Fluval Spec V

OGFrenchHorn · Sep 5, 2016

I'm looking to set up a pico in my classroom with zoas, GSP, and xenia. I saw the Fluval spec V at seaside yesterday and I liked the size of it. My concert is with the LED. Has any one used this tank for softies successfully?

Joeganja · Sep 7, 2016

In the description it doesn't say anything about being able to house corals so I'm sure you can probably get away with some softies like zoas, xenias, mushrooms, and gsp but I recommend the fluval evo since that's the fluval kit that's meant for saltwater tanks and coral.

ahiggins · Sep 7, 2016

I grew zoas and mushrooms in mine with the stock light before I upgraded.
The problem (for me) was the lid. It had the hole in the middle where the light shines in-made the screws in the light fixture rust within 2 months.

OGFrenchHorn · Sep 7, 2016

Thanks for the replies! I'll look in to the evo.

Hmmm so I might have to treat the screws if I get it

ahiggins · Sep 7, 2016

I liked the tank-small but it had room for improvised filtration.
The screws just irritated me a little.

OGFrenchHorn · Sep 7, 2016

ahiggins said:
I liked the tank-small but it had room for improvised filtration.
The screws just irritated me a little.

That's what I liked about it. The filter compartment looked big enough to upgrade the filtration

ahiggins · Sep 7, 2016

its actually not very big BUT I was able to fit a sponge on one side (verticle) by the overflow to the return pump and chemipure. Thats all you really need in a tank that small anyway.
One side note, there is a hole in the black part that is an "oops" in case you drain too much water-so the return pump doesnt burn up. Youll want to superglue or epoxy it. My sand was always getting into the wrong places. Photo attached.

OGFrenchHorn · Sep 8, 2016

ahiggins said:
its actually not very big BUT I was able to fit a sponge on one side (verticle) by the overflow to the return pump and chemipure. Thats all you really need in a tank that small anyway.
One side note, there is a hole in the black part that is an "oops" in case you drain too much water-so the return pump doesnt burn up. Youll want to superglue or epoxy it. My sand was always getting into the wrong places. Photo attached.

Thanks for the heads up!