Topless edge dwarf puffer tank

supermoto · 10-26-2012, 04:19 AM

Just started setting up this new tank. Couldn't help myself on a great deal on a used edge. Decided to set it up for a pea puffer. Still cycling. Just built a simple light fixture for two GU10 LEDs. Pretty excited about this little tank. Plans for plants are to keep it simple, just java ferns, moss and such.

View of it and my 25 gallon cube from the kitchen.

View of both from the living room

And my 25g hightech cube

Thanks for looking!

RWaters · 10-26-2012, 04:27 AM

Cool! I don't think I've seen a topless Edge before. It looks great. And I have to say that your 25 gallon high-tech cube both intrigues and frightens me. That must be some sturdy shelf bracket!

supermoto · 10-26-2012, 04:30 AM

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Originally Posted by RWaters

Cool! I don't think I've seen a topless Edge before. It looks great. And I have to say that your 25 gallon high-tech cube both intrigues and frightens me. That must be some sturdy shelf bracket!

Ha thanks, each bracket is rated at 500lbs so it good for 1000lbs total. Held into the studs with 4 3/8"s lags per side. It's stronger than most stands ha

robbowal · 10-26-2012, 04:33 AM

Very cool 25G i just hope it is well secured to the wall.
The topless edge is a great use for a very difficult tank to scape (much better like this)

Elppan · 10-26-2012, 04:41 AM

I like it

Have you had a pea puffer before? Ive had one for 2 weeks and I adore her! Even if she does seem to ignore the bazillion snails I toss at her *rolls eyes*
They love to explore, so little caves, lots of plants, stuff like that is great for them.

supermoto · 10-26-2012, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Elppan

I like it

Have you had a pea puffer before? Ive had one for 2 weeks and I adore her! Even if she does seem to ignore the bazillion snails I toss at her *rolls eyes*
They love to explore, so little caves, lots of plants, stuff like that is great for them.

Yeah I had one years ago and it was one of my favorite fish.

Better pic of the hard scape right now, might add some wood in the left island

arsNatura · 10-26-2012, 05:26 AM

Nice scape! I am planning a dwarf puffer tank though it is a ways off from even starting! :P Will keep peeking at your thread!

andrewss · 10-26-2012, 07:29 AM

looking good... like the scape, reminds me a lil bit of a rock garden

R.sok · 10-26-2012, 07:48 AM

I like it. & It's nice to see another pea puffer owner. I Have three & They certainly like to explore there surroundings

Elppan · 10-26-2012, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by supermoto

Yeah I had one years ago and it was one of my favorite fish.

Better pic of the hard scape right now, might add some wood in the left island

Yay! My little puffy very quickly became my favorite fish lol.
Maybe find a cook piece of wood to make an archway? That would look neat.

somewhatshocked · 10-26-2012, 01:41 PM

Great tank.

I think you just gave a ton of people ideas for what to do with their old Fluval Edge equipment.

gnod · 10-26-2012, 01:48 PM

agreed, very clean.
how'd you take the top off? i'm assuming you just took a razor and cut through the silicone on top?

Silmarwen · 10-26-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by supermoto

Ha thanks, each bracket is rated at 500lbs so it good for 1000lbs total. Held into the studs with 4 3/8"s lags per side. It's stronger than most stands ha

Brilliant use of space; I LOVE it.

As for the actual topic of the post, I do love the scape you have! I'd only express concern like some of the others about places for the little guy to explore

supermoto · 10-26-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by gnod

agreed, very clean.
how'd you take the top off? i'm assuming you just took a razor and cut through the silicone on top?

I started off using a razor blade and found it near impossible. Then I took some fishing line and started in a corner with a sawing motion. Worked so well had it off in less than a minute

supermoto · 10-26-2012, 08:18 PM

anyone know where i can get some Anubius Nana with out paying a ton for shipping?

10-26-2012, 04:19 AM	#1
supermoto Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 101	Topless edge dwarf puffer tank Just started setting up this new tank. Couldn't help myself on a great deal on a used edge. Decided to set it up for a pea puffer. Still cycling. Just built a simple light fixture for two GU10 LEDs. Pretty excited about this little tank. Plans for plants are to keep it simple, just java ferns, moss and such. View of it and my 25 gallon cube from the kitchen. View of both from the living room And my 25g hightech cube Thanks for looking!

10-26-2012, 04:33 AM	#4
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10-26-2012, 05:26 AM	#7
arsNatura Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (5/100%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 100	Nice scape! I am planning a dwarf puffer tank though it is a ways off from even starting! :P Will keep peeking at your thread!

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R.sok Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: wa state Posts: 315	I like it. & It's nice to see another pea puffer owner. I Have three & They certainly like to explore there surroundings

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