[patrick1234]

mod's plz delete my old post
named :my new frag and fuge tank: thxs

How I built my frag tank with a fuge

After looking around Wal-Mart, I was able to find a stand that two 20 longs would fit nicely on.

First part was the building of the frag tank this was the easy part. I took some pvc pipe and also some egg crate and built this for the frags to set on

Next was to set up a way for the water to flow down to the fuge. I decided not to drill the tank but to use a overflow box, like this


I was able to pick one up for $68. Next, I added two powerheads to add more water movement. Now the next step was to make up the fuge tank. This tank was a little harder; I wish I had planned it out a little better, but it worked out in the end. I decided to just go with another 20 long (like the frag tank). I was able to pick up both the 20 longs for $28 each (before taxes). I took the fuge 20 long to Ace and had them cut 4 5in tall peices. My first mistake. I liked the 5in part but I forgot the first baffle needed to be 6-7 inches and the last one also needed to be 6-7 inches. But this is what I ended with:

If you noticed I just added 2 pieces together. It made the first one 6in and the next baffle is 5 in. The last one is off the bottom of the tank by about 3/4in

[patrick1234]

If you noticed I just added 2 pieces together. It made the first one 6in and the next baffle is 5 in. The last one is off the bottom of the tank by about 3/4in
in order to add the glass i used some eltrical tape

and then to silacone them in i went with the silacone made by all glass aquareums
Now, it was time to fill it up with some live sand.

And bio-sediment

[patrick1234]

I added them together and mixed well

Next was to add the mangroves and live rock

After that, I picked up some more live rock rubble and added it to the last chamber

To pop any air bubble that may try to make its way into the main tank
Next up was the protein skimmer, I added it to the front (at least for now) to get it broken in.
Ill be adding new more pic's after I get some frags.