Grow out system?

[Woodstock]

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]

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]

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

Jason

[Triggerjay]

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

Jason

[Woodstock]

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]

20 gal tall = 24"x12"x16" tall

[Triggerjay]

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

Jason

[Woodstock]

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]

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]

Pretty basic.

[Woodstock]

Thanks frankie Nice. Any regrets about using the rubbermaid stock tank?

[blue_eyes53813]

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

[Woodstock]

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

Thanks for chiming in

[blue_eyes53813]

Your welcome

[Frankie]

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.