Shrimp Rack Project! Updated: February 20 W/ Pictures

[Nicklfire]

So i am going to start up a shrimp rack in my house here in calgary.

This would be my first rack setup, but i think i have it all covered, if you have suggestions i would appreciate any.

I think i may start with Red Cherry Shrimp, Yellow Shrimp, CRS (a grade to start, then s grade after), not sure what else i want yet.

Supplies
-3 to 4 rack tier rack (from home depot or canadian tire) holds... approx 800lb
- 8 10 gallon rimelss tanks
- all sponge filter setups
-not sure substrate yet
-lights will be shoplights from canadian tire
-air pump with splitter for all those sponge filters
-peat to bring down ph for any shrimp that need it reduced..

Anymore suggestions appreciated.

I would think it would look something like this when it's done.

[Mferko]

wow your definitely not planning on starting small lol
seems to me it might be easier to keep water conditions stable with a larger divided tank? idk

[Nicklfire]

wow your definitely not planning on starting small lol
seems to me it might be easier to keep water conditions stable with a larger divided tank? idk

The only problem with larger tanks is that dependent on the shrimp that i keep (or maybe just grow out tanks) is that each shrimp will have a different range of ph they need, a larger tank i wouldn't be able to do that.

that picture also has 2 seperate racks as i will only start with the 1 rack (8 tanks) or so

[Mferko]

thats true i just thought alot of them have very similiar conditions as well since theyre in the same genus or sometimes even the same species ie the red cherries with the yellows and painted fire red
crystal blacks/reds of various grades etc
smaller tanks would just be a bit more of a challenge keeping the params all right i think but it would look great

[target]

My recommendation would be to bult the rack yourself and save some money. I just built an 8'x2' rack with 3 shelves spaced 2' apart for less than $70. It took about 3 hours to built and install.

[Nicklfire]

My recommendation would be to bult the rack yourself and save some money. I just built an 8'x2' rack with 3 shelves spaced 2' apart for less than $70. It took about 3 hours to built and install.

Got a journal on it at all?

[Kanesska]

This is what I'm planning to do too! But only 2 per shelf not 4. Keep us updated on how this works out for you!

[Nicklfire]

i'm really not that much of a handy man and i dont have any tools to cut wood so buying a shelving rack might be easier, there is a bolt one from a local "retail store supplier" which is what i need... plus the shelf is 48" wide... for like 110$... cant find anything from home depot or rona that width.. only 36" which isnt enough cause those 10gal tanks are about 20 inches wide i think

[target]

No journal on the build for it as it was storage shelves, but the only tools required were a power drill, screwdriver and and chop saw. There were very few cuts as well. There are only legs at the front as the back of the stand is secured to the wall with 8-4" lag bolts into 4 studs, per shelf. PM me if you want a drawing for it.

Here's one from HD that is 48": SEARCH - heavy duty shelving - Home Improvement, Home Renovation, Tools, & Hardware | Home Depot Canada

[tang daddy]

I heard that costco had some racks perfect for shrimp tank set up....some of the members on here are using them aswell...

As long as the racks are steel and not plastic you should be fine, I wouldnt use any plastic racks for tanks as they stress, crack and could just let go at anytime....

I personally would build mine out of 2x4, I get all my pieces precut from the home center I purchase the wood from.Just make sure you have a cut list with you. Then all you will need is some wood screws....

Rona will usually cut it for free, but I still tip the guys for their efforts....