Fluval Edge for SH?

[Ben34105]

Hi Everyone,

I was in my LFS and saw a Fluval Edge set up. I thought the tank would look good in my office on my desk. Do you think I could do seahorses in it? What other fish could I do? They had some mini gobies that were only an inch long. Maybe a sand sifting sea star?

Thank you.

 

[fishtankdon]

I like those tanks as well, neat looking, not sure how horses would do in it tho. What kind of horses are you looking to get? I have a 90 gallon with around 14 Southern Erectus in it and 4 Redi and two tangs, a yellow and a blue. Also a sand sifting cucumber.

 

[Ben34105]

I'm new to SHs so I'm not sure what kind to get. I've been reading this forum and dwarfs seem to be my only choice.

 

[margi26]

Hey, what are your thoughts about the sand sifting cucumber? I was going to get one, but was afraid of their toxins. I myself have 3 Reidi in a 75 that are breeding like crazy.

 

[ScarletReef]

I would think that the fluval edge (6gal) would be most suited to dwarf seahorses, but remember they require live food.

 

[The Crowing]

I haven't seen those tanks in person but looking at the specs it would appear that it is feasible. Several H. zosterae is going to be your best bet as I would not put any species larger than that in a tank that size. The one thing that I wonder about is how hard is it to clean the glass? It says it has a hidden opening for feeding but make sure you can easily access the tank or it may be more trouble than it is worth.

 

[arcprolife]

I think the 6 gallon fluval is a beautiful tank. I plan on getting one next month for my dwarfs that are in a ten gallon now. It has more of an "art" feel to it and would like great on a desk. Dwarfs are fun if you plan on hatching lots of brine.

 

[ScarletReef]

Being able to look at them clearly from the top and sides would be an added bonus. Post pics if you decide to do a dwarf tank.

 

[pledosophy]

I would not put any type of horses in one of those tanks. I would also not put a sand sifting star fish in one.

You might be abel to do a very small gobie,a nd a couple of inverts, but IME pico tanks are not meant for fish really.

JMO

 

[Jaguar]

6g tank, is a tank definately designed for dwarf seahorses. Sounds like a really cute setup too. Best of luck and post photos when you set it up!