Best Frag Tank Ever

[dtum]

I would like to build a small frag tank, something under 40 gallons. There are a few options, wanted to see what you guys think. I'm looking for something that is super easy to maintain.

First option is to simply take a 40 breeder (36''x18''), add 1 or 2 Radions on it, nice MP40 and lay the egg crate out inside with bare bottom and live rock underneath the egg crate. Add a single fish in there, a doser and that's pretty much it.

Another option is to look for a 40g Innovative Marine cube - this way I got some option for an overflow.

I could also do the option #1, but drill it and setup a second 40 gallon underneath. But that's definitely a lot more hassle.

 

[NaturalReef]

Look at the coral propagation section, lots of cool frag tanks....I made a 20 gallon frag tank out of pvc that is super easy to maintain for around $65 at lowes. The more shallow, the easier to light the tank.

 

[dtum]

Look at the coral propagation section, lots of cool frag tanks....I made a 20 gallon frag tank out of pvc that is super easy to maintain for around $65 at lowes. The more shallow, the easier to light the tank.

That looks great. How did you plumb the return/overflow?

 

[scubadan206]

Connected or separate from your main system?
If you keep it connected just use a port on a manifold, or the output of a reactor. Then just drill and plumb the drain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l2D4jobjC0
If separate use an all-in-one, or make one.

 

[dtum]

Separate from the main system. Considering IM Lagoon 25 for it.

 

[Wills612]

A 30B makes a killer frag tank.

 

[rs1831]

Check out Deep Blue Professional 34 gallon frag tank.

 

[Fish doctor]

I like your setup. It looks like it's easy to setup. What type of light are you using over it?

 

[Joke]

I made my one out of a plastic tub fairly cheap

 

[Spartanman22]

U ordered my frag tank from Advanced Acrylics. Very happy with the tank!

 

[Hwobarg]

A quick video <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/uOKdmYJKt-c" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

 

[dtum]

So if I pick up a 30 breeder, for example, how would I go about filtration - do I need to plumb it or would I be able to get away with just a hang-on-the-back skimmer/filter of some sort? I don't intend to keep more than 1 fish in there.

 

[FishN00b83]

I just bought one off this guy on ebay for 160 bucks. it was a 7g 16x16x6 AIO frag tank. It has 3 compartments in the back for a sump and comes with 2 racks at different heights.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/18x18x6-Rim...655857?hash=item419b9d5db1:g:BucAAOSwEK9UBO7Y

 

[nuxx]

Started wanting a 40 gallon shallow frag tank... ended up with a 150 lol

It's kind of sad, never thing I'll get close to filling it up...

 

[FishN00b83]

Holy crap that's quite the jump

 

[Ron Reefman]

I've found shallow frag tanks to be WAY more user friendly. I had a couple of 'regular' tanks before I made a 2'x2'x1' tank. It has been much easier to work in.

 

[Tweaked]

The horticulture tubs are pretty inexpensive and perfect for frag tanks.

 

[nuxx]

We made ours 16" tall, with most frags sitting on racks. It's a great height to work in.

Started using a standard 55 gallon as our personal frag tank... it was terrible to work in...

 

[Rob Pnuke]

Could you make one with a Sterilite storage bin or is there a concern of something leeching?

 

[Tweaked]

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