Bought it today for 50 bucks, I will have some pictures up at some point this week. I have a couple of questions, to make this into a nano reef what do I need to do for lighting. I know the small lights on it aren't suitable, is there a conversion kit for them? Also, I haven't dug into the filter or anything yet, but what would I need to do for filtering, is the one on it suitable for a reef?
Fluval Edge 6G Build
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The filter is fine, it's an AC. You could fill it with media of your choice, or mod it into a fuge (here's one example)
If you're looking to keep the stock look with the lights contained in the hood, your options are limited:
-Nanotuners LED module (pricey)
-DIY LED
-Compact fluorescents
There are probably others, but these are the most common.
There's a ton of Edge builds over at Nano-reefs, good stuff.
If you're looking to keep the stock look with the lights contained in the hood, your options are limited:
-Nanotuners LED module (pricey)
-DIY LED
-Compact fluorescents
There are probably others, but these are the most common.
There's a ton of Edge builds over at Nano-reefs, good stuff.
Are you referring to just the bar holding the bulbs? That's typically what people remove, and that's how to do the methods I listed.
2-3 CFLs would be the cheapest way.
If you're referring to removing the hood as well, the sky's the limit. Put whatever you want over the tank. But people typically don't like doing that.
2-3 CFLs would be the cheapest way.
If you're referring to removing the hood as well, the sky's the limit. Put whatever you want over the tank. But people typically don't like doing that.
Ecoxotic 6851 PAR38 LED Aquarium Lamp - 455nm Royal Blue - 21W
Would this work, I saw that Kelsey used something like this on her Flucal Chi. I loved the way it looked, but I have no idea if this bulb would be sufficient.
Would this work, I saw that Kelsey used something like this on her Flucal Chi. I loved the way it looked, but I have no idea if this bulb would be sufficient.
Thanks, this build is going to be slower than paint drying as my time, and most of my funds are going to the 220 gallon reef. Slow but steady, I will post some pictures and start the build. My wife is more excited about this little fluval than she is about the monster. 
xxwolfpackof1xx
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hb the koralia nanos im gettin a 425 Thursday for my ten everyone said it was the perfect amount of flow there's also a 250 model that does 250gph instead of 425
xxwolfpackof1xx
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that i dont know but im interested in the answer as i want to kkeep one as well
xxwolfpackof1xx
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i wish i had money to do builds lol
Sarcothelia
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It is definitely possible to keep a brain in a 6g. But you would definitely need some sort of a sump to manage that. Something as small as a 5g sump would allow you to house everything you need. I'd be much more inclined to put some Ricordea in a 6 gallon though...Don't even need a skimmer, they actually prefer "dirty" water.
Unfortunately I won't get it built the way I want for a little while, all my funds are tied up in the big reef, but I do have some plans. I am looking into lighting options now, a lot of people just stick an 18" T5 strip on top of the little canopy. I don't like the way it looks though, I am considering these PAR38 LED's, or maybe a halide pendant.
xxwolfpackof1xx
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how about zooas? mushrooms?
xxwolfpackof1xx
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or even gsp or xeinas and i dont thinkk you'll need a skimmer my 10 dosnt have one. youll be fine without one as long as your filter moves enough water and mabye a small power head
