jjwukasch Posted December 28, 2014 Share Posted December 28, 2014 So after searching high and low for an aquarium that would not look like a monstrosity in the house, I have decided to modify a fluval edge as it is one of the few overall good looking small tanks out there. Needless to say it will need a lot of modifications to make is suitable for my future marine critters. I will post updates of my progress as I go along. I am still new at this and learning as I go along. Please feel free to give me advice. Here is what I have planned Led Flood lights: 10w RGB 20w Cool white LED moonlight 10 or 20 g Sump/refugium with Weipro SA 2011 skimmer UV filter Cobalt MJ2000 return pump Jebao rw4 wavemaker First mod: Overflow box built into the back of the fluval edge. I got some .220 clear acrylic from home depot. First time I have ever worked with this material so it was a bit tricky. Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted December 28, 2014 Author Share Posted December 28, 2014 After looking at the column of the Edge I realised there were plastic ridges sticking which would make a perfect place to rest the overflow box onto instead of trying to attach the box to the column. I made the box big enough so that I can still fit the wires of the LEDs next to and past it. I still have to drill the holes but I have not worked out what sizes it should be yet. I will do a Herbie overflow with a loc-line retur, so there will be 3 holes. Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 11, 2015 Author Share Posted January 11, 2015 Some weekend rock scaping Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 Plumbing done and dusted. I used pvc fittings to make the bulkheads from HDepot. Will add loc-line for return. Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 I am posting many pix as I am sure there are other Fluval Edge moders looking for ideas. These LED floodlights will have to do until next xmas. Feel free to give me any tips on this lighting mod. I happy with it so far. Still need to paint the metal bracket and add screws to Edge plastic frame to support the metal bracket. Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Is the water falling from the overflow into the little overflow chamber loud, I need to sleep beside it and was wondering if it is noticed at all. Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 I have only done one water test so far. The water actually falls against the back wall of the overflow box which reduces the noise. Link to comment
skyscraper2290 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Very cool, definitely will be watching this tank. I really like the edge tanks and almost went with the 6 gallon when I first started but decided against it because I thought it would have been too challenging for my first tank. Do you have stocking ideas yet? Link to comment
k4ndyk1ng Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Following along looks really cool Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Very cool, definitely will be watching this tank. I really like the edge tanks and almost went with the 6 gallon when I first started but decided against it because I thought it would have been too challenging for my first tank. Do you have stocking ideas yet? I keep changing my mind on stock but here is what I have in mind. 1 x Clarki clown 1 x Strawberry dottyback 1 x Pompom crab Feather duster Seafan Suncoral Zoas We are leaving for South Africa for 2 weeks so I will only start the tank in March. The wait is killing me! Already have plans in my head for a second tank lol Link to comment
skyscraper2290 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Can you start the cycle before you go down to South Africa? I really want a Pom Pom crab they are so neat. I am just so limited where I live when it comes to local pick up stuff Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Only plans for 2 tanks pfft I have a whole room planned xD one tank is never enough. Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Only plans for 2 tanks pfft I have a whole room planned xD one tank is never enough. I thought his was quite funny. We are both infected. http://www.saltwatersmarts.com/beware-multiple-saltwater-aquarium-syndrome-4764/ Can you start the cycle before you go down to South Africa? I really want a Pom Pom crab they are so neat. I am just so limited where I live when it comes to local pick up stuff I have to do some work on the cabinet first. Have to drill a hole in the top to feed the plumbing through. Link to comment
skyscraper2290 Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Ahhhh, well good luck in staying patient haha, and I really like the way you are doing your rock scape with the pvc for support, that's a really good idea Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted January 29, 2015 Author Share Posted January 29, 2015 Ahhhh, well good luck in staying patient haha, and I really like the way you are doing your rock scape with the pvc for support, that's a really good idea I used this as my inspiration. I like the top heavy look but i know it will be tricky with the Edge's small opening. Link to comment
flobees Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I have been wanting to have a Fluval saltwater aquarium with refugium for awhile now but always stop myself cos of the small opening and also could not figure out the overflow. Now I am excited to follow your progress. Cos I might just get the Fluval 12 gallon for my second tank. Waiting for more post. thanks Link to comment
flobees Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Wondering how it is going? Link to comment
Matthewdvm Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Very cool looking thread. Will be following. Curious to see out the mods go. Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Sorry guys I have been away for a few weeks. I got to finish the cabinet this weeks. Will move onto the refugium next weekend then I can start cycling. The cabinet I got from Ikea and the legs from Lowe's. Link to comment
chonathin Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I'm liking it!! Looks like one to keep an eye on! Link to comment
WhiteWulfe Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 Definitely interesting so far! Link to comment
flobees Posted March 9, 2015 Share Posted March 9, 2015 what kind of sump/refugium are you using? Link to comment
jjwukasch Posted March 9, 2015 Author Share Posted March 9, 2015 10g but I am cycling the tank without the refugium at the moment. will post pix of refugium next week when i have it all up and running. Link to comment
Cameron6796 Posted March 13, 2015 Share Posted March 13, 2015 OOOOOO yay I really like this and want to do it but don't think I can dIY that much. Link to comment
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