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Design a Layout
Draw a Blueprint Stage Your Hatchery
Assemble Your System
Configure Your Tanks Cut Your PVC Glue Your PVC Do a Runthrough & Troubleshoot
Build Additional Equipment
Seeding/Transfer Tubes Spool Stands Tank Siphons
Lesson 1 Design a Layout

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Draw a Blueprint

The first step in building your hatchery is figuring out where everything will go. Often hatcheries are short on space, and your layout will impact the overall useability of your space. We suggest you sketch out your hatchery design on paper to create a blueprint. You’ll want to make sure you’ve organized your shelving, tanks, and equipment in the most efficient way possible. Get out a tape measure and double-check your measurements.

Hatcheries are often short on space. Draw a blueprint to ensure you’ve designed the most efficient layout.
Your blueprint should include the dimensions of

  • The hatchery room

  • The tanks

  • Lights and electrical connections

  • Chillers and pumps

  • Other bulky items