>
> G'day all,
>
> Since the RML has been relatively quiet, I thought I would pose this
> question to RMLers for advice and feedback.
>
> I have finally decided to bite the bullet and move my hobby out of the
> house and into a small fish house. Given spacial limitations, the fish
> house will hold a small number of tanks (around 4 tanks of 100-150 litres,
> 4-6 breeding/fry tanks of 50-60 litres capacity). Can anyone give me any
> ideas or best options as to:
>
> (a) insulation (given that Melbourne experiences huge fluctuations in
> temperature, from lows of 2-3C to highs of 43C);
> (b) heating; and
> (c) filtration.
>
> I also want to maximise the amount of natural light in order to grow
> aquatic plants, and to display the bows at their best. However, this has
> to be weighed up against the loss of heat during winter or too much heat
> during summer. As I will be having the fish house built to specifications,
> what sort of roofing materials would be best suited ?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chen Leon
Hi Chen,
Give Ron Bowman a call. Ron has a great fishroom that was specifically
built. Ron keeps mainly small native species (Blue eyes, and rainbows) but
has over the years bred many killies. In fact he had a "Killie Corner" in
his fish room.
His phone No. is 95688144
Tell him I told you to call.
Andy