kptn82 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Hi I got a 3 level barracks, will try to describe it for you basically its a cube like tank, split into 9 smaller compartments. 3 across and 3 up but the upward part move inward (still with me?). imagin a cubic cube, this is how my tank look like from sideway -1- -2- -3- -4- -5- -6- -7- -8- -9- 1 & 2 is empty, 3 is top level compartments 4 & 6 is empty, 5 is mid level compartments 8 & 9 is small join compartment for pump, water and filter etc.... 7 is bottom level compartments The compartments are all the same size, so basically the last level is 3 compartments with the remainer free to hold water, filtering, puimp and heater etc... The pump pump water all the way from that last level to the top and water dripped down to the last level, however, this dripping is high up hence any poops or dirty stuff doesn't flow down. and if I turn the pump too hard, water flow out of the tank all together due to the small drill hole I've been cleaning it manually, anyone have a clue how to clean these suckers faster and more efficient than using a small net and flicking it up? Note: on the bottom level join area, I got a sponge filter but i don't think anything would drip down there because Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieOrCory Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 :confused: A photo would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kptn82 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Unfortunately at work. No photo till later tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm with you. Similar setup to my barracks. If you have enough room above the highest tank you could use a length of airline attached to a stick or or something and siphon the poop out when you're doing water changes. There shouldn't be any need to remove poop daily. To be honest in my barracks I just leave the poop. It eventually breaks down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kptn82 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 (edited) Here's the photo Front View Side view Yeah i notice the poop kinda go away, but i do clean up the big ones :) Edited September 8, 2011 by kptn82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 With only 9 compartments to clean you could easily do it with a turkey baster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kptn82 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Awesome, i'll have a look at lfs or ebay hahaha Thanks Bettarazzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 You won't find them in an LFS. Try kitchenware shops but shop around. The price varies quite alot. You don't need the fancy schmancy glass one. Just a cheap plastic one will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 (edited) Nice idea, 'Razzi.. I've been meaning to pick one up for spot cleaning in the axie tank. Somebody gave me a tip they are cheapest at the Reject Shop (she said $3.50). If not, private kitchen stores - stores like Kmart don't stock them. Edited September 9, 2011 by Sarah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neffy Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Target stocks em I got mine there it prob varies from locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kptn82 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I got a new solution! Drop the "Monster Giant" into the dirty compartment! He eats everything! Just tested this tonight and he cleaned 3 of them! Wooot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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