Zero edge aquarium

[Herefishyfishy]

I once had a 90 aga with a CPR overflow lose it's prime and it became a zero edge aquarium. The new carpet in the living room became it's collector. Was not quite as fun as your current plan.

 

[jezzeaepi]

Twice the algae scrapping... But really sweet lookin! Wouldnt be able to use a magfloat type scrapers either.

 

[DonW]

I'm about 99% sure I'm going to go for this project. I am having thoughts about going three sided after talking to the wife. I can leave that for a last minute decision since the drains are on the end it really wouldnt change much.
Also I see a problem with the return system. I could use a couple tru unoin check valves and just make sure they are clean and working. I could also use a glass tulip return but that would force me to have a closed loop since the tulips can only handle about 500gph. The tulips may also break the surface which I think would effect the top down viewing.
Just guessing but I would think about 25 or 30 times turnover would be about right for this shallow of a system. I think 14" deep with 3/4" acrylic is about the max height. It really would just be a over glorified 60g aquarium.

Don

 

[JoshF]

How do the actual Zero Edge aquariums do the returns? You mentioned the check valves, but do they just pop up through bulkheads? If you did three-sided you could do returns on the back wall with a siphon break built-in.

Josh

 

[DonW]

How do the actual Zero Edge aquariums do the returns? You mentioned the check valves, but do they just pop up through bulkheads? If you did three-sided you could do returns on the back wall with a siphon break built-in.

Josh

The problem is you will break the surface unless the returns are very low. Zero edge just uses a bulhead stuck in the bottom. I may build it with no returns then just try the glass tulips. If it ruines the view then I can always punch the bottom.

Don

 

[Maxx]

I've always liked the look of the Zero Edge aquariums. The only ares of concern about these tanks that I've heard about are temp control, evaporation, and algae management...

Nick