I want a frag tank. Do I NEED a frag tank?

[catgirl29]

I love frag tanks. I kind of drool over them every time I see them. I don't really need one though, do I?

 

[CoralShop]

Catgirl29;1044716 wrote: I love frag tanks. I kind of drool over them every time I see them. I don't really need one though, do I?

You do want one! :Banane01:

 

[genesis]

I think most people start out with frag racks inside there DT. When they have quite a bit of livestock that they are planning on fragging they need more room ie a dedicated frag tank. To me a frag tank is an addition for the reefer who is pretty serious about propagation.

 

[picoreefguy]

Genesis;1044721 wrote: I think most people start out with frag racks inside there DT. When they have quite a bit of livestock that they are planning on fragging they need more room ie a dedicated frag tank. To me a frag tank is an addition for the reefer who is pretty serious about propagation.

+1 the drooling you get is more than likely from all the eye candy inside the tank and not the tank itself. if you plan on cutting up a lot of coral and need extra space to hold it then a frag tank is the way to go. otherwise its just more money to spend.

 

[catgirl29]

Yeah - I know that (about the more money). I really do just love the form factor. I don't need one. I don't plan on getting into the business of selling frags.

Picoreefguy;1044732 wrote: +1 the drooling you get is more than likely from all the eye candy inside the tank and not the tank itself. if you plan on cutting up a lot of coral and need extra space to hold it then a frag tank is the way to go. otherwise its just more money to spend.

 

[ringo®]

Catgirl29;1044716 wrote: Do I NEED a frag tank?

Technically, I don't need </em>pants, but everyone benefits by me having them.

 

[genesis]

Ringo®;1044736 wrote: Technically, I don't need </em>pants, but everyone benefits by me having them.

Rotfl! :lol2:

 

[genesis]

Another thing is that some people have dual purpose for their frag tanks as grow out tanks as well

 

[snowmansnow]

I think you need one() that's why you posted this haha. If you'll enjoy it then go for it!


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[dasianguy]

Ringo®;1044736 wrote: Technically, I don't need </em>pants, but everyone benefits by me having them.

HAHAHAHA.. awesome quote.

 

[dasianguy]

Catgirl29;1044734 wrote: Yeah - I know that (about the more money). I really do just love the form factor. I don't need one. I don't plan on getting into the business of selling frags.

I love my frag tank (80 rimless) for the form factor too. Like SnowManSnow I also use it as a display tank instead of a frag grow out tank.

 

[myreefclub0070]

Any tank can become a frag thank with out dumping a bunch of money into it and you don't have to go big or a bunch of equipment like the DT.
A heater, tank, light, powerhead and a hang on filter, done!

 

[snowmansnow]

dasianguy;1045399 wrote: I love my frag tank (80 rimless) for the form factor too. Like SnowManSnow I also use it as a display tank instead of a frag grow out tank.

shallower dimensions = less light needed = ok with me

 

[picoreefguy]

SnowManSnow;1045404 wrote: shallower dimensions = less light needed = ok with me

^exactly. if you're gonna do a frag tank go shallow. and besides the light aspect you also dont have to get your whole arm wet to move something around or get a frag out.

 

[snowmansnow]

That's a great point. Personally I like my stands a little taller, and I don't need a step stool to get my arm up and over the edge in my current setup


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[ksicard]

Frag tanks are great. I saved costs on mine by plumbing it into my DT so the only equipment I had to purchase was a 4 bulb T5 unit and the pvc to plumb it together. Saved quite a bit on money from not needing to buy extra equipment for a stand alone system.

 

[davidinga]

ksicard;1045443 wrote: Frag tanks are great. I saved costs on mine by plumbing it into my DT so the only equipment I had to purchase was a 4 bulb T5 unit and the pvc to plumb it together. Saved quite a bit on money from not needing to buy extra equipment for a stand alone system.

That's the best way to do it imo. Even if you have some extra room in your sump area you could make it work down there too...

 

[axio]

Yes you absolutely need a frag tank. Feed the addiction! Muahahah