Looking for an All-In-One unit for my office

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clawlan

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I know a lot of you click on this thread, caps lock ready, but let me explain. I have been in the hobby a while and have had many man successful tanks. Over the past few years though I have been unable to have any because of a lot of moving. Now that I have settled and have nice office, I'd like to have a nice small but elegant tank. I am looking for a (mostly) all in one unit that will work for some small fish; thinking something like a gourami and some neon tetras or the like.

Since I work for a fancy, upscale home furnishings company and all our office furniture is that, I can't just plop an ugly 10 gallon in the corner. I was looking at something like a BiOrb, biocube or similar because it has a good look to it, and built in filtration. I can't have a big HOB or tubes running to a canister. I know these types of systems generally aren't praised for their filtration but I am not going to be stocking to the gills (hardy har har). Any suggestions?
 

OrionGirl

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What size are you looking for?

I have several all in ones, and the filtration is more than adequate if stocked and maintained properly.
 

authmal

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I've been looking at an Aqueon Evolve 8 for my own desk, just because it's aesthetically pleasing, and well suited for light stocking. I'm even thinking about doing a marine set up, maybe a blue neon goby and sexy shrimp or some kind of snail.
 

OrionGirl

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The smaller aqueon's aren't glass, but they're good and the filtration is basically a sump system, with an insert of floss. You can replace that with some type of bio media and be fine. That said I have 4 gallon one with a pile of Akysis and another with a spiketail paradise. Planted, and doing well.

I prefer the Fluval Edge line, since they're glass and a bit more unusual shapes available. Similar filtration.
 

OrionGirl

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I've seen that model setup in several different locations. Very nice, clean look. Better for a public space since the top is covered, so nothing will 'accidentally' find it's way inside. For stocking, I'd go with a herd of sparrow rasboras and cherry shrimp.
 

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The edge is a very good choice. It does have a good filter from what ive read. The aqueon evolve 8 is also a good choice. With either of those tanks you could manage a school of nano fish and a small gourami or whatever centerpiece fish you choose.

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Glabe

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I am not going to be stocking to the gills (hardy har har). Any suggestions?
:thm:

Evolves and edges are good. The fluval spec is also pretty sweet. Just don't buy a Chi. They short out and evaporate quickly
 

clawlan

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thanks for all the responses. Really digging the Edge the most. Will need to pick up a small heater of course. Also need to think about a stand for it...
 
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