Fluval Evo Build 13.5

[368]

You don’t teally need anything extra to begin with. I think you should set it up the way it comes out the box and make changes to equipment as you go. You will find that you like certain products over others not bc one is better than the other but bc every tank is different and have different needs. So many of us waste so much money in the beginning buying stuff we don’t really need. And when run into problems you have all these variables to chase. Just my opinion.

 

[Katydives]

You're off to a great start!

Thank you! I appreciate it !

 

[ReefJake123]

The only thing I have bought extra besides my tank was my heater one extra power head and a protein skimmer and my tank is fine

 

[Katydives]

just an update everyone ! Ive gotten so much help and advice from Paullawr, so shout out to you and THANK YOU.
i have so far:
in tank media basket
phosphate pads
nitrate pads
rox 0.8 carbon
purigen
i got a koralia nano 240, 50 w heater, the tank is currently cycling, and it looks like so far so good!

 

[Katydives]

where the tank is now

 

[medic17]

I’ve enjoyed the protein skimmer. It does have a tendency to get debris in it which u have to take it apart and clean to get it working again. It does take a couple of weeks to fine tune the skimmer just FYI.

 

[Katydives]

Hey everyone, tank update. Added 2 hermit crabs, 1 snail, 1 daisy polyp, 2 ricordia, 1 pulsating xenia. Since I have added the ricordia they have each split, one in to two, and the other into three

 

[Katydives]

 

[JoshH]

Looking great! Have an eye on that xenia and don't let it tank over, very cool coral for movement but needs a little extra attention to keep in check

 

[Katydives]

Looking great! Have an eye on that xenia and don't let it tank over, very cool coral for movement but needs a little extra attention to keep in check

I'm watching it like a hawk! That's why it and the polyps are all secluded lol. Can't wait to watch them grow!

 

[ReefJake123]

Cool loving it

 

[Katydives]

Just some updates. Looks like the ricordea is ready to split any time now? Im not sure as I've never kept these. Tips, tricks, suggestions for when they do, or what i need to do for them if anything ?

 

[ReefJake123]

Ricordea is a simple coral it splits when it wants and is easy to keep alive because they are a hardy coral I love yours look amazing they will split just give them time overall your tank looks good what’s your water parameters just wondering