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bjhubb
07/04/2009, 10:14 AM
I am thinking about setting up a frag tank. My wife wants to collect zoanthids. What web sites have shallow tanks that would be good? Thinking about around 24x24 6" or 8" deep. Thinking about the Viper HQI Clamp Lamp for lighting. Any other ideas or advice?
gem
07/04/2009, 10:21 AM
A 40 gal breeder (36x18x16) makes a great frag tank set up. It's a little larger than what you're describing. But would be my choice.
A smaller option isa 30 gal breeder (36x18x12)
bjhubb
07/04/2009, 11:36 AM
New idea, might set this up as a sump for the 75 gal DT. Baffles could be added in it to move the heater/skimmer/etc to it and out of the DT. Would go larger in this case, we have room beside the DT to go 36x24 and 8 - 12 deep.
bjhubb
07/04/2009, 02:32 PM
Would splitting a 24"wx36"Lx12"t down the center long ways make a good sump and frag tank for my 75g reef. Also what would be good lighting for the frag tank. I was looking at the Viper HQI 70w or a couple of T5's. Does anybody have any diy plans for something like this or are running a system like this?