The edge of madnes

[leetaylor]

Hi All,

So I am continuing with my other thread https://www.ukaps.org/forum/threads/here-goes-nuttin-folks.5035/

However my Son is now of the age to get his first tank, I managed to score an awesome deal on Ebay for a 3 month old Fluval Edge for just £10!!!!

We are started this week and this time im using aqua soil to see how it compares to the substrate in my main tank (if its good i feel an overall of the main tank cumming on)

The first two pics

Just filled by leetaylor, on Flickr

Cleared up by leetaylor, on Flickr

 

[CooKieS]

Good luck with that thing, the only good part is the filter.

Access is an nightmare and lightning is just good to grow moss pr anubias directly under it.

You'll need to put additionnal light unit on this if you want to grow something.

I enjoyed mine because of the look but man, it was a nightmare to maintain. Good luck!

 

[rebel]

I think you can make a nice low tech tank but it's a tough one. I've modified mine to have more light but circulation is an issue. You need to be smart with your scape to allow access but still make it look good.

Try with moss only and see. Weeping moss is growing well for me.

Not for beginners.

 

[Aqua360]

Great pick up for a tenner!

If it goes tits up, just sell it for 20 (or 30!) and get something easier

 

[leetaylor]

So the tank is now Cycled and some fish are in, the plants have gone mad...I am really taken by the difference aquarium soil as a substrate has made

Now with fish by leetaylor, on Flickr

Now with fish by leetaylor, on Flickr

 

[Lee iley]

Looks a cracking little tank well done mate.

Cheers lee

 

[leetaylor]

Thanks dude, just waiting for a carpet to form