Lets see those frag tanks! - Official Frag Tank Show-Off Thread

[Scottsquatch]

Who makes those big white tanks?

Does anyone know?

I'd be curious to know as well.

 

[ScottB]

I'd be curious to know as well.

I think these might be hydroponic trays, just to get your search started.

 

[psychedelicwonders]

No they're not hydroponic trays/reservoirs. I'm in that industry and can't find exactly what I'm looking for.

I need 10' x 24" x 24" troughs

There seems to be something around this foot print with this giant white frag tanks.

But I can't seem to find who actually makes these things.

I know a custom 10' fiberglass trough is going to be a bit pricey, so I'm hoping these various size frag tanks are manufactured enough I'm not paying custom prices.

So hopefully someone chimes in with who makes these type of frag tanks.

 

[Metcho]

Here’s my frag tank with and without hood. 5’ x 24” x 12”

 

[shwareefer]

No they're not hydroponic trays/reservoirs. I'm in that industry and can't find exactly what I'm looking for.

I need 10' x 24" x 24" troughs

There seems to be something around this foot print with this giant white frag tanks.

But I can't seem to find who actually makes these things.

I know a custom 10' fiberglass trough is going to be a bit pricey, so I'm hoping these various size frag tanks are manufactured enough I'm not paying custom prices.

So hopefully someone chimes in with who makes these type of frag tanks.

Search 'plastic feed troughs' 'plastic livestock feeders' 'feed bunk liner'

 

[ChuckTownReefer]

This is my frag system I'm building out right now. It's a 40 gallon hydroponic reservoir. Very high quality. It has a working space of 35"LX32"WX11"H. I got 2 40 gallons and 2 20 gallon reservoirs. The 20 gallons are pretty good inside root print to be only 20 gallons.

The 20 gallon one I'm going to use for zoas mostly. But the 40 gallon will be only sps. They will all be plumbed together to one sump and the 40 gallon will have a closed loop for flow.

 

[HeyLookItsCaps]

My first try at a frag tank/grow out! Been up since November

 

[t5Nitro]

Is anyone using one of these tanks by Botanicare?

https://hydrobuilder.com/botanicare-premium-reservoirs-white.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU1NDQiOiIzMTM2In0=

The dimensions of the 115 gallon show 83” x 35” x 13.5”. Seems like a nice size? Do these need reinforcement built around the sides of them or are they strong enough on their own?

 

[ScottB]

Is anyone using one of these tanks by Botanicare?

https://hydrobuilder.com/botanicare-premium-reservoirs-white.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU1NDQiOiIzMTM2In0=

The dimensions of the 115 gallon show 83” x 35” x 13.5”. Seems like a nice size? Do these need reinforcement built around the sides of them or are they strong enough on their own?

My guess is yes.

Looks like @ChuckTownReefer bought a similar but smaller one. What is your experience Chuck?

 

[ScottB]

Later next month, I will (hopefully) commence work on this 10' frag tank.

@Joe Glass Cages is working this one up for me right now. Going with a FrameTech stand that should also be getting started about now.

Drawings are never as exciting as real life pics, but here is a sneak peek.

 

[dieselkeeper]

Is anyone using one of these tanks by Botanicare?

https://hydrobuilder.com/botanicare-premium-reservoirs-white.html?opts=eyJhdHRyaWJ1dGU1NDQiOiIzMTM2In0=

The dimensions of the 115 gallon show 83” x 35” x 13.5”. Seems like a nice size? Do these need reinforcement built around the sides of them or are they strong enough on their own?

This is a nice size for a frag tank. Did you check on shipping cost. Shipping details states it comes on a pallet on a freight truck.

 

[Biglex]

My little frag tank about 12-15 gallons
Zen reef tank
Apex controlled
Radion xr15 G5 pro and reefbrite kit
Daily dosing All for one reef and the aminos aswell

 

[Hallowhead]

can we revitalize this? I am looking for ideas!

 

[90's reefer]

36x24x12. Just installed last 16HD.
No more halides on this system.

 

[Hallowhead]

36x24x12. Just installed last 16HD.
No more halides on this system.
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That's a beauty any zoa's ?

 

[90's reefer]

That's a beauty any zoa's ?

No all acros. I have a few lps.

 

[ScottB]

Later next month, I will (hopefully) commence work on this 10' frag tank.

@Joe Glass Cages is working this one up for me right now. Going with a FrameTech stand that should also be getting started about now.

Drawings are never as exciting as real life pics, but here is a sneak peek.

I got the stand built a while back. Still waiting on the tank to get built. I think the FrameTech stand came out really nice. Came flat-packed shipped like IKEA, but went together really well. It is a beast. Hopefully the fasteners remain free of corrosion.

 

[90's reefer]

I got the stand built a while back. Still waiting on the tank to get built. I think the FrameTech stand came out really nice. Came flat-packed shipped like IKEA, but went together really well. It is a beast. Hopefully the fasteners remain free of corrosion.
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I am replacing the black screws with ss screws. The black rust within a year if they are close to the water.
My upgrade is going to be T-Slot.
Very nice looking stand.

 

[ScottB]

I am replacing the black screws with ss screws. The black rust within a year if they are close to the water.
My upgrade is going to be T-Slot.
Very nice looking stand.

Apparently these fasteners are suitable for salt water applications. Zinc coated steel. We will see.

My current welded/painted steel stands are rusting away.

 

[jasonDeReefer88]

Acrylic 3’x5’x10” over a partitioned 75 gal
8 bulb Amazon T5
Refugium with Home Depot LED grow
Red Sea 300 skimmer
Jaebo return
Finnex heaters