need ideas for new frag tank set up

defugium · Jan 19, 2016

So Ive decided to build a frag tank not connected to my current display. I traded some frags to a buddy of mine for a 90g tank drilled. Being that ive been in the hobby since the late 90s I have more then enough extra gear for this tank build. My question is on the filtration. I have a refugium sump I was going to connect to it, mp40, brs doser, skimmer,canister filter use to put media in. Being that this tank will have no sand and just some frag racks, a few fish maybe like 3-5 fish like a 6 line ect. Should I just do cheto in the sump, carbon, ect. I don't want to make the tank too clean (current issue in my sps dom display tank) or should I have some live rock in the sump for bio filtration.
Im looking to grow out mainly zoas and lps with a few sps as soon as the tank is broke in. Ive never had a strait frag tank before looking for some ideas and some examples from anyone that has one. Thanks

kireek · Jan 21, 2016

I like your thinking.If it was my frag tank I would add live rock,chaeto and carbon to the sump.It would be a good area for some harder corals to grow too!

defugium · Jan 30, 2016

Anyone else have any ideas or advice?

marcoss · Jan 31, 2016

I run my frag tank as though it's a "normal" tank. I treat it the same in terms of water changes, etc. I have live rock in and very little fish. I only have six and it's a 240G tank.

kireek · Jan 31, 2016

Here's a picture of my sump to help bump your thread up a bit.I apologize for the old,less than perfect picture.Pretty basic and simple.I have a generic return pump,skimmer and my TUNZE ATO unit down there.I also have a old LED fixture for lightning,chaeto,corals and a huge piece of live rock(not shown).