First saltwater aquarium build

[gpg3rd]

Hey guys, new to the saltwater hobby so excuse me for not being informed too much. My wife let it slip that I’m getting a fluval 13.5 for a gift later on this month. I started to buy equipment to prepare for it. I started off buying and aqua top 50 watt heater along with the fluval cp1 for some extra movement in the water. Are these suitable for this tank? I plan on having maybe 2 clowns and a clean up crew and maybe so corals. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

 

[Woodneers]

Does she realize what she has done? Im not familiar with that tank so I dont have much to add other than you may want to look into an ATO unless it has a lid and even then I would consider an ATO. other than that some live rock and sand and you have a tank! Congrats.

 

[gpg3rd]

I don’t think she has any idea haha. I already started looking into ATO’s after I heard “ATO is the way to go” a bunch of times. I have huge list of stuff saved on amazon right now. I’m gonna take it to a couple LFS around me to see what they have to offer.

 

[40g Nano]

Imo, you don’t really need an ato
Plus, that tank has a lid

 

[Reef257]

Some starter bacteria would be really help full.good luck .

 

[40g Nano]

Live rock will also be very beneficial

 

[gpg3rd]

Quick update, set up the tank!!! Currently waiting for the water to settle but here’s a quick picture. I’ll post more later on. Quick question do you guys, where’s the best place to place my wave maker?

 

[Woodneers]

And note the fun begins!

 

[ReefSapper]

Congrats! Enjoy the process, expect some frustrations but the payoff if you stick with it and do your research is WAY worth it. Learning a new hobby is fun and this one is no different, also you have an amazing community here that is full of knowledge and support so dont hesitate to ask questions. Look forward to seeing some progress pics.

 

[gpg3rd]

Here’s a picture of it as it cleared up. Also I moved the wave maker after I noticed it pushing all the sand to one side of the tank.

 

[revhtree]

Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family!

 

[Bato367]

Quick update, set up the tank!!! Currently waiting for the water to settle but here’s a quick picture. I’ll post more later on. Quick question do you guys, where’s the best place to place my wave maker?

I put my CP1 in the same tank, right below the overflow grill... Seems fine. Has came un-suctioned a few times which is annoying. Clean surface clean with a razor first if your tank is used...Seems like a good powerhead though.

 

[gpg3rd]

Hey guys it’s been a while since I last provided an update so here are some pics of the tank.
Tank upgrades
Fluval evo 16 light
Syncra Silent pump

Live stock
Neon dottyback
2 black ocellaris clownfish
Strawberry conch
Pincushion urchin
2 snails
3 hermit crabs

coral
2 hammer corals
8 zoas
1 encrusting coral
1 pipe organ
1 anemone