frag tank help

[AllysonP]

I am looking to put together a tank that I would use only for shows/swaps. what do people use as far as filter, style of tank, heater and water flow?

 

[cdrewferd]

I would recommend sending the sponsors a PM directly. Between Gonzo, Ambrosia Aquatics, TheCoralShop.com, reefkoi you should be able to put together a great system.

 

[Heffe01]

I have a 24" x 24" x 8" acrylic frag tank with corner overflow for sale. Come with the tank, 20L glass sump, eheim 1250 return, home made stand, and heater. Only $150. It's in great shape but I need to sell it because I'm moving.

 

[AllysonP]

I have a 24" x 24" x 8" acrylic frag tank with corner overflow for sale. Come with the tank, 20L glass sump, eheim 1250 return, home made stand, and heater. Only $150. It's in great shape but I need to sell it because I'm moving.

I am thinking I want one that is not drilled, since it will only be for shows. thanks though

 

[AllysonP]

I would recommend sending the sponsors a PM directly. Between Gonzo, Ambrosia Aquatics, TheCoralShop.com, reefkoi you should be able to put together a great system.

good idea, ill try that route.

 

[Cake_Boss]

I don't think they have any filtration in the show tanks; just a glass tank with powerheads, heaters, and lights I thought.

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[hurrafreak]

I think Craigar has a tank for sale?

 

[cdrewferd]

Yea, Craigar has a nice frag tank for sale. Look at his sale thread.


Drew

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[AllysonP]

I don't think they have any filtration in the show tanks; just a glass tank with powerheads, heaters, and lights I thought.

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yeah thats what I am getting from Koi, unless its a 2 day show.

 

[AllysonP]

I think Craigar has a tank for sale?

yeah he PM'ed me, I am looking for something just for shows. shallow and not drilled.

 

[Heffe01]

You could always just cap the bulkheads. Wouldn't cost more than a couple bucks and a trip to lowes. Or just keep the water line below the overflow. Gonna pay way more for a new one that's not drilled.

 

[CRW Reef]

You could always just cap the bulkheads. Wouldn't cost more than a couple bucks and a trip to lowes. Or just keep the water line below the overflow. Gonna pay way more for a new one that's not drilled.

I think heffws would be a great show tank. Ans actually I would just plan to have it hang over the table your setting up on just enough to use.the overflow then just connect long enough hoses to run a universal sub/non-sub pump and.set it on the floor. That way you can have built in flow and control with a ball valve. This also would free the need to have a area specific powerhead because you would be just turning over the whole tank. Remember you don't want a ton of flow so that viewers can see things clearly and not be distracted by ripples.

 

[cdrewferd]

Heffe's tank is really nice. No way to get that nice for near the price if you go new.


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[Craigar]

Talk to swanny he just has one made I think it was 250

 

[AllysonP]

yeah I think you guys may be right. Its probably the best was to go. a little smaller then I was thinking but may work...ill sleep on it

 

[AllysonP]

Now correct me if I am wrong but if I put a book head on the bottom,.I can't just set it on a table with bulk coming out of the bottom

 

[Heffe01]

Depends on how you cap it. Could cap it through the top. Or make a cradle for it to sit on. Such as a piece of styrofoam with a hole cut out for it.

Honestly though, at frag shows I hardly see a frag tank filled all the way to the top. And the overflow is at the top.

 

[SyntheticOcean]

I have a frag tank for sale that is perfect for shows and swaps. Is currently being used by Scott at DorkFish. LMK