BettaBred Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Some of you may have seen this but for those that haven't this has been called the Hilton of Barracks, l hope you like it. Steve. :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted July 31, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 A close up! :thumbs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 that is beautiful! OMG I want one!! The red/white marble BF in the pic is a stunner too! Are the tanks divided glass rather than the individual box type deal? How are water changes performed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango4Jade Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Stunning! Total ownage! I like it how its planted in each department. Very nice ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Posted July 31, 2005 Report Share Posted July 31, 2005 Gorgeous set up! the lighting and plants and gravel make it complete!! Wow! Thanks for sharing it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishy Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 mouse, the tanks are separated glass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted August 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Mouse, as Mishy says each compartment is seperated by glass and has acrylic dividers that l can remove a section of if l wish the fish to see each other. Water changes are done from a sump that holds 80litres.There is also a false back with another compartment the full width of the tank that has the inlet piping running along it that has the overflow return as well - hard to explain l will try and photograph. Water is heated in the sump, total litres is 480. UV Steriliser attached and filtration is done via a cannister filter that does 1000litres/hour, water conditions are excellant. Plants are mainly Anubias and Java Fern. Steve. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted August 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 Hope this helps make it a little clearer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figure_8 Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 :) Thats so neat and tucked away! That really IS the Hilton! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted August 1, 2005 Report Share Posted August 1, 2005 I love this tank. It really shows the bettas off to their best advantage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiozy Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 WOW! OMG that sure is the Hilton of betta barracks. I want one, but I'm not greedy I'll settle for a two tier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambo Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Very nice Steve couple of questions. What size is the total unit?(length and width) Whhat size are the individual compartments and how much water does each fish get? I'm impressed ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bren MacFish Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Hey! Teenie told me she was selling the Hilton! Obviously this is the New York Hilton penthouse version. So the filtration works on overflow? So there's two panels of glass at the back with a gap between them? No undergravel filters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Correct filtration works on overflow and there is a false panel at the back made of acrylic with holes drilled in it for waterflow out and tubing running along the top with irrigation tapes that returns the water from a sump, see pic above it explains it best. All filtration is done by a cannister filter that is connected to the sump, a UV Sterilizer is also attached. A seperate pump returns the water to the individual units. All up the system holds nearly 500 litres. In this pic you can see the sump, cannister filter and return pipes and pump which is a real kick butt pump as it has to pump to a height of over 2 metres! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Lambo, the width is 1500mm the overall height is 2metres. Each compartment is about 130mm wide(looking from the front) x 240mm height x 300mm in length holding about 6 litres each. Acrylic is siliconed to the glass dividers with a "window"that has a removable section so that the fish can get to see each other and flare. Cheers, Steve. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettabegood Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Steve, if there was such a thing as a "pin up" barracks, then yours would be it for me. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mishy Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Steve, did you get that other level of the Trump betta towers fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted September 21, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 yep, l think the "apprentice"must have worked on the first one with all the problems l had! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbies Betta Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 :balloons: :balloons: That is one of, if not the best betta barracks I've seen. was it simple to set up? I've got a pretty dodgy set up, tiny compared to yours, and if I save up enough cash I could try and replicate something like that. Can you imagine walking into a fish store and seen a betta setup like that :balloons: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Thanks Robbie, no it wasnt to difficult to set up and it could be replicated in a simplier fashion by just using seperate rows and cannister filters. I have seen something sort of similar that is setup at StKilda LFS l will get a photo and post it. Cheers,Steve. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najoha Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Who did you get to make it, what is the stand it is on and if you don't mind a estimate cost. It is awsome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Najoha a LFS here in Melb. built it, St Kilda Aquariums. The stand is powdercoated steel, this display is in a prominent position in my apartment so it had to look classy which is why l went to the extra expense with the stand which alone cost $600, this could be reduced a lot by going to a cheaper less fancy construction although it has to hold the weight which is 500kg, water weighs 1kg/litre so it must be strong. As for the overall cost l will PM you with details. Cheers, Steve. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joepmaster Posted September 22, 2005 Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Hi Steve, Impressive barracks! That sure is THE Hilton of betta barracks !! Roomservice included I guess?? Many greetings from the Netherlands, Joep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettaBred Posted September 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2005 Mate with the food these guys get it is room service for sure! I have looked at your setup which is also pretty impressive as is your breeding results not to mention your websites that you have created, its great that you have joined us. Steve. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Najoha Posted September 23, 2005 Report Share Posted September 23, 2005 Thanks for the info Johanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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