Tank or Tub Setup for Goldfish

[Titus]

Created this to share our various tank and Tub Setup for reference. Took the liberty to start this off with Bro Kitsilano Setups and Drip System.

Feel free to add and contribute, no CHIT CHATS please :)

Kitsilano Drip System:
A few bros been to my place and I share how I do water change for my young fishes....like what bro Gloomis mentioned...the changes in the water parameter is so gradual that the young fishes dont realise it. This is how I do it.....

My coloured babies tank with a holding tank on top of it where I stored about 10 litres of water...the tank below where fishes are.... about 25 literes of water.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/kitsilano_2008/Cbrtank.jpg

The drip system I am using....actually it is a simple one valve air tube distributor.

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/kitsilano_2008/Cbrtankdrip.jpg


So every morning before I go off to work I take out 10 litres of the soiled water from the tank and I will turn on the drip and let water drip into the tank....it will be at least 5 hrs before the holding tank runs dry. In the evening when I come home I will top up the holding tank with tap water and add anti chlorine...I uses Sea Prime water conditioner. Just before I knock off for the night which is usually around 10pm, I will again take out 10 liters of the soiled water and turn on the drip again to fill up the tank. Hope to share this and that we all can groom young fishes to their optimum potential.

[Titus]

Bare 5ft x3ft x10inches FGT on Galvanized Stand:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/FGT3.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/FGT2.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/FGT1.jpg

[Titus]

Modified my FGT setup to have overflow during dripping and added a simple OHF :)

Let's start with OHF. Simple 3 tier:
Top Tier: Wool
Middle: Bacteria House
Bottom: Biohome Plus

The pump:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup1.jpg

The Trays:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup2.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup3.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup4.jpg

[Titus]

The outlet:
(A small plastic tank has been put inside to reduce the current caused by the water flowing in)

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup5.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup6.jpg

The Air Supply:
(Longest 4ft air tube)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup7.jpg

[Titus]

Finally the dripping system.

Water In:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup8.jpg

Overflow out:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup9.jpg

Drainage:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup10.jpg

Water Source:
(200 litres aging tub in kitchen. Daily drip of 200 litres by pump)
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/Setup11.jpg

[SGranchu]

where u place ur tank?why got floor trap just beside ur tank?easier for wc..:)

[Leong68]

Nice and neat setup. Bros

[Titus]

Nice and neat setup. Bros

Thanks bro.

where u place ur tank?why got floor trap just beside ur tank?easier for wc..:)

That used to be a balcony which we merged with the living room. Thus a drainage the could be used :D

[SGranchu]

Thanks bro.



That used to be a balcony which we merged with the living room. Thus a drainage the could be used :D

cool...thats makes Wc simpler..:p :D

[goofy1984]

Very neat setup bro...

[Machoranchu]

Sharing my setup (most bros probably have seen it):

3x2x15" FGT (stand and rack Chengai wood):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2307/2405418736_0199932b9a.jpg?v=0

Stackable trays with coral chips and filter wool:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2271/2404590157_c110791131.jpg?v=0

Water outlet (elbow turn inwards to reduce current and noise):
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2138/2342368110_160d12abf2.jpg?v=0

Sump tank (Toyogo tub) with DIY basket to contain dirt and poo from the PVC pipe:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2287772088_e5eb0e3300.jpg?v=0

DIY Food Ring (using an unused airtube) to prevent food from flowing into the PVC pipe:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2405418788_5c88ea970a.jpg?v=0

[mccanny]

DIY Food Ring (using an unused airtube) to prevent food from flowing into the PVC pipe:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2006/2405418788_5c88ea970a.jpg?v=0

hey i like the idea of the DIY food ring ;)

[pijulrs]

I also want to 'kaypoh' la.:D Want to share my outdoor setup with all.:)
Old setup(quite messy)
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/DSC00475-1.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/DSC00476-1.jpg

[pijulrs]

New setup after my ministry of internal affair giving me a warning....
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/790_New_Setup2_1.jpg
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/790_New_Setup1_1.jpg

[pijulrs]

and I can enjoy my time to tender loving care of my gfs after need no WC at all:cool:
The system
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/790_DSC00224_1.jpg
Direct drip to tub
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/790_DSC00225_1.jpg

[pijulrs]

The overflow hole
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii112/pijulrs/790_DSC00226_1.jpg
I have tested the water parameter.The result, PH 7.0-7.5,ammonia 0,nitrate 0,nitrat 0.:eek:

[mccanny]

see liao my jaw drop leh!!

that system must have cost you a bomb?

[Hydher]

I like your set up. How often do you feed them and is there any problem of poo accumulating in a dead spot? can share what is that beyond water thing and its cost, whats in your filtration.

[BuTLeR]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/dripin.jpg

Water In

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/dripout.jpg

Water Out

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/dripsetup.jpg

Setup

Simple dripping .... hopes this helps.

1) you would need a bigger pail for the water out to prevent overflow during the first time you adjust the water level .
2) this is helpful for people without balcony or in house pipe for the water to flow out to.

Regards
Melvin

[aquaticmaestro]

Bare 5ft x3ft x10inches FGT on Galvanized Stand:
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/FGT3.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/FGT2.jpg

http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb114/Titusong/FGT1.jpg

bro, can Pm me where u get yr set up & price? Thanks !! :D :D

[westiee]

3ft FGT cum sump setup
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00256.jpg?t=1209815800


2ft sump for filtration.On top is over-flow box act as surface skimmer.
Using Atman-104 2000L/hr as return pump to FGT.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00254.jpg?t=1209814723


A control outlet vale wif metal ring to secure it.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00259.jpg?t=1209814922


Addon 1pc of rainbar to improve water circulation.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00255.jpg?t=1209815144

[westiee]

Sump media consist of wool,CC and bio-hom.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00253.jpg?t=1209815239


Air-stone added in bio-hom compartment to cultivate more BB.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00258.jpg?t=1209815543


T5 set on top for agale growth.
http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n293/ewea_2006/DSC00260.jpg?t=1209815645


Diagram of how over-flow box work.
http://www.melevsreef.com/acrylics/overflow.jpg
Cheers!:)

[Aroboy II]

Very neat setup.

[Leong68]

Nice and Neat setup.

[Hansreef]

Wow Pijulrs,
Very nice outdoor setup. One question, do you have rats attacking your outdoor tanks.

I have an outdoor pond once, birds and rats came to eat my GF. :(

[pijulrs]

Wow Pijulrs,
Very nice outdoor setup. One question, do you have rats attacking your outdoor tanks.

I have an outdoor pond once, birds and rats came to eat my GF. :(
Thanks for the encouragement.So far no predatory animal came near to my outdoor tub.I keep my male persian cat guarding the area.:)

[Ray Ng]

Here's my setup to share
http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn72/chirui/My%20Aquarium%20Setup/IMG_0554_web.jpg

Needed this setup as I travel too frequently

[Hansreef]

Hi bro pijulrs,
Good idea, get a pet to guard another pet. If only I like to keep cat.

[BuTLeR]

http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/uppertub.jpg
my setup
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/lowertub.jpg
my bottom tub
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/sump.jpg
my sump
http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg226/butler80/reservoir.jpg
my reservoir for aging and dripping of water

[Leong68]

WoW!! That a nice setup......chEErs

[YiDaLi]

WoW!! That a nice setup......chEErs

seen his set up in person.. nice ones...:)

[Alvin Loh]

Very power setup brother :)

Thumbs Up....

[wildbald]

Nice set-up guys. Thanks for sharing. It's inspiring and helps newbies like me. Hope more will share.