Fluval Edge Aquarium

John N. · 08-09-2009, 04:23 PM

Neat concept.

Fluval Edge Aquarium

"The world’s first 3D water cube aquarium, the 23 litre Fluval EDGE can be filled to the very brim thanks to the glass top, providing high definition viewing from every angle.

The partially sealed top reduces evaporation for less maintenance and a large, hidden aperture allows oxygen exchange to keep fish healthy. A floating base design gives the set a very small footprint for easy placement and lends the aquarium a clean, contemporary look."

-John N.

sworrall · 08-09-2009, 04:30 PM

ive seen one of these planted up in a LSF. It looks very effective, the only downside beign that the two halogen spots are very directional down from the hood so the light falloff towards the edges of the tank is quite extreme so im not sure if anything would grow there.

satanacio · 08-09-2009, 07:14 PM

how knows where i can see more information about this tank, or where i can buy it?

Supercoley1 · 08-09-2009, 09:56 PM

ALthough it looks superb in the pics and is very aesthetically pleasing I have heard quite a few disappointments from people who have bought them.

Mainly issues to do with fish gasping because you fill it to the top and the only entry for gaseous exchange is hidden under the 'plinth' top. Not so good for Bettas which are about the only suitable fish for the size of the tank

The ones I have heard have had to lower the water level to allow more air in.

Also in the pic they put cardinals (or Neons I can't quite make them out) which need much more swimming space than this. When you see one of these in the flesh they are tiny!!!

In essence a great concept and design poorly thought out.

AC

Anupam · 08-09-2009, 10:55 PM

I'd think this would be hard to plant/clean unless there is an easy way of taking off the top.

Jur4ik · 08-10-2009, 02:32 AM

My LFS has also Displayed one of this tanks, what I dislike is that the top glas cover is often covered with bubles - very distracting. halogen lightning doesnt realy do the job for plants, also it is very limited for scaping because of the very small hole on top.

in conclusion: it a nice piece of art but nothing sirious for aquascaping!

Superman · 08-17-2009, 03:32 PM

AquaJardin in Gloucester have one planted but it doesn't look like it's flourishing. The light seems to be aimed to a few spots rather than across the whole substrate.

It's nice to look at, but I wouldn't get one.

Shadow · 08-18-2009, 01:34 AM

it is probably design by Industrial Designer instead of Aquascaper

FrankTR · 01-23-2010, 12:04 PM

Here is a picture of my Edge about 6 weeks old

John N. · 01-26-2010, 07:34 PM

Frank is that all the light Fluval pushes out? Too me it looks dark. How do you like the tank so far?

-John N.

Enrico Serena · 01-27-2010, 04:09 AM

On Italian Forum about shrimps:
Il Forum di Caridine.it - Indice

I saw this tread:
Il Forum di Caridine.it - Login

They changed standard lights with theese:
Casa delle Lampadine | ricerca

Hope it will help.

Ciao

08-09-2009, 04:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,828	Fluval Edge Aquarium Neat concept. Fluval Edge Aquarium "The world’s first 3D water cube aquarium, the 23 litre Fluval EDGE can be filled to the very brim thanks to the glass top, providing high definition viewing from every angle. The partially sealed top reduces evaporation for less maintenance and a large, hidden aperture allows oxygen exchange to keep fish healthy. A floating base design gives the set a very small footprint for easy placement and lends the aquarium a clean, contemporary look." -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

08-09-2009, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
sworrall Aspiring Aquascaper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: North Wales, UK Posts: 72	ive seen one of these planted up in a LSF. It looks very effective, the only downside beign that the two halogen spots are very directional down from the hood so the light falloff towards the edges of the tank is quite extreme so im not sure if anything would grow there. __________________ http://www.flickr.com/photos/sworrall

08-09-2009, 09:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Supercoley1 Moderator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lincoln, UK Posts: 551	ALthough it looks superb in the pics and is very aesthetically pleasing I have heard quite a few disappointments from people who have bought them. Mainly issues to do with fish gasping because you fill it to the top and the only entry for gaseous exchange is hidden under the 'plinth' top. Not so good for Bettas which are about the only suitable fish for the size of the tank The ones I have heard have had to lower the water level to allow more air in. Also in the pic they put cardinals (or Neons I can't quite make them out) which need much more swimming space than this. When you see one of these in the flesh they are tiny!!! In essence a great concept and design poorly thought out. AC __________________

08-10-2009, 02:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Jur4ik Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,811	My LFS has also Displayed one of this tanks, what I dislike is that the top glas cover is often covered with bubles - very distracting. halogen lightning doesnt realy do the job for plants, also it is very limited for scaping because of the very small hole on top. in conclusion: it a nice piece of art but nothing sirious for aquascaping! __________________ Regards, Jur4ik Last edited by Jur4ik; 08-17-2009 at 03:53 PM..

08-18-2009, 01:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
Shadow Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,123	it is probably design by Industrial Designer instead of Aquascaper __________________ -Robert Aquascaping is a marriage between Art and Farming My Blog: http://aquatic-art.blogspot.com/

08-09-2009, 07:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
satanacio Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: tejupilco Posts: 42	how knows where i can see more information about this tank, or where i can buy it?

08-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Anupam Junior Aquascaper Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 38	I'd think this would be hard to plant/clean unless there is an easy way of taking off the top.

08-17-2009, 03:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
Superman Junior Aquascaper Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cheltenham, UK Posts: 20	AquaJardin in Gloucester have one planted but it doesn't look like it's flourishing. The light seems to be aimed to a few spots rather than across the whole substrate. It's nice to look at, but I wouldn't get one.

01-26-2010, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
John N. Administrator Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,828	Frank is that all the light Fluval pushes out? Too me it looks dark. How do you like the tank so far? -John N. __________________ Welcome to AquaScaping World!

01-27-2010, 04:09 AM	#11 (permalink)
Enrico Serena Senior Aquascaper Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Italy Posts: 108	On Italian Forum about shrimps: Il Forum di Caridine.it - Indice I saw this tread: Il Forum di Caridine.it - Login They changed standard lights with theese: Casa delle Lampadine \| ricerca Hope it will help. Ciao __________________ Enrico "Happiness is only real when shared" - Chris "Alex Supertramp" McCandless

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