ZeroEdge aquariums... - Page 2

ninjataco777 · 01-06-2008, 01:13 AM

my lfs has 3 set up. a 40 gal. rectangle, a 30 gal hex and a ?? gallon but its very big and is filleds with coral, they are all reefs, and they are doing great! i think they would be better as just a coral tank, but then flow is a problem, scince there is nowhere to put a powerhead without wires hanging out off of tank.

JT101 · 01-06-2008, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaveK

Besides the additional work of cleaning a zero edge tank, and all the other problems they have, my question is what are you trying to show off?

Yes, a zero edge tank by itself does look fantastic, but isn't the goal here to show off the reef? I think that the show is the corals and fish, not an exotic looking tank.

When you look down into a ZeroEdge (it's easy to do because they are designed to do that, the stands are low) it looks like you are peering into a lagoon or a reef. It's an amazing experience. So, you are showing off your reef tank in the most natural way possible.

SaltwaterGeek · 01-06-2008, 09:27 PM

What method is used to clean the actual acrylic? Being that it is acrylic, won't it scratch?

Chris

SaltwaterGeek · 01-15-2008, 09:17 AM

I finally saw once set up at a LFS. I like the concept and the tank, But the stand is cheaply made and looks tacky IMHO.

Thanks,
Chris

lcstorc · 01-15-2008, 09:21 AM

I love the way they look but they are completely impractical for fish. At MACNA last year there was someone standing there to do nothing but put the fish back in the tank. I saw one poor clown go over the edge at least 10 times.
I do think it would be awesome as a clam tank if you can manage all of the cleaning.

BigAl07 · 01-15-2008, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by lcstorc

I love the way they look but they are completely impractical for fish. At MACNA last year there was someone standing there to do nothing but put the fish back in the tank. I saw one poor clown go over the edge at least 10 times.
I do think it would be awesome as a clam tank if you can manage all of the cleaning.

That's a job I could do. Clown catcher and putter back in the tank DOOD

lcstorc · 01-15-2008, 09:25 AM

It was really pretty sad. There were a whole bunch of picasso clowns in the tank along with other fish. This one poor clown just keep going over and over. He looked toatlly stressed out and I doubt he lasted very long after the show.

01-06-2008, 01:13 AM	#16 (permalink)
ninjataco777 Scopas Tang Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: south jersey Posts: 470 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: ZeroEdge aquariums... my lfs has 3 set up. a 40 gal. rectangle, a 30 gal hex and a ?? gallon but its very big and is filleds with coral, they are all reefs, and they are doing great! i think they would be better as just a coral tank, but then flow is a problem, scince there is nowhere to put a powerhead without wires hanging out off of tank. __________________ "Take the warning labels off and let the problem solve itself" RS Nano Club My 29 Gallon Oceanic Biocube Reef Chronicle http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...c-biocube.html ANTI-WALDO ANTI-BIO-BALL ANTI-CARRIBEAN BRISTLEWORM

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SaltwaterGeek Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 401 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ZeroEdge aquariums... I finally saw once set up at a LFS. I like the concept and the tank, But the stand is cheaply made and looks tacky IMHO. Thanks, Chris

01-15-2008, 09:21 AM	#20 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,459 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ZeroEdge aquariums... I love the way they look but they are completely impractical for fish. At MACNA last year there was someone standing there to do nothing but put the fish back in the tank. I saw one poor clown go over the edge at least 10 times. I do think it would be awesome as a clam tank if you can manage all of the cleaning. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-15-2008, 09:25 AM	#22 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,459 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: ZeroEdge aquariums... It was really pretty sad. There were a whole bunch of picasso clowns in the tank along with other fish. This one poor clown just keep going over and over. He looked toatlly stressed out and I doubt he lasted very long after the show. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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