Frag tank build

[Chriscrna]

Josh, read through my JBJ thread again. It might give you some ideas.

https://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=182906

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

i dont know about the golden showers lol. I just have the heater laying around, and it is one of the submersible, set and forget kind.... might as well use it lol. I see that the tank comes with one of the ball joint flat head returns on it, what should I hook up to that? Any ideas on filtration? What is a kessil, and how much is it?

 

[Rob.D]

I think you'll love the JBJ tank....although I wouldn't from experience since you "friend" stole one from under me! :mad2:

All kidding aside, Kessil is a pendant style LED https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=kessil+led

depending on the heaters physical size, I'm not sure it'll actually fit in the tank.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

I think you'll love the JBJ tank....although I wouldn't from experience since you "friend" stole one from under me! :mad2:

All kidding aside, Kessil is a pendant style LED https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=kessil+led

depending on the heaters physical size, I'm not sure it'll actually fit in the tank.

Yea may not, I havent actually seen one in person.....

Im thinking on this guy as the skimmer?

REEF OCTOPUS NANO SKIMMER NS-80
http://www.amazon.com/Reef-Octopus-...=8-1&keywords=REEF+OCTOPUS+NANO+SKIMMER+NS-80

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

Ok so that Kessil is outta my price range. Any ideas on a new light fixture that will fit that jbj tank?

 

[CoryC]

On a frag tank that size. i'd just do water changes. skimmers that small are hard to adjust, at least that's been my experience with them. I'd go with a good light source and a good small powerhead to keep detritus from settling. Maybe use mechanical/chemical filtration in the rear chambers, and water changes to control nutrients. My experience with skimmers that small is that the pumps and reaction chambers are too small to be very efficient. I'd invest that money in a solid ATO like the Tunze ATO nano, to help keep the tank stable. It'll keep your ions from getting imbalanced, which is hard to correct when it gets to a certain threshold.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

OK. Is this powerhead too powerful?

http://www.amazon.com/Marineland-ML...qid=1424752369&sr=8-5&keywords=nano+powerhead

 

[CoryC]

Unless you're blowing water out of the tank, it's pretty hard to have too much flow, hahahaha. those Marineland/maxi jet powerheads are notorious for leeching voltage and malfunctioning. Probably a bit underpowered too though, as the range says 100-500gph?

Amazon.com : Jebao WP-10 Aquarium Wavemaker with Controller, 530 to 1000 GPH : Pet Supplies

These little Jebao ones are pretty solid for the money, and they're controllable.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

On a frag tank that size. i'd just do water changes. skimmers that small are hard to adjust, at least that's been my experience with them. I'd go with a good light source and a good small powerhead to keep detritus from settling. Maybe use mechanical/chemical filtration in the rear chambers, and water changes to control nutrients. My experience with skimmers that small is that the pumps and reaction chambers are too small to be very efficient. I'd invest that money in a solid ATO like the Tunze ATO nano, to help keep the tank stable. It'll keep your ions from getting imbalanced, which is hard to correct when it gets to a certain threshold.

I just ordered the tunze nano ato. a smaller heater, and a a small power head... the hydor koralia nano. so now i need some suggestions on a light fixture.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

How bought this?

Amazon.com : 2 Pcs Circulation Pump 800 GPH Wave Maker Aquarium Reef Powerhead Suction Mount : Aquarium Water Pumps : Pet Supplies

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

Back to the light question....


I have one of these in my closet:

http://www.amazon.com/Current-USA-Marine-Aquarium-24-Inch/dp/B00GFTK7CQ

With the tank being so shallow, wouldn't it be plenty? Keep in mind, I'm only p,an investment on keeping Lps, softies, shrooms, etc... I don't really care for Sps as much.

 

[mattsreefadise]

I had one of those current LEDs. Too many hot spots, and the spread was awful. A maxspacr RAZR nano is what I use on mine.

 

[Chriscrna]

Unless you're blowing water out of the tank, it's pretty hard to have too much flow, hahahaha. those Marineland/maxi jet powerheads are notorious for leeching voltage and malfunctioning. Probably a bit underpowered too though, as the range says 100-500gph?

Amazon.com : Jebao WP-10 Aquarium Wavemaker with Controller, 530 to 1000 GPH : Pet Supplies

These little Jebao ones are pretty solid for the money, and they're controllable.

+1 on this. It's exactly what I have in mine. Total controllability.



As far as skimmers go.....the CAD lights PLS 50 I have is impressive. Completely worth it.

 

[Rob.D]

Back to the light question....


I have one of these in my closet:

Amazon.com : Current USA Orbit Marine Aquarium LED Light, 18 to 24-Inch : Aquarium Lights : Pet Supplies

With the tank being so shallow, wouldn't it be plenty? Keep in mind, I'm only p,an investment on keeping Lps, softies, shrooms, etc... I don't really care for Sps as much.

I have the Hydor nano in my wife's 7 gallon and it's still under-powered, I agree 100% with Cory on ueing the Jeabo pump. If you're looking for a good economical LED fixture, try this one https://www.reefbreeders.com/nano-lite/

 

[Esage]

Ok so i just bit the bullet. I ordered a JBJ 20 frag tank. Now folks need a list of equipment Ill need to set it up with. I have got a t5 MH combo light im going to use for lighting so I have that. I have a spare 300w heater so thats covered. What else do I need?

It's a really nice frag tank, you'll like it. I miss the one I sold.

 

[Esage]

I think you'll love the JBJ tank....although I wouldn't from experience since you "friend" stole one from under me! :mad2:

All kidding aside, Kessil is a pendant style LED https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=kessil+led

depending on the heaters physical size, I'm not sure it'll actually fit in the tank.

My 100w heater was plenty for that tank. I just used the stock return and a MP10 at 50% about 750gph

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

OK so I cant afford the Kessil chris has, but I have found a couiple of A150's for 150 or there abouts... Will that be plenty of light? Also I can get this light for 75.00

Top Sale 1x 165W LED Aquarium Light Grow Light Marine Reef Coral Fish Tank Lamp | eBay

What do you all think? Oh and I appreciate you guys helping me out.

 

[Esage]

OK so I cant afford the Kessil chris has, but I have found a couiple of A150's for 150 or there abouts... Will that be plenty of light? Also I can get this light for 75.00

Top Sale 1x 165W LED Aquarium Light Grow Light Marine Reef Coral Fish Tank Lamp | eBay



What do you all think? Oh and I appreciate you guys helping me out.

Is that two A150's for $150? If so that's great deal and would be plenty of light. What spectrum are they?

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

NEgative, I have found w seperate a150's for that price range. Ill have to find out on the spectrum.

 

[Jmcdaniel0]

The seller said, "These are full spectrum. The color temp I believe is between 15 & 18k" is one enough? if not ill need to look further.