30G Frag Tank hooked to display

[Leadfooted]

If you like playing in your display and messing with corals you’ve gotta treat yourself to a FT. Here’s a few pics of mine, feel free to roam my build page (link in signature). I find myself wanting a larger FT each day but the truth is this set up is so simple to maintain, I’ll stay in my safe zone for now.

 

[mdumet]

great little setup!! I'd be interested in seeing how you did the plumbing. I am waiting for my frag tank to arrive to start my build, and I'm definitely planning on plumbing it into my display. thanks!

 

[jkap]

That looks amazing!

 

[Leadfooted]

great little setup!! I'd be interested in seeing how you did the plumbing. I am waiting for my frag tank to arrive to start my build, and I'm definitely planning on plumbing it into my display. thanks!

Thanks, here’s a pic of my plumbing. Since I only added 30G’s I was able to use my existing sump set up for my 90g display. All I did was add a T connection and control/shut valve. I have plans to make this look a little fancier but that day seems to only get further away lol.

 

[Leadfooted]

That looks amazing!

Thank you!

 

[mdumet]

Thanks, here’s a pic of my plumbing. Since I only added 30G’s I was able to use my existing sump set up for my 90g display. All I did was add a T connection and control/shut valve. I have plans to make this look a little fancier but that day seems to only get further away lol.

thanks for the picture! that's actually pretty simple. I thought it would be very complex, but I like to keep it simple if possible. it'll serve as a good inspiration for mine when i build it.
then I'll need to get me some sweet corals to make it look as fire as yours.

 

[Kremis]

So you ended up with that monster frank lol

 

[Leadfooted]

So you ended up with that monster frank lol

Actually that was the one I just sold. That one will be missed for along time, a special shroom, but I have the here baby to watch grow now.;Smuggrin

 

[Leadfooted]

thanks for the picture! that's actually pretty simple. I thought it would be very complex, but I like to keep it simple if possible. it'll serve as a good inspiration for mine when i build it.
then I'll need to get me some sweet corals to make it look as fire as yours.

Just use plastic clamps instead of the stainless you see. I've since replaced those because they would eventually corrode.

 

[wsoldier]

I was thinking of doing the same thing by adding a 20G frag tank to my 75G (90G total) system. Did you go with 3/4" return lines and 1" drains?

What return pump are you using and do you find it sufficient ? Thanks.

Thanks, here’s a pic of my plumbing. Since I only added 30G’s I was able to use my existing sump set up for my 90g display. All I did was add a T connection and control/shut valve. I have plans to make this look a little fancier but that day seems to only get further away lol.

 

[Leadfooted]

The box shaped deep blue had to go, the flow was just awful. So.. we now have a Fiji 76 Frag tank hooked to the 90g display.

 

[Leadfooted]

..And the corals settling in nicely so far

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

You ain't lying. Flow on the boxes is about impossible to dial in without a spray bar.

This looks like a big FT upgrade. Are you still using the same pump and 3/4 in return?

 

[Leadfooted]

You ain't lying. Flow on the boxes is about impossible to dial in without a spray bar.

This looks like a big FT upgrade. Are you still using the same pump and 3/4 in return?

I originally had a Various 4, it was rock solid, never had an issue but I wanted more flow even with the old set up, mostly for my SPS in the display. I ended up with a Sicce 9.0 and its waaaay overkill. I leave it tuned down to about 30% power, it’s crazy powerful.

 

[A Young Reefer]

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[Leadfooted]

You ain't lying. Flow on the boxes is about impossible to dial in without a spray bar.

This looks like a big FT upgrade. Are you still using the same pump and 3/4 in return?

I realize my phone cut off your return question but yes, it's 3/4 return, But, it has 2 constant returns and one emergency return. This overloaded My sump (E-Shoppe R-300) so I'm improvising a little, I'll send some update pics of the sump area next.

 

[Eagle_Steve]

I originally had a Various 4, it was rock solid, never had an issue but I wanted more flow even with the old set up, mostly for my SPS in the display. I ended up with a Sicce 9.0 and its waaaay overkill. I leave it tuned down to about 30% power, it’s crazy powerful.

30% power means it will just last a lot longer lol. I always oversize my DC returns and run them lower. It also leaves room for growth if you ever decide to add to it, upgrade or supply a manifold with it.

Looks good btw. Love tied together systems.

 

[Lost in the Sauce]

I originally had a Various 4, it was rock solid, never had an issue but I wanted more flow even with the old set up, mostly for my SPS in the display. I ended up with a Sicce 9.0 and its waaaay overkill. I leave it tuned down to about 30% power, it’s crazy powerful.

That's the way to go. Oversize the pump and run it low.

 

[Leadfooted]

30% power means it will just last a lot longer lol. I always oversize my DC returns and run them lower. It also leaves room for growth if you ever decide to add to it, upgrade or supply a manifold with it.

Looks good btw. Love tied together systems.

Thank you and that's kinda how I look at it as well. Considering a 120G Display in place of the 90 so we'll see.

 

[Leadfooted]

That's the way to go. Oversize the pump and run it low.

and when I want a detritus storm to flush the system the fish better hang on! lol