Fish? or No for Frag Tank

BuckeyeFrags26 · 10/17/2012, 10:24 PM

Was WONDERING if anyone had any input on what, if any type of fish that would be beneficial to keeping in just the frag tank I have. Tied into my system for constant flow and water circulation. Any suggestions or first hand experience please let me know! Only want the best I can provide for frags!

BuckeyeFrags26 · 10/17/2012, 10:48 PM

Its a 29gal. D.Y.I. Tank Build but is perfect for the job. Completey tied into my Display return and fuge. My system setup Works by far better then most non-rapid bought (Expensive setupz) and designed systems. I used ball valves to kill the syphon by locking the feed by air locking both the overflow pipe(hard plumbed with 1"pvc and ball valve then same with return even though in a power outage its not top priority like shutting down the overflow is. But also I now own two(2) power strips tht will NOT turn BACK ON until you hit the reset until you reset it. Once it loses power it won't fire up til you reset just like a surge protection but opposite! U can find these at most computer supply places or. Coms! They are clutch. I just got mine today and was playing with them to see how my new (I think are) key tools for Emergency shutoff or power outages) worked!

Neogenocide · 10/18/2012, 06:47 AM

I ran my frag tank, also tied into my main system without fish for the longest time. I saw no issues with it. I've also just recently adding a rescued clown to it, and a evicted purple tang "was getting beat up" to it and everything still looks great. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to it.

cephalotus · 10/18/2012, 07:44 AM

In the past I have used six-lines for pest control and various fish for algae control

110galreef · 10/18/2012, 07:56 AM

pest eaters and algae eaters. I feel some fish poo has to be good for the corals! just a few small ones and your good.

Send more info on your BV idea? Is it electronic or manual?

BuckeyeFrags26 · 10/18/2012, 04:11 PM

Ok thanks everyone for comments. Was just wondering if it would help or make a difference.

10/17/2012, 10:24 PM	#1
BuckeyeFrags26 AquaticLife Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Englewood, OH Posts: 307	Fish? or No for Frag Tank Was WONDERING if anyone had any input on what, if any type of fish that would be beneficial to keeping in just the frag tank I have. Tied into my system for constant flow and water circulation. Any suggestions or first hand experience please let me know! Only want the best I can provide for frags!

10/18/2012, 06:47 AM	#3
Neogenocide Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Findlay, OH Posts: 851	I ran my frag tank, also tied into my main system without fish for the longest time. I saw no issues with it. I've also just recently adding a rescued clown to it, and a evicted purple tang "was getting beat up" to it and everything still looks great. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to it. __________________ NorthWest Ohio Reef Association

10/18/2012, 07:56 AM	#5
110galreef Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Toledo OH Posts: 2,466	pest eaters and algae eaters. I feel some fish poo has to be good for the corals! just a few small ones and your good. Send more info on your BV idea? Is it electronic or manual? __________________ Inwall Basement Setup w/ Growout Tank & Common Acrylic sump, SRO XP3000E, Neptune Apex, Bubble Magus Triple Doser, CLS- Super Dart Gold + OM 4way, 2-400w MH & 4-80w T-5, ROX .08 carbon...

10/17/2012, 10:48 PM	#2
BuckeyeFrags26 AquaticLife Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Englewood, OH Posts: 307	Its a 29gal. D.Y.I. Tank Build but is perfect for the job. Completey tied into my Display return and fuge. My system setup Works by far better then most non-rapid bought (Expensive setupz) and designed systems. I used ball valves to kill the syphon by locking the feed by air locking both the overflow pipe(hard plumbed with 1"pvc and ball valve then same with return even though in a power outage its not top priority like shutting down the overflow is. But also I now own two(2) power strips tht will NOT turn BACK ON until you hit the reset until you reset it. Once it loses power it won't fire up til you reset just like a surge protection but opposite! U can find these at most computer supply places or. Coms! They are clutch. I just got mine today and was playing with them to see how my new (I think are) key tools for Emergency shutoff or power outages) worked!

10/18/2012, 07:44 AM	#4
cephalotus Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 123	In the past I have used six-lines for pest control and various fish for algae control

10/18/2012, 04:11 PM	#6
BuckeyeFrags26 AquaticLife Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Englewood, OH Posts: 307	Ok thanks everyone for comments. Was just wondering if it would help or make a difference.