Fish lovers throughout the world have cheered with the advent of the new age Fluval edge aquarium. Fluval edge aquarium for sale is available within $139.99 in the US (6 gallon tank, size 22.4 cm x 26 cm x 46 cm). The elegant design with a stunning finish of a 3D water-cube gives an impression of your good taste. However, before buying one, one should be aware of all the small details about its maintenance, future considerations and many other handy topics that are bound to be implemented after the purchase.
So come take a tour of the top 10 secrets of the beautiful Fluval Edge Aquarium.
Generally this tank is a recommended freshwater setup mainly for Fluval edge tropical fish. Even if it is converted into a marine setup, it would likely pose a great challenge for the owner
The light fixture consists of two 10 watts halogen bulbs with a hinged structure, which can be lifted out of the way while the customer does the maintenance on the aquarium, is the most advantageous. Also the top canopy contains many small holes which allow warm air, which is generated by the bulbs, to escape. This feature gives the tank a certain degree of robustness.
These aquariums come with hidden three stage power filtration technique that allows biological, mechanical and chemical cleaning resulting in cleaner water.
One of the drawbacks of this aquarium is that it does not come with a heater; while tropical fishes require an aquarium heater. So you may need to buy Fluval edge fish tank with shatterproof 25 Watt Edge heater.
The Fluval Edge fish tank is not compatible for any automatic feeder while the cover is in place. If the cover were to remain off, a battery powered feeder could be added.battery fish tank heater
The entire volume of the filter chamber is used to provide maximum filtration for the given space. The recirculation flow grid reduces the water flow by up to 60%. If it is too strong for the fish, one should place a foam protector in front of the input siphon area as an extra safety measure for smaller fish.
For the maintenance to be easier, a Fluval edge maintenance tools kit is recommended. This kit includes an Edge Gravel Vac, Edge Algae Magnet and an Edge Fish Net, which are specially designed to allow easier access through the top opening.
For more efficient cleaning, a foam block for the gross particles, the carbon insert that clears the water as crystal by removing chemicals and dyes are recommended. A biological filter may be added to stimulate beneficial bacteria.
For decoration a Fluval edge bamboo wall worth around $28.29 may be used.
Last but not the least, there should be a minimum of 3 litres of water for every 1 cm of fish, excluding the tail. 5-6 small species should be enough.