I am new to the forum, and I need some advice.
I have a Fluval EVO 13.5, and it is FOWLR. It is cycled for about two weeks now, and I was thinking of starting a reef in October or early November.
Now here are some questions I have before I convert the EVO to a reef:
• I live in a rented apartment, and I cannot connect a RO/DI system. Can I only use RO water that I can buy at Target, or does it have to be RO/DI?
• The tank’s temperature is consistently between 78 and 80 F (max. 81 Fahrenheit). Is that ok?
• Do I have to use a Protein Skimmer? I know many people are asking this, but I am still not sure.
Before I spend more money on a custom cover and an AI Prime, can I convert to a reef tank? Does it make sense with the water temperature and only having RO water available? I want a reef, but before I go with a more extensive setup, I want to see if I can do this.
Current setup:
• Fluval EVO 13.5
• InTank Chamber 1 insert
• InTank Chamber 2 insert
• SICCE Syncra Silent 1.0
• Fluval Protein Skimmer (not yet installed)
• Aqamai KPS WiFI 4150l/1050 (not yet installed, bought it because I found it for around USD 75)
Fish:
• Two Clownfish
• One Azure Damsel
These are the fish I am planning to add over the next few months:
• One Hermit Crab
• Two Nassarius snails
• Two Astrea snails
I have a Fluval EVO 13.5, and it is FOWLR. It is cycled for about two weeks now, and I was thinking of starting a reef in October or early November.
Now here are some questions I have before I convert the EVO to a reef:
• I live in a rented apartment, and I cannot connect a RO/DI system. Can I only use RO water that I can buy at Target, or does it have to be RO/DI?
• The tank’s temperature is consistently between 78 and 80 F (max. 81 Fahrenheit). Is that ok?
• Do I have to use a Protein Skimmer? I know many people are asking this, but I am still not sure.
Before I spend more money on a custom cover and an AI Prime, can I convert to a reef tank? Does it make sense with the water temperature and only having RO water available? I want a reef, but before I go with a more extensive setup, I want to see if I can do this.
Current setup:
• Fluval EVO 13.5
• InTank Chamber 1 insert
• InTank Chamber 2 insert
• SICCE Syncra Silent 1.0
• Fluval Protein Skimmer (not yet installed)
• Aqamai KPS WiFI 4150l/1050 (not yet installed, bought it because I found it for around USD 75)
Fish:
• Two Clownfish
• One Azure Damsel
These are the fish I am planning to add over the next few months:
• One Hermit Crab
• Two Nassarius snails
• Two Astrea snails