Hello everyone!
I have been wanting to build a dedicated frag tank for a long time. However, I have a few questions and concerns about the process.
Please feel free to point me to any links containing any info that will answer my questions. I have been looking. Having 3 reef tanks already I am familiar with cycling a new tank. My first question is this: Is cycling the tank just as important or necessary for a frag tank? (there will not be any fish, just coral frags in this tank)
Question 2: Is it best practices to keep one or a few fish in the frag tank for nutrient or bio load or can this be done without a fish and just feed the corals using coral food?
Question 3: Does the filtration system need to be the same as my other reef tanks? (protein skimmer, filter socks, sump) or can you use a canister or HOB filter?
Question 4: Can I use some live rock from one of my existing tanks to seed or kick start the cycle in the new frag tank?
Thanks so much for your help and I sincerely hope that you all stay safe and have a wonder Thanksgiving with your family.
God Bless!
I have been wanting to build a dedicated frag tank for a long time. However, I have a few questions and concerns about the process.
Please feel free to point me to any links containing any info that will answer my questions. I have been looking. Having 3 reef tanks already I am familiar with cycling a new tank. My first question is this: Is cycling the tank just as important or necessary for a frag tank? (there will not be any fish, just coral frags in this tank)
Question 2: Is it best practices to keep one or a few fish in the frag tank for nutrient or bio load or can this be done without a fish and just feed the corals using coral food?
Question 3: Does the filtration system need to be the same as my other reef tanks? (protein skimmer, filter socks, sump) or can you use a canister or HOB filter?
Question 4: Can I use some live rock from one of my existing tanks to seed or kick start the cycle in the new frag tank?
Thanks so much for your help and I sincerely hope that you all stay safe and have a wonder Thanksgiving with your family.
God Bless!