Aquavista and Zero Edge

[sazarac]

Hi all,
I just saw the new Aquavista Wall mounted aquarium today.
http://www.aquavistainc.com/
It's a freshwater "designer" nano.
There is also the Zero Edge aquarium.
http://www.zeroedgeaquarium.com/
Not a nano, but also a "designer" system.
It's pretty amazing what is being done in aquariums today.
I'd love to have one of the Zero Edges, IF money weren't an option, and of course there IS the issue of dust, pets and children. The Aquavista I'm not keen on at all.
Anyone have opinions on these?
I hope links are ok in posts. I didn't see anything in the faqs prohibiting them.
Saz

 

[clay12340]

I'm not a fan of the picture frame type tanks, but the fish shop I work weekends at has a zero edge. It is a nice looking tank and the low walls make it awesome for coral and clam viewing. Personally, I don't think the look warrants the cost, but that is only a matter of opinion.

 

[sazarac]

Do you see any problems with keeping the surface of the water clean? Are there any fish in the tank? How quiet are they? Any problems with people putting their fingers in the water? Sorry for all the questions.

I really love the look, but they ARE terribly expensive.
Saz
Originally Posted by Clay12340
I'm not a fan of the picture frame type tanks, but the fish shop I work weekends at has a zero edge. It is a nice looking tank and the low walls make it awesome for coral and clam viewing. Personally, I don't think the look warrants the cost, but that is only a matter of opinion.

 

[ibew]

Originally Posted by sazarac
Do you see any problems with keeping the surface of the water clean? Are there any fish in the tank? How quiet are they? Any problems with people putting their fingers in the water? Sorry for all the questions.

I really love the look, but they ARE terribly expensive.
Saz
if you google zeroedge theres a couple of places selling them as complete setups and they hint on types of fishes that may be a problem

but your right it is an awsome desgin

 

[clay12340]

People touch the water fairly regularly, but it is generally not a problem. The tank is silent as far as I can tell. The only noise you'd have would be pumps or a gurgle from the overflows if you don't have it set up right.
As to fish I'd say stick with non-jumpers that stay near the bottom for sure. A small fish could swim over the walls without even jumping. Putting a top on it would completely ruin the look. The only thing in the tank at the shop are some LPS corals and a few snails.

 

[sazarac]

Looking at it, I couldn't really envision fish in it. As a reef tank though, it looks fantastic.
I won't look at prices (grin). I want one, and if I see a great deal I'm gonna cry because I can't AFFORD even a great deal.
Beside I have a cat. Oh boy, now THAT would be interesting.
Originally Posted by Ibew
if you google zeroedge theres a couple of places selling them as complete setups and they hint on types of fishes that may be a problem

but your right it is an awsome desgin

Saz

 

[sazarac]

It seems like the temptation would be to much to resist!
If it were bigger and low enough, people would want to stick their feet in it!

Is the setup very complicated? Is it under-gravel filtration? Or a sump? I didn't look into it to much on the website. Oh hey, do you want to plug the shop where you work?
Originally Posted by Clay12340
People touch the water fairly regularly, but it is generally not a problem. The tank is silent as far as I can tell. The only noise you'd have would be pumps or a gurgle from the overflows if you don't have it set up right.
I agree, this setup is beautiful because there is no top. I don't think I'd want fish. Seems to me this is a nice modern replica of a tide pool. I grew up on Huntington and Laguna and loved the tide pools. Last time I was there though, they were all gone. Very sad. This would be a perfect way to capture the feel at least.
Originally Posted by Clay12340
As to fish I'd say stick with non-jumpers that stay near the bottom for sure. A small fish could swim over the walls without even jumping. Putting a top on it would completely ruin the look. The only thing in the tank at the shop are some LPS corals and a few snails.
Saz