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Unread 06/13/2007, 06:53 AM   #1
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Fish, Breeding & Frag Shed (UK)

Over the last month or so I have been posting on UK forums the progress I have been making with setting up a fish, breeding & frag shed and have now decided to start posting on here.

Since breaking up my display tank recently due to moving I Have been toying with the idea of setting up a shed to keep some fish, breed my Cardinals & propogate zoa & Ric frags. Anyway, dispite the misses getting cheesed off with me spending all my time doing the garden up instead of the house I though I would post some pics of how i am getting on.

I planned to have the shed up in this corner & therefore this old shed will be knocked down (although have since changed mind and will have on other side of garden.



Unfortunately behind the shed is a ton or two of crap.


plus the stuff i had already cleared, this included digging up old concrete fence posts.



it was her or Polish workers and she was cheaper, but only just.

Next went up a new fence, but didnt have it level with back fence as thought the new shed would be hiding it, but as now plans have changed will have to lower side fence to match existing hight. Truthfully I fcuk'ed up with the hight


and down came the shed


I then after all that work decided that the shed should go on the other side of the garden (where i moved all the crap to as i plan to put decking up as that corner gets more sun. Anyway, a 10 x 7 foot shiplap shed has been ordered & once arrived I plan to strengthen the floor & insulate the walls/roof & board over. i will also by placing the shed on its own electricity circuit. Anyway, will update once the shed has arrived, hopefully soon as chomping at the bit to crack on.


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Unread 06/13/2007, 06:54 AM   #2
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The shed finally arrived & before errcting I had to clear the garden with a big bonfire.


After the bonfire I had to errect the fence on the right handside of the garden & lay the base for the shed.





Eventually the shed was errected.



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Unread 06/13/2007, 06:55 AM   #3
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and the insulation stage began...


Next was to board over the wall insulation to make the shed more pleasing to the eye.


Next the electric sockets were installed


and as i may use the shed in the future as an office or when i sell the house, market the shed as a office I am making good all the joints, etc

Floor/wall joints



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The next stage is to wire up the mains electric to the sheds consumer unit, plus all going well i plan to collect a 5ft shallow frag tank at the weekend.

I will keep you guys updated.


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Unread 06/13/2007, 08:24 AM   #4
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Looking good, nice work. Keep us updated.


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Unread 06/13/2007, 09:52 PM   #5
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that looks great
i was gunna do something like that but decided to just build it in the garage


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Unread 06/19/2007, 08:56 AM   #6
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I have finally picked up the frag tank, its slightly bigger than i was planning, but will give me plenty of room to grow in to (excuse the pun). The tank dimendions are 5ft x 2ft x 1ft. I will need to drill and plan layout of breeding tanks, plus the plumbing, but hopefully the progress should speed up soon.






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Unread 06/19/2007, 03:15 PM   #7
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wow this is cool, hey do you think it is possible to set up a 6ft. by 6ft shead frag house?


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Unread 06/20/2007, 02:14 AM   #8
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wow this is cool, hey do you think it is possible to set up a 6ft. by 6ft shead frag house?
Glad you like it. The only reason i went for a shed that big was because i also need to house the kids bikes, etc. I dont see why you couldnt have a 6x6 as ultimately its the same principle.


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Unread 06/20/2007, 10:38 AM   #9
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Cool! Now to only convince my parents to allow me to have a fish tank in my shead, lol, run power, get a tank..... lol! Have you seen the thread show off your prop systems, this guy has a HUGE gh system its wow!

What are the temps. like where you are?


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Unread 06/27/2007, 09:00 PM   #10
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haha...wife proof zone, good luck with that.


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Unread 07/10/2007, 06:53 PM   #11
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I have been making with setting up a fish, breeding & FRAG shed
You're going to frag fish thats terrible!


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Unread 10/10/2007, 05:50 AM   #12
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another update...

built stand for breeding tanks and painted tanks, etc




Finally got electric to the shed via 6mm steel cable from the house consumer unit to an RCD unit in the shed.


Set up the lights for the tank. Only 18watt as no corals will be in these tank, just fish.


Also fitted lighting to the shed. Imaged blocked out as misses was in hottub at the time.



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Unread 10/10/2007, 05:51 AM   #13
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Next had to drill the tanks, therefore had a practice run and broke the glass. Tried again and success, next the tanks.








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Unread 10/10/2007, 05:51 AM   #14
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Another update showing the plumbing and finally wet tanks, albeit tap water.


This is the sump tank. The main chamber will contain LR and the one before a DSB & Cheato. The last chmaber contains an OR3500.


This is the upper tank and the water gets pumped up from the sump into the top tanks 4 sections, plus into the frag tank, then via a tank connector in each section, down in the tank below. Fortunately there is enough power in the OR3500 to give a steady flow to all tanks.


I then flows back in to the sump.


Finally wet tanks.






Good flow in to frag tank, although pipe work bit unsightly. I will also be adding a ball valve to the frag inlet to control flow or even shut off if needed.


I also plan to lower the final level of the frag tank as I feel its a little to high.

Not to sure if there are any leaks as left switched off last night and at work at the mo.

Still need to insulate roof and doors, plus fit secondary double glazing, but almost there.


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Unread 10/10/2007, 11:57 AM   #15
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What are your plans for heating / cooling of the shed?


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Unread 10/11/2007, 02:00 AM   #16
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When I first started this project it was summer & my concerns were with keeping the contents cool, but now as I am nearing the end of the project, winter is beginning. instead of trying to mainly keep the tank water warm, I plan to concerntraite on keeping the shed warm, which will help in maintaining the water temp. I will be installing secondary glazing to act as double glazing, plus insulating the roof and door, then will be installing a radiator with thermostate to control the temp of the shed. This, hopefully should prevent the tank water temp dropping much. I am also have to install an extractor fan to control humidity. Come the Summer, (hopefully we will have one next year) I will use fans & simply open doors/windows to allow air flow.


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Unread 10/11/2007, 03:21 PM   #17
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I'm not familiar with your area. What are your temp ranges over there? High summer? Low winter?


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Looks good! !! Hey what kind of piping is that?


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Unread 10/11/2007, 08:29 PM   #19
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www.reefvideos.com then click Coralfarming with Anthony Calfo. Says alot of stuff about what ur doin. Maby incorporate sunlight!


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Unread 11/01/2007, 02:29 PM   #20
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another update









since taking those pics i have added a skimmer and a rowa reactor and the electrics have been tided up. Under the frag tank will be a ro tank.



On a really positive note, the insulation is working a treat, whereas my old brick shed use to leak condensation from the roof, there is no condensation on the shed & the shed is nice and warm. The oil rad i brought i set to low, level 1 and hardly comes on. I have also blocked the windows out with insulation as they were going to loose lots of heat & there is no need for daylight during the winter.



Next is to get the tanks filled with cardinals and try and pair up.


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Unread 11/01/2007, 02:32 PM   #21
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I'm not familiar with your area. What are your temp ranges over there? High summer? Low winter?
In the uk the temps are pretty consant, nothing major and going on what the shed is running like at the mo, it should be fine. In the summer i will run fans and leave doors/windows open.


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Looks good! !! Hey what kind of piping is that?
just normal marine safe pvc pipeing, stuck together with solvent weld.


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Unread 11/01/2007, 02:36 PM   #23
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www.reefvideos.com then click Coralfarming with Anthony Calfo. Says alot of stuff about what ur doin. Maby incorporate sunlight!
during the summer the frag tank is in full view of the window in full sun. Only trouble then i possible algea outbreaks.


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