My Planted Fluval edge

[MrRick]

So here she is. Everything is stock (lighting, filter, etc.) And been up and running close to a year now.

Inhabitants include 4 dwarf cory cats, 1 betta, a couple zebra snails and 1 otto cat. Plants are a few variety of anubias. An amazon sword. And a little subtula (sp?) Grass.

I run seachem purigen in my filter and dose regularly with various nutrients, fertalizer, etc.

Any one else here have any experience with these tanks?

 

[GoneFishing]

That Moss Ball in the back left is huge! love the tank it looks amazing! I was gonna buy this tank but I couldn't justify $130 for a tank. Looks gorgeous though great job

 

[rich311k]

Very nice! Looks great.

 

[MrRick]

That Moss Ball in the back left is huge!

Its about 7 1/2inch diameter. Its a monster. I hear you about the price, however i had a 1/2off coupon and, well, the rest is obvious.. thanks guys

 

[Sssea]

Inspiringly beautiful.

 

[Bud]

Looks great! I could see some shrimp being super happy in there...

 

[eco23]

Beautiful. I've been tossing around the idea of picking one up...I think you just made my mind up for me . Are there a lot of hidden costs with them? Do they require a special net, heater, etc...? How the heck do you clean the substrate if they're not as heavily planted as yours?

 

[barterking85]

I wish i could get a half off coupon I would grab one too

 

[Crew]

I've managed a moss ball in my aquarium as well.
On sale

 

[barterking85]

Lucky you lol

 

[MrRick]

Beautiful. I've been tossing around the idea of picking one up...I think you just made my mind up for me . Are there a lot of hidden costs with them? Do they require a special net, heater, etc...? How the heck do you clean the substrate if they're not as heavily planted as yours?

They are tricky to work with, you should see me during trimming time, very humerous. They sell an angled net which is worth its weight in gold. As far as the heater, they make one specifically for this tank, but i didnt care for it and went with the small flat ones for like a betta bowl and slid it in my filter behind the media, works very well for me.

As far as cleaning the substrate, good question. Lol. I dont worry about it much in mine, the crew i put together keeps it pretty clean, the plants suck up the rest. My syphon gets a good amount during water changes. So far it hasnt been an issue.

The trick with this tank was getting the right plants. Anubias are low light, very hardy, and dont grow too fast. 90% of my tank is various size anubias. The sword grows out of control, quickly. I stuck it right in the center, under the top opening for easy access to it for maintenance purposes.

All and all ive been very happy with my choice of buying this tank. Maintenance can be a bit of a challenge but the end results outweigh that for me personally. Careful planning when setting up this tank will go a LONG way. Thanks for the feedback everyone!

 

[barterking85]

I really wanted to they a fluval chi for a Betta they look sharp too

 

[Mogurako]

Very well done, now I want to go out and buy one!

 

[adadkins1]

Awesome tank.

 

[roydooms]

Your tank is really nice.

 

[MrRick]

Appreciate all the feedback guys! Thank you..