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BigAl07 · 06-21-2007, 03:15 PM

A local reefer and I are VERY interested in starting a dedicated Frag Tank. Not for the sole purpose of selling frags but to be able to grow our own cultures from small inexpensive specimen and watch them grow and morph into new and exciting critters.

I have some questiosn for those who are more experience in fragging (more = ANY expereience fragging).

We are thinking of a 1' tall tank there by making it so much easier to work with the tank. Maybe something in the 20 gallon range... maybe more?

We want to keep it a standard dimension of length so we can use standard store bought lights. Right?

If it's only 12" deep can wereally justify MH lights? Aren't they more intended for better water penetration?

Since no fish will be introduced to this tank can we fore-go the LR and use another filter system?

If you were setting this up in a basement where "decor" wasn't an issue would it be:

Bare bottom
Live Sand
Live Rock
Canister Filtration
HOB Filtration
MH lights
PC lighting

I think we are going to attempt to utilize the "Egg Crate" shelfs with plugs

Now about plugs......

Any reason why NOT to use ceramic plugs as opposed to reef plugs that require soaking/cycling?

Thanks for your input.

Allenl

06-21-2007, 03:15 PM	#1 (permalink)
BigAl07 Reef Addict (hopeless) Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waynesville, North Carolina Posts: 10,619 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Fragging Madness . . . A local reefer and I are VERY interested in starting a dedicated Frag Tank. Not for the sole purpose of selling frags but to be able to grow our own cultures from small inexpensive specimen and watch them grow and morph into new and exciting critters. I have some questiosn for those who are more experience in fragging (more = ANY expereience fragging). We are thinking of a 1' tall tank there by making it so much easier to work with the tank. Maybe something in the 20 gallon range... maybe more? We want to keep it a standard dimension of length so we can use standard store bought lights. Right? If it's only 12" deep can wereally justify MH lights? Aren't they more intended for better water penetration? Since no fish will be introduced to this tank can we fore-go the LR and use another filter system? If you were setting this up in a basement where "decor" wasn't an issue would it be: Bare bottom Live Sand Live Rock Canister Filtration HOB Filtration MH lights PC lighting I think we are going to attempt to utilize the "Egg Crate" shelfs with plugs Now about plugs...... Any reason why NOT to use ceramic plugs as opposed to reef plugs that require soaking/cycling? Thanks for your input. Allenl __________________ Allen Allen's testimonial . . ."Let Me help you help YOURSELF" (Click Here) with a SW set up there is one basic fundamental rule that we ALL should follow *When in doubt... wait it out. This means take it slow and let the tank "develop" and don't rush it. Time is your friend Ask me about how to increase your REEF budget without going without FOOD!!* Big Al's 10g Julie's (BigAl's Gal) 6g NanoCube BigAl's Slow 90g Tank Chronicle Allens OFFICE 12g Nano-Reef Reef Balls & Cakes Debt Free & Change your Family Tree!!