Filtration for frag tank?

Telefonica007 · Dec 8, 2013

Hey guys, I'm setting up a 93cube and plan on a 10g inside the stand as my frag tank. I need advice for plumbing.... should I drill the 10g and run a 2nd pump from the sump? Should I just run a HOB and manually dose every week? (Only 2 green chromis in 10g). Should I go with a small canister?

If I run a second return pump from the last chamber of sump, will I have enough display tank water getting into the sump? I plan on using valves to help control flow.

I'll take advice for other ideas so throw it out there

Thnx

Mike

sqcube4me · Dec 9, 2013

hey mike i dont know if you would want to drill the 10 gallon most are tempered .. im not understanding why you would want to run a 2nd pump ..

McAllyn · Dec 9, 2013

I just drilled a 10g, man was it a pain. Glass is super thin, so not much structural integrity to work with. If your set on the idea, get the ones from Petsmart, not the ones from Walmart. The ones from Walmart are tempered...

Telefonica007 · Dec 9, 2013

I'm worried about having to split the return for the main display . I don't want to throw off any flow to the display . I just thought that a second pump would simplify things

pickupman66 · Dec 9, 2013

Ideally, plumbing in the Frag system with your main tank is the best way to run it. if you are unable to, then maybe you can find a way to do a weekly water exchange between the two systems. this is what I do with mine. seems to work well enough. Unless I look away and the hose pops out.

Telefonica007 · Dec 9, 2013

I have an extra 10g. I'll try to drill one later today. Running a small hob sounds good enough though. And I can do the water change like u said using display water

pickupman66 · Dec 9, 2013

I run a small HOB on mine. but the Aquaclear ones are the best. you can convert them to house a Fuge, even a skimmer. pul the carbon out and run Chemipure elite and Purigen as well. I ahve an AC20 on my nano at the office and it actually looks better than my 180 at home. LOL.

Telefonica007 · Dec 10, 2013

I drilled the 10g..... super easy lol. Only issue is that I drilled it quarter inch too small. Hahaha

Telefonica007 · Dec 10, 2013

Fixed it! I got a larger bit and re drilled same spot.... it worked!

Telefonica007 · Dec 11, 2013

Question..... Should I run my frag tank using gravity from drain (display tank ) or run it off my return. I've seen manifold pics of both ways.

Telefonica007 · Dec 14, 2013

Here is what i did todayâ€¦. any suggestions? i haven't glued anything yet. quick details. i have the display tank draining into the sump but i have a "T" that goes to my frag tank and fuge. i have valves on all spots to control flows. the frag tank/fuge is drilled and will drain into sump . if anyone has a better idea let me know. also, i didn't want to use a 90 elbow to to sump because i think it cuts some flow but it was very tight having a release connection, "T" and valve so i had to use it...

thanks