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DIY Breeding Tank Build: Affordable & Effective Goldfish Spawning Setup

Dexter's WorldSeptember 15, 202512 min4,834 views
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New Breeding Tank Construction

  • 🐠 The breeding tank construction is complete, and the creator is very happy with the final result.
  • πŸ’§ The video showcases the final setup, highlighting specific features and the overall build process.
  • πŸ’° This is described as the cheapest spawning tank ever made, utilizing recycled iron bars and materials.
  • πŸ› οΈ PVC pipes with iron bars inside are used and filled with cement to prevent corrosion.

Fish Breeding and Tank Maintenance

  • 🐟 The tank is for breeder goldfish that are eager to lay eggs.
  • πŸ’‘ Angel fish are present and act as 'doctor fish' to help control pests like algae, which are eaten by them.
  • πŸ“… The current season for goldfish breeding is from December to March.

Future Breeding Plans and Farm Expansion

  • 🐸 Next week, catfish will be bred using an artificial method, following previous videos on natural catfish breeding.
  • 🐍 The farm has new additions: a green Mexican iguana and an albino snake, which will be featured in upcoming content.
  • πŸ—οΈ The farm is undergoing expansion, with ongoing filling using stones, bricks, hollow blocks, and cement to create a solid, flood-resistant ground.
  • πŸ“ˆ The farm is estimated to be at 30% completion, with a long-term goal of developing the previously swampy area into a visitor-friendly facility.

Reviving Farming Operations

  • πŸ‡ Plans are in motion to revive duck farming, rabbitry, and quail/poultry operations early next year.
  • ✈️ Previous farm operations were halted due to the land being converted into an international airport, but the focus is now on rebuilding and growth.

Tank Setup and Design Principles

  • βœ… A thick tarp is used for the tanks as an investment to prevent future leaks and problems.
  • πŸ”¬ A filter box and filtration system are integrated into the setup.
  • πŸ’§ Elevated tanks are recommended for breeding goldfish and tropical fish, making it easier to detect issues like pests or anchor worms and facilitating water changes via gravity drainage.
  • 🎯 The goal is to have many such elevated tanks across the property for easy monitoring of breeder goldfish.
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