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Building 3 & 5 gallon Betta spawning tanks

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by Anonymous, Mar 31, 2009.

  1. Anonymous

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    yea almost doneOK I start a project of building two three gallon tanks and one 5 gallon tank in order to use for my betta spawning set up.

    I just finished my second three gallon tank and hope to start me 5 gallon tank with in the next few days. I'm also going to try and post some pic up on Wednesday.

    I also tested my first tank for leaks, and it had a small leak in one of the corners, I wasn't too happy with that fact.
     
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  2. MOD_Dawn

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    heavily silicone the seam and let it cure for 24 hours. that should take care of your leak issue.
     
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  3. Anonymous

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    I know how to fix the leak, There was a small gap in between one of the corners and the base, so I removes about an inch of the corner seal and i plan to fill the gap in tonight once I get home.

    To be On the safe side I'm going to wait 2 to 3 days for the silicone to cure.
     
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  4. MOD_Dawn

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    sounds good! Please post a check list of items needed, steps you took to complete the project & photos as I'm sure it will be helpful to others on here looking to do the same/similar project when you get a chance.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Mar 31, 2009
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  5. Anonymous

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    I will I most likely post them tomorrow, I have a half day of school tomorrow, so I will have the time to do the write up, I was planing on doing a full write up that would include the items/tools need, and the steps with pictures with the steps.
     
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  6. Anonymous

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    OK I'm not going to do a write up, I just tested my little tanks and they didn't hold so well once they where fully filled, so I'm going to have to spend about 30 dollars to get my male a 3 gallon and leave my female in the 1 gallon that she has right now, at lest until I can get some store credit.

    I may try to building tanks again, but only when I have some more money to work with.

    sorry guys.
     
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  7. Guidoman888

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    Spend 10 bucks on a 10 gallon. Then another 20 for a heater and a small filter. The male will enjoy it way more! And you'll spend the same amount :D
     
    Guidoman888, Apr 12, 2009
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  8. Anonymous

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    that may be true but I'm going to be pushing to get another ten gallon tank just for spawning let alone a betta mansion.
     
    Anonymous, Apr 12, 2009
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    Thats true but the fish will enjoy it more ^^ 3 gal is still pretty small
     
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  10. Anonymous

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    lol, did you really make a 3 gallon tank? why not just use a rubbermaid or something?
     
    Anonymous, May 9, 2009
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  11. Anonymous

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    I haven't had time to try my new approch on the tanks, my first try was a complete failure, so right now I went with a 5 gallon rubber maid.
     
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  12. Anthony

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    Moved until this fits into the DIY section.
     
    Anthony, May 9, 2009
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