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Scott McD · 05-05-2011, 01:43 PM

Any of the fishkeepers on here have a Fluval Aquarium ??

http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo/fluval_edge.cfm

Been looking at these the past few days and thinking of getting one this weekend!

Think they look pretty smart...

alias · 05-05-2011, 01:49 PM

I don't have one but have seen them, the Fluval brand is rather solid. I'd say go for it, they make some nice specialty kits for the nano size too. Mini shrimp aquariums and planted setups that are pretty much turn key.

ottopottomouse · 05-05-2011, 01:50 PM

All the fish in my pond seem to haver vanished in the last few days

sponsorpimp · 05-05-2011, 01:52 PM

The Fluval Aquarium looks cool, I simply have an old crappy thing

CurrentlySober · 05-05-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ottopottomouse

All the fish in my pond seem to haver vanished in the last few days

Bin Ladin...

Scott McD · 05-05-2011, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by alias

I don't have one but have seen them, the Fluval brand is rather solid. I'd say go for it, they make some nice specialty kits for the nano size too. Mini shrimp aquariums and planted setups that are pretty much turn key.

Yeah would be pretty cool to even have those in the house.

alias · 05-05-2011, 02:03 PM

Aquatic plants:

Shrimp:

These appeal to me because they are more specialty, but all the Fluval stuff has a nice design to it.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 05-05-2011, 02:04 PM

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Ayla_SquareTurtle · 05-05-2011, 02:15 PM

It's difficult to keep all the surfaces clean of algae due to the design of the tank, not to mention the enclosed nature of it is just not a very good idea.

I would especially recommend against it if it's your first tank. Those things are a bit of a joke in the experienced circles of aquarists.

Fluval should stick to making filters.

I've kept fish for over 25 years so if you want to talk to someone who knows what's up, feel free to ICQ me.

marlboroack · 05-05-2011, 02:15 PM

No, but i am a some what large African Cichlid breeder and importer.

PR_Glen · 05-05-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jesus H Christ

2 weeks ago I called it quits with aquariums because I bought a beautiful expensive ($80) Brazilian cichlid and forgot that I used a hand sanitizer after preparing dinner and then later fed the fish. An hour later the fish was dead, pulled the plug on Aquarium because I've easily spent $500 on dead fish over the last 10 years.

stop using hand sanitizer? hehe

my sink works well personally.

Scott McD · 05-05-2011, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ayla_SquareTurtle

It's difficult to keep all the surfaces clean of algae due to the design of the tank, not to mention the enclosed nature of it is just not a very good idea.

I would especially recommend against it if it's your first tank. Those things are a bit of a joke in the experienced circles of aquarists.

I've had one large Tropical Fish tank before, but yes the problem we ended up with that was an algae issue, as it became a bit out of control.

Hmmm, you have got me thinking now...

MrMaxwell · 05-05-2011, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

Any of the fishkeepers on here have a Fluval Aquarium ??

http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo/fluval_edge.cfm

Been looking at these the past few days and thinking of getting one this weekend!

Think they look pretty smart...

Those are very nice looking... man

I use to have a 220gal Oceanic brand aquarium.. It lasted forever. But it wasn't nice like those are. Don't ever believe anything other than you'll have to gravel vac them now and then, though. It is the only way to keep the water nice and clear.

I had the magnum pump filters and they were great but the super fine material clogs too quickly.

Gravel vac and use a pump with a hose running outside or to a drain

Salt water is a whore to set up.. I'd go fresh water as there are plenty of interesting looking fish you can have. I had some pacus and some tin foil barbs and some baby shark looking things a couple of oscars and dempseys and some other shit like that

The pacus get so big I had to put mine in the pond I had in my patio. It was 1500 gallons and they were still too big for it (close to 3' long!)

You can sell the fuck out of pacu meat if you know what you're doing, too

strobi · 05-05-2011, 02:19 PM

The tank looks cool, but prepared to fail

Having a tank as small as that is hard. Lots of algae problems, and almost impossible to get a good working biological setup. The bigger the aquarium, the easier!

What kind of fish are you going to have? I've got a large African Chiclid tank... (mbuna)

amateurbfs · 05-05-2011, 02:20 PM

With saltwater the smaller the tank the harder they are to maintain, if you're going that route. I would get the 28g biocube or something like that. There is one of those complete nano setups that has a bunch of mods available to make it more suitable for corals. I would get some zoanthids, ricordias and other mushrooms. They tend to be fairly easy to keep and grow like wild.

justinsain · 05-05-2011, 02:21 PM

I'm assuming they require some sort of power for the pump and lights so I'm wondering where the cords are. The first two pics, especially the one on the glass table shows no cords so it's kind of misleading as to the setup.

Ayla_SquareTurtle · 05-05-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McD

I've had one large Tropical Fish tank before, but yes the problem we ended up with that was an algae issue, as it became a bit out of control.

Hmmm, you have got me thinking now...

Changing 20-30% of the water once per week will help to keep algae down, as will limiting the light to 8 hours per day for regular tanks or 10 hours per day for tanks with live plants.

You WILL get some algae, however, and with the small enclosed tank, it only makes it that more difficult to deal with. The smaller the tank, the faster ANY kind of problem will happen whether that's algae build up, heat, fish waste buildup, etc.

alias · 05-05-2011, 02:39 PM

Scott, what kind of fish do you want to keep?

halfpint · 05-05-2011, 03:05 PM

Used to have a custom made marine tank the whole setup cost me around £2000 pounds in the end I used a sump and Fluval filters with a Deltic protein skimmer also had Arcadia actinic and white lighting system which was set on a timer to simulate the day night light cycle. Also used a RO (Reverse Osmasis) sytem fitted in the bathroom for regular water changes as this is a real must specially with marine tanks as the salinity levels would tend to fall pretty quick. I wouldent use any other filter system than Fluval as they are damm good and reliable.

marlboroack · 05-05-2011, 03:07 PM

halfpint · 05-05-2011, 03:09 PM

some nice cichlids there marlboroack

Chosen · 05-05-2011, 03:48 PM

Looks pretty interesting

d-null · 05-05-2011, 04:24 PM

the thing I noticed is the Fluval tanks look like they are the opposite of what is best for tank design, which is maximum surface area, those are built like tall cubes, no good

Coup · 05-05-2011, 08:22 PM

Imma get me another aquarium. I keeps a breaking mines. heh.

GAMEFINEST · 05-05-2011, 08:27 PM

i have had freshwater and also cold water fish, either way, they are fucking expensive to maintain

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 05-05-2011, 08:36 PM

BRB, have to go take my fish for a walk...

ADG

Seth Manson · 05-05-2011, 08:42 PM

Just set up another monitor and run that aquarium screensaver. Will be less expensive and much easier to maintain.

marlboroack · 05-05-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by halfpint

some nice cichlids there marlboroack

I love my Africans!

marlboroack · 05-05-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by GAMEFINEST

i have had freshwater and also cold water fish, either way, they are fucking expensive to maintain

I have over 200,000 Gallons and spend less than 300$ a month on them all. Ask me how much i make having them running 24.7 365

Seth Manson · 05-05-2011, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by marlboroack

I love my Africans!

lol, the shit I could respond to that with...

05-05-2011, 01:43 PM	#1
Scott McD Too lazy to set a custom title Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 67,795	Aquarium People Any of the fishkeepers on here have a Fluval Aquarium ?? http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo/fluval_edge.cfm Been looking at these the past few days and thinking of getting one this weekend! Think they look pretty smart... __________________ I Buy My High Quality Traffic Here, You Should Too!

05-05-2011, 01:49 PM	#2
alias aliasx Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 19,010	I don't have one but have seen them, the Fluval brand is rather solid. I'd say go for it, they make some nice specialty kits for the nano size too. Mini shrimp aquariums and planted setups that are pretty much turn key. __________________ https://porncorporation.com

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Ayla_SquareTurtle Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 5000 full paysite reviews and counting Posts: 3,550	It's difficult to keep all the surfaces clean of algae due to the design of the tank, not to mention the enclosed nature of it is just not a very good idea. I would especially recommend against it if it's your first tank. Those things are a bit of a joke in the experienced circles of aquarists. Fluval should stick to making filters. I've kept fish for over 25 years so if you want to talk to someone who knows what's up, feel free to ICQ me. __________________ gone. long gone. aylasquareturtle .."a"t".. gmail dawt com Last edited by Ayla_SquareTurtle; 05-05-2011 at 02:16 PM..

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marlboroack So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: ☣ Posts: 9,327	No, but i am a some what large African Cichlid breeder and importer.

05-05-2011, 02:19 PM	#14
strobi Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Belgium Posts: 7,383	The tank looks cool, but prepared to fail Having a tank as small as that is hard. Lots of algae problems, and almost impossible to get a good working biological setup. The bigger the aquarium, the easier! What kind of fish are you going to have? I've got a large African Chiclid tank... (mbuna)

05-05-2011, 02:20 PM	#15
amateurbfs Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,316	With saltwater the smaller the tank the harder they are to maintain, if you're going that route. I would get the 28g biocube or something like that. There is one of those complete nano setups that has a bunch of mods available to make it more suitable for corals. I would get some zoanthids, ricordias and other mushrooms. They tend to be fairly easy to keep and grow like wild. __________________

05-05-2011, 02:21 PM	#16
justinsain Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,374	I'm assuming they require some sort of power for the pump and lights so I'm wondering where the cords are. The first two pics, especially the one on the glass table shows no cords so it's kind of misleading as to the setup.

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halfpint GFY's Halfpint Industry Role: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 15,223	Used to have a custom made marine tank the whole setup cost me around £2000 pounds in the end I used a sump and Fluval filters with a Deltic protein skimmer also had Arcadia actinic and white lighting system which was set on a timer to simulate the day night light cycle. Also used a RO (Reverse Osmasis) sytem fitted in the bathroom for regular water changes as this is a real must specially with marine tanks as the salinity levels would tend to fall pretty quick. I wouldent use any other filter system than Fluval as they are damm good and reliable. __________________ Get FREE website listings on Cryptocoinshops.net

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d-null . . . Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NY Posts: 13,724	the thing I noticed is the Fluval tanks look like they are the opposite of what is best for tank design, which is maximum surface area, those are built like tall cubes, no good

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