Grow out system?

Woodstock · 07-21-2008, 02:42 PM

Do you have a grow out system or a multi-tank system?
If so, explain it and/or post pics so I can get some ideas.

I am out of room in my house and need to create a multi-tank system in my garage...

I don't want too many so I am thinking of only 5 x 20 gal tall tanks-- all plumbed together using a 100 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank for a sump.

Using only 5 tanks will not allow me to keep every spawn but I will have room for about every other one...

Help!! I need some ideas!!

Triggerjay · 07-21-2008, 04:11 PM

Sounds like a rack system in the makings. I would make a large shelf unit, that could hold two levels of tanks out of 2X4's. I would place the sump directly on the concrete floor to aid in cooling. As far as plumbing, I will have to draw something up. I will go play with google sketchup and see what I can come up with. I have an idea in my head for removeable tanks to make cleaning easier. Lemme see what I can do.. It may take me a little while..

Jason

Triggerjay · 07-21-2008, 04:15 PM

Oh yeah,... what is the footprint of the area you are working with?

Jason

Triggerjay · 07-21-2008, 04:22 PM

Oh yeah,... whats the footprint on the 20g's? I could go downstairs and measure mine,.. but im lazy! lol..

Jason

Woodstock · 07-21-2008, 04:27 PM

Thanks Jason! Footprint?? hummm... about 8'x12' or so.
The 'work bench' that I stole from my husband is 71"x28"x33" high. It will easily old 5 x 20 gal tall (16" high) tanks with a 100 gallon Rubbermaid Brute stock tank underneath.

I went to the feed store yesterday to measure the Brute stock tank an it will fit. I like it because it is so thick and will definately help with insulating the water's temp.
But I will only have about 6-7" from the top of its lip to the bottom of the table... I think I can get by with that.... can't I?

Woodstock · 07-21-2008, 04:27 PM

20 gal tall = 24"x12"x16" tall

Triggerjay · 07-21-2008, 04:33 PM

So you already have the table they will sit on then?

Jason

Woodstock · 07-21-2008, 04:41 PM

I might utilize it or I might not.... I have a carpenter coming over Friday to give me an estimate on something I haven't figured out yet.

If I do utilize the work bench, I might have the carpenter to make an additional wooden shelf for few smaller tanks.... Or maybe build right onto the current work bench??

Frankie · 07-21-2008, 04:45 PM

Hmm, did you look at my new filtration system Doni? Maybe your carpenter can use that for some idea's.
Here is a picture:

Soon i will be removing the mangrove tank and installing a fragging system.

Frankie · 07-21-2008, 04:46 PM

Pretty basic.

Woodstock · 07-21-2008, 05:06 PM

Thanks frankie

Nice. Any regrets about using the rubbermaid stock tank?

blue_eyes53813 · 07-21-2008, 05:09 PM

I have no regrets on my stock tanks for my sump and refugium..

Woodstock · 07-21-2008, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blue_eyes53813

I have no regrets on my stock tanks for my sump and refugium..

Thanks for chiming in

blue_eyes53813 · 07-21-2008, 05:19 PM

Your welcome

Frankie · 07-21-2008, 05:58 PM

Nope. Very easy to care for actually. Mine is not a $125 dollar rubber maid though. It is a Duraflex stock tank. Half the price for the same deal.

07-21-2008, 02:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Grow out system? Do you have a grow out system or a multi-tank system? If so, explain it and/or post pics so I can get some ideas. I am out of room in my house and need to create a multi-tank system in my garage... I don't want too many so I am thinking of only 5 x 20 gal tall tanks-- all plumbed together using a 100 gallon Rubbermaid stock tank for a sump. Using only 5 tanks will not allow me to keep every spawn but I will have room for about every other one... Help!! I need some ideas!! __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-21-2008, 04:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Sounds like a rack system in the makings. I would make a large shelf unit, that could hold two levels of tanks out of 2X4's. I would place the sump directly on the concrete floor to aid in cooling. As far as plumbing, I will have to draw something up. I will go play with google sketchup and see what I can come up with. I have an idea in my head for removeable tanks to make cleaning easier. Lemme see what I can do.. It may take me a little while.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

07-21-2008, 04:15 PM	#3 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Oh yeah,... what is the footprint of the area you are working with? Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

07-21-2008, 04:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Oh yeah,... whats the footprint on the 20g's? I could go downstairs and measure mine,.. but im lazy! lol.. Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

07-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Thanks Jason! Footprint?? hummm... about 8'x12' or so. The 'work bench' that I stole from my husband is 71"x28"x33" high. It will easily old 5 x 20 gal tall (16" high) tanks with a 100 gallon Rubbermaid Brute stock tank underneath. I went to the feed store yesterday to measure the Brute stock tank an it will fit. I like it because it is so thick and will definately help with insulating the water's temp. But I will only have about 6-7" from the top of its lip to the bottom of the table... I think I can get by with that.... can't I? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? 20 gal tall = 24"x12"x16" tall __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-21-2008, 04:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Triggerjay Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Springfield MO Posts: 2,071 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? So you already have the table they will sit on then? Jason __________________ The start of my journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...xperience.html My current journey: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ld-thread.html My clownfish breeding log: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ne-fishes.html

07-21-2008, 04:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? I might utilize it or I might not.... I have a carpenter coming over Friday to give me an estimate on something I haven't figured out yet. If I do utilize the work bench, I might have the carpenter to make an additional wooden shelf for few smaller tanks.... Or maybe build right onto the current work bench?? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-21-2008, 05:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,499 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Thanks frankie Nice. Any regrets about using the rubbermaid stock tank? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

07-21-2008, 05:09 PM	#12 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? I have no regrets on my stock tanks for my sump and refugium.. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

07-21-2008, 05:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Grow out system? Your welcome __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

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