galacticcookie
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Hello! I've had an aquarium before, and have rediscovered the beauty of them again, and like many other people have fallen for the aesthetic appeal of the Fluval Edge. I really like the compact design and, again, it's unique appearance. For those not familiar with the tank, I've attached a picture of it. It's a rectangular tank that is filled to the top so it's viewable from all angles. There's a very small removable lid in the centre of the sealed glass cover which allows for cleaning, catching and through which oxygen may pass.
However, I've found out that the tank is perhaps not quite as ideal as I thought it was. It can't handle nearly as many fish as I hoped it would, and the small access lid means it's difficult to clean.
Basically, what I'm asking is;
1) For current or previous owners of the Fluval Edge, what is it like? Is it difficult to clean? What is the light like for growing plants?
2) With such a small tank, what kind of fish or invertebrates can I have? I'd really like to have a tropical tank, and buy a heater made for the tank. I quite like guppies, dwarf gouramis and cherry shrimps. Would I be able to have these all together, and at what quantities, or would I have to have a gourami/guppy only tank? I also like bettas, but because it's filled with water pretty much to the top, I don't think they would be suitable.
3) Could anyone list some easy beginner plants that I could grow? I've never grown live plants before, and the LED lighting apparently isn't very good for growing plants, so lowlight plants only please. Or would I be better to just buy artificial plants?
4) I've never kept tropical fish before, so have I decided upon the wrong fish/tank? Any other tank or fish suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The tank, however, needs to have a cover.
Thanks in advance, Adam
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However, I've found out that the tank is perhaps not quite as ideal as I thought it was. It can't handle nearly as many fish as I hoped it would, and the small access lid means it's difficult to clean.
Basically, what I'm asking is;
1) For current or previous owners of the Fluval Edge, what is it like? Is it difficult to clean? What is the light like for growing plants?
2) With such a small tank, what kind of fish or invertebrates can I have? I'd really like to have a tropical tank, and buy a heater made for the tank. I quite like guppies, dwarf gouramis and cherry shrimps. Would I be able to have these all together, and at what quantities, or would I have to have a gourami/guppy only tank? I also like bettas, but because it's filled with water pretty much to the top, I don't think they would be suitable.
3) Could anyone list some easy beginner plants that I could grow? I've never grown live plants before, and the LED lighting apparently isn't very good for growing plants, so lowlight plants only please. Or would I be better to just buy artificial plants?
4) I've never kept tropical fish before, so have I decided upon the wrong fish/tank? Any other tank or fish suggestions would be greatly appreciated. The tank, however, needs to have a cover.
Thanks in advance, Adam
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