does anybody have this set up?

jenreef · 08/04/2010, 07:26 PM

i was planning to have a 5 gallon refugium and a custom made frag tank 24" long 10" wide 10" high in my tank stand. will this be possible? has anybody done this?

navychief · 08/04/2010, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jenreef

i was planning to have a 5 gallon refugium and a custom made frag tank 24" long 10" wide 10" high in my tank stand. will this be possible? has anybody done this?

The question is, can you get the fuge underneath? I had to empty my 72 BF to get the home made refug in it from the top. It was a PITA!

jenreef · 08/04/2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by navychief

The question is, can you get the fuge underneath? I had to empty my 72 BF to get the home made refug in it from the top. It was a PITA!

the fuge is only a 5 gallon tank so that is no problem. it is underneath right now. the only problem i am going to have is getting the frag tank underneath. but what we paln to do is silicone the panels while it is in the tank stand. so it is already in the tank stand. but after it is all build there is no way we are going to be able to take the frag tank out

Frick-n-Frags · 08/05/2010, 06:27 AM

my algae tub is that sort of a deal..i just intercepted the main DT overflow return and plumbed a big overflow hole into the side of a little storage tub (no overflow box, just the bulkhead fitting and a hose) which then continues to the sump

it is on a taller stand next to the main tank stand

the tub is like 6" deep and maybe 20"x15" or so and gets 24/7 light. i just select one or two rocks to scrub when i do WC's, for further nutrient removal.

Uncle Salty 05 · 08/05/2010, 08:33 AM

One problem I see is that heat from the lighting on your frag tank is going to have to be removed by a fan or it will heat your DT.

jenreef · 08/05/2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Salty 05

One problem I see is that heat from the lighting on your frag tank is going to have to be removed by a fan or it will heat your DT.

i do plan to put a fan on top of the frag tank

jenreef · 08/05/2010, 10:28 AM

instead of this set up i got a new idea yesterday. and i think i am going to stay with the new idea for a refugium/frag tank. here it my new post for my new idea. let me know what you think. http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh....php?t=1887430

08/04/2010, 07:26 PM	#1
jenreef Moved On Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: spencer ma Posts: 211	does anybody have this set up? i was planning to have a 5 gallon refugium and a custom made frag tank 24" long 10" wide 10" high in my tank stand. will this be possible? has anybody done this?

08/05/2010, 06:27 AM	#4
Frick-n-Frags Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: north central OH Posts: 10,740	my algae tub is that sort of a deal..i just intercepted the main DT overflow return and plumbed a big overflow hole into the side of a little storage tub (no overflow box, just the bulkhead fitting and a hose) which then continues to the sump it is on a taller stand next to the main tank stand the tub is like 6" deep and maybe 20"x15" or so and gets 24/7 light. i just select one or two rocks to scrub when i do WC's, for further nutrient removal. __________________ Only Dead fish swim with the current. Current Tank Info: 2 50 gal tanks, sump, still BB

08/05/2010, 08:33 AM	#5
Uncle Salty 05 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,799	One problem I see is that heat from the lighting on your frag tank is going to have to be removed by a fan or it will heat your DT. __________________ In all that I endure, of one thing I am sure. Knowledge and reason, change like the season. A jester's promenade. - Kerry Livgren Current Tank Info: 180 gal reef tank with dual attached refugiums 20 long and 10 gallon. Plus 55 gallon True Percula breeding tank.

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