Small
Betta Barracks
Looking at Betta
Barracks on the Internet (B.C.
Betta), I modified their plans to fit my budget and space.
Here are some materials used.
PVC ITEMS: Shut
off valve/ ball valve (allows flow in one direction only), T's,
90° elbows, drip valves, threaded pvc for garden hose connection.
All purchased from Home Depot.
Flexible PVC pipe 1/2" purchased from Aquatic
Eco-Systems, Inc
Aluminum framing:
purchased at Home Depot.
Tubing: standard
silicone airline tubing. Purchased from ThatPetPlace.com
Drip/Spray Valves:
purchased from a local hydroponics shop.
Betta Boxes: purchased
a case of Beanie Baby displays at ProductZoo
Pre-cut acrylic
for "Home Made" box purchased at Interstate
Plastics.
Misc. items: hose
clamps, nuts and bolts (to put frame together), solvent
cement, acrylic adhesive and silcone sealant.
Tools needed: Soft
tubing cutters, punch for tubing when adding the drip/spray valves,
screwdriver and plyers.
Below are small
images of the 'blue' prints for the barracks.
Currently working on
instructions for building this.
You may view/print
these in larger scale by downloading the following pdf's.
Frame, Frame
and tanks, Plumbing, Complete
System, Shopping list.
To view PDF's
you will need Acrobat
Reader (free sofware)
PLEASE
NOTE that some additions have been made to these plans.
I will post the updated plans very soon.
