plamski Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 DIY $7 Internal Breeder Box After dealing for 3-4 years with Marina external breeder boxes ran by Elite micro pump .I decided to switch to internal ones. Not that I don’t like Marina ones but in my narrow shrimp room they are always on my way during maintenance and catching shrimps. There are some very handy models but all of them are too large for my divided tanks. After scratching my head for a week here is what I come with. You will need: Lee's specimen container http://www.marinedepot.com/Lee_s_Aquarium_Specimen_Container_Small_Fish_Containers_Traps_for_Saltwater_Aquariums-Lee_s_Aquarium_Pet_Products-LE10515-FIMISC-vi.html Some air tubbing, air stone, acrylic tube, pvc or even hose will work. Dremel or any other cutting tool, drill bit, 2 part epoxy, SS fine net. I believe most of the people having aquariums for some time will have most of the things on hand. I bought Lees for $4.99 couple of months ago. Rest of the stuff was laying around. Because 1 picture worth 1000 words here is the design. wego21, jardiamj, Shrimp Life and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wego21 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 very good idea, I will try to replicate and do one myself plamski 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LesterBee Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 If I'm not mistaken there's what are called soap caddies for showers that are sold at dollar stores which already have the holes drilled in them, I haven't researched their dimensions yet, I know in planted aquaria circles they're really popular for palludriums and immersed wetland/bog plants. The Lee's product is a bit small. Marina makes a similar sized external refugium, ( actually 3 sizes..) with all the gear you already added for about $8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenteam Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 4 hours ago, LesterBee said: If I'm not mistaken there's what are called soap caddies for showers that are sold at dollar stores which already have the holes drilled in them, I haven't researched their dimensions yet, I know in planted aquaria circles they're really popular for palludriums and immersed wetland/bog plants. The Lee's product is a bit small. Marina makes a similar sized external refugium, ( actually 3 sizes..) with all the gear you already added for about $8. He mentions in the description how he already had the Marina external ones but made this to be for internal use therefore no extra room required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chappy6107 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 nice setup you created Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plamski Posted March 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Thank you . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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