Fluval EVO 13.5 Lagoon Build

[jefra]

Hello!

Here's an ongoing build thread for my relatively new Fluval EVO 13.5 nano lagoon.

Equipment:

• Tank: Fluval EVO 13.5
• Stand: IKEA "Alex" drawer unit
• Pump: MJ 1200
• Light: AI Prime HD+
• Skimmer: AquaMaxx HOB-1
• Powerhead: VorTech MP10
• Heater: Neo-Therm 100W
• ATO: AutoAqua Smart ATO, 5 gallon reservoir
• Other: Purigen

Livestock:

• Fish: Firefish (Nemateleotris magnifica)
• Corals: Pagoda cup coral (Turbinaria peltata), Australian elegance coral (Catalaphyllia jardinei), green star polyps (Briareum sp.), plate coral (Fungia repanda)
• Inverts: Fighting conch (Strobes sp.)
• Substrate: 10 lbs live oolite aragonite sand
• Rock: 5 lbs Pukani

Day 1:

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Day 2:

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Week 2

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[Fishyj]

Like the scape. Have one of these tanks myself. What do you plan on stocking?

 

[jefra]

Added a few frags, pictures to be added shortly

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Looking good so far!

 

[bir4y]

Wow! I am getting the same setup for Christmas and can't wait. Seeing all the great setups makes me so anxious to get mine cycled and add livestock.

 

[BRIAN UHLER]

Hows it fit on that drawer system?

 

[jefra]

It fits perfectly! The length is almost exactly the same as the tank, maybe 1/1.5" longer and the width has an extra inch on each side. The drawers are super spacious and I removed one to fit a Trigger Systems 5 gallon ATO reservoir in the bottom. Plus the finish is pretty resistant to water and salt creep.

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[Maacc]

Nice setup, how did you setup the aquamaxx skimmer? I am doing a skimmerless build but in case I have trouble, would love to see how you did it.

 

[jefra]

Nice setup, how did you setup the aquamaxx skimmer? I am doing a skimmerless build but in case I have trouble, would love to see how you did it.

I had too much trouble breaking in the Aquamaxx and substituted it for the desktop Innovative Marine AUQA Gadget Ghost in the second chamber.

 

[jefra]

Tank update!

#reef2reef #worldwidecorals #mywwccontest

 

[CamG]

Hi,
The tank looks great!
I am getting ready to set up a 13.5 and would love to hear more about how you are using the AquaMaxx HOB-1
I think this would be a much better skimmer than the PS2 they recommend but not sure how you would attach it in the back sump area.
Are you hanging it off the side ?

Thanks,
Cam

 

[Reef of Fillory]

Any updates? @jefra

How's that stand holding up?