Mr Aqua 17.1 Shrimp Rack

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xavinovic

Discussion Starter · Feb 25, 2014

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Hello everyone,

I've seen many threads that have inspired me to start my first rack. It will be composed of 3 Mr Aqua 17.1 tanks and will be housing TB'S, PBL and PRL. The rack was DIY nothing fancy, but strong enough to hold the tanks (I HOPE)😄.

I will be using the items below:

ADA AS Substrate
2213/2215 Eheim
HOB Aqua clear 50
Double sponge filters
Finnex Ray 2

I really want to try a UGF. I've seen may threads and read about it but still feel uncomfortable of it. Any feedback will be appreciated! !

I know many of you have used different kind of products when setting up a new tank and they only thing I have used is old sea mud, BT9 and BioPlus. I have not had much luck or notice any difference using the products . This time around I will be using MK-BREED it had been recommended by a fellow member.

Please let me know your thoughts! !

I'm still consider my self a noob and will really appreciate your feedback.

Thanks

Just some picture of the tanks and where the rack is going to be going. I will finish it tomorrow.

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sbarbee54

· #2 · Feb 25, 2014

Looks good man mr aqua tanks rock. Sounds like you have a good setup going with finnex and eheims

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xavinovic

Discussion Starter · #3 · Feb 27, 2014

The rack is almost done

Property Furniture Bunk bed Wood Shelving

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bostoneric

· #4 · Feb 27, 2014

fancy shelving!

xavinovic

Discussion Starter · #5 · Feb 27, 2014

LOL, it's almost done.

sbarbee54

· #6 · Feb 27, 2014

Like the rack, build it yourself

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xavinovic

Discussion Starter · #7 · Feb 27, 2014

Yes, it was a little work but I think it was worth it.

35ppt

· #8 · Feb 27, 2014

The rack looks awesome, can't wait to see the full setup. I like the proportions.

xavinovic

Discussion Starter · #9 · Feb 28, 2014

Shelf Shelving Wood Cabinetry China cabinet

Just a little update. I'm not sure if I should paint the back !!!

Waiting on some new products!

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kman

· #10 · Feb 28, 2014

Nice rack!

(he said with a nearly straight face)

Seriously, though, I like it. That's going to be one heckuva shrimp farm!

xavinovic

Discussion Starter · #11 · Feb 28, 2014

Thanks Man 😎
I don't know if I should paint the back.

kman

· #12 · Feb 28, 2014

Tough call. Try posterboard first, $5 at Staples will cover all of them, see if you like it. Also depends what shrimp you intend to keep, and what substrate.

sbarbee54

· #13 · Feb 28, 2014

You know I love painted backs so I would

bostoneric

· #14 · Feb 28, 2014

Don't paint them try the board trick to see of you like it than look on amazon for thermal dark window tint. It's really cheap for a big roll. That's what I use on all my tanks.

xavinovic

Discussion Starter · #15 · Feb 28, 2014

I'm going to take down the frame in the back and since the background is green it should be good enough.

bostoneric

· #16 · Feb 28, 2014

Those sponge filters seem way small to me. or is it just the photo?

sbarbee54

· #17 · Feb 28, 2014

He will be running a sump to se he is not using it for main filtration and should be fine.

bostoneric

· #18 · Feb 28, 2014

I must have missed that part!

thanks!

sbarbee54

· #19 · Feb 28, 2014

cancel that looks like changed to run 2215 and 2213. Should still be good, but I see where you are going with it.

bostoneric

· #20 · Feb 28, 2014

even with a sump I'd still run larger sponge filters.

my latest shrimp rack my sump is about 50% the volume of the tanks and I still run the largest sponge filters in each tank.

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