Planning a Frag Tank Build

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So I am gearing up to build a frag tank, and I am posting here to get feedback from members already running frag tanks.

I am asking anyone running a frag tank to post a full tank picture along with a list of equipment. I will ask questions as pictures are posted.

Thank you,

Dom
 
Well... my plan was to look at other frag tank builds by members here on R2R, pick one that I would like to emulate, and then ask questions.
 
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I have had this running since may 2019. Got the tank on craigslist, 48" x 26" x 12" tall.
other craigslist items-
- Maxspect lights
-Lifereef sump and skimmer
At first had a hang on the back filter.
just keep on adding to it.
most all my coral goes into a 16 gallon Biocube for a couple of weeks before move them in here, then when i find a good spot in my DT they move on.
 
Nice setup; but I have two questions:

1. It appears you have a refugium. If so, why? Don't you want the elevated nutrients for the frags?

2. Why have you chosen to orient the lights in the manner you have?

Thanks for the response.

Dom
 
As for the refugium, my thought was to reduce the algae growth in the main tank, may be wrong thinking as I am just about a year into the hobby. please explain why it would be better without it.
the lights, it was easier to set it up for the par i was looking for at the time.
 
Not sure it’ll be much help as there are no frags currently but here’s mine:

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Sumpless, RO 110SSS skimmer, Aquatic Life hybrid with a couple Gen3 XR30 Pros I have on other tanks at the moment, MP40 for flow.
 
Here is mine. 45gal 36x24x12
Uline rubber coated stand.
40 breeder sump.
Tunze 9410 skimmer.
Tunze 1073.20 return.
Tunze nano ato.
2 eflux 2500 gph powerheads.
Giesemamn 6 bulb 10" from surface.
3c+ 3B+. Only 4 running now.
25 lbs live rock. 20lbs in sump.
New setup. No fish yet. Need to put netting on top I have.
Couple frags.
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