Fluval Flex 32.5 Gal saltwater aquarium

[AngelOfDeath]

Has anyone build a reef tank with the Fluval Flex 32.5 gallons saltwater kit? If so is it a good set-up for a pair of clowns, Goby Dragonet, a few corals and a clean up crew. Gonna get it cycle with some live rock and live sand, also any recommendations on some cycling tratment that will help me speed up the process. Any other suggestions on fish to add, coral and equipment will be greatly appreciated. Thanx all.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following along!

 

[nicisareefer]

Has anyone build a reef tank with the Fluval Flex 32.5 gallons saltwater kit? If so is it a good set-up for a pair of clowns, Goby Dragonet, a few corals and a clean up crew. Gonna get it cycle with some live rock and live sand, also any recommendations on some cycling tratment that will help me speed up the process. Any other suggestions on fish to add, coral and equipment will be greatly appreciated. Thanx all.

Yes, I have one and they are great

 

[nicisareefer]

You can keep clowns, hawkfish, blennys, coral beautys, chromis, shrimp, softies and even a few lps

 

[nicisareefer]

Im thinking of taking out the stock light and drilling holes in the top to mount more powerful lights so I can keep sps

 

[AngelOfDeath]

Yes, I have one and they are great

Nice, did you added any additional equipment? I order a heater and a protein skimmer and thinking about getting a wave maker. Any tips will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

 

[nicisareefer]

Nice, did you added any additional equipment? I order a heater and a protein skimmer and thinking about getting a wave maker. Any tips will be greatly appreciated, thank you.

You should get a wavemaker

 

[Roatan Reef]

Has anyone build a reef tank with the Fluval Flex 32.5 gallons saltwater kit? If so is it a good set-up for a pair of clowns, Goby Dragonet, a few corals and a clean up crew. Gonna get it cycle with some live rock and live sand, also any recommendations on some cycling tratment that will help me speed up the process. Any other suggestions on fish to add, coral and equipment will be greatly appreciated. Thanx all.

Following

 

[rackovanz]

I am in the process of cycling my 32.5

 

[AngelOfDeath]

I am in the process of cycling my 32.5

Im on my 3rd day of cycling. Did you added any extra equipment to the tank?

 

[rackovanz]

I am running it pretty bare currently. Just added wave maker, will add the ps1 that I have once the cycle is complete and it needs it. Also have the intank baskets but they are currently empty.

 

[AngelOfDeath]

Whats the wave maker you got? Is made by Fluval?

 

[AngelOfDeath]

Once my cycle is done i will add the PS1 skimmer.

 

[Kasrift]

Once my cycle is done i will add the PS1 skimmer.

Skip the PS1, Fluval's skimmer is garbage.

I have an icecap skimmer on mine, but there are lots of options for it.

Quick answers for people, you probably need to change to media caddies, either 3d printed or otherwise. I got the InTank media ones.

You can do SPS, but you need better lighting, I have two Noopsyches K7 Pros on mine.

Flow wise, depends on livestock, but you'll need a power head.

For filtration, I got these 3d vent blockers to block the bottom of the overflows. I ended up leaving one on. It forces the water through the top like a proper overflow.

 

[AngelOfDeath]

Thank you for the info. Those are some beautiful corals you got there!!!

 

[nicisareefer]

I think i will stick to the stock light cause I think its fine for the corals and nems I keep

 

[nicisareefer]

I think i will stick to the stock light cause I think its fine for the corals and nems I keep

 

[nicisareefer]

The only sps coral I keep is montipora and its doing well

 

[Kasrift]

I think i will stick to the stock light cause I think its fine for the corals and nems I keep

If you use a par meter, the stock light is REALLY weak, even if you run all channels. Unless you are just doing softies, I wouldn't recommend it.

 

[Mike.]

i have this tank, I upgraded every part.

The stock light is extremely weak.