The official EDGE thread

[FlyingHellFish]

Originally Posted by haralds

Will give that a try. Just ordered one.
Smaller is better...

If you haven't already done so, I suggest GLA. I had some bad experience with some cheap chinese atomizer that literary clog on 40 psi. Diffusion wasn't even as I think it was poorly made.

I too am looking for a real atomizer, though I think GLA is a bit on the expensive side, I wouldn't mind something that last. The shipping with UPS and customs is a bit high to my neck of the woods.

[tbarabash]

That seneye thing looks awesome, I'm definitely adding that to my "list of stuff to buy without the wife knowing how much it costs"

[CmdrBond]

Originally Posted by tbarabash

That seneye thing looks awesome, I'm definitely adding that to my "list of stuff to buy without the wife knowing how much it costs"

Interesting you should say that, my "signature" in a sea fishing forum I visit reads: My only hope is that when I am dead and gone my wife does not sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it!

[simply amazing]

Originally Posted by Jeff.:P:.

Top down

nice! do you have a FTS?

Originally Posted by CmdrBond

Interesting you should say that, my "signature" in a sea fishing forum I visit reads: My only hope is that when I am dead and gone my wife does not sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it!

lol!

[CmdrBond]

Some more on the seneye

Firstly, the computer app

The main screen Showing free ammonia and pH (both require the replaceable slide ~£6.00 GBP/30 days), temperature and if the device is submerged.


The replace slide screen


The digistrip screen - digistrip and reader coming soon


The light meter screen (this one you have already seen)


The settings screen


The device info screen (some information blocked out - I do not know whether I needed to do this, but it just felt right)



and then there is the web panel - here you can actually resize, rearrange and rename all the little graphs; and adjust the min/max thresholds for each. I do not really use the Lux PAR and kelvin graphs, but you can just see them poking up from the bottom. The solid lines on the graphs are from actual readings and the dotted/dashed lines are for predicted readings. Hopefully my temperature predictions will settle down after a few more days.



You also get text alerts when you go outside your set parameters. More useful once the tank is cycled
HTH

[Mxx]

Originally Posted by CmdrBond

Some more on the seneye

You also get text alerts when you go outside your set parameters. More useful once the tank is cycled
HTH

Cool stuff!... Especially with an upcoming upgrade that might be able to monitor nitrates and hardness. (Now if you could just get it to DOSE nitrates as well to keep a set level)... The PAR meter itself seems worth the price, especially as it actually seems more accurately geared towards aquarium use. Are you selling them too? LOL

[Jeff.:P:.]

Originally Posted by simply amazing

nice! do you have a FTS?


lol!

here you go!

[CmdrBond]

Originally Posted by Mxx

Cool stuff!... Especially with an upcoming upgrade that might be able to monitor nitrates and hardness. (Now if you could just get it to DOSE nitrates as well to keep a set level)... The PAR meter itself seems worth the price, especially as it actually seems more accurately geared towards aquarium use. Are you selling them too? LOL

No, I'm not would love to earn some commission

i have asked them to develop a "signature banner" much like the ones used on computer forums to show live stats of peoples PC's to the world. They seemed to like the idea and I believe have put it in their to do list - don't know how high up though.

[Say Car Ramrod]

Originally Posted by FlyingHellFish

If you haven't already done so, I suggest GLA. I had some bad experience with some cheap chinese atomizer that literary clog on 40 psi. Diffusion wasn't even as I think it was poorly made.

I too am looking for a real atomizer, though I think GLA is a bit on the expensive side, I wouldn't mind something that last. The shipping with UPS and customs is a bit high to my neck of the woods.

You might be able to get an atomizer from made by up aqua on amazon. They're pretty cheap but I've heard good things about them.

[AnotherHobby]

First post here, first aquarium ever, lots of firsts...

My wife and I picked up a 12 gallon Fluval Edge (fish tank project was anniversary gift to each other) as a first aquarium. The primary obvious reason was style. It's a great looking aquarium! I've done a bit of research, but it was all after we ordered the tank. I basically spent a week reading and talking to the LFS, and then we dove in this weekend. This is my first ever aquarium, so go easy on me.

The LFS sold us some substrate that was pre-cycled and in water in a 20 pound bag. He said you need to get fish in right away (I waited 24 hours), because the bacteria are dormant until they get exposed to oxygen. After that they need the ammonia from the fish. I asked if it was okay to just buy all the fish I want to put in there and put them in right away, and he said yes. It caught me off guard, as I hadn't read about it yet, but this sounded better than doing a 1 fish cycle or a no fish cycle for weeks, so I went for it.

Here is the current setup...

Fauna:

• 6 Tetra Neons (small size < 1" long)
• 3 Danio Glofish - yellow
• 2 Rasbora - Galaxy
• 2 Panda Corydoras
• 3 Cherry Red Shrimp
• 2 Mystery Snails - Gold

Flora:

• Red Wide Leaf Ludwigia
• Petite Anubias Nana
• Water Sprite

I picked up the API master test kit, and got PH dialed in right away. Amonia is at 0, Nitrites are at 0, and nitrates are at about 20-30 after the first 36 hours. I'll be checking these daily for at least the first week. The water is slightly cloudy right now, but the LFS guy said that it would be from the driftwood tannins (I put in 2 pieces) and the setup. Hopefully that clears up soon.

Only traumatic event so far was that 3 tetra's got sucked up by the impeller over the night and didn't live to tell the story. I quickly fabbed a pre-filter to block the holes.

Found a perfect stand for it at Target:



Here is how I scaped it out. It's not exactly how I had pictured it in my head, but I like how it turned out.



My wife picked out most of the rocks and the drift wood. I picked the substrate color and all the plants. I did most of the layout, and she helped with direction. We both picked the fish. It's been really fun so far. One unexpected beautiful surprise is that the yellow Danio Glowfish are absolutely electric under the moon light. It's just stunning to see. I took a video of it: Youtube Video

So far I'm loving the tank, other than when it ate 3 tetras. Getting air bubbles off the top is a little tricky, but I'm figuring that out. One thing I'm a bit clueless on at the moment is feeding them. I'm not sure how much I should be feeding them, and how often. The LFS guy gave me Sera micron growth food. It's a gray powder. They seem to like it. He also sold me Sera crabs natural to drop down for the 3 little shrimp, but they don't seem to interested in it. Any tips on feeding?

EDIT: I've done more reading, and they sold me too small of food for these guys. I zipped off to the store and got tropical flake food. I also did a bunch of reading on how much to feed them and how often, so I think I'll be fine there.

[haralds]

Originally Posted by AnotherHobby

One thing I'm a bit clueless on at the moment is feeding them. I'm not sure how much I should be feeding them, and how often.

Get the foam siphon cover. It acts as a first stage filter, and prevents small animals ending up in the filter. I normally take this off and carefully rinse in warm water every two weeks.
In case of doubt, feed less! Only feed enough so that eat the fish everything in 2-3 minutes. In case of doubt, feed only every second day.

Overall, take it very slow. Even with pre-seasoned gravel, the system will take a while to settle down.

[simply amazing]

Originally Posted by Jeff.:P:.

here you go!

thanks! looking real good there! are you using a paintball setup?

[haralds]

Originally Posted by Say Car Ramrod

You might be able to get an atomizer from made by up aqua on amazon. They're pretty cheap but I've heard good things about them.

This is the one I ordered. Should be here Wednesday.

[Philosophy]

Hello,


Just connected a diy Co2 and ceramic diffuser to the edge today. Every looked pretty good. Until about an hour ago where a noticed a lot of CO2 bubbles built up on the top front glass (kinda like the first time you start cycling) I'm wondering if this is a bad thing? I have the diffuser under the outtake of the filter. Im guessing the water flow is pushing the bubbles forward. Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated. Phil

[600rr]

It's fine. I get tons of bubbles from my pressurized system. Seems to have no ill effects on its inhabitants.

Originally Posted by Philosophy

Hello,


Just connected a diy Co2 and ceramic diffuser to the edge today. Every looked pretty good. Until about an hour ago where a noticed a lot of CO2 bubbles built up on the top front glass (kinda like the first time you start cycling) I'm wondering if this is a bad thing? I have the diffuser under the outtake of the filter. Im guessing the water flow is pushing the bubbles forward. Any information or advice would be greatly appreciated. Phil