eviltrain's Shrimp Rack Project Alpha

[Xmant]

Very impressive setup bro. Good luck to your shrimp keeping. Keep us update of your progress.

[globalcookie]

You still can get the glass stripes and silicon it yourself.

Silicon the partition can get quite messy. How would you do it without causing a mess? I tried doing it once but was disappointed at my own works. I was lazy and didn't use proper support before applying silicon, that caused the partition to move.

some photos update, will be adding the words tonight.

What is that black 'T-joint' you used there? Where can it be purchased from? Lastly, how does your overflow system work?
- Top tank (using Undergravel filter) flow into lower tank,
- sucked out to canister.
- Return water to top tank?

[eviltrain]

Silicon the partition can get quite messy. How would you do it without causing a mess? I tried doing it once but was disappointed at my own works. I was lazy and didn't use proper support before applying silicon, that caused the partition to move.

What is that black 'T-joint' you used there? Where can it be purchased from? Lastly, how does your overflow system work?
- Top tank (using Undergravel filter) flow into lower tank,
- sucked out to canister.
- Return water to top tank?

1st answer, just apply the silicone on to the surface you wants to stick to. get ready a damp towel. stick straight on. don't think, the more you think the more mistake you do.

2nd answer, the t joint is from my external filter canister. still thinking how to make the over flow box.

-thanks for viewing-

[eviltrain]

Very impressive setup bro. Good luck to your shrimp keeping. Keep us update of your progress.

thanks for your comment, i will try to update.

[bai]

Eviltrain & jojoe thread now make me itchy again....lol

My spare tank in the middle & empty slot on the last tier soon will also have tank.

My pocket soon big big hole liao.

[eviltrain]

Brother Bai, lai la, me and brother jojoe will poison you with 105% of our thread every other day.

[bai]

Brother Bai, lai la, me and brother jojoe will poison you with 105% of our thread every other day.

lol...I already kena poison deep deep liao.

I gotten chiller 1/2 HP now waiting to get another tank then start cycling.

[Springer]

Nice setup.... looking forward to the full setup, keep us posted on the update!

[madnugget]

nice setup bro, keep us posted! hope to see more photos! =D

[eviltrain]

lol...I already kena poison deep deep liao.

I gotten chiller 1/2 HP now waiting to get another tank then start cycling.

welcome to shrimp rack club

Nice setup.... looking forward to the full setup, keep us posted on the update!

thanks for viewing

nice setup bro, keep us posted! hope to see more photos! =D

thanks for viewing and for your coke the other day.

[eviltrain]

some updates


layering of the bigger soils on to the under gravel panel. after laying them, water is sprinklered on to them and used a long pincer to make them fill up all the gap cause by the winkled parts of the fine netting.


laying of the finer soils on top of the larger soils.( this is to prevent the smaller soils from clogging up the gaps of the under gravel panels and for better flow.)



filling up and test if the under gravel system is working.



success~~



filling up to the top and let the cycle begin. (1/2 done, upper tank is not done yet )



full view

-thanks for viewing-

[eviltrain]

some info about the external filter canister i'm using



The XP1 canister filter is an extremely powerful filter for fresh or saltwater aquariums up to 45 gallons / 170 litres . It has a 250gph/950lph flow rate. The filter is easy to set up, maintain and clean. The XP1 provides mechanical, chemical, and biological filtration.

The filter's easy to operate anti-airlock system allows for self-priming, uninterrupted operation and prevents filter shutdown. The filter also features flow control, an adjustable inlet, and a single control quick disconnect for easy maintenance. The inlet and outlet can be used together or at opposite ends of aquarium.

The multi-use filtration basket provides large filtration capacity. The basket has handles for easy removal and maintenance. The Multi-Stage Filtration has bypass-free circulations which guarantees that all water flows through the filter media and not around it, ensuring a cleaner aquarium.

The filter also has a unique sediment collection chamber for removal of wastes. The chamber improves filter efficiency and reduces clogging.

The filter's large Rubber Base suppresses vibration and noise, providing quiet operation.

its running with the power of 13watt

[eviltrain]

woot. its 4am, and i'm just 1/2 way done on my over flow system. will post photos later.
-good night-

[madnugget]

bro, found a method already? what did you do =p

[eviltrain]

haha madnugget. yes, i found a way.

How to make your own Over Flow Box

i bought some clear acrylic squarish containers 2 x 250ml and 2 x 500ml type from Daiso Vivo ( yes, i love Daiso )

for the 500ml type i add a centre partition of around 8 cm height. as for the 250ml type i add a center partition of 2.5 cm height.


Total items needed for the over flow box i will be :
2 x 250ml and 1 x 500ml container ( from Daiso )
2 J pipe( for siphon between the 2 x 250ml and 1 x 500ml container ) 2 L shape pipe connector ( to connect undergravel panel and the 2x 250ml container )
3 pieace of acrylic for partition ( 2 x 7cm x 2.5cm for the 250ml container, 1 x 7cm x 8 cm for the 500ml container )
3 pieace of acrylic ( size not comfirm ) to be bend and glue on to the 3 container so to hang on to the tank and partition )

-to be continued-

[mordrake]

Great effort! I'm more amazed how you guys get home approval to do this

[eviltrain]

Haha. i just place everything inside my room. my room is so cramp that there's is not enough walking space. queen size bed, wall cupboard occupying 2 walls, then left the windows side also almost full.

[Springer]

Wow.... you are good, I will never get this kind of approval. Envy!

[BFG]

Haha. i just place everything inside my room. my room is so cramp that there's is not enough walking space. queen size bed, wall cupboard occupying 2 walls, then left the windows side also almost full.

Sounds so similar as mine..........

[eviltrain]

well, we got limited space in our house for our hobby. we more or less has to sacrifice