Ryan's Fluval Edge...

chaaban · 10-24-2009, 07:57 PM

Cale 262, those look great, do you know if they will fit in the fixture of the fluval edge? Do they have a nice clean white light to them? And also do they give that "spotlight effect"? Im trying to get away from that.

Thanks!

chaaban · 10-24-2009, 08:03 PM

Is this the link? http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Brightest-MR1...mZ390079024120

cale262 · 10-25-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chaaban

Cale 262, those look great, do you know if they will fit in the fixture of the fluval edge? Do they have a nice clean white light to them? And also do they give that "spotlight effect"? Im trying to get away from that.

Thanks!

They fit right into the fixtures, they give off a nice white light in a wide pattern unlike the supplied, spotlight halogens... I'll take some pics and post them later today.

cale262 · 10-25-2009, 05:23 AM

Not the best picture but it gives you an idea...Lights are not as piercing and have much better coverage IMHO...

Phoenix-cry · 10-25-2009, 03:36 PM

I want one of these tanks sooooo badly. I must wait till Dec though. Sigh. These both look great!

chaaban · 10-25-2009, 04:32 PM

The upgraded lighting looks great compared to the stock, but before I order it, I would like some feedback as to if it will be sufficient lighting for the UG, HC, and possibly Dwarf Hair Grass, that I might put in there.

chaaban · 10-26-2009, 05:23 PM

bump, for some input on these LED lights...

dkbmxr18 · 10-26-2009, 10:23 PM

Sweet forum!

I ordered a pair of those LED's today on ebay. I'm going to be using them with low light plants including Java fern, Anubius, and Java moss. I have heard they will be okay but I guess time will tell! I'll be starting a journal w/ my edge tank pretty soon. Just found this forum last night

I'm just getting back into the hobby after a few years. The girlfriend bought me the edge for our anniversary. It's a big change from the 90g African Cichlid tank I use to have. I'd post a picture of my current setup but I need to have 5 posts first.

Triphazard · 10-28-2009, 06:33 PM

How the hell did you get those rocks in there? i can hardly fit my hand let alone rock! good job!

cale262 · 10-28-2009, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Triphazard

How the hell did you get those rocks in there? i can hardly fit my hand let alone rock! good job!

LOL, it's Aqua Terra Modular rock

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dkbmxr18 · 10-28-2009, 08:54 PM

Cale how long have you had those LED lights in there? Are they enough to keep the plants alive? Mine should be in today. I'm hoping they work out!

**bherren1** · 10-28-2009, 10:00 PM

i've looked the fluval edge over many times. it is definitely is a sexy looking aquarium. but, i don't think the current available model lends itself well as a planted aquarium.

here are my critiques, albeit from observation not experience:

1. lighting is weak. i see that some who are trying to use the edge have found some ok, at best, substitutions and so far they just look like an unattractive stage spot light.

2. the opening is small. i think it would be difficult to get some decent hardscape elements into this tank. cleaning the glass seems like it might be challenging after it is scaped and plants are growing without disturbing things. and it seems that it may require a fair amount of dexterity to trim and maintain an aquascape.

but we hobbyist are an enterprising bunch. i'm sure as time goes on people will find ways to work around these problems and come up with nice aquascapes in these attractive little glass boxes. i am subscribing to this journal and look forward to seeing what you can do with the fluval edge.

oh, you should start a group or club for fluval edgers if you or someone else hasn't already. it would be a great way to pool your resources and experiences....

i wish you the best of luck,

tanh3 · 10-30-2009, 02:25 AM

My Fluval Edge with regular lighting

CL · 10-30-2009, 03:08 AM

That was a very good idea to up the stock lighting!

cale262 · 10-30-2009, 04:10 AM

Not trying to jack your thread but I thought I'd share...

10-25-2009, 03:36 PM	#20 (permalink)
Phoenix-cry Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MN Posts: 839	I want one of these tanks sooooo badly. I must wait till Dec though. Sigh. These both look great! __________________ My Tanks: A Dart Frog: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/vi...tml#post750250 Ten gal planted: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...d-journal.html Picotope planted tank: http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/pl...ment-pics.html My Avatar is my Art: http://phoenix-cry.deviantart.com/art/Beached-106742564

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bherren1 Phycological Technician (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Clarksville, TN Posts: 168	i've looked the fluval edge over many times. it is definitely is a sexy looking aquarium. but, i don't think the current available model lends itself well as a planted aquarium. here are my critiques, albeit from observation not experience: 1. lighting is weak. i see that some who are trying to use the edge have found some ok, at best, substitutions and so far they just look like an unattractive stage spot light. 2. the opening is small. i think it would be difficult to get some decent hardscape elements into this tank. cleaning the glass seems like it might be challenging after it is scaped and plants are growing without disturbing things. and it seems that it may require a fair amount of dexterity to trim and maintain an aquascape. but we hobbyist are an enterprising bunch. i'm sure as time goes on people will find ways to work around these problems and come up with nice aquascapes in these attractive little glass boxes. i am subscribing to this journal and look forward to seeing what you can do with the fluval edge. oh, you should start a group or club for fluval edgers if you or someone else hasn't already. it would be a great way to pool your resources and experiences.... i wish you the best of luck, __________________ Brandon Herren "Betta House" 16 Gallon Bow Front Journal , Album "30 gallon Rescape, Take 2"Journal , Album

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CL Aquascaper (View User Tanks) PTrader: (48/100%) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 6,929	That was a very good idea to up the stock lighting! __________________ GLA 48 Rimless \| 10 Reef \| 7.2 Rimless Cube \| 5.4 Rimless Nano \| Pimp→ GLA #1 - Victor #49 - Eheim #298

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10-24-2009, 07:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
chaaban Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada, windsor Posts: 53	Cale 262, those look great, do you know if they will fit in the fixture of the fluval edge? Do they have a nice clean white light to them? And also do they give that "spotlight effect"? Im trying to get away from that. Thanks!

10-24-2009, 08:03 PM	#17 (permalink)
chaaban Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada, windsor Posts: 53	Is this the link? http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/Brightest-MR1...mZ390079024120

10-25-2009, 05:23 AM	#19 (permalink)
cale262 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Canada Posts: 19	Not the best picture but it gives you an idea...Lights are not as piercing and have much better coverage IMHO...

10-25-2009, 04:32 PM	#21 (permalink)
chaaban Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada, windsor Posts: 53	The upgraded lighting looks great compared to the stock, but before I order it, I would like some feedback as to if it will be sufficient lighting for the UG, HC, and possibly Dwarf Hair Grass, that I might put in there.

10-26-2009, 05:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
chaaban Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canada, windsor Posts: 53	bump, for some input on these LED lights...

10-26-2009, 10:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
dkbmxr18 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rocklin, Ca Posts: 36	Sweet forum! I ordered a pair of those LED's today on ebay. I'm going to be using them with low light plants including Java fern, Anubius, and Java moss. I have heard they will be okay but I guess time will tell! I'll be starting a journal w/ my edge tank pretty soon. Just found this forum last night I'm just getting back into the hobby after a few years. The girlfriend bought me the edge for our anniversary. It's a big change from the 90g African Cichlid tank I use to have. I'd post a picture of my current setup but I need to have 5 posts first.

10-28-2009, 06:33 PM	#24 (permalink)
Triphazard Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 6	How the hell did you get those rocks in there? i can hardly fit my hand let alone rock! good job!

10-28-2009, 08:54 PM	#26 (permalink)
dkbmxr18 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Rocklin, Ca Posts: 36	Cale how long have you had those LED lights in there? Are they enough to keep the plants alive? Mine should be in today. I'm hoping they work out!

10-30-2009, 02:25 AM	#28 (permalink)
tanh3 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 5	My Fluval Edge with regular lighting

10-30-2009, 04:10 AM	#30 (permalink)
cale262 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Canada Posts: 19	Not trying to jack your thread but I thought I'd share...

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