Equipment Checklist

Provided/Needed: 

• Tank– Standard 10 gallon glass aquarium 20" x 10" x 12" 

• Chiller (1/10 or 1/13 HP) - Chiller cools the water to a temperature between 50-55 degrees. *Set to 52 degrees or whatever your regional coordinator recommends for your region.

• Powerhead(s) / Water Pump (75-150 GPH) - pushes water out of the tank through the chiller and back to the aquarium. 

• Powerhead (s) / Aerator (75-150 GPH) – Adds oxygen to the tank or "bubbles". Has a small clear tube with a black cap or "airstone" attached at the end. 

• Airline tubing  (10’ vinyl or silicone; 1/2" OD/ 5/8" ID) - Chiller hose out/ chiller return line. Attaches to chiller. 

• Aquarium Gravel – Pea size, natural color. A few scattered large stones can help provide cover. Aquarium gravel provides a bed for the eggs in addition to acting as a natural filter.

• Bucket (5-Gallon preferably w/lid) – Buckets are used for water changes and transportation to release. 

• Foam Insulation (see diagram below) - Used to create a cover for your tank. Limits light exposure for your eggs. 

• Bleach -1/4 cup per 5 gallons of water when disinfecting the aquarium and all equipment.

OR

• Aquarium Salt - follow directions on packaging. Used for disinfection. 

• Water Conditioner (Seachem Neutral Regulator  or API) -4 tsp. dissolved per 5 Gallons of tap water. Allow 15 minutes minimum to dissolve in tap water.

• Water parameter test strips (API 5-in-1) - monitoring water parameters 

• Aquarium Net – Small fine mesh.

• Turkey Baster – Removing dead eggs.

• Aquarium Thermometer – Insures your chiller is working properly. Should read 57-59 degrees.

• Small aquarium siphon/vacuum – Used for water changes when fish are free swimming.

Optional: 

• Hose clamps - helps seal airline tubing at connection points, if needed

• Battery Powered Air Pump – Acts as a back-up air supply to your tank in power outage. Provides air to the fry when transporting them to your release.

• Bait Bucket with built in Battery-powered Air Pump (Frabill 4825 Insulated Bait Bucket with Built in Aerator, 1.3 gal) – provides easy  transport  of  fry  to  release  site 

• Velcro Strap – Keeps the chiller return line from slipping out of the tank