nano 13

My ph has been sitting at 7.6 both before and after installing the BRS co2 scrubber. I think the issue is that my skimmer doesn’t pull air fast enough for the scrubber to work. I feel no suction when I put my finger over the scrubber intake, and also when I do that the bubbles don’t stop going...

Hello everyone! As you can probably tell by my choice of tank, this is our first foray in to the marine hobby. The tank is totally stock at the moment. So far it's been unbelievably exciting. We set the tank up so we would be able to pick up a pair of clownfish for my son's birthday. He's...

I’m wondering if anyone has somewhere to get a custom lid for the fluval evo 13.5g, or if anyone who 3D prints or DIYs would be willing to make me one. I need a mesh lid but with the frame not covering the rear 3.5" My in-tank skimmer required me to saw off a 3.5" by 3.5" hole in the rear corner...

I’m pretty new to protein skimmers because I have a nano tank and haven’t had the need for one in the past, so I’m confused on some things. I got the eshopps nano skimmer and was told to not let the bubbles overflow, so I set the water level low. But aren’t the bubbles at least supposed to reach...

My 13.5g fluval evo isn’t mature enough to start adding corals yet, but for when I do, I found this really interesting lid made specifically for that tank (I have to have a lid because of cats). This would give me the ability to get a better light so maybe I could grow more types of coral than I...

Would it hurt the corals to add a cheap blue light bar to the tank and run it with the stock light? I'm just hoping to make the coral pop out a little more. AQUANEAT Aquarium LED Submersible Light 7.5 Inch Underwater Stick Strip Bar Lamp Fish Tank (Blue) https://a.co/d/eVHUIci

Hi everyone! After some research to determine what would be best for me to start my reef tank hobby, I recently purchased a Fluval Evo 13.5. I'm wondering what would be an ideal filtration system in the back. I bought the inTank Chamber One Media Basket, Carbon, Chemi Pure Elite, bonded Filter...

So i already starting to buy everything i need for my easy low tech tank set up. I already bought a 60*30*30 cm(24*12*12 inch) tank, waiting for lamps to arrive, and also looking for tank gear in LFS'. For rock I'm going to use live tank rock and sand. Sand and salt will be from Aquaforest...

Ok so I’m finally starting a build thread to document my progress. First things first, I’m considering myself an entire newbie lol. If anyone has pointers, or finds anything incorrect, please by the Gods correct me or speak up. I want this new tank to be successful but I am also a little...

Hello guys! New reefer here, I currently have a 10 gallon reef tank which is about 5 months old. Currently have a few LPS corals and a few softies in there, which most have been in my tank around a month or two. I made this thread because I recently purchased a fluval evo 13.5, and I am going to...

Hey everyone this will be my coral frag and invert QT to my main DT. Im cataloging it more to look back on and use to keep track of everything going into my tank. As well as the frags I will inevitably have later. This tank will not hold any fish as that one will be separated due to the copper...

I started my very first tank April 2022 and recently joined the R2R community almost a year into the hobby. Prior to setting up my Fluval 13.5 I’ve never had a fish tank, saltwater or fresh. I decided to get into the hobby one day and the very next day I was at my LFS purchasing all the...

Just showing off my tank. Hope this could belong here... if not let me know. My friend wanted a video to show his kid so figured why not post it here, too? Here's what I have running: -Fluval 13.5, stock filtration, stock lighting -Have a laser cut media basket, haven't used it yet. waiting...

I've been trying to get the time to sit down and introduce myself as things have been hectic and I've been praying for 36 hour days. I joined the forum a while ago and am making the time today to stop being rude and introduce myself. My name is Ana and I'm from South Florida. I'm not new to...

Hello all, It's been many years since I had a reef tank. Took it down in 2017 when a family member got sick and work was super crazy. I was sad to see it go but a relief it has been. Feels like a ton has changed in reefing since then. New lights, new automations, new ATO's, new Pumps, new wave...

Price is best offer! Not shipping, pick up in Queens, NY only! Full tank setup including the ikea drawer/tank stand. Includes all livestock in picture. Includes intank media baskets for both chambers ($110 value) Includes ps2 protein skimmer Includes custom acrylic lid if you want to use...

Slow day at work so I figured I would finally write up a build thread to document and show my progress. I started back in March this year when someone gifted me an Evo 13.5 boy what a rabbit hole I have fallen down since then. I have taken care of freshwater fish in the past, but marine is...

Now that my tank has been stable on parameters for awhile, I went out yesterday and got a branch of GSP to start my reef tank, nothing too expensive in case it didn't do well. It must be real mad at my tank, because it has not opened yet. Parameters: pH: 7.8 Nitrate: 8 KH: 11.5-12 Ca: 440...

I’m brand new to saltwater so I decided to get a EVO 13.5 gal to start off. I bought water from my local aquarium store… I set everything up with the sand and rock I bought all the essential I thought I would need expect (protein skimmer) but it’s been 2 days and 1.023 PPT and i was told it...

See attached a picture of my tank, but with a horrible brown algae outbreak. First sign was about ten days ago, tank has been set up for a little under two months. Should I just leave it and let my tank get overgrown, or should I remove it/get a clean up crew to eat it? Want to get into growing...

Howdy! I'm here to share my new experience with the saltwater aquarium hobby :) I got involved with freshwater aquariums a while back and recently made my transition to saltwater. Currently using a 13.5 Fluval Evo to get familiar with saltwater without having a huge commitment. I think...

Hi I am new to the forum and this is my first build by myself (mostly my husband butt in a little ). So I had decided to build this tank as my husband has left the country to go to school so I wanted something that would challenge me and something that I enjoyed. I have dabbled in saltwater...

****most recent FTS**** September 22, 2022 ***End Update*** I’m starting my first tank in 6+ years and my 3rd ever reef tank. The goal with this one is to build a streamline (hence the AIO), attractive nano reef in the condo I share with my fiancée who has never been involved with a reef...

Hello, Long time lurker here. I've had freshwater tanks in the past, and helped take care of a couple reefs and salt tanks as well.Never my own though. As the title says I am setting up a Fluval Evo 13.5, and I am looking for a little advice on sand, rock, and stocking it. Below is what I...

After having lurked on several forums for over five years I finally got an amazing deal on a tank I should have bit the bullet on a long time ago. The plan is to have a pretty simple fish only tank at first until I upgrade the lights. Eventually I know I’m going to get coral. I’m not expecting a...