Requirements for a good frag tank?

kware · 04/04/2009, 06:11 PM

I have a 36" X 24" 12'' tank. I want to make it a frag tank. I want mainely to grow sps corals but would also like to grow some other sorfties like rics or maybe acans. I was thinking of using Metal Halide lighting but would concider T5's as well. My goal is maximum growth. My questions are what other equipment do I need . I asume I need a decent skimmer. Do I need live rock? Do you need to have fish in a frag tank ? I would rather not have any fish in the tank. Is a sump with cheato, a dsb and live rock required? Basically I am looking for a list of everything I need for a good frag tank. The whole frag growout tank thing is new to me. I am looking for all the advice I can get. Thanks to everyone in advance.

kware · 04/04/2009, 06:18 PM

I forgot to do spell check sorry about that.

04/04/2009, 06:11 PM	#1
kware Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 645	Requirements for a good frag tank? I have a 36" X 24" 12'' tank. I want to make it a frag tank. I want mainely to grow sps corals but would also like to grow some other sorfties like rics or maybe acans. I was thinking of using Metal Halide lighting but would concider T5's as well. My goal is maximum growth. My questions are what other equipment do I need . I asume I need a decent skimmer. Do I need live rock? Do you need to have fish in a frag tank ? I would rather not have any fish in the tank. Is a sump with cheato, a dsb and live rock required? Basically I am looking for a list of everything I need for a good frag tank. The whole frag growout tank thing is new to me. I am looking for all the advice I can get. Thanks to everyone in advance.

04/04/2009, 06:18 PM	#2
kware Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: upstate ny Posts: 645	I forgot to do spell check sorry about that.