Aquarium Rack Setup Tips: How I Fit MORE Tanks in LESS Space - Maximize Your Fish Room Space!

[@MickysAquariums]

I've got a large 2 meter rack like these. I varnished the mdf boards to give it a bit of water protection and also got mats that totally cover them from Amazon.

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Thats definatley something I need to try on my next racks :)

[@AkbarZeb-p6f]

All of my stuff is wood that I've sealed every nook & cranny of BEFORE assembling it & touching it up after. (ETA: If you're worried, get pressure treated lumber & plywood & paint it.) That's served me very well with my chicken coop that's lasted 9 years so far with no water damage - in areas exposed to constant rain for many days at a time. I don't trust metal as much as it will rust in spots you can't even see until it suddenly breaks.

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Thanks for sharing mate :) taking alot of notes for my next fish room as I want a big one with a lot of racks.

[@user-bj9nw5wf5n]

Great video Shaun, I did have some questions about racking systems, but you answered all of them and then some!

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Cheers mate :)

[@ephebe106]

Beginner in the hobby, and learnt a lot from this. I like to use wax on both the different wood bases I have so far.

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Wax is a good shout! It should definatley be able to keep the wood serviceable for longer.

[@stevegee8010]

These days there's an array of different waterproofing products that would work on MDF, and who knows, some of them might even strengthen it more.

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Thats a good point mate, I have some water proof sealer for garden fences somewhere, I should have gave it a try to see if it helps.

[@420blazinOG]

Costco, lowes, home depot! $100 or less! I am waiting on moving to my own place later this year to get some and build out a fish room.

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Theres some great deals on racking over in the USA, we usually pay almost double by what I saw on Amazon.

[@420blazinOG]

@GlassBoxDiaries Probably because your racks will last 2x longer 😌

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

LOVE that set up!!!!!

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Cheers mate :), its still a work in progress but its getting there.

[@GuadalupeGuacamole]

@ I’m gonna start my “tank wall” one day using this shelf look! It’s so cool!

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Thats what i'm aiming for eventually :)

[@GupPi_3.14]

Nice one ... personally I would just seal/paint the mdf

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

Good point mate, didnt think of it even though I have some sealant somewhere :(

[@GupPi_3.14]

@GlassBoxDiaries your like me forget the little things ..lol sealer cheaper than plywood kinda lol

[@luvadealme]

Am having trouble locating the B and Q stainless.steel shelving you use for your heavier tanks, mind dogging out a link please 🙏

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

They don't seem to sell the exact one I have anymore :(. This is the closest thing they still have listed for sale - www.diy.com/departments/s-rax-2-tier-workbench-150cm-x-45cm-x-90cm/5055986196259_BQ.prd

[@johnasga8788]

Bro question if you use pot soil substrate and gravel on top of it, it should be the roots of the plant reach the soil? Or it dosent matter as long as u have good potsoil in the bottom?

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

It doesnt matter when planting, the roots will grow to where the plant wants them :)

[@johnasga8788]

@ whooooo!!!! Bro i think im ready to do the set up bro because of you! Thank you so much mate!!! I will wait for your video! And bro i hope you do a content of grass seed planting! Looking forward for that!!

[@GlassBoxDiaries]

@@johnasga8788 Cheers mate glad I could help :)

[@johnasga8788]

@ im waitin for your more educational content about aquarium and tips and tricks!