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Title: Setting up a Continuous Flow fry tank system Post by Clive Howe on Aug 2nd, 2020 at 10:33am
I am contemplating setting up a continuous flow system for a series of small fry tanks. Between the local fish store, hydroponics store and online, securing parts for such a system appears to be no obstacle. Do other members have experience of such a system they might share. Any conclusions in the nature of "I wish I had done it differently" would be hugely helpful. Will be glad to post a description of my completed project eventually.
I visualize the system will require a Cistern reservoir with heater, filter, pump, assorted array of small containers, and importantly flooding safety setup. |
Title: Re: Setting up a Continuous Flow fry tank system Post by Kenneth P. Simolo on Aug 13th, 2020 at 12:39am
I have done some continuous flow systems but I prefer individual tanks with an automatic water change system instead, That limits the scope of any possible problem. Diseases, filter crash, etc can cause quite a lot of damage in a centralized system.
The one place I did use a continuous flow/centralized system the most was with small fry tanks. I made fry tanks out of disposable "Tupperware" containers. These were kept in a plastic tray on a shelf - the tray had a drain line down to an aquarium below which had a filter, heater, and pump. I also had a system where the drain fittings were tied together with vinyl tubing. Either works. I think you will find drip emitters work the best to get a steady slow flow. Any valves I used would slowly clog from deposits etc. Because of heavy feeding, the tubs still needed cleaning every day but the fish had a steady stream of treated water. Ken |
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