Intank Media for Fluval EVO V

[cgr124]

Hello, brand new to the forum and about to make a purchase for my first saltwater reef tank. Due to space limits I’ll be going with the Fluval EVO 5 gallon tank. Likely will be just soft corals and inverts. Maybe a goby but not for a while until I get better at it.

Question I have is I’m planning to start with the EVO stock tank but read that the Intank Media basket is recommended. I’m curious if it makes that much of a difference or if I’m ok to start with the stock tank for this. If my chance for success is much higher with the Intank I’ll spend the extra money now but I figured I would ask the experts as I’ve read conflicting posts. If there is anything else I’m missing to get started off on the right foot I’m open to suggestions. I’ll be adding live Rock, live Sand, Hydor 50w heater. Don’t think I need a skimmer or wavemaker for this size tank and setup. Thanks In advance.

 

[vetteguy53081]

I run a basket and find it beneficial.
Media kits has fiber balls, carbon and GFO

 

[dherman15]

Welcome!
I have the Evo 13.5 and run inTank baskets.
Personally I would invest in good filtration and wait then risking improper filtration.

 

[cgr124]

Ok thanks. Appreciate the feedback. Sounds like the media basket is the best way to go. I wasn’t sure if it made that much of a difference but I’ve read the Evo sponge could be a nitrate factory and I don’t want that. Thanks all.