The best frag tank This frag tank is going to be absolute perfection. Its is nestled right next to this larger reef tank. The reef casa frag tank makes the perfect addition to your larger reef tank. It gives you a place to nearly collect and cultivate corals outside of your main display tank […]
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Conventional reefing wisdom states that a reef tank must be fully cycled before adding fish or corals. While this statement is certainly true for traditional display tanks is it the same for frag tanks? Do frag tanks really need to be cycled? The answer to that question is somewhat complicated. Certainly frag tanks do need […]
Now that your new frag tank is set up, cycled and stocked with a few coral frags it is time to think about how to keep the tank clean. A frag tank generally is considered to be more of a functional tank rather than a display tank. Having said that, having a clean frag tank […]
Certainly frag tanks require much of the same equipment as traditional reef tanks such as a return pump, heater and possibly, a wavemaker. However, due to their reduced bioload and simpler setup there are some types of equipment that are generally regarded as not necessary. One of those pieces of equipment that is likely not […]
Whether they are housed in a traditional display tank or a frag tank, the overwhelming majority of corals need light in order to survive. Because of this inescapable fact, lighting a frag tank is pretty much the same as lighting a similarly sized display tank. While there are countless lighting options available, we have designed […]
So now that your frag tank is set up, cycled and stocked with coral frags and fish it’s time to start to consider the long term maintenance of the tank. Since most reefers who have a frag tank also have a display tank they will often try to keep their frag tank as low maintenance […]
One of the main differences between a Reef Casa frag tank and a traditional display tank is the in tank setup. Display tanks, such as the Vila line of tanks are generally designed to mimic a small slice of the ocean in your living room. This means that they will generally contain rock work and, […]
Frag tanks present some unique challenges when determining the right amount of flow and choosing the right return pump. All corals require flow, no matter what type of tank they are housed in. Waterflow helps to deliver food to the corals, removes waste products and aids in gas exchange. While mixed reef and SPS dominated […]
As frag tanks have become more popular in recent years reefers have a wide variety of choices of manufacturers. Reef Casa is proud to offer the best frag tanks on the market today. Some of the things that set our tanks apart from others is the high quality construction, built in filtration and the fact […]
One of the key differences between a frag tank and a traditional saltwater aquarium is the depth. While most tanks are at least as deep as they are wide front to back, frag tanks tend to be much shallower. While the actual depth will be related to the other dimensions, most hobbyist frag tanks tend […]
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