Shallow aquariums are the ideal platform for coral propagation because it is easier to illuminate the entire tank and provide the right flow conditions for corals. They also will have a larger footprint compared to most standard rectangular aquariums of equal volume which opens up more lateral space for the placement of frag racks, easy access to the coral fragments, and unobstructed top-down viewing. 

If propagating corals is not your endgame, the shallow dimension can also make for a unique display aquarium with all of the same benefits we previously listed except you can focus on growing out larger colonies and creating an iconic reef scape. The open layout lets you create interesting aquascapes with more depth and negative space compared to taller tanks. 

Shallow Aquariums are perfect for...

  • Coral Propagation
  • Mangrove Display Tank
  • Shallow reef
  • Soft Coral or Macroalgae Lagoon
  • Fish-only aquarium

WaterBox Aquariums FRAG Series Tank Features

Waterbox Aquariums built the FRAG series aquariums at only 16" tall and the tanks come in 4 different sizes, all of which measures 16" tall by anywhere from 36" to 72" long. As with all Waterbox Aquariums, you get professional quality craftsmanship with low-iron glass, beveled & polished edges, clean silicone lines, and a one-piece glass overflow box with a glass weir and lid.

Each tank includes a heavy-duty solid plywood cabinet that is finished with your choice of either black or white polyurethane paint. Waterbox custom-designed the included plumbing to be easy to install yet versatile enough to accommodate advanced filtration techniques and customizations using standard PVC. The spacious baffled sumps are made of glass and ready to go, right out of the box, to hold all of your favorite filtration equipment. 

What's in the Box?

  • 1x FRAG Aquarium
  • 1x Cabinet Stand
  • 1x Glass Baffled Sump System
  • Filter Socks
  • 1x Plumbing Kit
  • 1x Dual Manifold
  • 2x Return Nozzles
  • 1x Overflow Box
Waterboxx FRAG Series Aquarium - Open Stand
Waterbox FRAG Series Aquarium - Plumbing
Waterbox FRAG Series Aquarium - Top Down
Waterbox FRAG Series Aquarium - SUMP 1
Waterbox FRAG Series Aquarium - SUMP 2
Waterbox FRAG Series Aquarium - Glass Overflow with Lid

 

Check out the Waterbox Aquariums Buyer's Guide

 

Product Model FRAG 85.3 FRAG 105.4 FRAG 145.5 FRAG 165.6
Display Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
900 x 600 x 410mm 1200 x 600 x 410mm 1536 x 643 x 410mm 1836 x 643 x 410mm
35.4"×23.6"×16.1" 47.2"×23.6"×16.1" 60.5"×25.3"×16.1" 72.3"×25.3"×16.1"
Glass Thickness 10mm (2/5") 10mm (2/5") 12mm (1/2") 12mm (1/2")
Water Height 395mm/15.6" 395mm/15.6" 395mm/15.6" 395mm/15.6"
Aquarium Volume 204 L/53.9 gals 274 L/72.3 gals 372 L/98.4 gals 446 L/117.9 gals
Glass Material Ultra-clear glass
Transmittance 91%
Sump Sump Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
720 x 450 x 380mm 720 x 450 x 380mm 820 x 485 x 380mm 820 x 485 x 380mm
28.3"×17.7"×15" 28.3"×17.7"×15" 32.3"×19.1"×15" 32.3"×19.1"×15"
Sump Volume 116 L/30.6 gals 116 L/30.6 gals 140 L/37.1 gals 140 L/37.1 gals
Glass Thickness 6mm (1/4") 6mm (1/4") 8mm (5/16") 8mm (5/16")
Skimmer Chamber w/o Refugium - - 397 x 469mm 397 x 469mm
15.6"×18.5" 15.6"×18.5"
Refugium Chamber - - 208 x 397mm 208 x 397mm
8.2"×15.6" 8.2"×15.6"
Skimmer Chamber  330 x 438mm 330 x 438mm 255 x 397mm 255 x 397mm
13"×17.2" 13"×17.2" 10"×15.6" 10"×15.6"
Pump Chamber 240 x 200mm 240 x 200mm 469 x 158mm 469 x 158mm
9.4"×7.9" 9.4"×7.9" 18.5"×6.2" 18.5"×6.2"
RO Reservor DIM 192 x 246 x 359mm 192 x 246 x 359mm ATO Tank ATO Tank
7.6"×9.7"×14.1" 7.6"×9.7"×14.1"
RO Reservoir 17 L/4.5 gals 17 L/4.5 gals
ATO ATO Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
- - 360 x 420 x 350mm 360 x 420 x 350mm
14.2"×16.5"×13.8" 14.2"×16.5"×13.8"
ATO Volume 50 L/13.1 gals 50 L/13.1 gals
Glass Thickness 5mm (3/16") 5mm (3/16")
Plumbing Main Drain DN25 DN25 DN32 DN32
Emergency Overflow DN25 DN25 DN32 DN32
Pump Return DN20 DN20 DN25 DN25
Nozzles DN15 x 2 DN15 x 2 DN15 x 2 DN15 x 2
Filter Socks 105mm/4" x 2 105mm/4" x 2 180mm/7" x 2 180mm/7" x 2
Cabinet Cabinet Model UV 3624 UV 4824 UV 6025 UV 7225
Cabinet Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
900 x 600 x 900mm 1200 x 600 x 900mm 1536 x 643 x 900mm 1836 x 643 x 900mm
35.4"×23.7"×35.4" 47.2"×23.7"×35.4" 60.5"×25.3"×35.4" 72.3"×25.3"×35.4"
Sump Compartment Inner Dimensions
(Length x Width x Height)
810 x 560mm 768 x 560mm 915 x 605mm 815 x 605mm
31.9"×22" 30.2"×22" 36"×23.8" 32.1"×23.8"
Material 18mm solid plywood
Paint (side & front) PU Painting
Color W-White, B-Black
System Height with Cabinet 1310mm/51.6" 1310mm/51.6" 1310mm/51.6" 1310mm/51.6"
Total Volume 320 L/84.6 gals 390 L/103.0 gals 554 L/146 gals 628 L/166 gals