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lgnd95 10/28/2009 12:13 PM

Fluval Edge Tank?
 
Has anyone have any feedback on the Fluval Edge tank? I'm thinking of setting one up in my office.

dsn112 10/28/2009 01:34 PM

I have the tank and love it. It looks awesome and seems like its built well.

I did freshwater for a few main reasons:

1: The light sucks ***

2: When the tank is full, it is impossible to work in because it will overflow.

3: The allure of this tank is simplicity, and inorder to run a reef in it, it would need alot more flow and I chose to leave out the powerheads and extra equip Id need to run a reef in it.

I love it for freshwater though, really cool looking!

BigandUgly 10/28/2009 01:45 PM

I was looking at one in the LFS the other day. They had it set up with just a few fancy guppies and a little java moss attched to some small rocks. It is a really sharp looking tank.

My thoughts on the tank were exactly what dsn stated. The lights and flow would have to be upgraded for a reef, and the point of the all in one system is to keep things simple. Also, It would be a real pain in the butt to do any in tank maintenance.

It would be great for a freshwater tank or a very basic fish only saltwater tank.

ScarletReef 10/29/2009 03:18 PM

I read some reviews on this tank after seeing it in my LFS. VERY sharp looking tank. It does have over 3watts per gallon, but it seems to be mostly in the middle. That said, I have seen several set up with softies/really low maintenance LPS, and they looked really good. I would think both the flow and the light would be fine for that type of low maintenance corals. I am thinking I may have to pick up on of these myself, so post pics if you get one.

SAZAMA 10/29/2009 11:45 PM

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I have one. I love it. GOOD LUCK.

fox2589 10/30/2009 12:14 AM

sazama-nice nano!what are you using for lighting?-drew

kevantheman35 10/30/2009 12:32 AM

how does it manage to not overflow?

SAZAMA 10/30/2009 07:53 AM

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kevan you do know that the top is glass?it never overflowed not once. you dont put your hands in unless your doing a WC.(weekly) if you top off every day it will keep the bubbles down.I DIYed a LED kit it seems to work well. also use a koralia nano for much needed flow. GOOD LUCK

SAZAMA 10/30/2009 07:54 AM

thanks fox

keith342 11/12/2009 11:05 PM

Nice tank...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by SAZAMA (Post 15941866)
--I DIYed a LED kit it seems to work well. also use a koralia nano for much needed flow.

Hi Sazama,
I couldn't help but notice you're in the Denver area too. I've been looking at getting a small tank and have seen the Fluval Edge setups and they are pretty cool. Where did you find a DIY LED kit? And are you using the Hagen filter that came with it?
How long has the tank been set up?
Keith

Limey1 11/18/2009 12:49 PM

I was looking at one of these yesterday in the LFS.
Tempting!

Limey

forddna 11/18/2009 04:38 PM

If you guys go to the Planted Tank Forum (plantedtank.net or something), there's a pretty good thread going on this tank. There's some good info on modding the lights. I saw someone ask where to get the LED's...they cover that over there.

If it's okay to link it, I'm subscribed to that thread, so I can pull it up pretty easy...mods??

Limey1 11/18/2009 06:03 PM

That would be helpful.

Limey

forddna 11/18/2009 08:21 PM

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...ge-thread.html

keith342 11/18/2009 09:38 PM

Thanks
 
Thanks Amanda.
I've been looking all over for ideas on upgrading the lights... before I get the tank. Now I just might! I peruse that forum too. Didn't ever think to look there too!

mdt178 11/21/2009 11:37 AM

Picture of my Edge taken about a month ago.

http://www.cvreefers.org/gallery2/d/...1/IMG_5068.JPG

reefboy1994 11/21/2009 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mdt178 (Post 16066322)
Picture of my Edge taken about a month ago.

http://www.cvreefers.org/gallery2/d/...1/IMG_5068.JPG

your tank is absolutely amazing!!! its so simple yet colorfull. what light are you running?

Johnny C 11/22/2009 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdt178 (Post 16066322)
Picture of my Edge taken about a month ago.

http://www.cvreefers.org/gallery2/d/...1/IMG_5068.JPG

W:inlove:W... you MUST describe the lighting/build, in detail! Best looking Edge I've ever seen!

creefer01 11/22/2009 06:08 AM

+1

I have one of these set up as FW.....nice little tank but the light does suck.

mdt178 11/22/2009 01:09 PM

reefboy & Cali,
thanks for the kind words. More pictures and updates here:

http://www.cvreefers.org/showthread.php?t=13691

yourbedormine18 11/22/2009 03:29 PM

nice and clean tank

Johnny C 11/22/2009 06:49 PM

Just read up on the tank, cool build! OT, but what kind of camera are you using?

Limey1 11/25/2009 09:12 AM

MDT.. That tank looks awesome!!

Limey

SolidDetail808 11/25/2009 11:08 AM

Makes me want to get one!


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