Fluval edge nano reef

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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






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

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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!

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That stainless strainer will most likely rust in saltwater

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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!

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

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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

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Not an issue

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

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First two corals!!!

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