Re: New Fish Room

[MICHAEL SERPA <mserpa@bayweb.net>]

Mike Jacobs wrote:
> 
> Folks.............A request.  In about 3 weeks my new fish room will begin
> to take existance.  From the ground up it will be about 16' x 16' attached
> to the house as an add-on....standard 8+' high ceiling.  Concrete brick
> walls and a cement floor with about a 1/2" slope/5-6" to a drain......it
> will have it's own heat/air conditioner, and all new 2x4 stands to be made
> as I choose.  By the way I am in St Pete, Florida and thusly the concrete
> walls..........I figure about, depending on size, 60-70 tanks all facing
> lengthway out....no short ends of tanks.
> 
> What I would like to ask of you guys is if this were your new room what 1 or
> 2 things would you insist on in terms of making a fish-room
> work............to raise apisto's of course.....;-)....this is an apisto
> list!!!
> Remember,  this is from the ground up.............I am really excited and
> there are alot of you out there that I really respect and enjoy.....give me
> a hand.....thanks!
> 
> Have fun and help me make this 30 year dream happen....throw in your
> suggestion!
> 
> Mike
> 
> Mike Jacobs

	Mike, Don't make the same mistake I made. I made the isles
	between the tanks too narrow. It was out of neccessity, but
	I'd have been better off with fewer tanks and more isle space.

	My next room will have 40 inch, minimum, isles.
	
	Keep in mind the importance of accessibility!

	Have fun.

	Michael


-- 
Michael Serpa * Bay Island Orchids
2311 Pacific Avenue * Alameda, CA 94501
Tel: (510) 521-8245 *  Fax: (510) 865-1787
http://www.bayislandorchids.com


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