Input please

[FMF0331]

Should i add substrate to my new frag tank -
skimmer or no skimmer ( if so .. Which one ) - type of lighting ( leaning towards par 38 )
frag tank measurement are 24" x 20" x 8.5"
thanks in advance for your input

 

[kenconnect]

I would leave it bb. I would deff put a skimmer not sure how bid the chambers are in the back but may be a tunze 9002 light im not too sure if a par 38 will cover that area.

 

[fishman1069]

Sweet lil frag tank man! +1 too the above I would definitely run a skimmer and leave it bare bottom.

 

[TheSherm]

Agreed, no substrate, definitely skimmer

 

[Arati]

just put an air stone in it and do 50% week water change.

the trick is not to add fish.. but i always do.. lol

and for those who voted yes on prop. skimmer why? for 1 there isnt going to be a good skimmer that fits in that tank, and two its just so easy to do with water changes. am I missing something?

 

[House of Laughter]

I agree with Arati,

Do WC's and maybe a phosban reactor with carbon or passive in a sock. Bout it.

House

 

[fishman1069]

I Kristina like the sense of security a skimmer gives you. I guess if ypi don't add any fish,do weekly water changes religiously and run carbon, you could get away without running a skimmer. I'm just a sucker for modern technology, as long as it works:teeth:

 

[Jaftica]

awesome little tank! T5's would be awesome on that tank, bare bottom for sure, weekly water changes, and you will be fine

 

[FMF0331]

Thanks for the advice. I'll post pictures when it's up and running.

 

[Macropora]

+4 on a BB tank. I would also make the eggcrate smaller so that you can syphon out the detritus which will settle underneath it. I have a similar frag tank where I drilled a hole and have it running on my main system. It'll keep the temp in check.

 

[ed4]

I'd leave it BB

 

[FMF0331]

Thanks all, gonna fill that bad boy soon.
Pictures in the near future

 

[TRIGGERMAN]

Def bare bottom and agree with the making egg crate smaller because if anything falls or you need to get under there you gotta take the hole tank apart. Your best bet would be to do 2 pieces of egg crate instead of one so at least you can pull off half instead of the whole thing.