Fluval Evo XII Saltwater Aquarium Kit, 13.5 Gal. – Saltwater Fish Tank with Reef-Capable LED, Efficient 3-Stage Filtration and Seamlessly Integrated Hardware

I looked around for a while at several different tanks before deciding on the Fluval EVO 13.5 gallon tank. The first one arrived shattered but Amazon as usual made the return very easy and luckily the second tank arrived in good condition. The first thing I have to say is I love the way this tank looks, Fluval choosing to use a built in pedestal on the bottom to raise the tank up some makes a big difference. If you look online you will see there are tons of modifications that people are making to this tank and I made a few myself. I upgraded the return pump to increase the flow from 135 gph to 185 gph and I added a Hydor Koralia 240 nano circulation pump. The only other modification I made was to add an intank media basket to replace the foam filter that comes with it but there are several folks who have used it with no issues. I started with live sand and base rock then used nutri seawater in lieu of mixing up my own since it was such a small amount. I cycled the tank for 4-5 weeks before I added a clownfish and several weeks and more inhabitants later everyone is doing fine. I basically do a one gallon a week water change and replace the filter floss then once a month I replace the phosgen and every two months replace the chemipure blue nano packets. Following this routine has made things pretty simple and I will start all my future tanks the same way. If you're looking for a saltwater tank and aren't sure if the hobby is for you this is a great way to test the water, no pun intended. Yes, nano tanks are more susceptible to bad water conditions killing your fish because of the small volume of water but if you follow a routine maintenance schedule you should be fine.

Moving down in size from a 75 gal. reef tank that I had running for 5+ years. I took a hiatus and decided to come back to reef keeping with a smaller tank. The Fluval Sea Evo has worked out great with the upgrades I've made. I don't use the lid or light that the tank came with. I'm running an AI Prime for lighting, and use an InTank media chamber in chamber 1. I also have a Bubble Magus hang on the back skimmer {which does a fantastic job without looking obnoxious in the tank). I also upgraded the pump and nozzle for better flow. The tank has been running great for the 3 months it's been running. I'm even planning to add a couple SPS corals this week. Update: Highly recommend this tank. You can't go wrong for the price. Update The 2nd pic of the tank is 3 years since setup. Frogspawn torch is now taking over the lover right 3rd of the tank. Many sps and zoas are doing maybe a little too well. 3 years down the line I would have to say that this little tank was well designed. You just might have to tweak it a bit to achieve your reefing goals. Overall I would have to say that this is an awesome nano tank, and you can't beat this price for an AIO reef tank.

The media could not be loaded. The Fluval 13.5 gallon saltwater tank kit is the perfect setup for any beginner saltwater enthusiast. Out of the box you'll have everything you need to get started, including a powerful LED that can sustain some hardy corals and a pump that's quiet and effective. The filtration media that comes with the tank is enough to get you started, although you'll be better served to upgrade it as you start adding livestock.I'd highly recommend you purchase this tank with the following items in your shopping cart:- A 150W heater: this tank doesn't come with one, and although the heater is oversized, it will ensure a stable temperature.- A pump: saltwater tanks thrive when there's good circulation.- Live sand: you can buy a bag of live sand on Amazon. I put 20lbs in mine for a 2.5" deep sandbed.- Live rock: you'll need to pick this up at your local fish store (LFS).- A Saltwater Test kit: for monitoring parameters and ensuring your tank has cycled.By using live rock and sand, you'll be able to cycle this tank within 3-4 weeks. Once established, weekly water changes are recommended considering the tank doesn't have a refugium and it's a small body of water.I'm keeping 2 Clownfish, 1 Watchman Gobi, a bubble-tip anemone, a peppermint shrimp, some hermit crabs, emerald crabs, turbo snails, zoanthid corals and 1 pincushion toadstool coral in this tank and they're all doing really well.