ADA 45-P Shrimp Rack (Startup)

Dany08fa · 02-04-2013, 03:42 AM

So here's one of the new projects i've been working on. (also working on a mr aqua 12L)

diy shrimp rack was built with the help of my dad.
tanks: x3 ada 45-P
lighting: x3 archaea 45cm leds
filtration: x3 bubble filters
substrate: ada aquasoil amazonia/africana

i already ordered some plants and will order some more, but basically wanna keep everything simple and low maintenance. tanks will all be very low tech... i already have shrimp in my 20 gallon. they will be transferred over eventually. i'll probably be ordering more shrimp as well once cycled.

heres some pics of the rack in my room.

i will be using amazonia for my crs/cbs/goldens, but wanted to go with the africana for my tbs. Anyone here using africana and have anything to say about it?

i'll be posting updates on this thread. will be adding soil tomorrow and will start the cycling process as soon as my ro/di unit arrives. (tired of making trips to winco)

Couesfanatic · 02-04-2013, 03:44 AM

That is so awesome. I hope you bolted the top of the cabinet to the wall. The lights being hidden is really nice.

shift · 02-04-2013, 03:46 AM

Looks good. did you make the shelf yourself?

Dany08fa · 02-04-2013, 03:51 AM

i dont thing the rack will move once the tanks are filled. the rack is pretty heavy and is already very stable as it is.

i also like how the lights are hidden, but they might come down and sit on top of the tanks if the lights dont end up being bright enough. i'm planning on building up the substrate a good 3"-4" so that should help.

the shelf was made by my dad and me. turned out a lot better then i thought, but looks better in the pics. it is paint not laminate.

Green_Flash · 02-04-2013, 03:51 AM

I agree this is a awesome setup! Great job on the cabinet!

GMYukonon24s · 02-04-2013, 04:00 AM

Wow that's nice!

Assassynation · 02-04-2013, 04:05 AM

Good work, you and your dad!

binbin9 · 02-04-2013, 04:35 AM

Dude that's looking super clean

**Geniusdudekiran** · 02-04-2013, 04:35 AM

Ohhhh boyyyy. This is gonna be sick!

**MsNemoShrimp** · 02-04-2013, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dany08fa

i dont thing the rack will move once the tanks are filled. the rack is pretty heavy and is already very stable as it is.

i also like how the lights are hidden, but they might come down and sit on top of the tanks if the lights dont end up being bright enough. i'm planning on building up the substrate a good 3"-4" so that should help.

the shelf was made by my dad and me. turned out a lot better then i thought, but looks better in the pics. it is paint not laminate.

Such a nice father and son built rack. It looks so professional. Perhaps you should start a thread to guide others who are interested in how you got all this built together. Definitely a journal worthy experience

Kai808 · 02-04-2013, 05:38 AM

Wow! Great job! Don't you just hate waiting for a tank to cycle.

daphilster08 · 02-04-2013, 05:45 AM

Dang cant wait to see this! Take TONS of pics!

**jnaz** · 02-04-2013, 06:07 AM

Looks clean. Great job!

Kinection · 02-04-2013, 06:14 AM

Can't wait to see the tanks filled with shrimp!

Dany08fa · 02-04-2013, 06:30 AM

Thanks for all the compliments!

well i ordered another 9L bag of aquasoil... 1 bag was only enough to make a depth of 3" on one tank and only an 1" on the other. im really diggin the brownish/redish africana soil!

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnaz

Looks clean. Great job!

your ada room/rack was my inspiration to do mine. as you can see i incorporated a lot of my design from yours so thanks!

02-04-2013, 03:42 AM	#1
Dany08fa Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 379	ADA 45-P Shrimp Rack (Startup) So here's one of the new projects i've been working on. (also working on a mr aqua 12L) diy shrimp rack was built with the help of my dad. tanks: x3 ada 45-P lighting: x3 archaea 45cm leds filtration: x3 bubble filters substrate: ada aquasoil amazonia/africana i already ordered some plants and will order some more, but basically wanna keep everything simple and low maintenance. tanks will all be very low tech... i already have shrimp in my 20 gallon. they will be transferred over eventually. i'll probably be ordering more shrimp as well once cycled. heres some pics of the rack in my room. i will be using amazonia for my crs/cbs/goldens, but wanted to go with the africana for my tbs. Anyone here using africana and have anything to say about it? i'll be posting updates on this thread. will be adding soil tomorrow and will start the cycling process as soon as my ro/di unit arrives. (tired of making trips to winco)

02-04-2013, 03:44 AM	#2
Couesfanatic Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (17/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: WA Posts: 1,255	That is so awesome. I hope you bolted the top of the cabinet to the wall. The lights being hidden is really nice. __________________ ADA Mini M Journal DBP Club #18

02-04-2013, 03:46 AM	#3
shift Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: canada Posts: 892	Looks good. did you make the shelf yourself? __________________ 84G - The Osaka Forest 12G Fluval Edge - Celestial pearl Danios, Boraras urophthalmoides & PFR shrimp 5.5G Fluval Chi - Pumpkin shrimplets 10G - CRS/CBS 10G - Red Rilli's 10G - Yellow shrimp

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Assassynation Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 311	Good work, you and your dad! __________________ Assassynation's 40B Riparium Assassynation's CRS Edge

02-04-2013, 03:51 AM	#4
Dany08fa Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 379	i dont thing the rack will move once the tanks are filled. the rack is pretty heavy and is already very stable as it is. i also like how the lights are hidden, but they might come down and sit on top of the tanks if the lights dont end up being bright enough. i'm planning on building up the substrate a good 3"-4" so that should help. the shelf was made by my dad and me. turned out a lot better then i thought, but looks better in the pics. it is paint not laminate.

02-04-2013, 03:51 AM	#5
Green_Flash Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (7/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: United States Posts: 1,457	I agree this is a awesome setup! Great job on the cabinet!

02-04-2013, 04:35 AM	#8
binbin9 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (14/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 336	Dude that's looking super clean __________________ Binbin9's 12 Gallon - Iwagumi Inspired Scape 12 Gallon Long Club Canon Pimp #71 Macrostoma Project

02-04-2013, 04:35 AM	#9
Geniusdudekiran Prodigious Plant Pundit (View User Tanks) PTrader: (43/98%) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Columbia, SC Posts: 5,349	Ohhhh boyyyy. This is gonna be sick! __________________ "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." -- Steve Jobs ADA Mini S "Treeless Mountain" Do!Aqua 20-C: Wabi Kusa

02-04-2013, 05:38 AM	#11
Kai808 Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 353	Wow! Great job! Don't you just hate waiting for a tank to cycle. __________________ 2 Islands 12G long Journal 12G Rimless Club

02-04-2013, 05:45 AM	#12
daphilster08 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: St. Paul MN Posts: 56	Dang cant wait to see this! Take TONS of pics!

02-04-2013, 06:07 AM	#13
jnaz Downoi Farmer (View User Tanks) PTrader: (20/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corona/ Eastvale, Ca. Posts: 343	Looks clean. Great job! __________________ ADA Room Journal Shrimp Rack in the ADA Room ADA collector:120H,120P,90P,90H,60P,60Fx2,30C,mini L ...

02-04-2013, 06:14 AM	#14
Kinection Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 929	Can't wait to see the tanks filled with shrimp! __________________ - Brian That one guy that is always online.

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