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shiftline 12-21-2014 03:30 AM

Fluval edge nano reef
 
I finally got around to getting my little cube of a reef set up. It's filled with live sand and live rock from a 2.5 year old tank.

I checked the parameters yesterday and everything was fairly low so hopefully it's good to go later this week :)

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Lots of caves for the critters and ledges for the corals :)

I'm debating either painting the aquaclear 20 intake black or finding a clear one

Also added a stainless strainer to the intake.
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Sharkbait-huhaha 12-21-2014 03:45 AM

love your rock work! going to be interesting to see your fish swim in and out of 'em!

shiftline 12-21-2014 04:02 AM

Thank you. It only took about 80 revisions!

I'm not quite sure if I'm happy with the arching rock for the center to the left so it may change if I find a more interesting one.. But aside from that I'm happy with it!

spit.fire 12-21-2014 07:23 AM

That stainless strainer will most likely rust in saltwater

shiftline 12-21-2014 01:09 PM

Good to know! I saw others a use a sponge prefillter.. Which requires frequent cleanings to avoid nitrates. I was hoping this would get around that. Rats!

spit.fire 12-21-2014 07:52 PM

The sponge prefilter is more of a freshwater thing so baa by fish and shrimp don't get sucked in

shiftline 12-21-2014 08:01 PM

Is there many small mArine things to get sucked up. Or not really an issue? I suppose the powerhead prob sucks more than the AQ

spit.fire 12-21-2014 08:23 PM

Not an issue

shiftline 12-23-2014 12:28 AM

Tested the water again today and things look to be cycled!!

shiftline 12-24-2014 02:48 AM

First two corals!!!

Alpha and omega zoas and purple bonsai sps.
Just starting to open back up after going for a drive

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