Planning a Frag Tank Build

[Dom]

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

 

[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.

 

[Bogey]

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.

 

[Dom]

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

 

[Bogey]

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.

 

[Huff747]

Not sure it’ll be much help as there are no frags currently but here’s mine:

Sumpless, RO 110SSS skimmer, Aquatic Life hybrid with a couple Gen3 XR30 Pros I have on other tanks at the moment, MP40 for flow.

 

[X-37B]

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.