Need Help making a frag tank

joeminer117 · 09/05/2011, 07:09 PM

I am looking into starting a frag tank. I have a jbj 24 gallon cube running for 2 years. It is a very simple tank to keep up and running. Converting into a regular tank I am getting confused. It is obvious to me that I need lights a tank, filtration system and a heater. Im looking into getting a 15 gallon long tank and putting a 175 watt metal halide up with 2 65 watt t5s. I am lost when trying to find a good filter. Do i use a hang on filter? Build a sump and run the water through there? I want to be able to grow some SPS and am going to have a a clean up crew and 2 clowns. Do I have enough lighting? What is the best way to run my filtration? Also, will I have to get a chiller if I am running metal Halides? and If i do what kind of chiller ? Any Help at all with this will be very helpful. Thanks in advance

Anemone · 09/05/2011, 10:13 PM

This thread has been moved to the current forum.

Kevin

phishsauce · 09/05/2011, 10:18 PM

Get a hold of Troylee, he's the acrylic expert around here.
He's well rounded and should be able to answer all of your questions.

If you want a glass tank, I'm not sure if he's able to help but shoot him a pmail.

joeminer117 · 09/06/2011, 11:51 AM

I was thinking about keeping it glass becuase it is generally a lot cheaper. PetCo has a sale for 1 dollar a gallon for breeder tanks. How can you beat 15 bucks.

jose521 · 12/24/2011, 10:38 AM

Did you ever get ur frag tank up and running

09/05/2011, 07:09 PM	#1
joeminer117 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	Need Help making a frag tank I am looking into starting a frag tank. I have a jbj 24 gallon cube running for 2 years. It is a very simple tank to keep up and running. Converting into a regular tank I am getting confused. It is obvious to me that I need lights a tank, filtration system and a heater. Im looking into getting a 15 gallon long tank and putting a 175 watt metal halide up with 2 65 watt t5s. I am lost when trying to find a good filter. Do i use a hang on filter? Build a sump and run the water through there? I want to be able to grow some SPS and am going to have a a clean up crew and 2 clowns. Do I have enough lighting? What is the best way to run my filtration? Also, will I have to get a chiller if I am running metal Halides? and If i do what kind of chiller ? Any Help at all with this will be very helpful. Thanks in advance

09/05/2011, 10:13 PM	#2
Anemone Cloning Around Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Valencia, California Posts: 25,267	This thread has been moved to the current forum. Kevin __________________ Back in the pool, swimming with the sharks... Current Tank Info: Red Sea 425XL w/Kessil AP700, Vertex 180i Skimmer, 2 x Vortech MP40s

12/24/2011, 10:38 AM	#5
jose521 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Fort Pierce FL Posts: 69	Did you ever get ur frag tank up and running __________________ Jose Current Tank Info: 40 Gal Breeder with 30 Gal sump

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09/05/2011, 10:18 PM	#3
phishsauce Moved On Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Milpitas Posts: 76	Get a hold of Troylee, he's the acrylic expert around here. He's well rounded and should be able to answer all of your questions. If you want a glass tank, I'm not sure if he's able to help but shoot him a pmail.

09/06/2011, 11:51 AM	#4
joeminer117 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 2	I was thinking about keeping it glass becuase it is generally a lot cheaper. PetCo has a sale for 1 dollar a gallon for breeder tanks. How can you beat 15 bucks.