lachie1998 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Hi all well now i am a better keeper im going to make myself a betta barracks for my plakats the setup i was thinking of using was i make a large sized tank then silicone in coloured perspex dividers with slots in them for water movement. then behind the tank i would have a sump running the same lenght as the tank. so the water would go through all the tanks into the sump then be pumped into the first section then the cycle starts over again. hope that makes scence :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 We've all been through the barracks ideas - have a quick search for other's trials tribulations and jubilations - I've just had some success with my subscape barracks (Custom made) Have a look around, there are many considerations. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 (edited) the setup i was thinking of using was i make a large sized tank then silicone in coloured perspex dividers with slots in them for water movement. then behind the tank i would have a sump running the same lenght as the tank. so the water would go through all the tanks into the sump then be pumped into the first section then the cycle starts over again. hope that makes scence My LFS has the exact same betta barracks for sale (same idea), except instead of coloured perspex they just use glass (can slide up down)I then siliconed on aquarium background so they can't see each other all day. I purchased one that houses 4 bettas with heater and water pump for $90. There are also ones that house 2 and 3 bettas. Edited May 28, 2012 by Chi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 im going to make my own i want it to hold around 10 bettas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 This is my barracks, filtration happens through an Eheim external cannister.... and some irrigation supplies what were you thinking of for filtration? (I've tried lots!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lachie1998 Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 i was thinking of a sump with noodlles and filter wool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ChrisBetta Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 If its helpful to anyone let me know, but i was drawing up plans to build from scratch for myself a diy betta barrack, im thinking pvc with drilled drip fittings, to drip into 1L macconna glass coffee jars, just need to figure out how to make a safe way for water to overflow without the fish being able to follow the water out and end up dead, any suggestions on that?, then have it all overflow gravity fed to a small planted sump filter, returned to tanks buy small pump and drippers. If i can get someone to help me figure out how to make/mode the jars so they safely overflow, and a way to maybe set up a dump valve so you can do water changes from the sump not ea tank. Once i figured those things out i will give it a go and document ea step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 The only way I see is to drill a hole where you want the water level to be. Only problem there is the shape and thickness of the glass. A lot of people use plastic beanie baby display boxes for their barracks. Have a search on the forum, there are a couple of examples floating around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBetta Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 sweet thanks shadoj, beanie baby boxes ay? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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