[Burningbeard]

I am looking to set up a frag tank and I am curious as to what everyone feels is the easiest, cost effective ect.
Some questions I have.
should I tie it in to my main DT or a seperated tank with sump or an AIO tank ?
whats a good size tank to go with, I know they come in all sizes but currently I have a standard 20 gallon I could try to drill or plumb externally for a frag and use a 10 gallon sump
Any direction or feed back is much appreciated, any pics would be a great help as well

 

[PPi]

I am looking to set up a frag tank and I am curious as to what everyone feels is the easiest, cost effective ect.
Some questions I have.
should I tie it in to my main DT or a seperated tank with sump or an AIO tank ?
whats a good size tank to go with, I know they come in all sizes but currently I have a standard 20 gallon I could try to drill or plumb externally for a frag and use a 10 gallon sump
Any direction or feed back is much appreciated, any pics would be a great help as well

I would tie into your main if you are going to be fragging coral only from that tank. It’s the cheapest and easiest. If you are going to use the frag tank for new stuff, then I would do a separate all in one tank or remote tank/sump. This way you can bring in new and monitor before adding to your main display or isolate them if they get stung or fall into your sand, whatever the emergency, It all happens at some point, lol. As for the size I think that will depend on your budget or how you want the tank. I am run a 30g and a 60g on a remote filtration for fragging and an planning an all in one for new comers before adding into main tank. The 30 has literally been with me for 6 years and it was plenty, added the 60gal maybe a year and a half ago. Like anything the more water volume the easier it is to keep things from going south or better recovering when they do. Good luck and maybe just start out with your 20, add a decent light and do a water change ever week. After 6 months decide if it’s worth it or just stick to what ya got, lol You can usually catch someone getting rid of a tank or system if you wanted to cost save too. Submit a WTB and you will get someone to respond. I know I can’t be the only hoarder of reef stuff, or just don’t want to post, because one day you may need it. Happy reefing!


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[Burningbeard]

I would tie into your main if you are going to be fragging coral only from that tank. It’s the cheapest and easiest. If you are going to use the frag tank for new stuff, then I would do a separate all in one tank or remote tank/sump. This way you can bring in new and monitor before adding to your main display or isolate them if they get stung or fall into your sand, whatever the emergency, It all happens at some point, lol. As for the size I think that will depend on your budget or how you want the tank. I am run a 30g and a 60g on a remote filtration for fragging and an planning an all in one for new comers before adding into main tank. The 30 has literally been with me for 6 years and it was plenty, added the 60gal maybe a year and a half ago. Like anything the more water volume the easier it is to keep things from going south or better recovering when they do. Good luck and maybe just start out with your 20, add a decent light and do a water change ever week. After 6 months decide if it’s worth it or just stick to what ya got, lol You can usually catch someone getting rid of a tank or system if you wanted to cost save too. Submit a WTB and you will get someone to respond. I know I can’t be the only hoarder of reef stuff, or just don’t want to post, because one day you may need it. Happy reefing!


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Thanks for the feedback, that really helps me decide what path I am going to go I think I may keep them independant that way I can watch the coral before it goes in DT plus theres corals out there that I want but might not want in the DT if that makes any sense

 

[foomanj]

Thanks for the feedback, that really helps me decide what path I am going to go I think I may keep them independant that way I can watch the coral before it goes in DT plus theres corals out there that I want but might not want in the DT if that makes any sense

I would go with a 40 breeder make that your display and use your 20 for the frag tank. You can pick up a brand new 40 for 50 dollars on sale at pet co. I would do a all in one(AIO). They make drop in AIO filters for 40 breeders from 100 to 150 dollars. The tank depth is not that deep so you can get away with a less powerful light. I would not tie in the 2 tanks just to protect from pest transferring to both tanks. This will also give you a safe place in case one of the tanks has an outbreak. I am actually doing this myself.

 

[Burningbeard]

I would go with a 40 breeder make that your display and use your 20 for the frag tank. You can pick up a brand new 40 for 50 dollars on sale at pet co. I would do a all in one(AIO). They make drop in AIO filters for 40 breeders from 100 to 150 dollars. The tank depth is not that deep so you can get away with a less powerful light. I would not tie in the 2 tanks just to protect from pest transferring to both tanks. This will also give you a safe place in case one of the tanks has an outbreak. I am actually doing this myself.

Thanks that sounds like a solid plan, who makes an AIO for a 40 breeder?
Thanks again for advice