Hydroponic frag tank

AiKkz · Aug 7, 2019

LisaMarie said:
I believe the BRS frag tank was a Fast Fit hydroponic stand. The smallest is 2' x 4' and they are relatively inexpensive (especially when purchased from a hydroponic store )

the problem is I have no stores near me

I don't mind building the stand if I have to, but these reservoirs are crazy to ship.

AiKkz · Aug 8, 2019

Found a reservoir local ( hour and a half away) so I pulled the trigger and got the Botanicare 115 gallon.

Peace River · Aug 8, 2019

AiKkz said:
Found a reservoir local ( hour and a half away) so I pulled the trigger and got the Botanicare 115 gallon.

Congratulations! That’s awesome!

...but what about...

AiKkz said:
The smallest stand I see is 8x4!! lol that's massive!

???

3’x7’ is pretty big (not that is a bad thing at all).

AiKkz · Aug 8, 2019

Peace River said:
Congratulations! That’s awesome!

...but what about...
???

3’x7’ is pretty big (not that is a bad thing at all).

yeah, I know lol... my plan was to do a 4x2 frag tank, but I found this 115 gallon and couldn't resist!! wait until my wife see this monster in the garage, with a 100 gallon trough sump and 16+ T5's she's going to flip.

Peace River · Aug 8, 2019

AiKkz said:
yeah, I know lol... my plan was to do a 4x2 frag tank, but I found this 115 gallon and couldn't resist!! wait until my wife see this monster in the garage, with a 100 gallon trough sump and 16+ T5's she's going to flip.

It will be an amazing system! Best of luck with that ... um ... interaction!

AiKkz · Aug 8, 2019

Peace River said:
It will be an amazing system! Best of luck with that ... um ... interaction!

I’ll just try to set it up as fast as possible so she can’t say no lol

ScottW · Sep 26, 2019

AiKkz said:
I’ll just try to set it up as fast as possible so she can’t say no lol

Have you built your stand yet? Would love to see how you did it.

AiKkz · Sep 26, 2019

Yes sir!!

Peace River · Sep 26, 2019

It appears that Ocean State Aquatics (see video of tanks in facility) is using the same Botanicare 115g tanks at their aquaculture facility.

AiKkz · Sep 26, 2019

I have mine on the stand now, but still waiting on some things before I get it online. Seems like a sturdy tank!!

iprayforwaves · Jun 11, 2020

I used to use these botanicare trays to grow out frags. I had 3 plumbed together on a 2x4 wood stand against the garage wall with the 120 Rubbermaid stock tank below as a sump and T5 fixtures above each. Worked like a charm. Affordable and easily expandable.

therootcause · Sep 2, 2020

Checking in! I want to see pics of your “hydroponic” / flood tray frag tanks! To anyone who is using one, how is it working out?

Yodeling · May 20, 2021

The only problem with these is the fact that they are white. They are absolutely blinding under 200-300 par. Might get better with some black egg crate and after algae takes hold. On the bright side (no pun intended), they reflect a lot of light onto the corals, so the frags get light from all directions. But I would rather keep my eyesight.

Stpatrick · Jul 25, 2022

updates or pictures? I am setting up the same system and what to see how things are going.

DangerDave · Jul 5, 2024

I know this is an old thread, but I'm curious how the Botanicare reservoir worked out for you guys?

Peace River · Jul 5, 2024

The Botanicare 115‘s work well. I built the accompanying stands out of plywood and 2x4s. The sides of the Botanicare trays will bow unless they're supported so I built a basic frame around them to support them and had no issues. That said, my experimented ended and I now have three Botanicare 115‘s that’s are available for sale if someone is interested and can pick them up in central Florida. Feel free to send me a PM for additional info and pictures.

DangerDave · Jul 6, 2024

Peace River said:
The Botanicare 115‘s work well. I built the accompanying stands out of plywood and 2x4s. The sides of the Botanicare trays will bow unless they're supported so I built a basic frame around them to support them and had no issues. That said, my experimented ended and I now have three Botanicare 115‘s that’s are available for sale if someone is interested and can pick them up in central Florida. Feel free to send me a PM for additional info and pictures.

Wish I saw this post a few weeks ago while I was still down there.

SneaksMcdoogle · Jul 26, 2024

Peace River said:
The Botanicare 115‘s work well. I built the accompanying stands out of plywood and 2x4s. The sides of the Botanicare trays will bow unless they're supported so I built a basic frame around them to support them and had no issues. That said, my experimented ended and I now have three Botanicare 115‘s that’s are available for sale if someone is interested and can pick them up in central Florida. Feel free to send me a PM for additional info and pictures.

Still have them? I’m in SWFl Iv been thinking about running this system