The official EDGE thread

SearunSimpson · 11-04-2009, 08:06 AM

Are you not worried though that the heat from the light is going to melt the zap-strap that is against it?

bigboij · 11-04-2009, 03:21 PM

Looking good nice to see it can be done with an edge

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Originally Posted by SearunSimpson

Are you not worried though that the heat from the light is going to melt the zap-strap that is against it?

wouldn't think so never seen a cfl get hot enough to burn your hand, much less melt a zip tie.

jaidexl · 11-04-2009, 03:37 PM

When this concept first came out, I predicted it would fail due to inaccessibility (the tiny hole) and the inability to upgrade lighting. Well, so far one of those points is out the window, I really didn't expect anyone to start DIY'ing one of these. We'll see how accessibility works out in the long run, seems like it might be an extra hassle to clean this thing, but I have only seen it in person once, yet. I did notice it had some decent dark spots all around, but that was stock lighting. Anyway, good job on the upgrades, guys, and good luck with the new tanks.

dkbmxr18 · 11-04-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SearunSimpson

Are you not worried though that the heat from the light is going to melt the zap-strap that is against it?

If I can touch the light after a few hours running and not get burnt there is no way it will burn through and or melt a zip tie. Zip ties are pretty tough. The stock plastic light fixture is made to take the heat of the halogens that came with it so I'm not worried about that either.

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Originally Posted by jaidexl

\ .....We'll see how accessibility works out in the long run, seems like it might be an extra hassle to clean this thing, but I have only seen it in person once, yet.

It's for sure harder to clean but it's not impossible to clean. If you're a basketball player with huge hands don't get this tank! If you're have average size hands like me, you'll be just fine.

ES4 · 11-04-2009, 09:01 PM

are these tanks available online anywhere at a much cheaper price? I saw it in the LFS and it is a very cool concept.

voodooaria · 11-04-2009, 09:28 PM

Cheapest online is here for $89.95

Amazon and That Pet Place both have it for $129.95

Phoenix-cry · 11-05-2009, 03:39 AM

Oh mygod, I love the light you added! Now I'm all excited! I'm going to be getting one of these for my CPDs, Deky Creek, and three Crystal red shrimp. I'm just drooling over these tanks! Now I know how to solve the low light problem. HUGS!!!

cale262 · 11-05-2009, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by ellio

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Can somebody identify the plants shown in the attachment for The Edge. I really like the simplicity and would like to replicate it. Thanks.

Looks like Pygmy chain sword (Echinodorus tenellus) and dwarf hair grass (Eleocharis parvula)...

I'd like to go and buy another tomorrow and try some DHG and C. wendtii...but me thinks my wife would loose it if I started another tank...

Phoenix-cry · 11-05-2009, 05:55 AM

My hubby is about to leave me for buying so many tanks. Giggle. He's very against me getting this tank...but that's not going to stop me. Heehee.

I just brought in a 45 and a 30 to add to the 3 and the 10.

ellio · 11-05-2009, 03:40 PM

Cale262 Thank you for your reply.

Orlando · 11-05-2009, 07:40 PM

This fella has a really nice one!

**yikesjason** · 11-05-2009, 08:43 PM

do you know anything about that tank's lighting?

Orlando · 11-05-2009, 08:46 PM

From what I gather its stock lighting

cale262 · 11-05-2009, 08:56 PM

Looks like a store display tank...I've seen a few LFS put together nice EDGE displays but they never seam to last long.

Church · 11-05-2009, 08:57 PM

If that's stock lighting, then I wish we could see how long it takes before those plants melt away...

11-04-2009, 08:06 AM	#16 (permalink)
SearunSimpson Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tsawwassen, BC, Canada Posts: 959	Are you not worried though that the heat from the light is going to melt the zap-strap that is against it? __________________ "You think you have tomorrow, but when tomorrow comes it's not tomorrow; it's now- and that's all you have" - Marc Johnson Ehei-Pimpfen 276 yo!

11-04-2009, 03:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
jaidexl Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (35/100%) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 33919 Posts: 3,131	When this concept first came out, I predicted it would fail due to inaccessibility (the tiny hole) and the inability to upgrade lighting. Well, so far one of those points is out the window, I really didn't expect anyone to start DIY'ing one of these. We'll see how accessibility works out in the long run, seems like it might be an extra hassle to clean this thing, but I have only seen it in person once, yet. I did notice it had some decent dark spots all around, but that was stock lighting. Anyway, good job on the upgrades, guys, and good luck with the new tanks. __________________ 65gl Florida inspired - Flooded Forest - The Yin Yang tank - Apisto tank - SW Macroalgae

11-05-2009, 03:39 AM	#22 (permalink)
Phoenix-cry Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MN Posts: 839	Oh mygod, I love the light you added! Now I'm all excited! I'm going to be getting one of these for my CPDs, Deky Creek, and three Crystal red shrimp. I'm just drooling over these tanks! Now I know how to solve the low light problem. HUGS!!! __________________ 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

11-05-2009, 05:55 AM	#24 (permalink)
Phoenix-cry Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MN Posts: 839	My hubby is about to leave me for buying so many tanks. Giggle. He's very against me getting this tank...but that's not going to stop me. Heehee. I just brought in a 45 and a 30 to add to the 3 and the 10. __________________ 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

11-05-2009, 07:40 PM	#26 (permalink)
Orlando Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (71/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWAMP Posts: 3,556	This fella has a really nice one! __________________ Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts Forum & The Planted Aquarium Blog

11-04-2009, 09:01 PM	#20 (permalink)
ES4 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Jupiter, FL Posts: 15	are these tanks available online anywhere at a much cheaper price? I saw it in the LFS and it is a very cool concept.

11-04-2009, 09:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
voodooaria Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Morris, IL Posts: 10	Cheapest online is here for $89.95 Amazon and That Pet Place both have it for $129.95

11-05-2009, 03:40 PM	#25 (permalink)
ellio Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Marysville CA Posts: 5	Cale262 Thank you for your reply.

11-05-2009, 08:43 PM	#27 (permalink)
yikesjason They're actually growing (View User Tanks) PTrader: (6/100%) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 483	do you know anything about that tank's lighting? __________________ 2.5 Desk Tank 25 gal. hex planted w/ breeding pair of gold angelfish 125 gal. Journal: Planted Wild Angel Community

11-05-2009, 08:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
Orlando Sponsor (View User Tanks) PTrader: (71/100%) Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SWAMP Posts: 3,556	From what I gather its stock lighting __________________ Aquatic Plant Enthusiasts Forum & The Planted Aquarium Blog

11-05-2009, 08:56 PM	#29 (permalink)
cale262 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Beaumont, Alberta Canada Posts: 18	Looks like a store display tank...I've seen a few LFS put together nice EDGE displays but they never seam to last long. __________________ Suffering from severe MTS

11-05-2009, 08:57 PM	#30 (permalink)
Church Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (9/100%) Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 2,527	If that's stock lighting, then I wish we could see how long it takes before those plants melt away... __________________

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