frag tank size

Charlie97L · 08-29-2006, 10:44 AM

hey guys, what's the best size frag tank for a 14K 150w DE/HQI pendant? I'm going to plumb it into my main system and just run a couple MJ12's on hydro flos. any suggestions? if it's glass, i'll have to drill it for return/drain, so that's a factor.

also, what are some good inhabitants for the frag tank? i have about 2.5 ft of space, also, between my main tank and the wall. i was thinkin maybe a 20L... that would give me a good height for the MH... but then what height would i run that? thanks so much!

FateX8 · 08-29-2006, 01:43 PM

I'll vote on a custom 2'x2'x1' tank
or if you want a regular sized tank go for a 30breeder
i believe thats 36"x18"x12"

Charlie97L · 08-29-2006, 02:00 PM

yeah, i don't have that much space... i would go with a 2x2x1, but then it would stick out too much from the wall. it's in a higer traffic area, so that's no good. also, my display is only a 58, also.

so having a frag tank almost that big doesn't make sense at the moment.

i think i found a 20L for a good deal locally. trying to find a stand, etc. right now. i'll keep you guys posted.

thanks!

billyr98 · 08-30-2006, 04:25 PM

i used a 40g breeder and its too deep, i will change, one day

Charlie97L · 08-31-2006, 10:36 AM

now i have to figure out how to mount my dooky huge pendant without hanging it from the ceiling. gar!

Jorgens · 09-24-2006, 07:01 PM

How bout i just take your frags off your hands....problem solved???

=D

Charlie97L · 09-25-2006, 03:45 PM

hahaahhah. naw, i just got a sunpod. works well. although i think i may need a new bulb, from the freakin algae outbreak i've had in there.

marinelover · 10-20-2006, 11:51 AM

I have used 2 20 gallon longs back to back with just enough gap for filter hoses... It worked great just depends on how you position it in the room! Just an idea???

Good luck
Shawn

boozeman · 10-20-2006, 12:12 PM

what exactly is the purpose of a frag tank?

FateX8 · 10-20-2006, 12:48 PM

frag tanks are just tanks used to growout coral frags that you propogate from your system to sell or give away
idealy its usually shallow so theres more light penetration and also when feeding food doesnt go everywhere and increases the chance that the coral will get the food and rot away

Charlie97L · 11-03-2006, 05:21 PM

i'm also using it, (new setup) on a separate system to insure that some of my nicer coral survive if i have a crash. i am propagating for trading, but i do like redundancy.

08-29-2006, 10:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	frag tank size hey guys, what's the best size frag tank for a 14K 150w DE/HQI pendant? I'm going to plumb it into my main system and just run a couple MJ12's on hydro flos. any suggestions? if it's glass, i'll have to drill it for return/drain, so that's a factor. also, what are some good inhabitants for the frag tank? i have about 2.5 ft of space, also, between my main tank and the wall. i was thinkin maybe a 20L... that would give me a good height for the MH... but then what height would i run that? thanks so much! __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

08-29-2006, 01:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
FateX8 Star Polyps Join Date: May 2004 Location: VA Posts: 153 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size I'll vote on a custom 2'x2'x1' tank or if you want a regular sized tank go for a 30breeder i believe thats 36"x18"x12"

08-29-2006, 02:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size yeah, i don't have that much space... i would go with a 2x2x1, but then it would stick out too much from the wall. it's in a higer traffic area, so that's no good. also, my display is only a 58, also. so having a frag tank almost that big doesn't make sense at the moment. i think i found a 20L for a good deal locally. trying to find a stand, etc. right now. i'll keep you guys posted. thanks! __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

08-30-2006, 04:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
billyr98 Reefing Addict Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 5,399 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: frag tank size i used a 40g breeder and its too deep, i will change, one day __________________ Billyr98 -=NJRC Treasurer=- My 450g Reef Tank ~~~ Its HERE!!!

08-31-2006, 10:36 AM	#5 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size now i have to figure out how to mount my dooky huge pendant without hanging it from the ceiling. gar! __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

09-24-2006, 07:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jorgens Scopas Tang Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 433 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size How bout i just take your frags off your hands....problem solved??? =D __________________ Proud member of the 200+ Club! http://s34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...gens/Aquarium/ I have no fear of falling. Hitting the ground SUX tho....

09-25-2006, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size hahaahhah. naw, i just got a sunpod. works well. although i think i may need a new bulb, from the freakin algae outbreak i've had in there. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

10-20-2006, 11:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
marinelover Serpent Star Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Indiana Posts: 228 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size I have used 2 20 gallon longs back to back with just enough gap for filter hoses... It worked great just depends on how you position it in the room! Just an idea??? Good luck Shawn

10-20-2006, 12:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
FateX8 Star Polyps Join Date: May 2004 Location: VA Posts: 153 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size frag tanks are just tanks used to growout coral frags that you propogate from your system to sell or give away idealy its usually shallow so theres more light penetration and also when feeding food doesnt go everywhere and increases the chance that the coral will get the food and rot away

11-03-2006, 05:21 PM	#11 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: frag tank size i'm also using it, (new setup) on a separate system to insure that some of my nicer coral survive if i have a crash. i am propagating for trading, but i do like redundancy. __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

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