Fluval Edge Nano Reef

[Gaffer]

So I have been out of the fish scene for about 18 years and always prefered the SW side. When it was time to set up a small tank with my son I figured I would try to get into a small SW set up. What I did not know was how things had evolved in those 18 years. I was blow away to see the things that people were doing with small tanks and the new technology/products and livestock that were available.

I opted for a Fluval Edge, just because it is such a neat looking tank, and being able to see from the top down was a cool feature.

Of course the stock halogen lighting was not suitable for much of anything. I gutted the arm that the lights were mounted on and rigged up a fixture with 2 Coralife 50/50 CFL bulbs.

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This is the tank as it sits in our family room

http://photoshare.shaw.ca/image/c/a/3/227273/preview_dsc_01260.jpg?r=t

After it cycled, livestock were needed. Try to explain to a 3 year old where there are no fish in the fish tank for a month.


So far the tank is pretty overstocked with

Pair of Oc. clowns
Yellow Goby
3 hermits
3 snails
2 Sexy shrimp
small GBTA
Frogspawn frags
2 GSP frags
Sun coral frags
Zoas
some button polyps
some very small xenia heads
Tank has about 6-7 lbs. of LR and everyone seems to be pretty happy so far.

Here are some other shots. Comments, thoughts & questions are welcome.


Gaffer

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[Chaloupa]

Really didn't think anyone would attempt a SW tank in one of these, but it looks really nice! Well done!

[ElGuappo]

looks good. what is the total volume for these? i have seen them around and they look good. they have a very clean look to them .

[lorenz0]

Cool little set up. was looking at these and they for sure are a cool little project. GJ

[Gaffer]

looks good. what is the total volume for these? i have seen them around and they look good. they have a very clean look to them .

6 gallons IIRC

[Seamazter]

I made one too only i used a 40 watt pc light under the hood.
Yours however looks much nicer in your decor then mine does attached to the side of my 180 gallon reef.
I used mine for a remote gravity fed refugium that drains back to the sump.
gratz for a nice job.
the fluval edge is a nice looking tank from the top down.

[Funky_Fish14]

Very nice job with it! Looks gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

Also I love what you did with the 'canopy' for new lighting, haha. Its great!

[kevNnic]

Your tanks looks incredibly clean and classy! nice setup and well done! :biggrin:

[nanochef]

In the process of my edge now, build will be posted soon, would love to see an FTS update on this setup, thx!