Frag system build

Discussion in 'New Tank Builds' started by fisher12, May 16, 2013.

  1. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    I am in the final stages of collecting equipment for my new frag system. It will consist of 4 48x24x8 frag tanks with 2 1/12" drains and 3 1" down to 3/4" returns. The sumps are 48x18x13 and will have a mag 18 return pump and an ASM G1X skimmer along with a large section for live rock and macro algae, and the usual support equipment. I have decided on LED lighting and am making a decision on the final make and model. The sumps will be lit with T-5's from my old system. Kevin Koplen has completed my new individual oak stands, and rolling frag station. I am always impressed with his woodworking skills. I will be posting pictures as the build begins. I have decided to make the frag tanks into 4 separate systems to allow for quarantine, fraging, grow out, and display for trade and sale. My plan is to have the whole system up and running by the Aug. meeting that will be held here.
     
  2. gregnlr

    gregnlr Grouper

    I can not wait, I am so excited your setting up again.
     
  3. Uperepik

    Uperepik Administrator

    Those stands look great. It's going to be an awesome setup.
     
  4. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    Before and After of the first two tanks.
     

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  5. huntindoc

    huntindoc RRMAS BOD Membership Director Staff Member

    Wow, that's awesome looking! Look forward to seeing it in person!
     
  6. gregnlr

    gregnlr Grouper

    Norman, get those tanks going. I need some room ;-)
     
  7. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    Working on it now, getting started was the hard part. Plumbing and water is all I need for the first two.
     
  8. gregnlr

    gregnlr Grouper

    I will have some free time over the 4th Holiday, let me know if you need me to come up and help with anything.
     
  9. huntindoc

    huntindoc RRMAS BOD Membership Director Staff Member

    This. You know I live about a mile away, be honored to help.
     
  10. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    Thanks for the offers guys, may be calling you !!!
     
  11. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    Well final decisions have been made and everything should be here by Friday. Decided to go with:
    Neptune Apex Controller
    AI Hydra LED Lights
    ASM G-1X Skimmers
    Speedwave DC-10000 2640GPH 6 Speed Return Pumps
    50gal-L Sumps
    I would appreciate anyone who would like to stop by after the meeting Sat. and give me a hand setting up these tanks. I am only a couple miles from Toad Suck Park. Mainly just connecting plumbing parts and hanging lights.
     
  12. Uperepik

    Uperepik Administrator

    Hydras, awesome can't wait to seem them up.
     
  13. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    OK, Sat 8-11 I will be working on the sumps, plumbing, and lights if there is time. If you would like to help or just watch for your entertainment, there will be lots of B.S. to hear and maybe Pizza to eat. I could use the help.
     
  14. ljinks

    ljinks Tang

    saturday is 8-10 ....or did you mean sunday?
     
  15. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    I know, I didn't change my calendar until after I posted. We got the sumps done today and plan to finish up most of it tomorrow afternoon. Should have water in them this week. (at least two)
     
  16. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    Update on the systems!
     

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  17. huntindoc

    huntindoc RRMAS BOD Membership Director Staff Member

    Looks great! Can't wait to see them full of frags.

    Where did you get your live rock and what skimmer is that you're running?
     
  18. fisher12

    fisher12 Past BOD Director

    I am using Dried rock from previous tanks I have set up and my skimmers are ASM G one X
     
  19. gregnlr

    gregnlr Grouper

    I am so excited your up and running. Can't wait to see them full of frags
     
  20. Uperepik

    Uperepik Administrator

    Awesome, looking good


    Sent from uh......
     

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