Monster Fish for a Fluval Edge - Help Please

[BobCat]

I am getting a fluval edge aquarium;

http://www.hagen.com/uk/aquatic/addinfo/fluval_edge.cfm

I dont have any fish at the minute but really like this tank and thought it would look well in my apartment.

My question is, will any fish that can be considered 'Monster' in any way live out its life in a 23l aquarium.

What would anyone suggest to stock this? I'm leaning towards shrimp due to the size but any other ideas are appreciatted.

Alternatively something that could live in in 1-2years would be fine and then I could upgrade, like Monster Fish or something.

All ideas welcome, I am excited to have a tank again even if I am very limited in what I can keep.

 

[LBathory]

my suggestion would be a nano reef or planted with low lying plants. They are really nice setups, my lfs has two, (one salt one fresh) and both look sick.

 

[BobCat]

I'm getting it for it's look though so I don't want to be adding additional lights or anything. Are the lights with it good enough to run a nice nano marine or planted tank?

 

[joedodge]

they seem like awsome tanks i would go with shrimp it would be awsome but dont you have to have all kinds of special accesories for this tank

 

[BobCat]

It doesn't include a heater but I think thats the only extra you really need. They have specific nets/magnets etc. but I doubt they are necessary.

 

[justonemoretank]

Honestly, I'd spend the money on a larger setup. This tank is overpriced and very, very small. I've seen quite a few on display, and all of them had cloudy or brown, murky looking water. It does look sorta cool, but it's just another gimmick-y tank meant to attract newbie fishkeepers and overcharge them for an unpractical tank (like the Bio-orb) and such. Just my opinion. For the hundred and forty bucks, you could get a really decent setup which would actually keep fish alive. This is only six gallons -- pretty much, only large enough for a betta, and even that won't work, because Bettas breathe air and this tank has no space in it for air.

 

[LBathory]

Honestly, I'd spend the money on a larger setup. This tank is overpriced and very, very small. I've seen quite a few on display, and all of them had cloudy or brown, murky looking water. It does look sorta cool, but it's just another gimmick-y tank meant to attract newbie fishkeepers and overcharge them for an unpractical tank (like the Bio-orb) and such. Just my opinion. For the hundred and forty bucks, you could get a really decent setup which would actually keep fish alive. This is only six gallons -- pretty much, only large enough for a betta, and even that won't work, because Bettas breathe air and this tank has no space in it for air.

on second thought... listen to him ^ lol.

 

[ericifish]

i agree. i think at walmart you can get an entire 55 gallon setup and then go with some african cichlids for the same price

 

[BobCat]

All sensible points but I am not looking for advise on what tank to buy, just for stocking ideas for the fluval edge.

I'm thinking either just sand and a few small stones with a couple of small 1" Monster Fish or just lightly planted (not big on planted tanks) with a small group of cherry shrimp.

 

[LBathory]

All sensible points but I am not looking for advise on what tank to buy, just for stocking ideas for the fluval edge.

I'm thinking either just sand and a few small stones with a couple of small 1" Monster Fish or just lightly planted (not big on planted tanks) with a small group of cherry shrimp.

go with crystal red shrimp