Fluval Edge Nano Tank

[Merrilyn]

Has anyone any experience with the new Fluval Edge 46 litre tank? I'm wanting to set up a planted nano tank and would appreciate any thoughts. This is the first time I've branched out into super small tanks. I'm much more comfortable with BIG tanks, so this will be a new experience.

Thoughts anyone?

[Ghoti]

I have plans for a nano reef in one but that's a while off.

Currently have one of the 23L variety which has done better since I get better lighting. Its quite overgrown ATM but I am really happy with it. Neat with inbuilt filter, and great to look at. I keep RCS and Micro Rasbora in it.

The 46L is LED rather than halogen so may be OK for a low light planted tank.

Cheers,
Scott

[tc]

hi m
i have a 46 litre fluvial edge. i also have the smaller one. the tanks looks great because of their shape but they are difficult to work in because of the narrow opening. the larger one does have some problems with light intensity reaching the bottom. exotic aquatic - adrian - chose plants that cope with that level of light and the CO2 is essential. i had originally set it up myself just by adding some plants and the experiment failed (no CO2 either). it is going well now due to adrian's plant choices. to be candid - the design is awesome but you must compromise on plantings - if you chose one of his open cubes with his specialised lights you will get the look that adrian has in his tanks at his shop. just personal preference and then knowing your tank and what you can and can't have in it. i live in canberra and have been to many shops - no one compares to exotic aquatic for plant choice, expertise and service.
trace

[TheFish]

I've dabbled a reasonable amount in the planted world.

This site - http://fluvaledge.forumengland.com/t57-fluval-edge-2-46l has an alright video review with a well renowned aquascaper from planted forums, and gives an idea of size, dimensions, lighting and filtration.

It depends on what style of planted tank you want to keep. In a tank that small, and cube like - i personally don't think iwagumi style layouts look as nice as in longer tanks with the same volume. In a tank like the fluval, stem plants and medium sized plants will suit the taller look. Driftwood layouts would look good i think. rockscapes maybe not as much.

I've always found all-in-one tanks don't have everything i want, and i always ended up upgrading lighting, filtration, pretty much everything. Also a big consideration is accessibility into the tank, a bigger surface area will mean easier access, particularly if planting and regularly trimming (again this depends on your choice of plants).


Cheers,

Nick

[Merrilyn]

Many thanks for your input guys. I've decided to go with an 18 x 18 inch cube starfire tank and having Adrian from Exotic Aquatic plant it out for me.

I'll only be having a pair of mouthbrooding betta macro stomas in there and a couple of snails and nothing else. Those of yoyu have been around for a long time, may remember that in 2005 I was the first person in Australia to breed wild caught Betta Macs. My pair successfully raised a total of 91 fry over 10 spawnings.

Wild caught macs are no longer available, but the domestic bred fish that are available are stunning.

I'll post pics after Monday, when the tank is set up. :)