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LFS is having a boxing week sale - $30 off either the Fluvo Sea EVO series. I'm debating whether to get either the 5 or the 13.5Gallon, or neither? This would be my first marine tank set up. Looking for advice on whether this line of tanks are any good for a starter or what are my alternatives. If I would leave the tank as stock, would it perform well enough. Do I need a skimmer? Hearing that with such a small size, I wouldn't need one? Thanks

Hey guys!! Newbie here. These forums have been immensely helpful with this project!! Such a source of wisdom! I’m setting up a Fluval Evo 13.5. I’m new to saltwater/reef tanks but not the hobby. I live in central Florida and we have a lot of power interruptions down here. I have a generator for the tank for long term outages. But I really need a battery back up that can run the tank for about 12 hours in case power goes out while I’m at work. I was looking at the Icecap, but discovered I know very little about AC/DC current and electricity in general (long time since undergrad physics). Can anyone tell me if the stock pump will run with an Icecap battery back up? Is the Fluval Evo stock AC or DC current? If it’s AC, is there a battery back up on the market that is compatible? I looked at the ones meant for the computer/tech world.. but it seems they only last 15-30mins which won’t get the job done. I need something that can run the length of my 12 hour hospital shift until I can connect to the generator. Can anyone suggest a good DC pump that will fit the Fluval 13.5? Thanks for your help!!

I just got the fluval evo 13.5 gallon tank and the touch sensor light doesn't work on mine. Idk if I am doing something wrong I keep tapping it but nothing happens. Any ideas?

I recently ventured into saltwater tanks and decided on a fluval sea 12g. I started my tank with about 10lb of live sand and 8lb of live rock. A month later,I got my water checked and was told it was ok to start adding fish. I went with an orange spotted goby/tiger pistol pair and two turbo snails. After another week I added in two peppermint shrimps and 5 hermit crabs. Now, im wondering if I can add any more fish to it and if the original lighting can support corals?

Hi, I've recently setup my first sw tank a 13.5 Fluval Evo and it's currently cycling. I bought the PS2 Skimmer (which is also the first skimmer I've bought) and I'm having some noise issues with it, mainly a really annoying humming sound. I have left it to run for a week and the humming has continued. I pulled it apart as per the instructions and I've noticed the pump by itself isn't that loud, it's when you put it into the two pieces of plastic housing that the sound becomes really noticeable. I tried adding a small amount of vaseline to the impeller shaft and it was a lot quieter for about a day but it has already gone back to making the same noise. Just wondering if anyone else here has experienced this issue or has any ideas how to fix it? Thanks

I recently got ventured into saltwater tanks and decided on a fluval sea 12g. I started my tank with about 10lb of live sand and 8lb of live rock. A month later,I got my water checked and was told it was ok to start adding fish. I went with an orange spotted goby/tiger pistol pair and two turbo snails. After another week I added in two peppermint shrimps and 5 hermit crabs. Now, im wondering if I can add any more fish to it and if the original lighting can support corals?