BettaDude Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Very nice tanks and bettas you have! I was inspired by using terracotta pots.. since there were few hanging around in the house, I used it in my tank. It provides good hiding places for the boys! What filter can you recommend for a 5 gallon divided tank? I'm using a small sponge filter with very little bubble (1 bubble per sec) but it seems stressing them. And how often you do water changes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 In an effort to turn lemons into lemonade, I've decided to do a revamp of the fishroom. I have had one of those snap lock shelving units slowly rotting away in my carport. The shelves were made of chipboard and had swelled with moisture and the galvanized metal was covered with some kind of scale like growth. I had planned on tossing it when we have the next hard rubbish collection day. Last night I noticed that the current shelving I am using in the fishroom is overloaded and starting to buckle. My thoughts turned to the shelving unit in the carport and how I could fix it up. This morning I pulled the old shelving unit apart, took to the growth on the metal frame with a wire brush to clean it off, then headed to the hardware store to collect some pine to replace the chipboard shelves and some stain and spraypaint. Here is the result. I like it so much, I might make another one to use as bookshelves in the office... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 very flash looking! I only put painted ply shelves on my units like that.... the timber looks great! what are you going to put on those extra shelves? or are they replacing other units? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looks great mate. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermadum Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Wow... Anytime you're visiting Sydney and looking for something to do, I could see a set of shelves like that in my room... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hey Jarrod You did mention visiting Perth LOL, Love your work and its ammazing what a little time and effort can do Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Looks pretty smart - I've got that same lock shelving and will be doing a little overhaul to make it more presentable - this is a great idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Ooh, I meant to comment last night - believe I typed out how much I liked it yet didn't press "Post" Anyway, it looks great - a very well done job! Can't wait to see it all filled. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Well, I finally got around to setting up the "new" shelves. Top shelf is a display tank. Second is another display tank and my soon to be shrimp tank. Third shelf is storage. Fourth has my spawn tanks (with new spawns set up). And bottom shelf is for aged water. There is so much more room in there now. I can't believe I didn't do it sooner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looking good! Lots of room. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishbites Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looks good Jarrod..... laughed when I saw the power boards - looks like my fish setup too!!! one of these days I might get round to wiring it all up properly but till then powerboards rule! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looks good Jarrod, what is the big chiller for????????????????????????????????????????? Are you setting up a really big set up for shrimp???????????????????????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 What chiller? Are you talking about the black thing next to the shelves? That's one of my stereo speakers Don't think I'd need a chiller that big for the tiny tank I have set up (small tank second shelf...) Besides, you told me I wouldn't need a chiller... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_95 Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Lol awkward haha I thought you were going to be getting into crystals or something and running a big shrimp rack that you are yet to tell us about It doesn't even look much like a chiller lol, I'm insane. Nope, cherries like it hot (or cold) lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 It looks very neat mate. That room is really looking good now, can't believe it hasn't spilt over into your office. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littlerevheads Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 looking good jarrod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks @Busman, What are you talking about? The barracks are in my office... remember? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I thought you had moved that out???? Still looks good. Almost no reason to go into the house other than eat and sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Looking good jarrod. those shelvs worked out a treet and look loke a nice pice of furniture Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Thanks Les! Will be doing another set to use as bookshelves in the office :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jha Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Great looking setup Jarrod,but how will you maintain the tanks on the 2nd level from bottom? Looks like a tight squeeze to get your hands in there mate? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted January 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 Hey Jim I'll just take the storage box off the shelf above and remove the shelf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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