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PostPosted: Sep 19th, '08, 20:12 
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Hiya from Granny Mary (aka Grey Mare)

I'm moving to Hilton near Fremantle WA late next month and hope to set up a small system out the back on a 550sqm block. Not much room so I am hoping to use a square tank which would fit in without wasting space. Has anyone out there used those 1000 litre white plastic cubes encased in a galvanised cage (food grade)? I'm wondering about the shape - do you think the fish would mind? Any problems with too much algae or anything like that?

I'm on a steep learning curve here, so any input gratefully received.

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 Post subject: Re: Square tank?
PostPosted: Sep 19th, '08, 20:38 
Seriously, this cant be healthy.
Seriously, this cant be healthy.
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Hi there and welcome to ap madness have a look at my system [food & fish its based on square tanks ]


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PostPosted: Sep 19th, '08, 21:01 
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Hi Gran, 8)
I think you'll' find most backyard systems are built around those tanks!
The trick seems to be finding out what was in the tank beforehand!

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check out my system - its built with IBCs :

viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2647&st=0&sk=t&sd=a&start=75

or just PM me and drop around one weekend to have a look and ask all the questions you want


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oh - scroll down a bit - the start of me building it is near the bottom of that page , then continue on

also - Im just up the road from you - Kardinya


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PostPosted: Sep 19th, '08, 22:05 
Seriously, this cant be healthy.
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I use them too:

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PostPosted: Sep 20th, '08, 17:38 
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Hey thanks everyone for your responses! I've had a look at your various systems (as best I can negotiate my way around this Forum - this is all new stuff for me).
Boris I'll definitely call in to see your system - will PM.
This is all looking very complicated! The idea sounds simple, but the plumbing side looks hard and maintaining the balance seems difficult. But I guess it always does when one is new. Would help to read the book perhaps!
Thanks again.
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we're bored. so we tinker. its actually quite easy, and the less you tinker with the balance the less goes wrong ;)


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we actually have deep and complicated and sometimes fiery discussions just to impress :cheers:
don't let this scare you

it would not be the first time that we can actually LEARN something from a newbie
as they often have a fresh, uncluttered approach

I use IBC's too

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PostPosted: Sep 21st, '08, 12:21 
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There's definitely something to what Steve's saying :

once the systems runnign fine , not leaking and no fish are dying ...

RESIST THE URGE TO ADD EXTRA PARTS !
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I used IBC's too, my system is near Boris01's so pm me too


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