Who has a frag tank and why?

[BigAl07]

I'm going to have a 20 gallon frag tank when I put the 55 up. Right now, putting up a small frag tray in a 20 gal dt takes up too much space...and I always need space.

Ahh that's how it begins... first a frag "rack" and next thing you know Jed's a millionare.. oh wrong tag line... next thing you know you're shopping for a Frag Tank

 

[slakker]

Those are great tanks... I wish I have room for a frag tank, but for now, I frag in my main display tank for anything that gets too big of breaks off accidentally. I get $ from the LFS when I bring them in, so it help with buying new stuff.

I also like the idea of giving it to the friends then in case my mother colony dies, I can always get some back.

 

[BigAl07]

....I get $ from the LFS when I bring them in, so it help with buying new stuff.

I also like the idea of giving it to the friends then in case my mother colony dies, I can always get some back.

Both are GREAT reasons for Fraggin! It's a Win-Win situation.

 

[aquaman3680]

Yeah sure, I changed around the racks some. I will take some more pictures of it tomorrow. These frag tanks are tied in with the main system which is about 500 gallons. I believe that the only way to have a frag tank that grows like the main display is to have a common sump and essentially the same lighting system.

So Ill get some pics up of it tomorrow!

Matt

 

[BigAl07]

Thanks buddy! I look forward to the pics!!

 

[aquaman3680]

Here are those pictures! Sorry they are so late I have been very busy!

I will be gone until Sunday so if you have any questions I will answer them then!

Enjoy

Matt

 

[BaxReefs]

I agree that those reefers who can, have an obligation to frag, propogate, and trade, sell, give away, whatever, as much coral as you can. As long as you are able to propogate healthy specimens, and without spreading reef vermin, spread the frag wealth and keep the hobby out of the ocean to the GREATEST extent possible.

I have been using just a small rack in my fuge, but I am getting more and more cramped for space.

I recently had to expand the rack to hold these two clams that were getting nipped (until I can catch the nipper) ... but this expanded rack is already full.

So I am moving this 90 g (bottom of the pile) in to a space on the wall behind my fish room for a dedicated frag tank FIANLLY!

 

[BigAl07]

I agree that those reefers who can, have an obligation to frag, propogate, and trade, sell, give away, whatever, as much coral as you can. As long as you are able to propogate healthy specimens, and without spreading reef vermin, spread the frag wealth and keep the hobby out of the ocean to the GREATEST extent possible.

Well said

 

[BaxReefs]

Thanks BigAl!

And Props to your prop set up!


It is awesome!

 

[BigAl07]

Thanks I LOVE fraggin!! When we build a house I'm gonna have a MASSIVE frag station with multiple tanks (shallow mostly) and work stations for safe fragging.

 

[reefmasta]

no pictures yet but soon. i got a 90 gal long and actual frag tank (8' long 12" high 12" wide) starting ricorida,hairy frillys, regular slick shrooms, star polyps, xeinia and more to come. why i do this is for an actual hobby/living and to help the reefs out and i also manage a marine only wholesale/retail store and we only will buy propagated coral and all our fish is net caught ci-nide free.
if interested in near wholesale prices visit Life Oceanic Retail Store Homepage but i love everyone elses setups i gotta get pictures in here you guys would love what i got goin on. haha =)

 

[Tru2nr]

i have shelves in my new 75g stand so im gonna shoot to have a tiny frag tank down there that i can just nip a polyp off of something and let it grow and not worry about it

 

[Grasspicker]

Can someone point me to a place that explains how to frag?

 

[JWarren]

You can search here or go to Geothermal Aquaculture Research Foundation Home Page

I haven't had a chance to put any frags on my web site yet. When I do though, it will be here:

John's Aquarium