13.5 evo coming up soon...

[NoahLikesFish]

I could do a fijicube but I don’t know if I want to do one. I’d rather do the fluval because it has nice dimensions and it looks cool

 

[NoahLikesFish]

The filter is definitely bad but I am ok with spending a bit to upgrade

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I might make a poll

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Hm, honestly the aio kit is only 104$ 154 with pump, since I’m upgrading the light it might be better.

 

[Dave1993]

shame you don't live in the uk have a red sea reefer 200xl that i would sell cheap

 

[NoahLikesFish]

shame you don't live in the uk have a red sea reefer 200xl that i would sell cheap

Sad

 

[Steven Garland]

On a tank that small,if you get a skimmer your are essentially wasting money. Seriously. Right now you need the tank,a reliable heater and a reliable auto top off at most,sand and some rock.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I’m gonna diy a ato or add one to my list

 

[Steven Garland]

BRS had a nice little DIY kit for $45 for an ATO. ReefBreeders has the Prism which is like $70 that ReefBreeders,MarineDepot and BulkReefSupply all sell and back with a great warranty. Why not just get a IM 14g ? Upgraded pump,nice media basket right out of the box and only $250 (I think) I understand its $100 more than the Fluval but that extra money is already including the pump,media basket,cleaning magnet which is a steal in its own.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Oh ok, I will do that one mabye. All I need beyond that is sand saltwater rock and a light right?

 

[NoahLikesFish]

BRS had a nice little DIY kit for $45 for an ATO. ReefBreeders has the Prism which is like $70 that ReefBreeders,MarineDepot and BulkReefSupply all sell and back with a great warranty. Why not just get a IM 14g ? Upgraded pump,nice media basket right out of the box and only $250 (I think) I understand its $100 more than the Fluval but that extra money is already including the pump,media basket,cleaning magnet which is a steal in its own.

Don’t forget the lid

 

[Bribo12]

Oh ok, I will do that one mabye. All I need beyond that is sand saltwater rock and a light right?

Yessir. I have the IM 20 and love it. Either way the fluval or IM you won’t be disappointed

 

[LRT]

Hey Noah Don't feel bad at all. I got a whole sump full of free gear from a reefer last week and gave my word that whatever I didnt use im going to pay forward that generosity.
I can think of no better use for it other than helping you achieve your reef at this point.

I think your going to be surprised there's alot of reefers that feel same way and want to see you succeed. I think most are just genuinely concerned that you realize the monthly maintenance expense and responsibilities that come with reefing.
You already do fresh water tanks. So did I. Most folks do and they usually end up reef tanks. Your on the reefer path. Keep going.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I’m gonna either do the Fiji or the nuvo. I think honestly the 12g fluval is kinda redundant because it is just going to be a glass box and aio which I could get for 150$ if I did Fiji cube 250 if I did nuvo

 

[chrisgold]

I am gonna upgrade the filter

I had all intank and new pump and still crap

 

[FishyFishFish]

I don't know why so many people are trying to talk him out of the Evo; it is a great tank. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the filter section; just look at how many people on R2R are running successful Evo reefs.

The IM 14g does not come with a light as far as I can see. The one that comes with the Evo is fine for softies and a lot of LPS. All you need to get the Evo running is a heater (and all of the non-tank related items).

Earlier the OP said that he had $550 to spend. That would easily get you an Evo, some upgrades, all of the 'required' items and would leave change for some non-essential items.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I had all intank and new pump and still crap

What are you trying to keep?
I wouldn’t recommend the tank for most sps or even a lot of nps, but most else is pretty good in there.

 

[Sharkbait19]

I don't know why so many people are trying to talk him out of the Evo; it is a great tank. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the filter section; just look at how many people on R2R are running successful Evo reefs.

The IM 14g does not come with a light as far as I can see. The one that comes with the Evo is fine for softies and a lot of LPS. All you need to get the Evo running is a heater (and all of the non-tank related items).

Earlier the OP said that he had $550 to spend. That would easily get you an Evo, some upgrades, all of the 'required' items and would leave change for some non-essential items.

+1

 

[chrisgold]

I don't know why so many people are trying to talk him out of the Evo; it is a great tank. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the filter section; just look at how many people on R2R are running successful Evo reefs.

The IM 14g does not come with a light as far as I can see. The one that comes with the Evo is fine for softies and a lot of LPS. All you need to get the Evo running is a heater (and all of the non-tank related items).

Earlier the OP said that he had $550 to spend. That would easily get you an Evo, some upgrades, all of the 'required' items and would leave change for some non-essential item

Ya but the evo all ya end up with is a draw full of stuff thats no good and spending the money anyways id rather get a wb cube 20 cos ya going to have to ipgrade all the crap in an evo

 

[NashobaTek]

I don't know why so many people are trying to talk him out of the Evo; it is a great tank. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the filter section; just look at how many people on R2R are running successful Evo reefs.

The IM 14g does not come with a light as far as I can see. The one that comes with the Evo is fine for softies and a lot of LPS. All you need to get the Evo running is a heater (and all of the non-tank related items).

Earlier the OP said that he had $550 to spend. That would easily get you an Evo, some upgrades, all of the 'required' items and would leave change for some non-essential items.

Agreed