New frag tank almost done!

Oceanic · #1 08-26-2008, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wickedfrags.com

Nice looking tank. The OM should generate some nice random water movement.

I would consider using some hot water or a torch to heat the fibre re-enforced plastic tubing on your drain - that tubing, while clamped, looks too close to the end of that barb fitting for my liking (specially in the absence of a 90 degree elbow). Better still, consider using all PVC until you direct the flow downwards.

Good pointers, I think I will take your advice! I don't want any leaks. The tank is now up an running, I will make the adjustments tomorrow.

Thanks!!

spoot · #2 08-26-2008, 07:50 AM

Yup, putting the tubes on the grey things, I always run them under the tap for a little bit. Doesn't need much, about a minute and it will be soft enough to easily push on.

Oceanic · #3 09-05-2008, 05:43 AM

I heated up all the tubes as per your advice and they just slid right onto the fittings like butter, thanks for the advice, I still need some Cheato and some live sand if anyone has any extra. The tank is fully cycled now and I have got a few pretty happy frags in the tank.

I still have to move over another 25 or so frags from the main display.

Apparently I am now considered a "business" because I am offering frags for sale from this 20G garage frag tank, I think I have given more frags away free than I have actually taken money for

. I am not allowed to post any sale adds for the frags. My posts are being actively removed.

I cannot justify the fee to be a sponsor yet as I work far to much at my real job to make any money at this. I guess all of this is to be fair with the paying sponsors that really do make this a for profit business. I will not be "posting" any more frags here for sale until I sign on as a vendor. Thanks to those that did get some frags from me free or not!

I will still update how my frags are coming along in this new tank! Here are a few pics so far!

Sorry for the crappy colors, this camera sucks!

Marlin65 · #4 09-05-2008, 04:21 PM

Looks great nice work.

justinl · #5 09-05-2008, 04:57 PM

nice work! too bad you've crossed the threshold into sponsorville. well rules are rules right?

I feel I have to comment on the stand though. Is it really very sturdy? it just seems a bit flimsy to me.

edit: lol I have the same anniversary dremel kit as you (first pic)

scuglass · #6 09-05-2008, 05:05 PM

Are you sunning a skimmer on this tank? Or just Live rock and Cheato?

Oceanic · #7 09-05-2008, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by scuglass

Are you sunning a skimmer on this tank? Or just Live rock and Cheato?

I have a deep sand bed in the sump and room for a skimmer, I have not bought the skimmer for this setup yet. I am actually looking at the small Bubble Magus skimmer as the ratings are pretty decent considering the price.

Right now the tank gets about a 30% water change a week just from bagging frags.

ElGuappo · #8 09-05-2008, 08:21 PM

Still need chaeto and sand?

edit: Whoops langley not langdon sorry.

Oceanic · #9 09-05-2008, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by justinl

nice work! too bad you've crossed the threshold into sponsorville. well rules are rules right?

I feel I have to comment on the stand though. Is it really very sturdy? it just seems a bit flimsy to me.

edit: lol I have the same anniversary dremel kit as you (first pic)

I wasn't sure about the stand either until I put it together, the thing is actually really strong! The bottome of the legs actualy have screw out levelers built into them. The stand is actually very sturdy because of the water and sand volume in the sump on the bottom shelf.

In regards to the dremel, I love the dremel but the aniversary case sucks!

Myka · #10 09-05-2008, 08:02 PM

Ya I was worried about the stand too! It looks as if it's bending under the weight of the tank...or is the photo playing tricks? That would awfully bad for the tank!