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fish clown
02/10/2013, 10:48 PM
Well I have fallen in love with zero edge tanks. I've seen a zero edge clam tank in person and they look amazing. I found an amazing deal locally and I'll be picking it up in a few days. I just need to know more About them though. It is a 20-25 ish hex. I want to know what inverts to put In to keep it clean because It seem like snails would you over the edge and I'm not a huge fan of crabs. Any thoughts? Any other things I need to know would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
Bebo77
02/10/2013, 10:51 PM
You get to clean 2 sides of glass now...
bnumair
02/10/2013, 10:54 PM
clean both sides of glass and water splash will cause salt deposits around the furniture. splashing is not hard but there are few drops that do fly out all the time.
fish clown
02/11/2013, 06:51 AM
Ok, I understand it will need more maintenance than a usual tank. What about a CUC? It seem like snails would eventually find there way to the edge so...
rgauvin
02/11/2013, 08:46 AM
Ok, I understand it will need more maintenance than a usual tank. What about a CUC? It seem like snails would eventually find there way to the edge so...

They will, and they can cause water to splash on furniture or the floor.

Zero edge aquariums are gorgeous, but I am not sure I am ready for one.
fish clown
02/11/2013, 12:37 PM
So should I go with only a CUC that can't climb the walls?
fish clown
02/16/2013, 11:26 PM
Well I got the tank set up today!!!!

I have a temporary light there just to see.
http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh613/fishclown/D6DDF274-B1DB-426B-B338-66F59EBF2933-9954-000005E769B7D308.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh613/fishclown/61B0CAAF-5DBD-4248-96C8-72CA20BD7459-9954-000005E76BC2E2E8.jpg

http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh613/fishclown/08BCE1E9-975F-44BB-9B33-111E92B33742-9954-000005E76D8E7272.jpg

I added about 75% tank water( I have a 75 gal reef that has been established for 1 year that I took water from) and 25% new ro di saltwater. How long should I wait till I add livestock?
Altezza01
02/16/2013, 11:37 PM
If it were my tank I would add fish right away but not any expensive fish. If they lve for more than a week then add more