jackp Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 i've been trying to convince my girlfriend to let me get another tank, but she doesn't want another big tank in the house. outside the house, however, is a different story. i had already comandeered the garden shed as a kennel for my dog bruce, which was kind of a waste of space as he only ever goes in there to sleep. it is about 2m by 3m and has a concrete floor. so this weekend i'll build bruce a new kennel and get to work converting the garden shed into a fish shed. i'll have to start off small as finances are a bit low at the moment, but i can get building materials cheap (and recycled materials free from the house i'm working on) and get a mate to help out with the electrical stuff. i'll only put a couple of tanks in to start with, but i'm sure that will grow as i find new species i want to breed (i'll start with julies). i was looking forward to doing a planted display tank, but don't think this is a bad plan b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 Awesome man, good work If you need a hand with anything let me know.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 cool..pics on progess :bounce: :spop: :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 And just thinking 3m long you could have at least an 8fter maybe 9fter down the long end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 the tank racks will be made from the benches i've built for the pet expo, so it will be a wee while before it's up and running. as for an 8ft tank, definitely on the wish list, but seems a shame to have it in a shed in the back yard. that might have to wait till i build my mancave (part of house extension plans that will probably be years away). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 the tank racks will be made from the benches i've built for the pet expo, so it will be a wee while before it's up and running. as for an 8ft tank, definitely on the wish list, but seems a shame to have it in a shed in the back yard. that might have to wait till i build my mancave (part of house extension plans that will probably be years away). Hmm but those racks will only allow 1 row of tanks? That's not cool, should be at least 2 if not 3 tanks high.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 shorten the legs and stackem up. only going to start with 3 or 4 tanks, but will certainly build for the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted July 26, 2011 Report Share Posted July 26, 2011 i can give you some idea, as i recently built a very sucessful fish shed, anything you dont know about just ask Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 cheers mate. should be alright with the initial setup as i'll only have a few tanks. as i get more tanks and have to setup filters to multiple tanks etc i'll probably need a few pointers. and i'll definitely need advice on breeding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 since when do men need advice on 'breeding'? :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 hey, i'll take any edge i can get, might help me convince the mrs to let me have another display tank 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 since when do men need advice on 'breeding'? :sml1: when do women need cooking ironing washing advice :digH: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 sorry Anthony, what was that? I can't hear youuuu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :slfg: :slfg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Cooking, ironing, washing? What are they? :dunno: Perhaps if you ask "the Mrs" to choose the fish you might have a better chance of getting another display tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony law Posted July 27, 2011 Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 Perhaps if you ask "the Mrs" to choose the fish you might have a better chance of getting another display tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2011 i have tried that. she likes clown fish (and fire shrimp). i'm keen to go down the marine path at some point, but not quite yet. also the house is recently carpeted and i'm not too sure about a marine tank on carpet. have been looking at nano tanks. one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrodrussell Posted July 28, 2011 Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 when do women need cooking ironing washing advice :digH: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: ++++++1111000000000000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 looks like the shed will be put off for this weekend. doing a lot of demolition work in the coming week, so there is a good chance i'll be able to get some free timber. not sure how much it will cost to do the electrics, but hoping to keep the framing, insulating and lining to less than $200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 put it off till end of August and any unclaimed bits lent to us for the Expo can just get moved straight into your shed :sml1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted July 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 can't move tanks in till after the expo anyway. the tank racks are going to be made from the benches i'm making for the expo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted July 29, 2011 Report Share Posted July 29, 2011 true... start making a shopping list then hahaha :digH: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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