Fluval edge

[stoney1118]

Anyone using one of these as a nano reef? They are 8 gallons I believe. Really cool little tank. I was gonna go pick one up today and set it up as a nano softie tank. Any info on upgrading the lights? Looks like a pain in the a$$ to clean!

 

[hud3339]

Creation has one set up in the store and they are using LED

 

[mr difficult]

hud3339;667015 wrote: Creation has one set up in the store and they are using LED

Yes they do very nice tank did not ask about cleaning or up keep for system.

 

[stoney1118]

Cool, thanks guys. I'll give them a call and see what they did for lighting. What livestock are they keeping in theirs?

 

[peachyreef]

I was thinking about getting the little 6 gallon myself, have been for a while. If I were you, I would go to nano-reef and search their threads. Lots of good info and pros and cons. Nanotuners has a custom fixture that is pricey but it would show you how to plan out the leds.

If i get one I would get 3 flaming prawn gobies (or one yasha and pistol) and do an led mixed nano-reef.

 

[stoney1118]

peachyreef;667221 wrote: I was thinking about getting the little 6 gallon myself, have been for a while. If I were you, I would go to nano-reef and search their threads. Lots of good info and pros and cons. Nanotuners has a custom fixture that is pricey but it would show you how to plan out the leds.

If i get one I would get 3 flaming prawn gobies (or one yasha and pistol) and do an led mixed nano-reef.

Sounds good! You should get one! The pets Mart by my house has them and they ring up as 87$ for some reason! My buddy and I both bought one!

 

[stoney1118]

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[stoney1118]

Next I will upgrade the lighting so I can put softies in! I will use LEDs of some sort. I'll test the water today and see where I stand.

 

[hud3339]

:yay::yay::yay:

 

[peachyreef]

What?!? mine has them for 145!!! I want one sooo bad.

 

[stoney1118]

peachyreef;667540 wrote: What?!? mine has them for 145!!! I want one sooo bad.

Lol yup, they have them listed correctly at 139.99 but they ring up as a fluval edge (which is the correct product) for 87.99!

 

[stoney1118]

So I removed the stock lighting and I
Stalled some DIY LEDs! Not that great but def better than the stock yellow halogen bulbs!

 

[mustangcaleb]

stoney1118;667020 wrote: Cool, thanks guys. I'll give them a call and see what they did for lighting. What livestock are they keeping in theirs?

theirs has an eco panorama white/blue led strip on it. and if i remember correctly, there wasnt any fish in it, just a few soft corals and a few crabs/snails

 

[stoney1118]

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[stoney1118]

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alt="" /> added livestock!
Cleaner shrimp
Anemone shrimp
Two fire fish
Small pipe fish
Watchman goby
Pistol shrimp
Halloween hermit
4 snails!

 

[KrisDeitz]

Dang i hope they all fit ok but it looks great