Fluval EVO 13.5 Build

[j.register3]

Hello all, here to share my 2.5 month old nano build!

Tank - Fluval EVO 13.5 All-In-One

Chamber 1:
Return Pump - Eheim CompactON 1000
Heater - Eheim Jager 50W Heater
Heater Controller/Probe - Finnex HC - 810M

Chamber 2:
Filtration Media/Refugium
- InTank Media Basket
- 1lb Live Rock
- Chaeto Algae
- Chemipure Blue Nano Packets

Chamber 3:
Protein Skimmer - Fluval PS2 Protein Skimmer

Light: AI Prime 16HD + Diffuser


Cover/Lid/Top:
KrakenReef - Fluval 13.5 Custom Lid

Wavemaker:
EcoTech Vortech MP10 with QuietDrive

Auto Top Off:
Tunze 3155 Auto Top Off

I’ve learned a lot in the last 2 months & looking forward to growing as a hobbyist, fish father, & coral enthusiast. Thanks for letting me share & feel free to share your builds here as well

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Evo user here too. I would think about incorporating some way to have floss into chamber 1. Plug the hole in chamber 2 if you havn't done it. Stocking list?

 

[j.register3]

Evo user here too. I would think about incorporating some way to have floss into chamber 1. Plug the hole in chamber 2 if you havn't done it. Stocking list?

Ahhh forgot to add, I also have a plug & surface skimmer. Where would you recommend adding the filter floss? Chamber 1 with heater & return pump or 2 in the media basket?

Stocklist:
2 Frostbite Clownfish
1 Cleaner Shrimp
1 Yasha Goby
3 Astrea Snails
4 Nassarius Snails
1 Electric Blue Hermit Crab

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

I use chamber 1 with a 3d printed media basket with a neotherm heater. I have a flow director that pours the water over floss and chamber 2 is largely empty except for probes. 1000's of ways to set this up which is why I love this tank.

 

[juanrmattos]

Very nice!!!

Im actually ready to start setting up my Fluval EVO 12 and the equipment look similar to yours... I wont be using a heater or a top-off but I have everything ready.

Will keep an eye out, thanks for sharing

 

[A2dahlberg]

I use chamber 1 with a 3d printed media basket with a neotherm heater. I have a flow director that pours the water over floss and chamber 2 is largely empty except for probes. 1000's of ways to set this up which is why I love this tank.

Did you print it yourself or get it online?

 

[Reef.]

I’m still wondering how you fitted all that in?

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Did you print it yourself or get it online?

Printed myself but intank makes something similar. You could use a 3D printing service but not sure how much it would be

 

[A2dahlberg]

Man I knew I got the wrong printer, I bought a resin printer because of the details for minis. you want to sell me one? =)

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

Man I knew I got the wrong printer, I bought a resin printer because of the details for minis. you want to sell me one? =)

If and when I get my printer working again sure. Pm me details. I might have my original one laying around. :)

 

[saltybees]

Gogo Evos. Nice setup!

 

[Matt Miller]

If and when I get my printer working again sure. Pm me details. I might have my original one laying around. :)

I'm just about to get my evo started up for a QT, do you have a link for what you used?

 

[NeonRabbit221B]

I'm just about to get my evo started up for a QT, do you have a link for what you used?

This has worked very well for me

Fluval Evo 13.5 Chamber 1 Media Basket by stutaylor

Modified version of my chamber 2 basket for use in chamber 1, it doesn't go down as far as an intank media basket but does block off the slats to chamber 2 forcing the water down through the media

www.thingiverse.com

 

[Matt Miller]

This has worked very well for me

Fluval Evo 13.5 Chamber 1 Media Basket by stutaylor

Modified version of my chamber 2 basket for use in chamber 1, it doesn't go down as far as an intank media basket but does block off the slats to chamber 2 forcing the water down through the media

www.thingiverse.com

Awesome, thank you!