Frag Tank Build Thread

adritank · Feb 12, 2016

The start to something amazing (hopefully)

A few months back I decided I am going to start a frag tank. Mainly becuase I'm tired of seeing 3+ frag racks in my display tank (DT). And if I'm going to do this, I'm going to do it right.

Lets start this build with dimensions of the tank and sump. Both made by Advanced Acrylics

Frag tank
24x24x12 w/ External Overflow & Staggered Racks

3 Chamber Sump
35x14x15

TheEngineer · Feb 12, 2016

Awesome. I'm loving the effort people are starting to put into their frag tanks. They really can be something special.

Salty1962 · Feb 12, 2016

Looks good, keep us posted. I'm looking to start one myself. What is the water volume of the tank?

TheEngineer · Feb 12, 2016

24x24x12 is just shy of 30g

adritank · Feb 12, 2016

Salty1962 said:
Looks good, keep us posted. I'm looking to start one myself. What is the water volume of the tank?

icecool2 said:
24x24x12 is just shy of 30g

Yessir! 30 gal.

Salty1962 · Feb 12, 2016

adritank · Feb 15, 2016

Stand is in!!
So... Considering the Tank is wayyy smaller than the sump, I chose to go with a big stand to fit the sump.. and place the tank in the middle.
I mean, the more water volume, the better right? Check out the photos..

The stand will be painted black today.. i'll post another update tonight

TheEngineer · Feb 15, 2016

Very nice

Salty1962 · Feb 15, 2016

Very nice! Love the Vette!!

adritank · Feb 15, 2016

Salty1962 said:
Very nice! Love the Vette!!

Haha I knew someone was going to comment on the cars

adritank · Feb 16, 2016

Time for paint.
Well.. Primer first.
Sanded down one more time to get all finger oils off the wood.

Primer.. rolled it all.. Took forever to get in all the crevices inside the stand.

And now paint, Used a spray gun.. finished in no time and came out super smooth!

Salty1962 · Feb 16, 2016

Very nice work!

clownfish chris · Feb 16, 2016

I like it! What about putting the tank off to the side of the stand giving you a larger work space for fragging?

TUSI · Feb 16, 2016

Very nice set up and cabinet work. I'm in the works of doing one so I will follow this thread

adritank · Feb 16, 2016

Salty1962 said:
Very nice work!

Thank you!!!

clownfish chris said:
I like it! What about putting the tank off to the side of the stand giving you a larger work space for fragging?

You know what, i thought about that!!

but i kind of want it to be proportionate.. but i'm still considering it..

TUSI said:
Very nice set up and cabinet work. I'm in the works of doing one so I will follow this thread

Nice to have you along!

adritank · Feb 16, 2016

Today i'm building a light rack.. out of metal.. yeahhhh i know some people are against using metal, but itll be painted and i've done it before... it wont rust.
The only weird thing is that its going to have to be designed in a way that goes around the external overflow.
Going to be using a Radion on this build.. sooo lets see how this goes. Photos will be up asap for you all

arnel0387 · Feb 16, 2016

Nice frag tank, sump, and cars!! However, I see a frag tank upgrade, say a 48x24x12, in the near future!

adritank · Feb 16, 2016

arnel0387 said:
Nice frag tank, sump, and cars!! However, I see a frag tank upgrade, say a 48x24x12, in the near future!

HAHA! Dang.. already see it happening huh..
youre probably right..
I definitely have the space for it if it comes down to that.
Thats another plus about the big stand/sump, it would be an easy upgrade

adritank · Feb 17, 2016

Here is a mock up of how the stand will look. of course longer to the middle of the tank.. and not as tall

adritank · Feb 26, 2016

Whats up everyone! Heres the tank up in my room. Decided to go with it centered.
Also, since it has an external overflow, its going to have to be pushed forward, away from the wall.

Decided i'm going to go the manifold route on this build. Going to be using 1 pump for everything!!
This is my first time doing this, so bare with me..
The plumbing planning has begun!

Also picked up this dosing container from a buddy