Posted Today, 09:34 AM
This was originally posted on michigancichlid thought I'd share with you on greatlakesaquaria.com and MFK. Sorry for the wall of txt please feel free to ask any questions or give me any input as Im not done building and things can still change.
3-4
Ok well tonight I finally took some measurements and dry some plans out unfortunately I drew them on smart draw and it wont let me share to non members. Anyways this is what I have to work with and it is much smaller then I would like and also trashed right now.
http://i1290.photobu...zpsb102c030.jpg
http://i1290.photobu...zpsf4816581.jpg
The room is 9x8 I was actually rather surprised as I thought it looked much larger, but it kind of puts a damper on my plans, no 6' tanks in this room unfortunately.
Ive done the simple lay out of how the tanks are going to be laid out and now I have a list of things to purchase and set up before I can even think about moving tanks or installing racks.
Here is the general idea though it may be tough to picture.
A picture of the lay out I took with my phone of the computer haha the green is the main rack the red is 2x55 the blue 4'x18' double rack, the yellow 3'x1' double rack, and the purple the sink.
http://i1290.photobu...zps87f9dacc.jpg
The main rack in the room will be 3'x8 the bottom will hold 4-5 30/40B, the middle will hold 7 29G tanks, and the top will hold a mix of 20 and 10's some where are 7 or so mixed and matched. These will all be run off of 1 air pump. To the right 2x double 55's and in the corner a 4'x18" double rack (still need this), and to the right of the sink a 3'x1'. That is the plan any way so when its all said and done it should be about 27 or so tanks. (maybe pipe dreams)
1. clean junk out and remove cabinets
2. Figure out electricity (I may or may not do these myself)
-add more outlets
-install vent fan
3. insulate
-This room is so cold right now it's crazy I believe it may just be that the 2 windows and doors are very drafty so thats where I'm going to start by sealing those completely off. these will no longer be in use. and will seal with great stuff.
-I then plan to install styro installation board to the entire room prime and paint
4.Set up filtration
-purchase an air pump that will run the tank load or atleast the majority of the tank load
-run pvs above main rack and maybe to the double 55's as well
- acquire enough sponges/boxes/ugs to handle all the tanks
5.rack
-build the main rack
-run air line
-figure out lighting of some sort really dont have any ideas for this as of yet
I think Im going to start with those five steps and go from there. This will not be a quick process but I will update when progress is made.
Sorry for the long/tough read this was kind of for myself but feel free to follow along on this slow process.
doubt anyone will care about this part but Im going to do a rough list of things I need to still obtain. Will start with the fish stuff. This is not a WTB as I'm not looking to buy right this second.
fish related:
air pump-$200 (if I buy new should run almost all 27 tanks if I go diaphragm and more if linear still looking into this and would love some input.
2x10g-$20
2x20g-$40
1x55g-$40
3x40B-$120
1x4'x18"-$30
misc-filter, lids heaters-$200
630 for the fish stuff I dont have
build mats-
insulation-$100
utlity sink-$65
ceiling fan-$85 (this is if I install myself)
pvc and valves-$25
lighting-???
rack-$50
Total-955
Well I'm sure Im forgetting something but that puts me around $1000 bucks to get this thing to its full potential. But no lighting. I want to set this thing up to work for as many tanks as it can hold so I don't have to go back and redo things with tanks in place.
I think that's all for now.
Please let me know if you think I'm skipping a step or over looking something.
Thanks!
3-6
Since I'm on a budget I don't think I'll be able to purchase jehmco air pump so I am looking for an alternative here is what I've found so far.http://www.theheckle...treak-question/
I'm looking for something to run 50 outlets. From jehmco rating the above pump should do that.
Actually I found the al-40 or maybe al-60 they are cheaper and stronger.
Just found another Air force pro 60 anyone have exp. with these?
3-20
Well I made some small steps towards the fish room. I scheduled the electrician and also purchased the pump, air supplies, and about 20 sponge filters from lens. I went with the alta -60 linear as it was in the budget. Clean out still in progress. Insulation and some other minor work will be done this week end . Pics when there is something visual.
3-23
Well order came in and I really cant catch a break lately, I ordered from kens and am severally disappointed. The pump was never sent at all with no explanation email or call. They also sent me 20 of the stack able sponges instead of the ATI Hydro Sponge Filters. They also sent me and billed me for things I removed from my cart, only sent me one part of a dip and poor, and I also ordered a pound of food as the price was good and I figured what the hell, the stuff is crushed into a super fine powder basically only usable as fry food. Ill let you know how the customer service goes.
3-25
Very pleased with kens after talking to them all supplies and correct filters will be in Thursday also I added 12 more I just couldn't beat the price on these. The room is finally cleaned out and the cabinets should be removed tonight. Electrical done later this week annd hopefully insulation and paint Saturday maybe rack build Saturday.
Still need more tanks!
3-29
http://i1290.photobu...zps9172d901.jpg
Kens second order finally came in, I am very please as they did not charge me for the parts to complete the stack able kits and they also did not charge me for the 12 extra sponges I order.
SO I now have a total of 32 brand new hydro 4s which cost me $100 bucks.
On another note the room is progressing. The electrical is finished and insulation is started. tomorrow I have some buddys coming over and it should be basically tank ready by the end of this weekend if all goes well.
Ive had to cut down on a a lot so basically Im looking at about 900g of water but will see if any complications arise while rack building.
3-30
http://s1290.photobu...room%20progress
here is some quick pictures of what we got done yesterday. Not as much as I wanted but we got a couple racks built. I had to build the racks taller then I wanted because of reach and the way the electrical was laid out I must have miss calculated some where oh well it will still work.
As picked up 6 more tanks from Riche still looking for a couple more but in no rush. I was hoping to be done this weekend but with Easter its just not going to happen.
This was originally posted on michigancichlid thought I'd share with you on greatlakesaquaria.com and MFK. Sorry for the wall of txt please feel free to ask any questions or give me any input as Im not done building and things can still change.
3-4
Ok well tonight I finally took some measurements and dry some plans out unfortunately I drew them on smart draw and it wont let me share to non members. Anyways this is what I have to work with and it is much smaller then I would like and also trashed right now.
http://i1290.photobu...zpsb102c030.jpg
http://i1290.photobu...zpsf4816581.jpg
The room is 9x8 I was actually rather surprised as I thought it looked much larger, but it kind of puts a damper on my plans, no 6' tanks in this room unfortunately.
Ive done the simple lay out of how the tanks are going to be laid out and now I have a list of things to purchase and set up before I can even think about moving tanks or installing racks.
Here is the general idea though it may be tough to picture.
A picture of the lay out I took with my phone of the computer haha the green is the main rack the red is 2x55 the blue 4'x18' double rack, the yellow 3'x1' double rack, and the purple the sink.
http://i1290.photobu...zps87f9dacc.jpg
The main rack in the room will be 3'x8 the bottom will hold 4-5 30/40B, the middle will hold 7 29G tanks, and the top will hold a mix of 20 and 10's some where are 7 or so mixed and matched. These will all be run off of 1 air pump. To the right 2x double 55's and in the corner a 4'x18" double rack (still need this), and to the right of the sink a 3'x1'. That is the plan any way so when its all said and done it should be about 27 or so tanks. (maybe pipe dreams)
1. clean junk out and remove cabinets
2. Figure out electricity (I may or may not do these myself)
-add more outlets
-install vent fan
3. insulate
-This room is so cold right now it's crazy I believe it may just be that the 2 windows and doors are very drafty so thats where I'm going to start by sealing those completely off. these will no longer be in use. and will seal with great stuff.
-I then plan to install styro installation board to the entire room prime and paint
4.Set up filtration
-purchase an air pump that will run the tank load or atleast the majority of the tank load
-run pvs above main rack and maybe to the double 55's as well
- acquire enough sponges/boxes/ugs to handle all the tanks
5.rack
-build the main rack
-run air line
-figure out lighting of some sort really dont have any ideas for this as of yet
I think Im going to start with those five steps and go from there. This will not be a quick process but I will update when progress is made.
Sorry for the long/tough read this was kind of for myself but feel free to follow along on this slow process.
doubt anyone will care about this part but Im going to do a rough list of things I need to still obtain. Will start with the fish stuff. This is not a WTB as I'm not looking to buy right this second.
fish related:
air pump-$200 (if I buy new should run almost all 27 tanks if I go diaphragm and more if linear still looking into this and would love some input.
2x10g-$20
2x20g-$40
1x55g-$40
3x40B-$120
1x4'x18"-$30
misc-filter, lids heaters-$200
630 for the fish stuff I dont have
build mats-
insulation-$100
utlity sink-$65
ceiling fan-$85 (this is if I install myself)
pvc and valves-$25
lighting-???
rack-$50
Total-955
Well I'm sure Im forgetting something but that puts me around $1000 bucks to get this thing to its full potential. But no lighting. I want to set this thing up to work for as many tanks as it can hold so I don't have to go back and redo things with tanks in place.
I think that's all for now.
Please let me know if you think I'm skipping a step or over looking something.
Thanks!
3-6
Since I'm on a budget I don't think I'll be able to purchase jehmco air pump so I am looking for an alternative here is what I've found so far.http://www.theheckle...treak-question/
I'm looking for something to run 50 outlets. From jehmco rating the above pump should do that.
Actually I found the al-40 or maybe al-60 they are cheaper and stronger.
Just found another Air force pro 60 anyone have exp. with these?
3-20
Well I made some small steps towards the fish room. I scheduled the electrician and also purchased the pump, air supplies, and about 20 sponge filters from lens. I went with the alta -60 linear as it was in the budget. Clean out still in progress. Insulation and some other minor work will be done this week end . Pics when there is something visual.
3-23
Well order came in and I really cant catch a break lately, I ordered from kens and am severally disappointed. The pump was never sent at all with no explanation email or call. They also sent me 20 of the stack able sponges instead of the ATI Hydro Sponge Filters. They also sent me and billed me for things I removed from my cart, only sent me one part of a dip and poor, and I also ordered a pound of food as the price was good and I figured what the hell, the stuff is crushed into a super fine powder basically only usable as fry food. Ill let you know how the customer service goes.
3-25
Very pleased with kens after talking to them all supplies and correct filters will be in Thursday also I added 12 more I just couldn't beat the price on these. The room is finally cleaned out and the cabinets should be removed tonight. Electrical done later this week annd hopefully insulation and paint Saturday maybe rack build Saturday.
Still need more tanks!
3-29
http://i1290.photobu...zps9172d901.jpg
Kens second order finally came in, I am very please as they did not charge me for the parts to complete the stack able kits and they also did not charge me for the 12 extra sponges I order.
SO I now have a total of 32 brand new hydro 4s which cost me $100 bucks.
On another note the room is progressing. The electrical is finished and insulation is started. tomorrow I have some buddys coming over and it should be basically tank ready by the end of this weekend if all goes well.
Ive had to cut down on a a lot so basically Im looking at about 900g of water but will see if any complications arise while rack building.
3-30
http://s1290.photobu...room%20progress
here is some quick pictures of what we got done yesterday. Not as much as I wanted but we got a couple racks built. I had to build the racks taller then I wanted because of reach and the way the electrical was laid out I must have miss calculated some where oh well it will still work.
As picked up 6 more tanks from Riche still looking for a couple more but in no rush. I was hoping to be done this weekend but with Easter its just not going to happen.
