Hydroponic trays for frag tank

[ssminnow81]

Anybody here use Hydroponic trays for a frag tank? Wanted to know if they'll hold up/reef safe over time?

 

[usctom]

Bulk reef supply sells a kit that uses a hydroponics tray. I seen a bunch of people use them.

 

[ssminnow81]

Yea I saw them but it's very expensive. There cheaper through hydro/plant stores
Wanted to c if anyone's using them

 

[Mattl22]

What r they?

 

[usctom]

http://hydrobuilder.com/botanicare-...r00wM7Waa-DohK_93zH3gRoKhT78VYgPLUaAiK38P8HAQ
Shallow trays meant for hydroponics.

 

[Rob&Gab]

Wow it's that cheep . That's crazy might get a tray and stand. Thanks for that link. Wonder if it will leach phosphates you think?

 

[Fourevrloud]

A lot cheaper then bra and it looks like the same stand

 

[usctom]

Wow it's that cheep . That's crazy might get a tray and stand. Thanks for that link. Wonder if it will leach phosphates you think?

I'd would think they are made of food grade plastic and shouldnt leach anything. There meant to grow plants.

 

[ssminnow81]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDJER3krtN0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

 

[ssminnow81]

There a place in bklyn that sells the trays for $60. Normally the shipping would be about $75

 

[njcoralsdirect]

Id think you would save a lot of problems by using deep blue's frags tank there really inexpensive and come reef ready with plumbing. and come 12inches high which gives you a lot of play when growing out certain corals.

 

[ssminnow81]

U can't compare the two price wise. Tray is 48x24x7 for $50 or $60.

 

[Waleedwale1]

Id think you would save a lot of problems by using deep blue's frags tank there really inexpensive and come reef ready with plumbing. and come 12inches high which gives you a lot of play when growing out certain corals.

+1 just my opinion

 

[cmantis]

U can't compare the two price wise. Tray is 48x24x7 for $50 or $60.

Have you looked into how much shipping is going to cost? I know several people who have used these and most end up going back to standard tanks. It is easier to observe the corals, clean and plumb. So while I think it would certainly work if you are looking at this from an investment standpoint is it worth it to save a little up front considering the value of the corals.

 

[ssminnow81]

Have you looked into how much shipping is going to cost? I know several people who have used these and most end up going back to standard tanks.

I found a store in brooklyn so no shipping cost. Why would Ppl go back to standard tanks? I want it as a top down/look down tank.

 

[shauns220]

Frag tank

 

[ssminnow81]

+1 just my opinion

Any particular reason y?

 

[lnevo]

If your just looking for growout, these make sense. If its not going to be on display, its a great cheap way to do it. Another option is using the rubbermaid under the bed containers.

 

[ssminnow81]

Ive seen ppl use these also but there nowhere near as sturdy and get me a lil nervous. Its Def not for display just a grow out tank in my bsmt.
I like the deep blue tanks but it's like $300 vs $60.

 

[Waleedwale1]

Any particular reason y?

Mainly because then it looks much cleaner, and is viewable from the side. Id much rather have a nice frag tank than a black plastic container, again this is just my personal preference.