Fluval EDGE setup

Hey Guys,

I recently won a Fluval EDGE in a raffle

I had a 120L setup for tanganjikan cichlids and was goin to use the EDGE for when they were breeding and keep the fry in this. However they spat the fry into the big tank and so far most are thriving where they are, so waste not want not! The Edge is fully cycled i'll just have to take out coral sand/ocean rock and put in gravel to lower pH.

Now to my point, any recommendations on which fish to keep? Colourful would be preferable but not necessity. I dont mind keeping 50 small fish or 4-6 med sized ones. Should I put some plants in? All ideas welcome. I'm only keeping fish for 6 months and loving it so far!

Cheers

Wayne

You certainly wouldn't be putting 50 of any fish in a fluval edge I presume. Or even 6 mediums size fish.
I have an 18l tank in the kitchen with a few Endlers livebearers in it (plus 10 fry). Only put them in until a re-setup 120l I have had cycled. Was gonna move them in but they are such an addition to the kitchen that I am gonna leave them there. Will move fry to the 120 to grow on.
The Endler has everything you are looking for. Magnificent colour in the male and only 2/3 the size of your average guppy.
Best of luck with whatever you choose and ENJOY !!

Paddy

Thanks Paddy,

I was just throwin random numbers as if to say i dont mind what kinda fish. Just checked out the Endlers, beautiful fish!

Ill let ya know how I get on

Wayne

Yeah I presumed that Wayne. The edge is a great tank. I'm sure whatever goes in will look well.

hi Wayne
saw these and thaught of You...









Des

Nice one des the third ones amazing

Wow crackin tanks there des. Think the second ones my favourite!!

I'd plant it out if I was You

I love the third one...




Des

Now, here's the thing,

At one stage, I had upward of about 80 Fish in the Edge, no, not a typo, 80 Fish, ember tetras , Cardinals and some other species I can't remember so the idea that a Tank this size won't support a lot of life is wrong.

Whether the volume of water or the claustrophobic environment is conducive to a harmonious , happy existence is another question.

The Filter on the Edge is amazing, I had the normal media in it but added Phosex to the cascade returning the Water to the Tank to remove Phosphates. The tank had some tiny Bog wood and white Playsand as a sprinkling on the bottom so most of the volume was Water.

The reason I had so many Fish in the Tank was that I was selling a bigger Aquarium that they were in and the buyer moved the date to buy up by a couple of weeks leaving me with no time to get my new tank or find alternative accommodation for the Fish . The intention after this was to buy a bigger Tank and stock it with these using safe start and media from the original Tank, I panicked and used some of the media from the original Tank to increase the quantity of Bacteria to the Edge's Filter and put in the extra Fish until I could sort things out.

A week turned into three months, all the while, I watched for signs of stress or ill health but none showed, the fish , tetras at least, seemed to "like" the confined quarters.

I would, however, not advise such densities in the Edge, I may have been lucky or had very healthy Fish with great immune systems but it does give an idea of the efficiency of the Filter etc in the edge but if the Filter was to run dry, which it can, or to fail, losses in my opinion , would be total.

Kev.

Cheers Kev,

Its amazing how there are exceptions to every rule.

Im defo gonna put some plants in. With a few fish. Any more suggestions on fish? love them all so far. Was thinkin a betta? Bad idea? I presume that limits the fish I can put in with it?

Wayne

Betta's,some say no as there is little air space for the fish to live in,having said that I dont think any fish is stupid,and certainly there is plenty of room for them to get some air from the fluval.
It limits what u can keep with it,but all in all,its a runner in my opinion.
I posted this question before on another site and the abuse I got for suggesting that a betta be kept in it was unreal! Then again what works for one,doesnt for another. Id try it Wayne,it would make a lovely tank for a betta. I'll try posting some pics of my fluval later on.
I agree Kev about the filters,they are excellent.

Gavin

Cheers Gavin,

Thats what I like bout this site as opposed to others, you dont get slated at all for askin simple and innocent questions. I think I will go for a single betta in a planted setup, maybe 3-4 small fish depemdant on space. Please do post some pics of your setup. Would love to see it.

Wayne

All of the Micro Rasboras work and look fabulous in the Edge, Chili Rasboras etc are fabulous Fish and look great in groups of 12, they might even breed in the Edge but you may need to attach a sieve/barrier to the Fish being sucked up the intake Pipe.

I really don't think Galaxy Rasboras are suitable and deserve larger Aquaria, imo.

Microrasbora gatesi
Microrasbora kubotai
Microrasbora nana
Microrasbora rubescens

Read more: www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/cyprinids-at...10311/#ixzz1EVHdNjv0

I have to add, I have tried Bettas but no success, people worry about fish like Anabantoids dying because of the gap that is required in the Tank but I think there is more to it than that, I know that in a low volume Tank that illness can travel very quickly and Bettas are very susceptible to many pathogens.

Kev.

Thanks Kev,

Ill keep that in mind. Actually makes a lot of sense. Ive no experience with bettas but was under the impression they were hardy fish.

Wayne

I think the edge can look well no matter what you add. I believe that keeping it simple is most effective. I have some bogwood and fern and it just works. I stock it lightly with just 4 endlers and some shrimp. I wouldnt personally keep too many fish in the Edge,I dont think long term that it would be overly beneficial to them but certainly the edge has numberous options for it.
Small Gertrude's Rainbow would look great in the tank also.

You can a sponge made for the fluval edge intake,it will stop fry being sucked in. Its black and fits in nicely,without being noticed.There are a range of fluval edge products. I think some are useful,but others can be done diy,or with existing equipment. Im considering changing over my lightening unit when I get a few quid together. Will be adding some proper LED's and changing the light set up.
The heater and lights is the hardest part to get right in my opinion.

Gavin

Gavin

Gavin