DSFIRSTSLTWATER Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 On 3/22/2017 at 6:37 PM, TheBig053 said: 7-month FTS.... a little late again! I also uploaded a new video in a post on the thread. Overdue 6-month FTS because of work travel... A crooked 5-month FTS... New FTS for the four-month mark... now with free Acro! New FTS for three-month mark: Updated FTS for the two-month mark: Man this tank has come a long way in two months! Begin original post: Hey Everyone, First time poster and first time Saltwater aquarium owner here. I've kept a few small (20g) freshwater aquariums in the past and have always wanted a saltwater/reef aquarium, so here we are. My my wife got me the Fluval EVO 13.5g (I know, another first timer with a Fluval Evo!) for m bday about two weeks ago. So naturally I began doing some research and when the tank was delivered, I immediately went to my LFS to get sand, rock, and water. I clearly didn't do enough research as I'm pretty sure I overpaid for Real Reef Rock cured live rock, CaribSea Arag-Alive live sand, NutriSeawater prepared saltwater. They told me it would cycle the tank faster and I believe it has(?). I set up on Friday 3/17, tested the water on Sunday 3/19 and found ammonia was at 0.2, nitrite at 0.5 and nitrate at 5. I tested again last night (3/21) and both ammonia and nitrite were both zero, and nitrate held steady at 5 ppm. Is it possible for the tank to have cycled that quickly just using these products? I purchased the fluval PS2 skimmer that fits in chamber 1 on the tank. I've seen some negative reviews/comments of this product but will reserve judgement until I have some live stock in the aquarium. I also added a Hydor Koralia 425 for added circulation. I am currently using the stock filter sponge and media but would to upgrade to a DIY media basket and some filter media. If anyone have the dimensions for and egg crate media basket in chamber 2 and recommendations on media, it would be greatly appreciated. Gonna roll with the stock LED light until I see a need to do otherwise. I think I am seeing my first algae bloom on the rocks. Its golden brown. I plan on adding a clownfish or two, some hermit crabs, shrimp, snails, and coral. I actually more excited about the corals than anything else at this point. Anyways, here are some shots of the tank. I am still toying with the rock/aquascape. I think I might have a little too much rock in there that is crowding the space. Would appreciate feedback or suggestions. Front and side view below. Wow your tank is awesome looking Quote Link to comment
TheBig053 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 Wow. Long time since I updated this. Tank is still going. Here are some crappy cell phone pics. 3 Quote Link to comment
WV Reefer Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 1 minute ago, TheBig053 said: Wow. Long time since I updated this. Tank is still going. Here are some crappy cell phone pics. That wasn’t so hard. 😊 Corals look good. 1 Quote Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Glad to see this tank still doing well! 2 Quote Link to comment
TheBig053 Posted April 28, 2019 Author Share Posted April 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, fishfreak0114 said: Glad to see this tank still doing well! Thanks fishfrea0114! How’s your tank coming along? one more little diddy for the people. These suckers spawn like crazy. So many little baby RFAs in the tank. 3 Quote Link to comment
fishfreak0114 Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 The tanks doing alright, I’m just getting back into it now. Gosh your RFAs are purdy 1 Quote Link to comment
SliceGolfer Posted April 28, 2019 Share Posted April 28, 2019 Love this little Evo! Great work 🤩🤩 1 Quote Link to comment
TheBig053 Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 After almost 3-years is this hobby I’ve proven I can grow hair and turf algae like a champ. Minimal success of acropora though. Hah. Here’s some pictures. 2 Quote Link to comment
mipster Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 It's been a while, is the Evo still up and running? Quote Link to comment
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