Keeping your frag tank clean?

[halcyonism]

Does anyone have some good tips as to how to keep a bare bottom frag tank clean looking?

I have a 40 breeder plumbed to my main system and even with a koralia 1050 blowing across the bottom I am still getting areas of settled detritus. Any tips or pointers would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Reef Breeders Verified Sponsor]

I have the powerhead blowing on the bottom, and one above it pointed towards the surface, no detritus build up so far.

 

[jtgordon20]

I'd say depends on how much flow besides placement. Maybe you need to bump up the flow and you'll get a cleaner look.

 

[halcyonism]

I just recently upped the flow and increased the turnover rate in the tank, so I am hoping that will help some. Thanks for the replys so far.

 

[HealthyTanks]

I have a few spots that accumulate. I siphon mine into a sock filter and then change the sock.

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[jformani]

You will always have some detritus collect on the bottom. More random flow and the use of filter socks works great. I also use a powerhead and manually blow around from time to time.

 

[revhtree Verified Admin]

Also make sure you have a good cleanup crew in there as well.

 

[halcyonism]

Thanks so much for all of the replies! I have since added a small CUC and a second powerhead will be arriving today, things are looking up.

 

[Skinpuppi]

It's all about the amount of flow and overall motion of the water column.