fluval 13.5

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    Fluval Evo 13.5 Water Cloudy Brown

    Hi, I’ve posted about my tank before on other groups but it’s kinda going backwards so I’m asking for help once again. I set up my Fluval evo in march. I have 2 damsels, 5 pieces of life rock, and a mangrove. I have the stock light. It’s been looking brown for about 2 months. I thought it was...
  2. B

    Moving livestock to another tank

    Hello, I have two saltwater tanks; one is a 60 gallon breeder and the other is a Fluval evo 13.5. I set up the 60 gallon breeder with a hob filter and kp aquatics live ocean rock back in May and I haven’t done anything with it since then. My Fluval Evo has been set up for a year now and it has...
  3. C

    what light settings should i uses for my fluval evo 13.5 with the AI prime 16 HD for an anemone tank?

    hi i have a fluval evo 13.5 tank and i have the AI prime 16HD and im having anemone only tank, and i need some help on what settings, i should uses on the AI prime as iv heard that anemones like high lighting. so if anyone that is using the fluval evo 13.5 with the AI prime lighting for an...
  4. P

    Help me with my light settings please

    Hello everyone I’m new to this hobby but I own a Fluval 13.5 and add an ai prime 16 hd but my corals are definitely not happy some have died and I think u have to much light does anyone else also have the Fluval 13.5 that can share their settings with me
  5. T

    Low PH & High Alkalinity: looking for suggestions to balance

    I recently purchased a 13.5 gallon reef tank that has been up and running for 18 months before me purchasing and moving it 5 weeks ago. I keep all the rock, sand, and equipment, and about 50% of the water from before the move. My PH is constantly low 7.2 - 7.5. DHK has been rising and is now...
  6. BFResende

    New to Fluval Evo 13.5 - Setup

    Hey there! I’d love to get some input from you. I recently set up a new tank on July 30th, which is currently going through its nitrogen cycle. I’ve been monitoring the nitrates, temperature, and salinity closely, and here are the results from yesterday: Nitrates: 19.9 ppm Temperature: 25.5ºC...
  7. M

    Protein Skimmer - How soon do I need it

    Hello, With my new tank (Fluval sea evo 13.5) only containing 2 Clown Fish, 1 Xenia, and 1 Zoas. How soon do I need to add/ turn on a protein skimmer?
  8. Saltwater_Reefing

    I need help with setting up a new reef tank

    I have had a fluval evo 13.5 gallon for over a year and a half and I have a bio cube ready to be setup. I have 20 lbs of sand and 13 pounds of rock in the fluval. What all will I need to setup the bio cube? Can I use the rock and sand that I already have? I also have coral and will I be able to...
  9. GothFishKeeper

    Request for custom made nano lid

    I’m wondering if anyone has somewhere to get a custom lid for the fluval evo 13.5g, or if anyone who 3D prints or DIYs would be willing to make me one. I need a mesh lid but with the frame not covering the rear 3.5" My in-tank skimmer required me to saw off a 3.5" by 3.5" hole in the rear corner...
  10. GothFishKeeper

    Suggestions on cooling system for nano

    I have a Fluval Evo 13.5g and the eshopps nano skimmer pump is producing too much heat for a stable temp even when my heater is turned off. I need suggestions for a cooling fan or system, ideally that would fit in the empty chamber of my filtration compartment on the side (9cm x 7cm x 1ft).
  11. D

    Need Help with Wave Maker for My Fluval Evo 13.5 Gallon Tank

    Hi everyone, I’m having some issues with setting up a wave maker in my fish tank and could really use some advice. I want to add a wave maker to my tank, but I’m looking for one that isn’t too powerful. My tank is a Fluval Evo 13.5 gallon, and it’s filled with quite a bit of live rock...
  12. M

    Feather duster or new head??

    Hi all noticed new heads growing on my coral I’m a beginner to the hobby and I’m struggling to identify if I have new heads growing or feather duster worms could someone please help me ID these in the video below and if so what’s the best way to get rid of should I leave them thanks.
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    Highl phosphate!!!

    Hi all I’ve been having problems with my phosphate the past few weeks in my Fluval evo and I can’t seem to lower them at all I’ve done 30% water changes I’ve been running rowaphos in a filter bag in with my filter basket and in beside my return pump it was at a steady 0.25 since I’ve set the...
  14. M

    GSP not opened in 2 days?!!

    Hi all my gsp has not opened in 2 days water parameters seem fine Nitrate 25ppm Phos0.25 Alk 8.6dhk Calcium 440ppm Salinity 1.026 It has been doing fine recently but 2 days ago I had to adjust the alk with Red Sea foundation as it was dropped to 7.3 dhk so I boosted it to 8.6dhk maybe the...
  15. V

    Fluval Evo 13.5 stocking

    Hello, I am 100% set on a pair of ocellaris clownfish for this tank and I’d just like to know if I can add another small fish. I have a ton of copepods that aren’t a good sight (I didn’t add them) and can always in plain sight or on the back glass eating some small algae that won’t go away. I...
  16. D

    Fluval Evo 13.5 Build with spinning chaeto reactor/refugium

    Hello everyone, I am a long time lurker here but I finally have something that might be worth sharing! I have had a Fluval Evo 13.5 AIO tank for about 2 years now and I ended up with a second one so I am starting a new build (which I will also retrofit to my other tank if it works well)...
  17. M

    Is there enough space for my clowns?

    hi all I’ve recently placed the rock on the left hand side into my tank to as I thought it would look cool I’m now unsure if it’s enough space for my clowns they haven’t really been down that end of the tank since I place it there just wondering what’s everyone opinion it’s a 52l fluval evo...
  18. M

    Tmc reef pump compact 500 for Fluval evo

    Hi all I’ve recently purchased a new pump for my Fluval evo 52l it’s a tmc reef compact 500 It has adjustable speeds from 10% to 100% with a overall flow rate of 500L/H I’m pretty new to the hobby and I’m unsure of the correct speed is acceptable for my tank with just 2 clownfish and 3 hermits...
  19. Bradley Gluckman

    Fluval 13.5

    my first salt water build! 13.5 fluval 1 white lighting maroon clown 1 green bar goby 2 yellowtail damsel
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    How much flow?

    Hello, I have a Fluval evo 13.5 with upgrades on the flow. I upgraded the stock return pump to an AI Axis 40 and have the dual random flow generators from VCA. I do not have any power heads. I’m currently running the pump at 50%; is this too much or too little? If so, how much should I be...
  21. JClic

    Selling Entire Fluval 13.5 Setup in one go.

    Hi I am selling this setup in one go. Everything is sold as one I am not splitting it up. Buyer needs to bring the means to transport the livestock/coral/water themselves as I do not have the supplies. The tank is almost new only 3 months old. There has been zero problems with...
  22. V

    Nano stocking

    Hello, I’m looking to stock my Fluval evo 13.5. I saw someone on here that stocked theirs with a pair of ocellaris, a yasha shrimp goby, and a six line wrasse. I’m suprised how many fish they have in the tank since I see most people saying the maximum would be a pair of clowns. Can I stock mine...
  23. Ollie67

    Fluval Evo 13.5 Build - First Aquarium!

    Hello fellow reefers! My name is Olivier, and as of this year, I have gained an interest in the reef-keeping hobby. This interest has spiked from my memory of my father's large aquarium at home when I was growing up. Now that I have access to adult money (lol), I have been inspired to get into...
  24. Saltwater_Reefing

    Fluval Evo Filtration

    I have had my fluval evo for over a year and my goal for this year is to make it the most successful that I can. I have bought Chemi Pure Elite to put into the filtration. I have some eggcrate and plexie glass lying around and I thought about building a filter rack so it's not just sitting in...
  25. JZ199

    Evolution of an Evo 13.5

    I’m getting ready to slowly start my setup of my Fluval Evo 13.5. After running a 150 gallon, 55 gallon before taking a break from the hobby, I currently have a Fluval Flex 32.5 running. I’ve been wanting to set up a “nano tank” for a while, and now that my son is a little older I thought it...
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