Duff0712 Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Sigh... Once I spotted the Mr. Aqua 12g I was in love. Well my MTS senses were tingling at least. I have been really wanting to get it for a few months now for the Shrimp stand/shelving i'll be putting up soon. However, I have been having thoughts that for breeding, three 5 gallon tanks would be better suited instead of one larger tank. I would get get all 4 of them if I could but I am limited on my space. Do you guys think I should go for the 12g bookshelf tank or would it be better to do three of the 5 gallon tanks? I plan to do TB's, not really sure which ones yet :/ and I have always wanted to do Orange eye blue tigers. I feel like the three 5gs would be better in case I wanted to do selective breeding, but a larger tank with several different TB's would be pretty cool I think. UGH, help me out haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 If I were you, I'd go with multiple tanks but try to see if you can fit three 10G tanks or at least two. 5G ones are kinda small for TBs I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randy Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I have many 5.5G and they do well for me. The most I have is one started with 10 BTOE and OEBT mix, now with 200-250 OEBTs and BTOEs in there. If space is limited then multiple small tanks is the way to go if you want to keep more species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 You can also have them share water supply by chaining the tanks together thru siphons. I have 3 x 8 Gallon tanks connected together to look like a really long tank. I also have acrylic dividers in each tank so it looks like 6 separate tanks, but running on 1 canister filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I've never tried 5g. I tried 2.5g and never really had good luck with those. Between evaporation and param swings, I just didn't do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I've been playing with that idea. Are you able to get some pics? You can also have them share water supply by chaining the tanks together thru siphons. I have 3 x 8 Gallon tanks connected together to look like a really long tank. I also have acrylic dividers in each tank so it looks like 6 separate tanks, but running on 1 canister filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff0712 Posted August 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 If I were you, I'd go with multiple tanks but try to see if you can fit three 10G tanks or at least two. 5G ones are kinda small for TBs I think. If I could get 10's I would. I have a gallon limit which sucks but trying to my best to obey it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miwu Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Yea that sucks. I had to leave my previous apartment once when they found out I was using a whole bedroom as a fish room. Use the 5's then. You just have to be extra careful with water parameters. Good luck and keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I've been playing with that idea. Are you able to get some pics? Here it is. Still cycling tho. High5's and miwu 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayr_Tigley Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Nice! Can whats the measurements of your tanks? (If you can, i prefer cm ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayr_Tigley Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 God my grammar -.- im having a huge brain fart right now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Here it is. Still cycling tho. Interesting, how to prevent shrimp migrate from tank to tanks? for those siphons, you built it or bought it from some place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Tanks are 60x30x18. Acrylic dividers with holes patched with mesh keep water flow but prevent shrimps from migrating. Siphons are 4 sets of clear pvc pipes per section. Less pipes will make water levels uneven. The pipes also have sponge at the intake part Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayr_Tigley Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Looks very neat. What are you going to do about lightings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 Tanks are 60x30x18. Acrylic dividers with holes patched with mesh keep water flow but prevent shrimps from migrating. Siphons are 4 sets of clear pvc pipes per section. Less pipes will make water levels uneven. The pipes also have sponge at the intake part Clear PVC parts are expensive. but would you mind to share a link? I can't find good source of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I have these aluminum housed lights that sit on top of each tank i cant remember the brand but its 60cm long. (Costed more than the tank) im going to place them once the tank is cycled. Clear pvc 90 deg elbows are expensive! But i need to be able to see thru them to check for air bubble buildup and make sure the siphon is working. I got them from zoro.com they deliver superfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesHe Posted August 7, 2014 Report Share Posted August 7, 2014 I have these aluminum housed lights that sit on top of each tank i cant remember the brand but its 60cm long. (Costed more than the tank) im going to place them once the tank is cycled. Clear pvc 90 deg elbows are expensive! But i need to be able to see thru them to check for air bubble buildup and make sure the siphon is working. I got them from zoro.com they deliver superfast. I built couple overflow pipe with regular CPVC pipe. I was looking for the clear PVC part, but can't find the whole sets. will check zoro.com thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Thanks for the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicente Mcdonnell Posted August 8, 2014 Report Share Posted August 8, 2014 Will post more once the water clears up. 15 days still so murky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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