steve6610 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 just wanted to say thanks to FJ before i post any pics, bought these tanks from dave and being such a nice guy he even delivered them for me, tanks size, 3ft l x 2ft w x 1ft h, each tank has a 150mm wide section at the back going the full 3ft length of the tank, this is great to put some media or sponges in to give the bacteria someplace to breed and hide, each tank has 6 sections, all 150mm wide, they have water going into each section and the back has a piece cut out with stainless steel grate to let water to over flow into the back sump, but stop the fish from getting out, i got 3 of these tanks, so 18 sections plus a sump at the back or each tank, i then went to bunnings and bought a rack, the ones you build your self, they are great, i made it 3 teirs high and then set up the 3 tanks as dave had them, so the pump sits in the bottom sump and pumps the water up to the top tank, it then feeds into each section, and that then overflows into the second tank and so on, then ends up back in the bottom sump to be pumped back up the top, enough of me, lets see some pics, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 this is what its all about, no more worrying about fry savers floating in my breeding tanks, no more worrying about how to feed the fry in big tanks, just place the log with dad and eggs into a section, and wait, then you get this, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Sooooooooooooooo jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamski84 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Did u leave any for me ? Lol they look awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 lol, they are that good i'm thinking about getting another 3 made up, plus i've got 1 the same but 3 sections and getting another 5 soon, but again only 3 sections and no sump on the back, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Steve Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 wow steve looks great. good to see its all up and running and working perfectly. might have to look into some of these myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 i couldn't be happier with them, looking forward to filling all sections up with bn fry, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trk18 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Dam that's sweet ! looking at maybe a smaller version later on have one tiny space left in the shed for it lol Lucky bugger :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi078 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Very nice. Can't believe the amount of fry. Love the tanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlidwife Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Steve, thats a good buy from dave. top bloke... cheers mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenswimmers Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 these are great tanks so super score steve They still have american scars on them some funny looking dovi and jags in them there tanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan486 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Nice. Those racks are a great idea. So easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 hahaha yep, they are strange looking jags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 thanks guys, i was more then happy to pass over my life's savings for these tanks, they are worth it, and the way dave had them set up is totally awesome, yes rudi, there were some fry in that log, and thats not all of them, some got out in my other tank, so i'd guess another 20/30 on top of these, now i need to keep these ones growing, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETFISH Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 cool tanks ,very nicely made,by a profesional tank maker id say,i realy think they are great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 cool tanks ,very nicely made,by a profesional tank maker id say,i realy think they are great. thanks mate, yes these tanks are very well made, got my next 2 racks set up waiting for my 5 new tanks, i will post pics when they are set up and running, the next lot are a little different, but same tank builder, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soumimjp Posted November 15, 2012 Report Share Posted November 15, 2012 I will be waiting to see the next round of pictures, looks good steve. Such a good idea, on top of being easy and hassle free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 I will be waiting to see the next round of pictures, looks good steve. Such a good idea, on top of being easy and hassle free. all the credit has to go to FJ aka dave, he was kind enough to sell these 3 plus another one to me and has arranged to get me 5 more built, all i did was arrange the stands, they are going to make life easier, but once they are up and running, i will then be cutting back on my numbers, just keep the ones i like the best, couple trios of my favorite types, jules and i are thinking its time to change direction, just not sure which way we will go yet, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie wonder Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Cool, Are they bunnings stands? Ive been thinking about getting one, They look pretty strong and easy to chuck up?? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Cool, Are they bunnings stands? Ive been thinking about getting one, They look pretty strong and easy to chuck up?? Cheers yes they are, the ones you buy in pieces, only thing i'd say is don't buy the 6ft beams if your putting 3ft tanks on it, only use the 6ft beams if your putting 6ft tanks on them, i tried it and they seemed to have to much of a bend in the middle, so we took them back and went 3ft beams and they seem great, also we used the wire shelves and then ply and then the foam under the tanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie wonder Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 Yeah true, Cheers. I would be getting the 4ft one if i do, Still thinking about setting up more tanks or not lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 the ones i bought only come in 3ft and 6ft beams, you can get 600 wide or 400 wide, 1800 or 2100 high, didn't see any 4ft beams, but they do have some already in kits, but i know nothing about them, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Junkie Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 If anyone is serious about wanting these tanks or a variation on them PM me and I'll get a price for you FJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve6610 Posted November 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 If anyone is serious about wanting these tanks or a variation on them PM me and I'll get a price for you FJ i second that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leah Posted November 16, 2012 Report Share Posted November 16, 2012 (edited) I've been searching high and low looking at all my pallet racking options. As you know Steve, I've seen your bunnings racks. Nice racks I must say, and even nicer tank setup, but I've been looking for a wider set of racks to accommodate many tanks in one setup. I finally made a purchase yesterday! I drove out to ID Trading at Brendale for a look. My 'new' rack gets delivered on Tuesday. She stands 2100H x 2400W x 465D, 2000kg rating per level, 3 levels with deck supports $340 delivered (i think you can get 600 deep for the same price but I need a slimer rack for my garage etc etc). I'm happy with the service and advice I got from Peter. I'm looking forward to spending many tireless hours after work next week setting up this new baby.... (#$%& why do I do this to myself LOL) Edited November 17, 2012 by leah ..because I can't liquid paper the screen when I make a spelling mistake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
