Fluval EDGE update!

[JeremyXXX]

I apologize for the lack of pictures/updates on my Fluval EDGE build. Instead of trying to fix my old thread that has tons of broken links for pictures I figured I would just make a new thread and add all the pictures from start to finish all at once for you guys

I bought this tank a while ago and as you guys know it took me a while to get things going...thanks for your patience! As far as my basic setup goes I have a Fluval EDGE tank with Wingo's LED savior setup, a Rena 50w heater, k nano 240gph powerhead, 7 pounds of live rock and 10 pounds of sand.



The tank is setup on my dresser below my TV so needless to say I have a nice view at the foot of my bed. I also have a 15 gallon column tank to the left of it which will eventually be my next project.

I went with this sand/water to start off...

Wingo's LED Savior setup...let me tell you these things are bright! Comes with adjustable knobs to control white lights and the moonlights or a mixture of both which I absolutely love. I was able to hide my Rena 50w heater in the filter as well as the senor for my digital thermometer.

I cut the bottom half of the light bar/support or whatever you wanna call it as pictured below to have the LED sit higher up. By doing this that extra inch or so you gain makes a big difference in not just light spread but allows you to fill the tank to the top so it eliminates bubbles on the top glass.

Now, finally some pictures of the tank up and running with just the moonlights on. Pictures do not do this tank/light justice the shimmer effect is amazing and the blue is 10x better in person. I believe at this point I just had 3 turbo snails in the tank. I finally settled on a rock scape at this point after days of frustration finally got the layout I was looking for. Nice caves and the live rock has some nice spots on it to place frags.

I added a cleaner shrimp about a week later who came out of one of the show tanks at the LFS...meet Sylvester. I also got a clownfish on the same trip he was so cute I couldn't resist bringing him home...naturally I named him Nemo.

Less than 24 hours after putting him in the tank he shed!

Nemo was very afraid and shy and I felt bad leaving his tankmate at the LFS so 2 days later my girlfriend and I went back and got him now he's happy and they don't stop playing! Question...they play together all the time sometimes get aggressive and lock jaws for a few seconds. Is this playing, fighting, pairing or what?

When I went back to the other clownfish I saw a torch coral in the frag tank and couldn't resit. I know they aren't the best for a novice like myself but I loved the color so I figured I would buy my first frag!

So there you have it one hugeeee update. It just took my 30 minutes to type all this out and post all the pictures so they better work! Leave me some comments/feedback/suggestions please!

 

[Aqua Pro Builder]

Very good!

 

[NewfiDog]

Very nice. Be glad you changed out those lights there having issues with the LED's that come with the tank. Nice Wingo.

 

[JeremyXXX]

I love Wingo's LED setup. It has great spread and like I said I love the adjustable knobs. Also, easy to wipe the cover to prevent salt from building up on it.

 

[JeremyXXX]

teaser! picked up some new frags today pictures to come tomorrow when they open up more...

 

[albano]

Just had Chief run those plate #s...seems you have some outstanding violations...we may have to 'boot' your tank!

 

[JeremyXXX]

getting a lot of diatom algae growing on my live rock, back glass, and sand in certain areas is starting. I have 3 turbo snails and a larger cleaner shrimp but I'm worried this is gonna eventually take over my tank...should I get more of a cleaner crew in there?

 

[fishman1069]

They will go away on their own. Just keep up with water changes and blow off the rocks with a turkey baster or a small pipette

 

[JeremyXXX]

thanks - I know it's part of a newly established tank just don't want it to get out of control especially since it's a small nano tank.

 

[fishman1069]

Yeah I had a lil 10 gal setup for a while. I didnt put a light on it for the first 2 months. When I finally got a light the diatoms started and they went nuts! After a couple of weeks and several 1gal water changes, they were gone. I didn't have any cuc or fish at that time

 

[JeremyXXX]

I've got 2 clowns as well as the cleanup crew and a few frags. Gonna keep it this way and not add any frags till it clears up. Should I scrub the algae off the back of the glass?

 

[fishman1069]

I never concerned myself with the back glass but thats my personal preference. You can if you want

 

[JeremyXXX]

Just figured if I do it'll float around the tank and land somewhere else lol

 

[fishman1069]

Just do it right before a water change and try to suck it out. The same goes for blowing off the rocks

 

[JeremyXXX]

thanks for the info/tips!

 

[JeremyXXX]

As promised...some updated pictures with my new frags! Picked up a couple from fellow member jdnumis AKA James and a hammer coral from Mike at Tropical Island Aquarium.

James went above and beyond helping me and answering all my novice questions. I believe he still has some frags for sale - I suggest you all check out what he still has!

Having an outbreak of diatom algae but I've cut down on my feeding and the amount of lighting on the tank. The last couple of nights I've given the tank complete darkness for about 7 hours and I see a huge difference the next day in how much the corals come out and expand.

 

[jdnumis]

Looking awesome Jeremy. You are on your way to great looking tank

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[Koyfam16]

Looks great..coning along well..that's a nice hammer

 

[JeremyXXX]

thanks! these are probably the worst pictures ever I didn't even move the magnet out of the way but once this algae goes away and I get some more frags I'm gonna have my friend come over with his fancy Canon and take some real photos!

 

[JeremyXXX]

Anybody know what this is coming off my frag? This and my hammer do this from time to time.