Frag Tank (1 Viewer)

[frankgrem]

I need advice!

I want to set up a small frag only tank, except for lighting what is most important? I am curious about what is required in order.
flow, skimmer, substrate, live rock or other (you tell me)?

Thanks,

Frank

 

[pernelf]

How big of a tank are you thinking?

Light is going to be the main factor IMO. Heck, if the frag tank is going to be plumbing into your main system, just put adequate lighting over it and frag racks.

 

[crvz]

Yeah, it kind of depends one what youre going to put in the frag tank and if it's plumbed to another setup (such as the main display). If it's all plumbed together, I'd just make sure it has good flow and lighting.

 

[frankgrem]

Tank

I am thinking about 100 gallons or less and it would be a separate system. It is not possible to pipe the two together so I guess the requirements are the same as with any tank. I'm not planning on having any fish so are cleaners (shrimp, snails, etc.)necessary?

Thanks,

Frank

 

[crvz]

For algae control, some snails would help. And even though you don't have fish, you'll still want to feed the corals, so maybe some other cleaners could help.

Are you planning to propagate stony corals, softies, a mix? On a tank like this, I feel that having a bare bottom is easier, mostly for maintenance . Especially if cosmetics arent a concern. You may want to have some liverock in the tank, but if you can find a balance to where the skimmer removes any excess food/wastes before it has a chance to break down, the amount of denitrifying bacteria found in the frag plugs, tank walls, etc., may be adequate.