No room for a frag tank? PUT IT IN YOUR SUMP!

[revhtree]

Many people like the idea of having a frag tank or separate area where they can grow out frags but lack the space to be able to set up a frag tank. Good news is that if you have some space in your sump or under you then you have space for frags! Even if it's a small space to host frags it's better than having to have a frag rack inside your display tank. So let's talk about it today!

1. How many of you have or have had a frag area inside your sump?

2. What should people consider when deciding whether or not to add a frag section to the sump?

image via @aquaticlog

 

[Doctorgori]

certainly plausible …. should be enough flow
maybe

 

[ROX'S REEF]

My frump

 

[James_O]

It’s a brilliant idea! That way your frag tank has the same exact parameters are your display tank.

 

[Koh23]

Just thinking about that....

Before i always have some small tank and kept frags in it, but, now i have one sump chamber, not too big, but enough for lot of frags.

My only concer is flow, probably i will need to add some mini wavemaker or low flow pump, and lights....

Before i use plain 10w 25000k white led, and corals grow was ok... But now im thinking maybe 10w royal blue is better choice?

 

[revhtree]

I have kept frag in the sump but I have also kept a 10g in the sump area that worked great.

 

[LuizW13]

I've been thinking about this more and more in the last few months. It's definitely something I want to do when I upgrade to a bigger system. My only concern is keeping the light from spilling outside the frag area and getting algae growing where I don't want it.

 

[Vested]

My frump

Frump is too good hahaha

 

[James_O]

I have kept frag in the sump but I have also kept a 10g in the sump area that worked great.

Where’s your build thread? I would love to follow!

All of those SPS on the sand bed are mesmerizing. ;Greedy

 

[Cool tangs]

Other: I grow my cheato in the sump, so i actually dont have a room

 

[ROX'S REEF]

I have a small jebao for flow and ai prime hd. Only problem is algae buildup so you have to constantly clean it.

 

[Koh23]

Flow is not such problem, lighting is, i prefer some diy for this purpose, but like i said, not sure will i go with white or royal blue light....

 

[akleasure]

We recently had some zoa frags get out of hand and grow into each other, so into the sump they go until we have time to frag them! It's definitely a nice option for temporary storage. Note the light zip tied to a 2x4 haha

 

[Irongolem411]

So just upgraded 1 of my g4 radions to a Radion g5, and will be doing the same to the other (already upgraded 1 of the 3 earlier when my soccer player kicked a ball into one a dunked it). I suppose I could only sell 1 and use the other in the sump as a frag tank light. Sump is kind of full already, but better than looking at a frag rack in the main.

 

[ubiq]

Wish I had enough space in my sump for frags. Wouldn't some require strong light?

 

[Greybeard]

Nope. Frags in my sump would mean reef quality lighting in my sump. No thanks.

I used to use a macro reactor, specifically to keep light in the sump to a minimum. Macro reactor broke, so I'm now using a zetlight over one compartment of the sump for chaetomorpha. Luckily, the sump dividers are opaque. Still keeps nearly all of the light in one section.

 

[rossco]

I’ve had a frag area in my sump since 2008. Have ran halide , T5 , and LED. They all work. I’m running a hydra 26 now.

Extra flow helps, I use a MP10.

 

[Gedxin]

Where's my "no possible way I could fit a frag area in my sump" option?

But seriously, I would love to, if only I had the space.

 

[James_O]

We recently had some zoa frags get out of hand and grow into each other, so into the sump they go until we have time to frag them! It's definitely a nice option for temporary storage. Note the light zip tied to a 2x4 haha

The day I am able to say “my zoas are growing out of control”, is the day I will be truly happy. ;Hilarious

 

[RGC]

have done this for years(as well as 5 other frag tanks)