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 Post subject: New small system
PostPosted: Jan 11th, '13, 22:17 
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So I am going to start up a new system with some components I have lying around. First is the fish tank, it is a 400L plastic bin (see photo) that was a parts bin off a trolley. How can I tell if it will be safe to use? Just fill it with water and leave in the sun and wait for algae growth?

I intend it to be quite a basic system of 4 to 6 small plastic boxes (~40L each) as the growbeds sitting on a wall above the ft with a basic f&d setup.

What is the best way to plum in the growbeds? I use BYAP standpipes in my current system but they will take up a lot of room in the new small growbeds. Should I attempt autosiphons?

Ay ideas will help!

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 Post subject: Re: New small system
PostPosted: Jan 12th, '13, 08:50 
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Algal growth would be a good sign bigwill.

As for plumbing, I think porter's system used smallish tubs, I'm not too sure how he connected them though...
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 Post subject: Re: New small system
PostPosted: Jan 12th, '13, 18:32 
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I don't think the family are taking my test to find a suitable fish tank seriously.


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 Post subject: Re: New small system
PostPosted: Jan 12th, '13, 19:01 
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At least you know it may need some bracing around the sides lol
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 Post subject: Re: New small system
PostPosted: Jan 12th, '13, 19:20 
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Yep, agree, that will be my project this week as I wait for alge growth in the new tank
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Well if the wife and dog survive, chances are the tank is safe :thumbright:
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