Fluval Edge Tank Thread
- Thread starter Neet
- Start date
nice tank! check out picod's
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/79058-picods-fluval-edge-reefing-journey.html
http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/tank-threads/79058-picods-fluval-edge-reefing-journey.html
- Location
- New York, NY
Just had mine coverted from Planted to Saltwater set up last week.
Just started the cycling process with cured live rock and 50/50 live sand/dry sand mix to start a minireef.
Just started the cycling process with cured live rock and 50/50 live sand/dry sand mix to start a minireef.
- Location
- BUSHWICK BROOKLYN
niiice is that the stock lighting ?Any other Fluval Edge owners here?
Here's mines, having a bit of problem with some cyano though. :sigh:
Nope, that lighting in that picture was just:
x2 Blue led strip
x2 MR11 12V 10 SMD LED
x1 Coralife Mini Compact Fluorescent 50/50 Bulb
On other news though, I finally finshed my LED mod using 4/4 CREE XP-E RB/CREE XP-G CW. Time to finally stock this baby with some coral. :smokin:
- Location
- New York, NY
A little update of what has been going on in my fluval edge for the past month.
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- Location
- New York, NY
Here is an old pic of the light mod I did for better coverage on the edge
Right now I added more blues in the light mix.
Right now I added more blues in the light mix.
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- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
Had some LED issues so I'm now running a Nova Extreme T5 setup on my Edge. Also added on a Koralia Nano 240.
Bulbs are a 460nm actinic and I believe a 12000K daylight (TruLumen). The frags I have (Paly, Zoa, GSP) seem to be liking it so far.
I kinda lost the stock look of the tank but that's not a huge deal - I'll get it back once I try the LED route again
Just a cellphone pic, I'll get some better pics with my DSLR later.
Bulbs are a 460nm actinic and I believe a 12000K daylight (TruLumen). The frags I have (Paly, Zoa, GSP) seem to be liking it so far.
I kinda lost the stock look of the tank but that's not a huge deal - I'll get it back once I try the LED route again
Just a cellphone pic, I'll get some better pics with my DSLR later.
you guys are my nano heroes!! i'm brand new to nanos and saltwater.just started my cycling today w/LR ans LS. i have stock lighting at the moment (blew my budget getting started,:banghead Any tips? i'm here to learn. i learn fast and well. also after reading else where around the net i was almost panicked into thinking there was no fish i could keep,but you guys have shown me different. what process did you use? how long before adding hearty fish to help the cycle (if that's the case) ? inexpensive lighting ideas? i am a blank page ,fill me with info or cool insider tips or tricks. This site remains the best i've seen!
Any tips? i'm here to learn. i learn fast and well. also after reading else where around the net i was almost panicked into thinking there was no fish i could keep,but you guys have shown me different. what process did you use? how long before adding hearty fish to help the cycle (if that's the case) ? inexpensive lighting ideas? i am a blank page ,fill me with info or cool insider tips or tricks. This site remains the best i've seen!
- Location
- MA
Here's mine I added a Vortech MP10, I'm working on my D.I.Y LED nano kit I should have it up within the month. O and mine's RR It's an older picture but you get the idea I changed the aquascaping I D.I.Y my clear and black Acrylic Sump/Refugium Here's the link http://www.bostonreefers.org/forums/showthread.php?106609-My-6.5-Gallon-Fluval-Edge-Upgrade
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- Location
- Northern NJ
jeff that is an absolutely awesome job on that light. id definetly like to know more about how much that ran and where those leds came from.
- Location
- Flushing NY 11355
Anyone know of a good solution to handle the water splash? Or any know a good filter system to swap out the power filter for this tank? I am tempted to set up one along side my 2G picos but the salt creep creeps me out.
- Location
- New York, NY
@yah-the submariner - as for cycling I did mine fishless and just live rock and sand plus cocktailshrimp. Mine cycled for about 3 weeks since I got live rock and sand.
As for lighting, There are MR 11 LEDs you can use and just add those blue strip lights for a cheap fix but will probably be not strong enough for corals.
You can add the coralife 50/50 bulb for better light. Coverage though is not that good with a stock hood.
@Bryce&mandy - Those are 5050 car dome leds from ebay.
I'm getting rid of the led fixture that is placed outside the hood if you are interested since I did another light fixture using powerbrites.
Got the itch again for a light fixture remodel since i got a good deal on powerbrites.
This model is the white and blue mix strip over the edge and my DIY acrylic arm from some scraps I bought at an acrylic store.
I also attached 2 PC fans to be put in use in the summer months to cool the tank down.
Without further ado, here are the pics of the new light set up...
As for lighting, There are MR 11 LEDs you can use and just add those blue strip lights for a cheap fix but will probably be not strong enough for corals.
You can add the coralife 50/50 bulb for better light. Coverage though is not that good with a stock hood.
@Bryce&mandy - Those are 5050 car dome leds from ebay.
I'm getting rid of the led fixture that is placed outside the hood if you are interested since I did another light fixture using powerbrites.
Got the itch again for a light fixture remodel since i got a good deal on powerbrites.
This model is the white and blue mix strip over the edge and my DIY acrylic arm from some scraps I bought at an acrylic store.
I also attached 2 PC fans to be put in use in the summer months to cool the tank down.
Without further ado, here are the pics of the new light set up...
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