Building frag tank

jrhasty · 01/05/2014, 01:40 PM

So I am new on here don't know if this is how this works.. I have had a few reef tanks in the past a 75 gal a 90 gal corner now down to a 25 gal cube due to a move... My birthday is coming up and my wife is wanting to buy me a frag tank. It will be a 36x18x12 glass with corner over flow. I have never had a frag tank aNd would like some advice in hardware/setup. I know I do want aqua illumination hydra LEDs. Aside from thaT I don't know what I want! Any advice would be great!

Fish_wiz2 · 01/05/2014, 03:51 PM

Do you know what you would like to primary put into this tank? This is a critical aspect as ive setup frag tanks to accompany softies, LPS, and SPS. Mixing is fine but ive found it better to fit the needs of the primary corals.

jrhasty · 01/05/2014, 03:54 PM

I really want to propagate maxi mini carpets. Plus some sps more like montiporas...

Fish_wiz2 · 01/05/2014, 03:58 PM

Does your 25 cube have a sump? It would be easier to plumb them together and share a sump. Otherwise youre on the right track with the AI Hydra. I would suggest no pump in the tank besides the return so you can see the nems from the top which blows away any glass view. Easy SPS should do well but you really need flow for them to thrive.

jrhasty · 01/05/2014, 04:04 PM

No the cube dose not have a sump

. I really wanted to drill the tank when we got it but the wife would not let me... I have never tried to put a frag system together I will post pics as it comes together!

Fish_wiz2 · 01/05/2014, 04:50 PM

You'll have to treat it like a regular tank then, you'll need a heater, skimmer, light etc. Otherwise, take your time and have fun!

jrhasty · 01/05/2014, 07:51 PM

It will be a slower build going to buy tank custom cherry stand/hood maybe hood. Don't want a hood but I have a 2 year old who loves putting stuff in my tank. And going to get the sump by the end of the month!!

01/05/2014, 01:40 PM	#1
jrhasty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6	Building frag tank So I am new on here don't know if this is how this works.. I have had a few reef tanks in the past a 75 gal a 90 gal corner now down to a 25 gal cube due to a move... My birthday is coming up and my wife is wanting to buy me a frag tank. It will be a 36x18x12 glass with corner over flow. I have never had a frag tank aNd would like some advice in hardware/setup. I know I do want aqua illumination hydra LEDs. Aside from thaT I don't know what I want! Any advice would be great!

01/05/2014, 03:51 PM	#2
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Do you know what you would like to primary put into this tank? This is a critical aspect as ive setup frag tanks to accompany softies, LPS, and SPS. Mixing is fine but ive found it better to fit the needs of the primary corals. __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/05/2014, 03:58 PM	#4
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	Does your 25 cube have a sump? It would be easier to plumb them together and share a sump. Otherwise youre on the right track with the AI Hydra. I would suggest no pump in the tank besides the return so you can see the nems from the top which blows away any glass view. Easy SPS should do well but you really need flow for them to thrive. __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/05/2014, 04:04 PM	#5
jrhasty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6	No the cube dose not have a sump. I really wanted to drill the tank when we got it but the wife would not let me... I have never tried to put a frag system together I will post pics as it comes together!

01/05/2014, 04:50 PM	#6
Fish_wiz2 Mangroves are kool. Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 5,246	You'll have to treat it like a regular tank then, you'll need a heater, skimmer, light etc. Otherwise, take your time and have fun! __________________ -The Wiz Current Tank Info: Elos Mini Seahorse Tank, 2500 gallon Koi pond

01/05/2014, 03:54 PM	#3
jrhasty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6	I really want to propagate maxi mini carpets. Plus some sps more like montiporas...

01/05/2014, 07:51 PM	#7
jrhasty Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 6	It will be a slower build going to buy tank custom cherry stand/hood maybe hood. Don't want a hood but I have a 2 year old who loves putting stuff in my tank. And going to get the sump by the end of the month!!