Breeding Facility in Tennessee

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I have started an improved breeding facility because my fishroom isn't big enough. I decided since the aquarium trade is down at least 40%, why not throw a bunch of money and time into it and see what happens.

All I have done to this point is the floors, which have already been a headache. I tried to acid stain and seal, but I couldn't get the cr@p up good enough for it to look good. So I got a colored sealer the same color and went over it again.

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I am going to have 14 racks of tanks with each rack holding 4 30g breeders, 2 125g, and a 55g reservoir tank on top. One row of tanks will be dedicated to Wild Tanganyikan breeders, and I will have a buffer doser to drip a brine solution into the reservoir tank. I will only buffer all other tanks with crushed coral or something similar.

My room now is on a central system, which has in the past been cross contaminated. To avoid this, this new set up will be an auto water change system, getting a daily change on a drip. The reservoir will gravity feed to the tanks below and that water will drain out to outside ponds. All tanks will have individual lines coming down so tank water won't mix.

I plan on heating the entire room, and I am spending a bit extra in insulation which I hope will pay off in the long run. I am planning on mostly africans, but I might work in a row of new world, angels or discus.

I know the fish biz is hard, and because of the economy in decline. At the same time there are more wholesalers than ever online which makes it even tougher. I plan to focus on the southeastern part of the country, especially where I can get next day ground, and hopefully at least recoup the setup cost and such.

So anyway, you guys will get a first hand look at something starting and doing well, or you will see me go all in on a pair of deuces. Either way, hopefully it will be entertaining.

I will keep a photo journal of progress.

http://www.marinedepot.com/dosing_pumps_top_off_aqua_medic_SP_3000_sp3000_niveaumat_reef_doser-ap.html

something like that, and i think they can connect with devices like aquacontrollers etc..

http://www.neptunesys.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=2&Itemid=40

Thanks, that is what I am looking for.

OMG that is an awesome dream, I believe if you stay dedicated enough, you will reap the rewards eventually. : )

If I lived closer I would so help you for free. Some day I would love to do the same thing, there isn't ANYTHING like this in RI.

do you mean the garage door ? lol

Dry wall hung, electric done. I have 2 pics below, one is a 4" line out that will run to some ponds, and the other is the water line in. We built a wall separating the garage door from the room for insulation purposes. We used mold resistant dry wall and insulation with vapor barrier. Next will be blow in insulation for the ceiling and finishing tape/ mud. Then we will do plumbing and build stands. This has been a chore, but I am learning a lot about how to finish out a house, even if I didn't want to.


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And no solar panels, cost to much and they said we had too many trees.

Wow awesome progress.... looking Gooddddd....

great work !!!!

When you get done...you will realize your fish room is too small.LOL
Keep us updated, love the photos. I need more details about the road trip. My car holds 7 and we will be coming from Georgia! LOL

UPDATE

One row of tanks along each wall, and 2 rows back to back in the middle. The water in and out are the white pipes on the back wall. I will be shooting to fill the area floor to ceiling with tanks. I am starting the stands and plumbing this week.

Looks fantastic! I'm so excited for you. Keep the pic coming, please.

wow, stunning place!! looking good! i can't wait to see that place with fish on it!! Bravooo!

Starting on stands. Each rack should hold 8 30g longs or 6 30g longs and 1 125g. I am shooting for 16 racks.








Just 15 more racks to go

Awesome, looking good! Most of us can only dream of having a fish room that size and that nice.

Looking great. I need to do some of that myself here in a few months.

Just picked up 75 drilled 15g longs and 33 drilled 20g longs along with 8 8' welded metal racks. I still have to get 30 30g breeders, 8 125g and 2 90s. I changed sizes from all 30 breeders because I found these in great condition from a bankrupt fish store. Will post pics as soon as I can.

Great, looking forward to updates

looks good ive been waiting for a good breeder kinda close by that i can trust
i mean by i get what i order

Mike, I know what you mean. I have a couple of good suppliers I have been using for a couple years. I plan to be up and running in a couple months.

let me know when ill be on you waiting list if you need any breeding pairs let me know i can help you with some of them

nice wood for racks, are those tempered wood??

Looking awesome!!!!!

It is treated wood. It has warped a little which is why I didn't want to use it. But it was on sale for $2 a piece at lowes so I went ahead and tried it out. I have 8 steel racks as well which are pictured below.

Wow!!!!Can't wait to see it finished!!!

wow. hello bigtime.