Frag Tank Build - Advice & Equip Needed

Reefer1225 · 07/26/2012, 01:06 PM

If I put this on the wrong forum, Mods please move. Just wanted some local help. Thanks.

Just bought a Advanced Acyllic Frag tank measuring 22x22x12 (25 gallons) on CL. External overflow, single drain, two return holes drilled. Pics below.

I wish it was black instead of white, but hey beggers can't be choosers.

So, I am planning to just plumb it to my DT. Not sure how yet, but open to suggestions on how. I was thinking 1. Frag Tank Drain to Sump, Another Return Pump in Sump back to Frag Tank (only have a Mag9 return pump to my 90 gallon DT, don't want to split it) 2. Buy an External Overflow Connect it to DT to drain to Frag Tank, Frag Tank Drain to DT Sump. Let me know if anyone has any other ideas on how to do this.

Here are old pics of my DT for reference on how to do this

This will be an ongoing project for the next couple of months b/c I need to save up. So, here is a list of things I need if anyone knows where I can find:

1. Stand - Building one is not an option b/c I suck at that and don't have any tools. I want a nice black one to hopefully match my display stand. If anyone knows where I can find one or has one for sale, I would appreciate it. Again, the tank's foot print is 22x22x12.

2. Return Pump (Option 1) - Let me know what is a good return pump for this sized tank. There will be some head loss even though I'll be putting them side by side. See my sump pic. Drain (Left), Refugium (Middle), Skimmer/Return Pump/Reactor Pump all taking up space in (Right Chamber) (not a lot of room). Note - that there are two holes in the frag tank for the return, so the flow will be split.

3. External Overflow (Option 2) - Is this even an option? Can I put one of those external overflows off my DT and just gravity feed my frag tank? If it is, what overflow is recommended

4. Lighting - Debating between AI Sol Nano or Kessil A350w. I have AI Sol Blues in my 90 Display, so leaning towards AI.

5. Durso Pipe for Frag Tank Drain & Plumbing Supplies & Loc Lines for return

6. Black frag rack or those Clear ceramic frag rack. Should I tier the racks, or just one big flat rack across whole thing? How high should be the rack?

7. Most frag tanks I see are barebottom? Any benefit to putting a few live rocks in there? I have a lot of extra in my sump.

Anything else I am missing that I need to buy?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks all.

Reefer1225 · 07/26/2012, 01:09 PM

Forgot about flow

8. I am going to put my MP10 in the frag tank that is in my DT. So, I will likely buy a MP40 to replace the MP10 in my DT eventually.

Zoasman · 07/26/2012, 02:50 PM

Nice frag tank. Is the stand going to be white as well?

Reefer1225 · 07/26/2012, 03:11 PM

No, I want it black to match my DT stand. It's all in my family room, so I need it to look somewhat presentable or the wife will flip. Need to find a stand that will be flush with the tank. If anyone builds stands, let me know...

07/26/2012, 01:06 PM	#1
Reefer1225 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 570	Frag Tank Build - Advice & Equip Needed If I put this on the wrong forum, Mods please move. Just wanted some local help. Thanks. Just bought a Advanced Acyllic Frag tank measuring 22x22x12 (25 gallons) on CL. External overflow, single drain, two return holes drilled. Pics below. I wish it was black instead of white, but hey beggers can't be choosers. So, I am planning to just plumb it to my DT. Not sure how yet, but open to suggestions on how. I was thinking 1. Frag Tank Drain to Sump, Another Return Pump in Sump back to Frag Tank (only have a Mag9 return pump to my 90 gallon DT, don't want to split it) 2. Buy an External Overflow Connect it to DT to drain to Frag Tank, Frag Tank Drain to DT Sump. Let me know if anyone has any other ideas on how to do this. Here are old pics of my DT for reference on how to do this This will be an ongoing project for the next couple of months b/c I need to save up. So, here is a list of things I need if anyone knows where I can find: 1. Stand - Building one is not an option b/c I suck at that and don't have any tools. I want a nice black one to hopefully match my display stand. If anyone knows where I can find one or has one for sale, I would appreciate it. Again, the tank's foot print is 22x22x12. 2. Return Pump (Option 1) - Let me know what is a good return pump for this sized tank. There will be some head loss even though I'll be putting them side by side. See my sump pic. Drain (Left), Refugium (Middle), Skimmer/Return Pump/Reactor Pump all taking up space in (Right Chamber) (not a lot of room). Note - that there are two holes in the frag tank for the return, so the flow will be split. 3. External Overflow (Option 2) - Is this even an option? Can I put one of those external overflows off my DT and just gravity feed my frag tank? If it is, what overflow is recommended 4. Lighting - Debating between AI Sol Nano or Kessil A350w. I have AI Sol Blues in my 90 Display, so leaning towards AI. 5. Durso Pipe for Frag Tank Drain & Plumbing Supplies & Loc Lines for return 6. Black frag rack or those Clear ceramic frag rack. Should I tier the racks, or just one big flat rack across whole thing? How high should be the rack? 7. Most frag tanks I see are barebottom? Any benefit to putting a few live rocks in there? I have a lot of extra in my sump. Anything else I am missing that I need to buy? Any help is appreciated. Thanks all.

07/26/2012, 01:09 PM	#2
Reefer1225 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 570	Forgot about flow 8. I am going to put my MP10 in the frag tank that is in my DT. So, I will likely buy a MP40 to replace the MP10 in my DT eventually.

07/26/2012, 02:50 PM	#3
Zoasman Moved On Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 210	Nice frag tank. Is the stand going to be white as well?

07/26/2012, 03:11 PM	#4
Reefer1225 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 570	No, I want it black to match my DT stand. It's all in my family room, so I need it to look somewhat presentable or the wife will flip. Need to find a stand that will be flush with the tank. If anyone builds stands, let me know...