Re: NANFA-- Cheap Fish Container Built!

James Graham (busterg_at_voyager.net)
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:30:58 -0400

As an old phone guy, if you used the white Ty-raps they aren't going to last
as UV degrades them pretty quick. For outdoor use you need to use the heavy
black ones.

Jim Graham
Hastings MI
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mark" <nanfa_at_jonahsaquarium.com>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2003 10:12 PM
Subject: NANFA-- Cheap Fish Container Built!

> OK, here it is. The finished product:
>
> http://www.jonahsaquarium.com/pipepond.htm
>
> Sorry the pictures are kind of big. This is constructed of
> galvanized metal conduit (pipe), pvc corner fittings, pvc end plugs,
> 45 mil EPDM pond liner and a lot of plastic wire ties. This one is
> long and low for a riffle/raceway set up. I don't really know how
> high it could be built and still support the water. Most of the
> weight is resting on the ground, however. Yes, it's empty right now.
> Got to get a break so I can install the pump and rock work. This
> went up pretty fast (except for the wires ties) and is incredibly
> cheap. The liner is the most expensive part.
>
> Thanks for all the ideas and pointers. We'll see if there is still
> time this year to raise any fish in it.

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