What to put in a new frag tank build?

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  1. Nightstick

    Nightstick Purple Spiny Lobster

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    What would you guys put in your frag tanks and why?

    Inverts,shrimp,fish, let me know what you guys currently have...
     
    Nightstick, Dec 28, 2009
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  2. Gexx

    Gexx Giant Squid

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    i fragged everything in my DT and put it in my frag tank so that if something happens i can have the same corals. i dont keep fish or inverts in there.
     
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  3. mikejrice

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    IMO it's always good to have a decent CUC. Nothing too hard to keep, or anything that can nuke the tank, but a little something to keep algae down. I see a lot of people that keep some of the easier tangs in them, such as a kole, to help with algae too, but then there will be feedings and more waste in the system. I would keep it as simple as possible and remember to keep your focus completely on the coral.
     
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  4. Dingo

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    just a CUC... and you can consider a sixline to keep bristleworms and flatworms under control
     
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