• Danielle9144

Mario

Grids are available at Epicenter (I think also at Praktiker) in the "ventilation" department on the "western" side. The price is around 100 for a large one. If you plan to place it at the bottom, you can conveniently make legs from PVC pipes (cut to the desired length, make a cross-shaped slit, and if necessary, secure with cyanoacrylate). Or you can simply glue glass "shelves" directly and place them on top.

Tracy

Did you mean a frag tank as a separate aquarium or in a loop with a display? Because I want to set it up in a loop, is two flow pumps too much? I'm considering a small tank with dimensions 60x40x40 - is that too small? (That's why I was asking about the minimum size.) If additional filtration is still needed, will a Vio Star from Aquamedic be sufficient? (It's lying unused, I can hang it on the side.)

Chelsea567

Here is the topic connected to the system, a frag tank measuring 80x65x35 cm.

Anthony

Can I ask a question: I can't understand the purpose of the grid in the frag tank other than fixing the plugs with the leg or installing LPS-type corals directly in the cells. What else are they for? On the other hand, shelves made of acrylic are placed around the perimeter, which allow light to pass through to the corals located below.

Robert800

That's why you need the LPS and the plates, and all the small fragments on these grids will be there, and of course, these grids are not single-layered. I have two-layered ones that occupy an area of 55 cm by 30 cm, with a height of about 10 cm for the first layer from the bottom and 25 cm for the second. The remaining area is 60 cm by 55 cm with a free bottom covered in sand for other corals. All the outer cells on the grid are practically occupied by algae; they attach well there. I think that's clear. I won't go into detail about the advantages of the grid for the small colony of umbrellas and clavularia located on the grid, as if left on the sand, they are always overturned or buried in the sand.

Nicole2404

Dear Sir/Madam, could you please tell me what gel is used to glue small fragments? I watched a video where they used regular super glue (the name is not visible). Maybe you know and can suggest where to get it? And do they glue the soft parts at all, or should I just let it fly until it gets caught on something?

Jesse3979

There is a discussion about your question on the forum.

Sarah5423

This is how they glue, specifically in a small package, instant moment gel.

John3432

Thank you very much. Indirectly but relevant to the frag tank (I hope) Could you tell me, do corals get treated with Lugol's solution, is it sold somewhere or do I have to make it myself? Should I put substrate in the frag tank? If yes, will a couple of centimeters be enough? Don't think badly of me, I have the owner's permission. I hope I haven't gone off-topic... Please don't find it difficult, I'm not a blonde, I read well, just having a hard time searching the forum.

Cheryl9296

There are special medications, but usually, a homemade solution is made: 20 drops of iodine per liter of aquarium water, bathing for 5-10 minutes (if this is for treating bacteria, remove the severely affected parts of the colony with a sharp knife/scalpel if possible, and gently brush off the film while rinsing the coral with a soft brush). Typically, a system with a clean bottom is created (easier to maintain), and it would also be good to cycle it with the main aquarium. If you prefer to use "substrate," please keep it clean.