fraustdemon
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My axolotls gifted me with almost 600 eggs about a week and a half ago. So in the spirit of propogating this wonderful species I've decided to add on to the 6ft long 125 gallon tank they currently reside in.
I'll be mounting four hatchery troughs above the main tank, with a water pump to flush the hatchery troughs twice a day with fresh filtered tank water that will train via overflow pipes back into the main tank.
Its a race against time, with a full load at work and being in the process of unpacking after moving.
Current progress:
Fitting out the drainage pipes.
Drainage Pipes Installed:
Stabilized the troughs with some 1x2 lumber and screws (screws will be completely sealed in silicone)
Cut some rubber gaskets for the screw in overflow pipe. Will have a sponge filter guard on it to keep the little ones from being flushed out.
Now to make the stand and fit out the pipes for water return. Will also run a bead of silicone around the inside of each endcap of the troughs as another line of leak defense.
I'll be mounting four hatchery troughs above the main tank, with a water pump to flush the hatchery troughs twice a day with fresh filtered tank water that will train via overflow pipes back into the main tank.
Its a race against time, with a full load at work and being in the process of unpacking after moving.
Current progress:
Fitting out the drainage pipes.
Drainage Pipes Installed:
Stabilized the troughs with some 1x2 lumber and screws (screws will be completely sealed in silicone)
Cut some rubber gaskets for the screw in overflow pipe. Will have a sponge filter guard on it to keep the little ones from being flushed out.
Now to make the stand and fit out the pipes for water return. Will also run a bead of silicone around the inside of each endcap of the troughs as another line of leak defense.