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Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Nemesis, Feb 14, 2012.

  1. Feb 14, 2012 #1
    Nemesis

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    Well I am getting ready to start my first frag tank. Those of you who know me and my tank will laugh . Yes I know .. My display tank is only7.5 gallons and the frag tank will be a hollowed out 12 gallon aqua pod. I will be fragging my zoos to start with and when and if I get a light upgrade I will start fragging my sps. Wish me luck. I have one question to ask everyone if I use water from my display tank meaning half display tank water and half fresh mix will I still cycle? This frag tank will not be plumbed into main tank. So any help will be appreciated !/DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif
     
  2. Feb 14, 2012 #2
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    Are you keeping anything but frags in the tank. Like fish, or live rock? What are you doing for filtration on the frag tank?
    Water alone I don't think will do much to prevent a cycle. If you have a sponge or something you could run in the display and then transfer over to the frag tank it would help more than anything.
     
  3. Feb 14, 2012 #3
    Nemesis

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    I have a taam rio skimmer filter for now . I know complete sh!@#$#$ but it will work to filter for now. I can put some live rock from the sump of the display tank in there that should help . YOu think that will work.
     
  4. Feb 14, 2012 #4
    Sponge Marshalltown, IA

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    Add live rock along with tank water. Add some bacteria like Microbacter7 and it should be fine as long as you have put enough LR in it and no fish. Monitor params and stock slowly.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2012 #5
    erayk1 Coralville, IA

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  6. Feb 15, 2012 #6
    Nemesis

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    Yeah i'm gonna put some live rock in and keep an eye on a cycle spike for a bout a week and see.
     
  7. Feb 16, 2012 #7
    Nemesis

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    ok water is going in now and going to lowes for egg crate and putting in live rock later tonight. Soooooooooo exciting...
     
  8. Feb 16, 2012 #8
    Travis G

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    Pics!
     
  9. Feb 16, 2012 #9
    Nemesis

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    OK, here are the pics of my tiny new frag tank . The lights will be improved when funds are available. its bubbly due to the taam rio skimmer . I have 1 piece of big live rock in it and will put more in maybe tomorrow. 
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  10. Feb 16, 2012 #10
    crabbyo

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    That looks like it will be handy to use! Nice work!
     
  11. Feb 17, 2012 #11
    Nemesis

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    ok led and lighting experts I have a lighting issue i need answered. I can get a boost led par 30 bulb and goose neck pretty cheap will that work for sps and lps growth in a frag tank. Or do I go a home made job for sale i saw for 115 . here is the write up its a rapid led kit. there are 16 leds, 4 red, 4 blue, and 8 whites. i don't remember what kind of driver it has one it. but it works great and everything functions like it should. they are not dimmable with the controller that is on it now. Is that something more of what i should use on a frag tank? It was built for a 50 to 60 gallon tank.
     
  12. Feb 17, 2012 #12
    blackx-runner Cedar Rapids, IA

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    I'd be very very leery of buying a used DIY led. Who knows if it was built correctly in the first place, but that's just me. Also the color choice seems very odd. Not enough blues and real heavy on the reds. I think you would be happier with something else. If you want a DIY led have someone in the club help you build one. As for the par30 bulb I have no idea on those.
     

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