leducreefs frag tank+ sps grow out tank

[leducreef]

going to build a frag tank on a budget of $300
looks like no one sells frags in leduc so i thought i should lol

it going to be 24L-24W-8H with a 15 gal sump
got some glass from ken at blue world thanks ken !
still need to get a sheet of glass for the bottom ?
might have a skimmer lined up from Mrfish55
still looking for a pump and some lighting
want to purchase everthing used !

if any one has any tips on frag tanks that would be great

[Mrfish55]

What are you looking for in the way of lighting, I have 175w and 250w MH ballasts as well as a 2x55w pc retrofit unit.

[leducreef]

i think just a really good t5 unit would work its only 8" deep so it should work

[leducreef]

skimmer on the way thanks mrfish

still looking for lighting and a pump

[leducreef]

so i got the tank put together last night just have to add in the baces around the edge and put on the over flow box

[leducreef]

got the bracing on the tank now
still looking for lighting and a pump
i have a 92 gal corner tank for sale that i wold use for trades and a hang on refugium too
i also picked up a 40 gal breeder that i will be adding for a grow out tank
will get some more pics up soon

[leducreef]

so i decided to scrap the small tank idea !
and i am now going with a 40 gal breeder for sps with a 15 gal softy tank
with a 20L gal sump
got a pump now thanks dez
also found some lighting 250w MH with 2 attinics and a ice cap ballast
working on plumbing tonight should have water in by mid week
here is a pic of what i have done

[leducreef]

now the big Q is should i put a sand bed in this tank ?

[leducreef]

so i went with a shallow sand bed with a deep sand bed in the sump.
all the plumbing is done.but i may have to mess around with it a bit more i am getting micro bubbles like crazy
got some of the lighting done
all i have to do now is skin the stand finish the lighting and build a tone of frag racks .

[Skimmerking]

looks great man , if you want a sand bed it s not going to hurt it