Best depth for frag tank?

[Layne.Wilson]

I’m planning on making a new frag tank next weekend curious what depth you guys think would be ideal. I’m thinking as shallow as possible with just enough room for an egg creat to hold plugs and to keep the largest of corals at least 4” underwater so flow can go over them.

 

[TheDragonsReef]

10-14ins is ideal for me. Any lower and you wont really be able to see much looking from the front. I like being able to look in without turning the flow off.

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Around 12 inches is what I'd suggest.

 

[Dave-T]

Coincidentally, today I was thinking about this very thing! I came across this poll:

Poll: New frag tank height

So I’m looking to buy a new Frag tank and I keep going back and fourth on what height to go with. If you guys could vote in the poll and give me a reason why it would be great. 3/4 of this tank will be grow out and 1/4 Frag racks. Tank will be holding sps only

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[mdb_talon]

I have several that range from 6 to 12 inches. They all can work fine but i would say 10-12" is what i would consider is ideal. Can always make your frag racks to sit as close to the surface as you want and just gives you more versatility in using them.

 

[((FORDTECH))]

I’m planning on making a new frag tank next weekend curious what depth you guys think would be ideal. I’m thinking as shallow as possible with just enough room for an egg creat to hold plugs and to keep the largest of corals at least 4” underwater so flow can go over them.

For me I feel 16 inch deep is best. Anything less when using a gyre pump seems to blow on corals to much

 

[Luke Schnabel]

Having to care for thousands of corals across over 50 tanks. I think 16”+ is best and nothing under 4 feet long.

 

[Tamberav]

14-16 imo