I saw this quite some time ago, excellent adaptation of my system. One of my favorite parts of the hobby is to inspire others to experiment and create. Then I in return can learn tips and tricks from them. Nice job!
There seems to be a craze of sorts for these systems? I do t see the great fascination over the Marina hang on boxes that are simple to add whenever, clean, etc.?? Great video, I like your passionate creativity with words.. cheers!
Thank you for sharing, Very helpful and informative , It's amazing to see how passionate you are about the hobby and raising fry. Absolutely wonderful to see that.❤
I call this system the MBD Fry System. Master Breeder Dean is a genius, I agree. I want to thank you for taking the time to explain the plumbing. Nobody ever does but I am no plumber and I have to get this set up soon. I have Cory fry, guppy fry, and Angel fry going very old school and it’s stressing me out. You made this very easy to follow. Again, thank you so much ❤️❤️
Lively video, very mice , clear and aqurate explanation. What about the filters ? It ll be part 2 to shiw the filters in the same details ? Thank you very much !
FYI...Those nuts you got for the bolts that have the white plastic inside the nut are purposely suppose to be hard to get them started on the bolt because those are called lock nuts. They have to be put on by hand as far as you can then you have to use a wrench or socket to tighten them up as far as you want them tightened and at that point that you stop tightening them, they will not move because you have force threaded the white plastic inside the nut, thus locking the nut in place. That is why they are so hard to get started on the bolt.
Homedepot sells these fittings under "john guest"-you can get the push connect to 1/2" thread for a direct fit to PVC pipe. They are also a quality fitting, we use in car washes for chemical feeds.
@@WeldonTanks they are if you buy them individually, but if you buy a 10 pack its more reasonable, they also have more of a selection. I use them for all kinda stuff, even use them on the marina boxes to get rid of air and just run a couple boxes off a powerhead
Good to know, I will have to check again. Last time I checked my local Home Depot was only selling them individually, even online I was unable to find packs.
If you put sand in the hard acrylic tubing and move the lighter or heat gun , you can form the tubing better and helps prevent breaking and pinching. Watercool pc builders have used this method for years.
Thank you for Sharing. It is an excellent system and I would love to give it a try. I am not a professional breeder so will probably just create one tray and place it on top of my aquarium when my goldfish next spawn.
Remember you can adapt it to fit your needs. If you have not see the second video about this system I would suggest watching that as well. I changed out the water lines and had better success
Great video! I had one of these systems running when I had my fish room, and I forgot to use the stainless steel screws, and lo and behold, a month after setting it up I had to pull out the silicone to coat the screws!
I think I'd try to use a thin water stream under pressure to negate the need for an air stone. If it is a thin stream, and the water is filtered so it's clean, it shouldn't have enough mass to strongly penetrate the water and harm fry but it will cause aeration. Just an idea for those of us without a central/large air pump. This looks like a great setup exactly as you made it, good work!
Air stone can be completely optional in this matter. And if you wanted to add an air stone and even had this on a smaller scale you could use a stand alone small air pump.
Hey! I’m totally new to fish breeding , (aside from my tiger endlers which I let breed and grow out in the same tank), but my CPD tank surprised me. The first batch got eaten, so now I’m determined to have a separate grow out. I did a water change yesterday and found the second round of fry so I’ve removed them and am trying to get this type of set up going. Thanks for being thorough.
i have pretty much the same system but i use a hang on the back filter on the main tank and use airline hose to make a siphon from it into the tub and i use a valve to adjust the flow. Now im working on one where the breeding tank itself has a divider and the eggs get sucked into the back side of the tank, the real trick is figuring out how get an auto dosing system to inject food into the fry side several times a day.
So cool I know what I’m gonna be working on this weekend thanks for the idea and giving detailed instructions on how to do it this will definitely upgrade my fish room
Hi great setup. Now how do you prevent life food for your fry like vinagre eals swimming or rinsing out. And how dou you keep the trays clean. Great stuff. Martin the Netherlands
Definitely interested in making something like this in the future, thanks for taking the time to make this and show us! Aquarium co op is now charging us to see Dean build this fry rack :(
Not necessarily. There have been plenty of videos showing deans system in depth. I figured out how to make it without the members only video. Glad you found it useful information. Just remember there are numerous ways to build this and make it what you need it to be
I love seeing you adapt all these coop and Dean ideas and proving that anyone can pull it off. I’m gonna be studying these videos religiously when it’s time to build my fish room and breeding system
So...nothing actually lol. That is my Yellow Zebra Pleco tank but the light I was using had a really bad reflection on that tank so I used the bags to stop that
I’m still trying to find a way to make this system vertical, to like, stack breeder boxes on top of each other 5 boxes High, and have them run water into each other, still can’t figure it out xD
Use a pump to push it up to the top and then plumb each one to overflow to the next. Hardest part is going to be stacking them. Wood frame would probably do the trick.
Because this entire system is a DIY method I would say you would need to make one. Now saying that there may be containers with lids you could modify but the containers I used did not come with lids.
Do you need an airstone in each tray? Or, since the water being pumped into the trays agitates the surface, could you just install 1 decent sized sponge filter in the main tank to oxygenate the water?
The air stone in each tray is added security to my mind, I would say it is not necessary. I was going to use sponge filters in the tank as the main filtration but after I changed some things in the fish room decided on the internal filter.
No idea on liters. the pump I used was in gallons and I more so had a steady stream than drip but never actually calculated the exact gallon per hour. If you want an actual you can use drop emitters on the end of the lines.
I have a similar system for a killi breeding cabinet and I had high hopes for ziss air valves (my favorite) but they all leak water although less than any other air valve I tried.
@@WeldonTanks no. It's inline through 1/4 inch tube that I drip water through with only the pressure if gravity and they leak through the thread which surprised me giving how tight the thread fit.
Did you ever consider any other options for plastic containers for your fry rack? Currently, I am floating all of my fry in old cafeteria serving containers on the water surface and running air stones to them. I have been contemplating using the sterile plastic storage boxes but don't know what their longevity would be in the system. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Based on what I could find and for the price I briefly considered other options. I thought about using the sterilte(?) plastic containers but found they bow with the water weight. These co trainers are rigid that they with stand that and give a cleaner look in my opinion.
How far down is the slot too? Sorry I am going to be making this system so I am getting some of the pieces ready. I have 2 trays but need to find more. Once I have a rack build for the tanks I will be building this whole system
When you are running this how often do you clean the trays? Daily? And then the 20 gallon weekly? Just question I know it depends but what types of things does it depend?
I clean the trays each time I move fish out of them but you can create a mini gravel vac to help clean out detritus. I have a video showing how to do that with airline and a pipette. The 20 gallon I usually siphon out detritus once a week. Variables can be the foods you feed and how many fish in each tray.
I've shattered many dremal blades being impatient careless cutting hard plastic. Definitely wear eye protection, and keep your mouth shut 😅 I've learnt in too impatient to use a cutting blade, so I grind out my holes using the various carving bits now. Which means eye and respiratory protection
Is you are referring to the methlyenblue I just use what is available on Amazon to me. If you are referring another product you will have to be more specific
Bulk Reef Supply is where I purchased all the plumbing parts. Tubing, fittings, pump. RO tab on their site. The trays I purchased at target but can be found on Amazon but can be difficult to find. A lot of it just depends on how you want to build it. I have seen it done with plastic totes and pvc pipe. I can try to get links in but it will take me some time to circle back around and find all of them.
@@WeldonTanks Thanks Trent I just purchased 2 20 gallon tanks and have 2 40 breeders for when I set them up and make the fry system. I know you have dialed it in and so I really want to make what you have made. Thanks again Trents
@@WeldonTanks @Wel-Don Tanks Hi Trent need to place an order at bulk reef supply but don't have enough stuff in my cart to get free shipping. Could you put the links to the products you used and purchased? Thanks
I personally do not prefer that brand. Even then if you are not pushing a lot of water through the tray the brine shrimp will stay in for a decent period of time to allow the fish to eat.
@@WeldonTanks it’s not that they are a brand they are just super small and can feed them to fry sooner than other normal sized brine shrimp. I have just gotten to where I have to turn off the water while they eat.
So much talk and you don't even show the tanks up close. From what I can see, the water flows in one inch from where it flows out. The out hole should be on the opposite end of the box.
Umm….did exactly what the title is and gave full credit for where I learned it from….think you need to actually check what click bait is. I know, I know it is confusing and much easier to just be angry
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I saw this quite some time ago, excellent adaptation of my system. One of my favorite parts of the hobby is to inspire others to experiment and create. Then I in return can learn tips and tricks from them. Nice job!
You got that "crazy hobby eyes" I like it 😂
The best video I've seen explaining 'Dean's system'. Thank you so much for taking the time to create this
There seems to be a craze of sorts for these systems? I do t see the great fascination over the Marina hang on boxes that are simple to add whenever, clean, etc.?? Great video, I like your passionate creativity with words.. cheers!
Thank you for sharing, Very helpful and informative , It's amazing to see how passionate you are about the hobby and raising fry. Absolutely wonderful to see that.❤
I call this system the MBD Fry System. Master Breeder Dean is a genius, I agree. I want to thank you for taking the time to explain the plumbing. Nobody ever does but I am no plumber and I have to get this set up soon. I have Cory fry, guppy fry, and Angel fry going very old school and it’s stressing me out. You made this very easy to follow. Again, thank you so much ❤️❤️
I am glad this helped!
Good luck with the build and any questions let me know
Way cleaner than the set up i made! Looks awesome Trent, thanks for breaking it down into a easy to understand video
That is so perfect I will build my the same way thanks for all details in this video good luck 👍
I’m do happy people are now doing what we use to do 20 plus years ago aquaponics style aquaculture
I would totally like to build this system! It looks clean and efficient. Great video with real nice step by step guide. Thanks Trent!
I just got into hobby and this is another setup that I would take into consideration and combine with my own ideas.
Lively video, very mice , clear and aqurate explanation. What about the filters ? It ll be part 2 to shiw the filters in the same details ? Thank you very much !
Your local brew and grow, is gonna have a lot of these fittings ,hoses, pumps, and soils for planted tanks.
FYI...Those nuts you got for the bolts that have the white plastic inside the nut are purposely suppose to be hard to get them started on the bolt because those are called lock nuts. They have to be put on by hand as far as you can then you have to use a wrench or socket to tighten them up as far as you want them tightened and at that point that you stop tightening them, they will not move because you have force threaded the white plastic inside the nut, thus locking the nut in place. That is why they are so hard to get started on the bolt.
I love your enthusiasm. Learning do much from you.
Great job
Awesome set up. I will try it in my Angel room soon.
Homedepot sells these fittings under "john guest"-you can get the push connect to 1/2" thread for a direct fit to PVC pipe. They are also a quality fitting, we use in car washes for chemical feeds.
In my experience they are much more expensive from Home Depot but the direct connection to pvc pipe could be useful.
@@WeldonTanks they are if you buy them individually, but if you buy a 10 pack its more reasonable, they also have more of a selection. I use them for all kinda stuff, even use them on the marina boxes to get rid of air and just run a couple boxes off a powerhead
Good to know, I will have to check again. Last time I checked my local Home Depot was only selling them individually, even online I was unable to find packs.
I just drilled a large hole for the overflow. Heck of a lot easier than trying to carve a square.
Whatever method works for you.
Great idea
If you put sand in the hard acrylic tubing and move the lighter or heat gun , you can form the tubing better and helps prevent breaking and pinching. Watercool pc builders have used this method for years.
That is a good idea! This was my first time experimenting with it. Next time I will try it, thanks for the tip!
Thank you my friend! That is exactly what i was looking for!!!
Good stuff, brother! I am far from needing something like this, but it's good to know I have options once I do get there.
Lets just say I found a way to justify it lol I really wanted to build it and hope to put it to more use.
Thank you for Sharing. It is an excellent system and I would love to give it a try. I am not a professional breeder so will probably just create one tray and place it on top of my aquarium when my goldfish next spawn.
Lock nuts are great, use a wrench and it will be easier
Good program, lots of good info! Thank you!
Nice video help me a lot gives me good idea
Nice job . Use Frog tape for perfect edge when peeling of the tape .
GOOD EXPLANATION VIDEO :)
I DID A THUMB-UP ABOUT THE VIDEO AND SUBSCRIBED TO THE CHANNEL :)
THANK YOU FOR SHARING :)
THANK YOU FROM ISRAEL :)
I loved it.. I will be copying it.. I will get the equipment little by little.. thank you a lot for your help. 🙏
Remember you can adapt it to fit your needs. If you have not see the second video about this system I would suggest watching that as well. I changed out the water lines and had better success
Your video was very good. You would be a great teacher 😃
I will try out ur system for sure
Credit goes to Dean from Deans Fish Room. I will say it is a great system
this is GREAT! ...thank you!
Great video! I had one of these systems running when I had my fish room, and I forgot to use the stainless steel screws, and lo and behold, a month after setting it up I had to pull out the silicone to coat the screws!
You have got a lot of experience my friend
Thanks!
Those are nylon lock nuts if people are looking for them. Any hardware store carries them.
I think I'd try to use a thin water stream under pressure to negate the need for an air stone. If it is a thin stream, and the water is filtered so it's clean, it shouldn't have enough mass to strongly penetrate the water and harm fry but it will cause aeration. Just an idea for those of us without a central/large air pump. This looks like a great setup exactly as you made it, good work!
Air stone can be completely optional in this matter. And if you wanted to add an air stone and even had this on a smaller scale you could use a stand alone small air pump.
Great vid thank you I will be building one looks awesome
This is awesome. Loved your way of explaining it in detail. Will definitely try this out for discus frys. Thank you for making such videos.
I am glad you found value in it
@@WeldonTanks Definitely this is a practical system.
Woooow! That's so efficient. Great video.
Hey! I’m totally new to fish breeding , (aside from my tiger endlers which I let breed and grow out in the same tank), but my CPD tank surprised me. The first batch got eaten, so now I’m determined to have a separate grow out. I did a water change yesterday and found the second round of fry so I’ve removed them and am trying to get this type of set up going. Thanks for being thorough.
i was planning to do the same system for one of my 20 longs... i like the power head to water flow system you used vs using pvc and thread on valves
Nice ideas and explaination is so so good broooooo nice I like ur presentations 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Thank you! I can’t take all the credit on the original idea behind the build though.
Glad you enjoy the content
OMG! This is so brilliant
It is a great system! First learned it from Dean
So perfectly!!
i have pretty much the same system but i use a hang on the back filter on the main tank and use airline hose to make a siphon from it into the tub and i use a valve to adjust the flow. Now im working on one where the breeding tank itself has a divider and the eggs get sucked into the back side of the tank, the real trick is figuring out how get an auto dosing system to inject food into the fry side several times a day.
I have a buddy that is working on auto dosing enphusoria into a fry system
So cool I know what I’m gonna be working on this weekend thanks for the idea and giving detailed instructions on how to do it this will definitely upgrade my fish room
It is a fun project and there are so many ways you can adapt it. Let me know how it turns out for you
@@WeldonTanks will do
Brilliant!
thank you for this video..... I was wanting to know how Dean make this in his fish room .
I did what worked for me. There are numerous ways to adapt this. I would recommend that you watch my latest update video
Hi great setup. Now how do you prevent life food for your fry like vinagre eals swimming or rinsing out. And how dou you keep the trays clean.
Great stuff. Martin the Netherlands
Great setup and nicely explained.i will definitely try this.
It is a great system! Easily adaptable to what you need and different ways to run air and water
Definitely interested in making something like this in the future, thanks for taking the time to make this and show us! Aquarium co op is now charging us to see Dean build this fry rack :(
Not necessarily. There have been plenty of videos showing deans system in depth. I figured out how to make it without the members only video. Glad you found it useful information. Just remember there are numerous ways to build this and make it what you need it to be
I’ll build mine soon
You need pliers or a wrench for the nylon nuts
great job
Can we keep plans and fishes in the lower tank???
This is a great DIY system. How would the bottom of the tray get cleaned as the water clears only from the above slit?
The trays are simple to remove, each time I moved fish out I would scrub the tray
Brilliant video, very well explained 👏 👍
Thank you!
It was a fun system to build
Love your version for the water output, way more easy and controllable basically plug and play. Great video 🤙
Thank you! Glad you found it useful. That is why everything in my opinion can be adapted to fit the needs of each fish keeper.
Very helpful. Thank you. Definitely going to try to build one of these now!
phhhhhherfectly :)
Going to try this for guppies
I currently have swordtail fry I pulled from a tank in of my the trays
Amazing video
Love the set up man!!
Great video man! Would love to try out this system one day
I love seeing you adapt all these coop and Dean ideas and proving that anyone can pull it off. I’m gonna be studying these videos religiously when it’s time to build my fish room and breeding system
Thank you! That is one of my goals, I want others to feel that they can do it and adapt. Excited to see when you start your build
You really have to crank down on those Nylock nuts to get through the nylon
New to the hobby, your videos are matter of fact and helpful. Are you planning on continuing or has YT run its course for you?
I would not say it has run its course, I would say life changed. I have hopes to return this year if things fall into place
Use a soldering gun to cut the plastic. Works great!!
Sounds terrifying lol
@@WeldonTanks the problem with cheap plastic is that it shatters due to impact. The soldering gun will cut using heat rather than impact.
How many liters are those kitchen tubs ?
Not sure
This is awesome!! Can’t wait to see the babies in a tank. 😊😊😊. You know my curiosity is killing me, what is behind that black bag???? 😜😜😜
So...nothing actually lol. That is my Yellow Zebra Pleco tank but the light I was using had a really bad reflection on that tank so I used the bags to stop that
Lol!! I always think you are hiding new fish!! 😂😂😂😂
I have had a similar set for my fry for a couple of years...
I have had a lot better success raising fry since.
The small area to find food is helpful.
Goes to show that are many ways to adapt this method to your needs
I’m still trying to find a way to make this system vertical, to like, stack breeder boxes on top of each other 5 boxes High, and have them run water into each other, still can’t figure it out xD
Use a pump to push it up to the top and then plumb each one to overflow to the next.
Hardest part is going to be stacking them. Wood frame would probably do the trick.
Are there Lids for these, or do we have to diy one if we want/need one?
Because this entire system is a DIY method I would say you would need to make one.
Now saying that there may be containers with lids you could modify but the containers I used did not come with lids.
2:43 Where did u buy these overflow trays?
The Breeder box is amazon, the actual trays Target.
Do you need an airstone in each tray? Or, since the water being pumped into the trays agitates the surface, could you just install 1 decent sized sponge filter in the main tank to oxygenate the water?
The air stone in each tray is added security to my mind, I would say it is not necessary. I was going to use sponge filters in the tank as the main filtration but after I changed some things in the fish room decided on the internal filter.
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Where did you source the water valves please? Thanks.
Bulk Reef Supply. Actually where I purchased a majority of the parts I used.
@@WeldonTanks thanks, thought I checked before asking. How're you liking the trays from Target? Do they drift from front to back of the tank at all?
With the screws bracing the back of the trays not one problem has come up. Solid system
Thanks. What have you found to be your ideal number/combo of trays for the system?
If I were to change one thing I would use the slightly less wide trays to allow me to get one more tray on the system.
New sub. Nice video.
Cheers,
Chris
Thank you for your support
I am having problems finding the trays you used. HELP!!!
Found them at Target. Search Amazon or find another suitable container
How many liters does your drippers drip per hour?
No idea on liters. the pump I used was in gallons and I more so had a steady stream than drip but never actually calculated the exact gallon per hour.
If you want an actual you can use drop emitters on the end of the lines.
My problem with this setup is my fry getting stuck in the foam. Any suggestions is needed
Lower the flow going into the trays or use a more fine foam
pkay Joey
I have a similar system for a killi breeding cabinet and I had high hopes for ziss air valves (my favorite) but they all leak water although less than any other air valve I tried.
Do you have the Ziss valve connected into pvc pipe? You may try and use a metal air valve, when I used those I had not problems
@@WeldonTanks no. It's inline through 1/4 inch tube that I drip water through with only the pressure if gravity and they leak through the thread which surprised me giving how tight the thread fit.
What exactly are these trays called? Brand?
Kitchen organizer trays. I bought mine from Target. You can find them on Amazon as well.
just subed awesome stream wit Big Hank Tank
Thank you for the support!
How do you clean the base of the Frey trays
Little siphon. Airline and pipette, have a video on how to make it
where did you buy the containers, and their size please. thank you
I purchased them from Target
Did you ever consider any other options for plastic containers for your fry rack? Currently, I am floating all of my fry in old cafeteria serving containers on the water surface and running air stones to them. I have been contemplating using the sterile plastic storage boxes but don't know what their longevity would be in the system. Look forward to hearing your thoughts.
Based on what I could find and for the price I briefly considered other options.
I thought about using the sterilte(?) plastic containers but found they bow with the water weight. These co trainers are rigid that they with stand that and give a cleaner look in my opinion.
@@WeldonTanks that is good to know. I have been considering other containers because of the price but the bowing would be problematic.
How far down is the slot too? Sorry I am going to be making this system so I am getting some of the pieces ready. I have 2 trays but need to find more. Once I have a rack build for the tanks I will be building this whole system
The lower you go the lower the water volume will be in the tray. Find the sweet spot that works for your tray.
When you are running this how often do you clean the trays? Daily? And then the 20 gallon weekly? Just question I know it depends but what types of things does it depend?
I clean the trays each time I move fish out of them but you can create a mini gravel vac to help clean out detritus. I have a video showing how to do that with airline and a pipette.
The 20 gallon I usually siphon out detritus once a week.
Variables can be the foods you feed and how many fish in each tray.
I tried this but sponge keep clogging up and overflow.
Use a more coarse sponge
@@WeldonTanks tried it still end up logged witin a week or so.
I've shattered many dremal blades being impatient careless cutting hard plastic. Definitely wear eye protection, and keep your mouth shut 😅
I've learnt in too impatient to use a cutting blade, so I grind out my holes using the various carving bits now. Which means eye and respiratory protection
Wow, i have waited so long fore a good frie solution thank you alot
The Tank where you took the frie out, how much methylenblue did you put in there?
The 10 gallon tank I followed the dosing instructions but later found that to be an excessive amount in my opinion.
I would generally use 2-3 drops
@@WeldonTanks what Produkt do you use? Do you would send the link where you bought it?
Is you are referring to the methlyenblue I just use what is available on Amazon to me.
If you are referring another product you will have to be more specific
@@WeldonTanks nah i meant the methylenblue, ok thx i will look out fore that 👍
Can you please put the links to the products you used?
Bulk Reef Supply is where I purchased all the plumbing parts. Tubing, fittings, pump. RO tab on their site.
The trays I purchased at target but can be found on Amazon but can be difficult to find.
A lot of it just depends on how you want to build it.
I have seen it done with plastic totes and pvc pipe.
I can try to get links in but it will take me some time to circle back around and find all of them.
@@WeldonTanks Thanks Trent I just purchased 2 20 gallon tanks and have 2 40 breeders for when I set them up and make the fry system. I know you have dialed it in and so I really want to make what you have made. Thanks again Trents
Sounds like you got a good plan.
I will see if I can’t find some time this week to get links in
@@WeldonTanks @Wel-Don Tanks Hi Trent need to place an order at bulk reef supply but don't have enough stuff in my cart to get free shipping. Could you put the links to the products you used and purchased? Thanks
I just wonder why is it necessary to paint these containers.
Not necessary. For visual purposes of seeing the fry
could you make one in a community tank?
You can make this in any way that you see fit. Hardest part is needing to remove the system to gain access to the fish under
Just so hard to find good trays either way to shallow to short too long
I’ve found that the San Franciscana type baby brine shrimp slip through even the smallest sponge.
I personally do not prefer that brand. Even then if you are not pushing a lot of water through the tray the brine shrimp will stay in for a decent period of time to allow the fish to eat.
@@WeldonTanks it’s not that they are a brand they are just super small and can feed them to fry sooner than other normal sized brine shrimp. I have just gotten to where I have to turn off the water while they eat.
My fat ass thought that was a salad bar!! 🤦🏻♀️
At least it was a “healthy” thought lol
So much talk and you don't even show the tanks up close. From what I can see, the water flows in one inch from where it flows out. The out hole should be on the opposite end of the box.
Talk tooooo much
Comment toooo much
Give him credit in the title. Click baiter!
Umm….did exactly what the title is and gave full credit for where I learned it from….think you need to actually check what click bait is. I know, I know it is confusing and much easier to just be angry