves rays, I love rays... what else is there to worry about?

Honestly after we get our tanks stocked, it will be maybe another year until we make another purchase (besides food, obviously). I've saved up for more than 4 years, but rays are totally worth it!

It doesn't hurt to have a super-supportive and interested spouse, either.

 

[Nic]

having helped set 2 of these up a mag 12 is perfect for the filter and a canister makes a good addition to them....

 

[abortedsoul]

having helped set 2 of these up a mag 12 is perfect for the filter and a canister makes a good addition to them....

Awesome! We already have the FX5 to use as extra filtration. Any recommendations on how to get them hooked up to each other? I was thinking about putting the output from each sump into the other tank, and maybe attaching them by 2" bulkheads and PVC.

 

[Nic]

keep them seperate... this way incase all hell breaks loose they are seperate systems

 

[abortedsoul]

keep them seperate... this way incase all hell breaks loose they are seperate systems

More water volume is more stable, and it makes the heating and filtration redundant. It would also simplify the drip system, although I could always link the drainage tubes, if it came down to that.

Mechanical hell could be mitigated by the fact that we could keep the plumbing high, reducing the threat of a major spill from either tank. What does worry me, however, would be some sort of problem involving illness.

I'm not sure how likely rays are to get sick if the water is kept pristine, temp is good and any new tankmates are first QT'd.

Are there any other dangers that I'm omitting? I want to have it down to a science, when the time comes.

 

[Nic]

More water volume is more stable, TRUE and it makes the heating and filtration redundant TECHNICALLY. It would also simplify the drip system, although I could always link the drainage tubes VERY EASY, if it came down to that.

Mechanical hell could be mitigated by the fact that we could keep the plumbing high, reducing the threat of a major spill from either tank. What does worry me, however, would be some sort of problem involving illness.

HMM to seperate systems of this size better, think about a good size Q pond

I'm not sure how likely rays are to get sick if the water is kept pristine, temp is good and any new tankmates are first QT'd.

not likely to get sick but zhit happens

Are there any other dangers that I'm omitting? I want to have it down to a science, when the time comes.

with the overflows for drip tank overflow impossible unless you flow like triple the amount it can handle.... hang to stealth heaters in the back in the corners and make a cheap cover (walmart sells clear vinyl)...

 

[abortedsoul]

with the overflows for drip tank overflow impossible unless you flow like triple the amount it can handle.... hang to stealth heaters in the back in the corners and make a cheap cover (walmart sells clear vinyl)...

Good idea with the stealth heaters. I didn't quite understand the problem with the overflow. I'm using one now on the 125- is there something fundamentally different on this type of system? The water volume or the in-tank sump or something?

Also, have you (or anyone else that reads this) had any experience with fluidized bed filters? I'm thinking about buying/making some, and I've done some looking around but would always like to hear personal experiences and opinions on the subject. If you get the chance, tell me what you think.

 

[rvrrays]

I need to caution you about going down the liner route. Every two years I had to change my liner out because it leaked. It was like clockwork. I don't know if a spine made a hole or they chewed threw a spot. Either way, there would be a puddle on the floor.

I would highly suggest going with a plastic or fiberglass tub.

Colin

 

[abortedsoul]

I need to caution you about going down the liner route. Every two years I had to change my liner out because it leaked. It was like clockwork. I don't know if a spine made a hole or they chewed threw a spot. Either way, there would be a puddle on the floor.

I would highly suggest going with a plastic or fiberglass tub.

Colin

I plan on using .45 mil liner when I build the pond, but we're sticking with with fiberglass for now. Have any experience with fluidized bed filters?