Types of tank to grow corals

fishmogul · 02-04-2006, 08:34 PM

In order to propagate frags i would like to have large tank to grow frags. what types of containers can i use. I thought i could use a large plastic or fiberglass preformed pond. Would these work? Any other suggestions?

mps9506 · 02-05-2006, 10:16 AM

Those would work. Also if you are handy enough you can build your own with plywood and epoxy.

forestal · 02-11-2006, 10:23 PM

the plywood/epoxy route is a good one, but to be cost effective, making a big tank (>75 gallons) is ideal...i have made a bunch and the advantage is they are easy to customize...need a hole, just drill it and install bulkhead...

i have also used rubbermaid troughs from local agways...the 50 gallon are better as they are more shallow..

i think the shallow tanks work best, as you don't need as much light to penetrate

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forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Types of tank to grow corals the plywood/epoxy route is a good one, but to be cost effective, making a big tank (>75 gallons) is ideal...i have made a bunch and the advantage is they are easy to customize...need a hole, just drill it and install bulkhead... i have also used rubbermaid troughs from local agways...the 50 gallon are better as they are more shallow.. i think the shallow tanks work best, as you don't need as much light to penetrate __________________ Peace, Dan

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