Fluval Edge?

m_wonnacott · 10/08/2009, 06:50 PM

I am considering using this tank for a QT tank then to use as a nano when my 55 is fully stocked. http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo/fluval_edge.cfm here is a link to it on Hagens website.

It is a 6 gallon tank that is stunning in person (the pictures on the site do not do it justice) The only concern that I really had was the type of lighting and weather or not is would work at all for salt was thinking like lr and maybe a couple nice mushrooms and one fish type thing. The tank uses halogen lights 2x 10w. I love the look of the tank and thought it would be a beautiful nano and with the design I wouldn't have to worry about my cat getting into it and or fish jumping out.

Any input anyone?

Micromussa · 10/08/2009, 08:30 PM

It is a beautiful tank and was considering getting one myself. Im not exactly sure but im pretty sure i read that those lights cant support corals exept some xenia and shrooms, maybe some zoas . if you do get the tank and are not happy with the lights you could just replace the stock lighting with LEDs.

m_wonnacott · 10/08/2009, 08:33 PM

ya thats the most I would keep anyways for corals

Micromussa · 10/08/2009, 08:36 PM

Should be fine then. Start a build thread if you get one!

SAZAMA · 10/08/2009, 09:38 PM

I built one up aleady. its the sickest pico ever... looking down onto the corals is why I have it. I did a DIY LED kit and couldn't be happier. I ordered mr 11 led bulbs to replace the existing bulbs, and am building a overflow to a sump. GOODLUCK. pm me your email and I'll send you my DIY plans.

SAZAMA · 10/08/2009, 09:44 PM

let me know how it works out, they all seem happy

Micromussa · 10/08/2009, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SAZAMA

I built one up aleady. its the sickest pico ever... looking down onto the corals is why I have it. I did a DIY LED kit and couldn't be happier. I ordered mr 11 led bulbs to replace the existing bulbs, and am building a overflow to a sump. GOODLUCK. pm me your email and I'll send you my DIY plans.

Nice tank! where did you get the bulbs from?

SAZAMA · 10/09/2009, 12:02 AM

home depot

JVHam · 10/09/2009, 10:15 AM

did you just run sockets parallel or did you need to add plugs/ballasts?

m_wonnacott · 10/09/2009, 02:42 PM

ya I think I am going to give it a go. Will be used a QT tank for prob the first 6 months or so whenever I get the 55 gal full stocked with fish. But will be about 3 months before I get it since the hubby is thinking of getting it for me for our anniversary

SAZAMA · 10/09/2009, 03:59 PM

my LED kit is used for under cabinet lighting, completely torn down. glued to 1/8 in. acrylic, painted black to match the tank. it is no taller than 1/4 in. and cost around 65-75$total from home depot(plus Ihave two more pucks) there are 9 LED's per puck, two of which have been covered with lighting gels. totaling 36 LED's, 18 white, 18 blue. plus two 10 watt mr 11 bulbs. good luck. TONY

SAZAMA · 10/09/2009, 04:06 PM

all in one,built in. up to six pucks per plug. for the $,at 4$ per cree, these were my best option... so I diy'ed it..

pimp4cheddar · 10/10/2009, 08:34 PM

SAZAMA...that tank looks great.

I have the same tank...

http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=203275

I spend most of my time on nano-reef.com

I actually brought some LED retrofits...but the DIY is awsome.

I thought of doing it...but I just don't have the time nor the skills to get it done!

hizza · 10/13/2009, 09:19 AM

What about using this filter with the ATO? Overkill?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=19622

Micromussa · 10/13/2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hizza

What about using this filter with the ATO? Overkill?

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=19622

its totally necessary

SAZAMA · 10/13/2009, 01:14 PM

hey pimp4chedda I was also silently following your thread on nano, but I like RC better. I currently building a stand, overflow, sump. for my edge. I have been documenting it for the most part. I can't wait to see what others do. so we can share ways to make this pico work better. TONY

SirVilhelm · 10/26/2009, 02:05 PM

Will replacing the bulbs with LEDs allow me to keep soft corals?

SAZAMA · 10/26/2009, 05:30 PM

I keep them. acans, frogspawn, zoas, dendros, leathers, and a potato chip. some browning on the sps but when the blue leds are on, its green. lots of WC's.

SirVilhelm · 10/26/2009, 05:59 PM

Did you just replace the stock bulbs or add additional lighting?

SAZAMA · 10/26/2009, 08:32 PM

read the thread

pimp4cheddar · 10/27/2009, 07:26 AM

You sneaky dog you...

Anyway, the LED's look great. Any pics of the lights alone. I can't really see anything in the pics you posted. They look great...I didn't even know they sell LED's at Home Depot!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAZAMA

hey pimp4chedda I was also silently following your thread on nano, but I like RC better. I currently building a stand, overflow, sump. for my edge. I have been documenting it for the most part. I can't wait to see what others do. so we can share ways to make this pico work better. TONY

tamn3 · 12/08/2009, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SAZAMA

hey pimp4chedda I was also silently following your thread on nano, but I like RC better. I currently building a stand, overflow, sump. for my edge. I have been documenting it for the most part. I can't wait to see what others do. so we can share ways to make this pico work better. TONY

Sazama, how's your overflow project going? I'm very interested. Please post pics if possible.

10/08/2009, 06:50 PM	#1
m_wonnacott Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stratford, Ontario Canada Posts: 631	Fluval Edge? I am considering using this tank for a QT tank then to use as a nano when my 55 is fully stocked. http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo/fluval_edge.cfm here is a link to it on Hagens website. It is a 6 gallon tank that is stunning in person (the pictures on the site do not do it justice) The only concern that I really had was the type of lighting and weather or not is would work at all for salt was thinking like lr and maybe a couple nice mushrooms and one fish type thing. The tank uses halogen lights 2x 10w. I love the look of the tank and thought it would be a beautiful nano and with the design I wouldn't have to worry about my cat getting into it and or fish jumping out. Any input anyone? __________________ 55 Gal about50 lbs of dead lr , 15 lbs lr to seed, 2x18" NO 50/50, penguin 350 with just carbon, pinpoint wireless therm, 300w heater, 2x korilia 3 Current Tank Info: 55 gal FOWLR atm

10/08/2009, 08:33 PM	#3
m_wonnacott Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stratford, Ontario Canada Posts: 631	ya thats the most I would keep anyways for corals __________________ 55 Gal about50 lbs of dead lr , 15 lbs lr to seed, 2x18" NO 50/50, penguin 350 with just carbon, pinpoint wireless therm, 300w heater, 2x korilia 3 Current Tank Info: 55 gal FOWLR atm

10/09/2009, 02:42 PM	#10
m_wonnacott Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Stratford, Ontario Canada Posts: 631	ya I think I am going to give it a go. Will be used a QT tank for prob the first 6 months or so whenever I get the 55 gal full stocked with fish. But will be about 3 months before I get it since the hubby is thinking of getting it for me for our anniversary __________________ 55 Gal about50 lbs of dead lr , 15 lbs lr to seed, 2x18" NO 50/50, penguin 350 with just carbon, pinpoint wireless therm, 300w heater, 2x korilia 3 Current Tank Info: 55 gal FOWLR atm

10/09/2009, 03:59 PM	#11
SAZAMA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northglenn ,Colorado Posts: 639	my LED kit is used for under cabinet lighting, completely torn down. glued to 1/8 in. acrylic, painted black to match the tank. it is no taller than 1/4 in. and cost around 65-75$total from home depot(plus Ihave two more pucks) there are 9 LED's per puck, two of which have been covered with lighting gels. totaling 36 LED's, 18 white, 18 blue. plus two 10 watt mr 11 bulbs. good luck. TONY __________________ I enjoy long walks, next to my reef tank...LOVE 303 Current Tank Info: water box

10/09/2009, 04:06 PM	#12
SAZAMA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northglenn ,Colorado Posts: 639	all in one,built in. up to six pucks per plug. for the $,at 4$ per cree, these were my best option... so I diy'ed it.. __________________ I enjoy long walks, next to my reef tank...LOVE 303 Current Tank Info: water box

10/08/2009, 08:30 PM	#2
Micromussa Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 60712 Posts: 85	It is a beautiful tank and was considering getting one myself. Im not exactly sure but im pretty sure i read that those lights cant support corals exept some xenia and shrooms, maybe some zoas . if you do get the tank and are not happy with the lights you could just replace the stock lighting with LEDs.

10/08/2009, 08:36 PM	#4
Micromussa Moved On Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: 60712 Posts: 85	Should be fine then. Start a build thread if you get one!

10/09/2009, 10:15 AM	#9
JVHam Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 860	did you just run sockets parallel or did you need to add plugs/ballasts?

10/10/2009, 08:34 PM	#13
pimp4cheddar Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Orlando, Fl. Posts: 762	SAZAMA...that tank looks great. I have the same tank... http://www.nano-reef.com/forums/inde...owtopic=203275 I spend most of my time on nano-reef.com I actually brought some LED retrofits...but the DIY is awsome. I thought of doing it...but I just don't have the time nor the skills to get it done!

10/13/2009, 09:19 AM	#14
hizza Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 2	What about using this filter with the ATO? Overkill? http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...2&pcatid=19622

10/26/2009, 02:05 PM	#17
SirVilhelm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 261	Will replacing the bulbs with LEDs allow me to keep soft corals?

10/26/2009, 05:30 PM	#18
SAZAMA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northglenn ,Colorado Posts: 639	I keep them. acans, frogspawn, zoas, dendros, leathers, and a potato chip. some browning on the sps but when the blue leds are on, its green. lots of WC's. __________________ I enjoy long walks, next to my reef tank...LOVE 303 Current Tank Info: water box

10/26/2009, 05:59 PM	#19
SirVilhelm Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 261	Did you just replace the stock bulbs or add additional lighting?

10/26/2009, 08:32 PM	#20
SAZAMA Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northglenn ,Colorado Posts: 639	read the thread __________________ I enjoy long walks, next to my reef tank...LOVE 303 Current Tank Info: water box