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Old 01-27-2013, 11:07 PM
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You could run a sump and skimmer anything really. In all reality you could have a 24" depth normal tank with a 4ft tall tank coming out of the middle. Neat idea I remember looking at one a couple years ago and wanted to do it but forgot over time lol
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Old 01-27-2013, 11:08 PM
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What's your plan? Size? Shape?
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Old 01-27-2013, 11:24 PM
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my lower tank is 9 inches deep. The upper tank will be about 30 leaving 20 inches of viewing area with the lids for the bottom. Which shouldnt be bad considering there are no obstructions and viewing area on the top. Right now my cats love laying on top of the tank looking down at the fish
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Old 01-27-2013, 11:08 PM
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I would like to see pics of what you have now!
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Old 01-27-2013, 11:26 PM
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Old 01-28-2013, 12:35 AM
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You gotta post some pictures . It sounds so cool dangerous cool .
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Old 01-28-2013, 01:12 AM
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Old 01-28-2013, 01:28 AM
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So why wouldn't you expand on the idea behind the fluval edge tank? This just looks like a really inconvenient way of doing the same thing.
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Old 01-28-2013, 01:43 AM
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with the fluval edge you have to keep up on water evaporation. if you dont you will always have a water level line showing. Along with the pump and heaters in view. This concept gives you a 360 view plus top view of your tank with no pumps, heaters or cords blocking your view. With what i have set up now i would have to have about 20 gallons of water to evaporate before the water level in the upper tank would change. And with a sump it will never change unless you really neglect your tank. The only piece of equipment that will be seen in the tank will be the light which i will be hanging from the ceiling. Its wont be for everybody I know that for sure but the whole concept is very neat and attractive to look at from all angles. It has also proven to be quite a conversation piece for everyone that comes over. Dont get me wrong i will never not have a traditional tank for one reason only. I cant see the bottom of this tank without the lids open which in a reef tank is the most exciting part for me. As for the fluval edge..... without an automatic top off i just see it being a pain
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