Fish Room: advice appreciated

[Wraithie]

Hi all,

After being told i have too many tanks in the house i have tentative approval to set up a fish room downstairs (once its cleaned up a bit).

What i dearly want to do is line breeding of some types of shrimp, endlers and possibly bettas for colour and form (i dont want to do bulk breeding- its the challenge i like).

My aim is for a simple and minimalist setup (as i like to keep things neat) and would appreciate advice from people who have done it before. I want to start small

I'm also wondering what sized tanks i should look at getting, most of my breeding would be trios or possibly small colonies and i would like to maximise space for different strains.

I appreciate the desire for privacy and security around people's breeding setups and rooms, however if anyone was willing i would love the opportunity to visit and learn as much as i can before plunging in head first.

Cheers,

Tess

[PETFISH]

a well insulated area/room number 1 ,to keep heating cost's to a min. biuld or have biult rack's, to suit the area that will allow as many tank's as possible, have tank's biult to suit rack's ,for breeder's and grow out,best filtration to suit your need's EG:lp40/60 and spongie's from AOA

[Yoshi]

here is my build.

probs a bit big for shrimps but u get the idea.

http://www.qldaf.com/forums/general-aquarium-discussion-19/yoshis-new-breeding-setup-work-progress-88030/

this is like finished now just have to put up 1 more pic and then ill get it moved the the DIY area.

[cram]

agree with pet fish - insulate, insulate, insulate. otherwise your heaters will be running 24/7..

if you are looking at many tanks (15-20+) consider automatic water changing system (using drilled tanks) even if you don't run on a sump.