Frag tank build

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 20, 2015

Ok so, I was thinking about building a nano reef tank, but Chris showed me his JBJ frag tank, and now I really want to start the process of building a small frag tank. It would be really nice to get all of those frag plugs out of my main display.

I have found this little frag tank its an All in One. Looks very similar to Chris's JBJ.

16x16x6 Acrylic Frag Tank Aquarium | eBay

it is a 16x16x6.... so any big light would be just about overkill.

I was looking at this light as well. Keep in mind that I dont get into SPS very much. So my frags would be LPS and softies.
Light:

E27 54W Blue White Green LED Aquarium Coral Reef Tank Fish Grow Light Lamp Bulb | eBay

Specs:
Power: 54W
Socket Type: E27
Working Voltage: AC 85-265V
Lumen: about 3240~3780lm approx
Led Quantity: 18pcs*3W Epistar LEDs(green:blue:white=6:6:6)
Light Spectrum: (green)517.5nm~522.5nm;(blue)465nm~467.5nm;(cold white)10000K~12500K

What are your opinions?

KJ · Feb 20, 2015

IMO 2 much $ for so small aquarium check Petsmart you can save lots of money get bigger aquarium for you frag tank my 0.2 cent KJ

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 20, 2015

JOZEFEK said:
IMO 2 much $ for so small aquarium check Petsmart you can save lots of money get bigger aquarium for you frag tank my 0.2 cent KJ

I thought it was too, I have submitted an offer to him to see if he takes it. it would be 70.00 if he takes it. if not ill check out petco.

KJ · Feb 20, 2015

Check out petco save on $ KJ

KJ · Feb 20, 2015

Plus shipping.

Jmcdaniel0 said:
I thought it was too, I have submitted an offer to him to see if he takes it. it would be 70.00 if he takes it. if not ill check out petco.

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 20, 2015

Just got off of Petcos website.... I couldnt find a single tank that would fit my needs, for less than 250.00

Esage · Feb 20, 2015

I think CoryC is selling a Deep Blue 20G FRAG TANK

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 20, 2015

oh really... CoryC is there truth to this?

cale0721 · Feb 20, 2015

Also I saw Sunday that pet supplies plus was doing a dollar a gallon sale.

Esage · Feb 20, 2015

Heres the sale thread https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/et...y-removed-order-grow-another-colony-tank.html

ZIGGY63 · Feb 20, 2015

Cory sold his frag tank

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 20, 2015

ZIGGY63 said:
Cory sold his frag tank

To you I hear!

Chriscrna · Feb 20, 2015

LOL! Reminds me of when I snagged Shaun's tank before Rob could get his grimy paws on it. He he he!

Chriscrna · Feb 20, 2015

Not sure what your budget is, but synergy makes a sweet looking show frag tank.

Frag-Tank2.jpg

Rob.D · Feb 20, 2015

chriscrna said:
lol! Reminds me of when i snagged shaun's tank before rob could get his grimy paws on it. He he he!

you will pay dearly!

mattsreefadise · Feb 20, 2015

Get the jbj frag tank. Beautiful. Simple. Easy. Hook up an ato, plug up a maxspect RAZR nano, and watch it grow.
Here's mine.

KJ · Feb 20, 2015

LOL Rob

Rob.D said:
you will pay dearly!

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 21, 2015

I'll just have to save up then lol

Jmcdaniel0 · Feb 23, 2015

Ok so i just bit the bullet. I ordered a JBJ 20 frag tank. Now folks need a list of equipment Ill need to set it up with. I have got a t5 MH combo light im going to use for lighting so I have that. I have a spare 300w heater so thats covered. What else do I need?

mattsreefadise · Feb 23, 2015

Jmcdaniel0 said:
Ok so i just bit the bullet. I ordered a JBJ 20 frag tank. Now folks need a list of equipment Ill need to set it up with. I have got a t5 MH combo light im going to use for lighting so I have that. I have a spare 300w heater so thats covered. What else do I need?

Whoa bud. That 300 watt heater is def overkill. So is that light. Remember, the tank is only about 12" high. A kessil or a 4 bulb t4 would work the best, honestly and even that is much. And I would do a small powerhead, like the tunze nano stream. And some live rock rubble, and you should be golden, like a shower.