WoodRiverTroutBum
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I recently set up a Fluval Evo as a temporary tank for some fish that came with a tank I recently purchased. This temporary tank quickly turned in to MUCH more. I will post what I have, and what I plan to add below. I welcome any ideas or criticism you may have!
Lighting - Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro G4
Return pump - Currently stock fluval pump, I purchased the Sicce .5 but decided to return it and get the Sicce 1.0, which I am ordering today.
Filtration - Currently stock foam, today I will be ordering the following. InTank chamber one basket which will hold filter floss in the top tray, and I will remove middle tray for chaeto. I am open to suggestions for a light for the chaeto. InTank chamber two basket will hold carbon and bio media.
Heat - Currently using Fluval 50w, but it is too large to fit with the return pump so I will need to replace it with something smaller. Cobalt Aquatics maybe?
Flow - Jebao pp-4. This is awesome for the price! I plan to eventually upgrade to an mp10.
ATO - Either Tunze Nano or Smart ATO, will order tonight if I decide which. Leaning towards Tunze, however it may be a tight fit.
Sand - currently oolite for wrasse that came with the other tank, but switching to Bimini Pink.
Rock - Marco Rock I believe, have had it for a while so I am not 100% positive. Unknown quantity.
Salt - Currently using HW Marinemix Reefer, but may switch to Red Sea Coral pro if I decide not to dose.
Livestock - Currently an ORA Picasso clown, some snails and hermits. Will add another picasso from a member here for sure. Other livestock will include a pistol shrimp/goby pair and possibly either a pair of cardinals or firefish.
I will also be running an Apex Jr.
I know, this thread is useless without pictures! I will try to take some and get them up asap!
Lighting - Ecotech Radion XR15 Pro G4
Return pump - Currently stock fluval pump, I purchased the Sicce .5 but decided to return it and get the Sicce 1.0, which I am ordering today.
Filtration - Currently stock foam, today I will be ordering the following. InTank chamber one basket which will hold filter floss in the top tray, and I will remove middle tray for chaeto. I am open to suggestions for a light for the chaeto. InTank chamber two basket will hold carbon and bio media.
Heat - Currently using Fluval 50w, but it is too large to fit with the return pump so I will need to replace it with something smaller. Cobalt Aquatics maybe?
Flow - Jebao pp-4. This is awesome for the price! I plan to eventually upgrade to an mp10.
ATO - Either Tunze Nano or Smart ATO, will order tonight if I decide which. Leaning towards Tunze, however it may be a tight fit.
Sand - currently oolite for wrasse that came with the other tank, but switching to Bimini Pink.
Rock - Marco Rock I believe, have had it for a while so I am not 100% positive. Unknown quantity.
Salt - Currently using HW Marinemix Reefer, but may switch to Red Sea Coral pro if I decide not to dose.
Livestock - Currently an ORA Picasso clown, some snails and hermits. Will add another picasso from a member here for sure. Other livestock will include a pistol shrimp/goby pair and possibly either a pair of cardinals or firefish.
I will also be running an Apex Jr.
I know, this thread is useless without pictures! I will try to take some and get them up asap!
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