Fluval Evo 13.5 (yes another one!)

[Nyx101]

Hi all I’ve upgraded this nano tank nicely with a sicce 1.0 pump and the intank chamber 1 media basket. Cobalt aquatics heater fits really well also. Soooo... after spending that much on it I realized the cover really sucks and it’s gonna cook my fish in summer. Custom screen top ain’t a problem but here’s the thing; as much as I’d like a AI Prime HD Kessil or hydra 26 I can’t afford to spend more on that tiny tank. Does anyone know of a bracket I could hook the stock light on? Thanks

 

[Ranjib]

bump.
What about a DIY cover/screen with plastic mesh from home depot?

 

[Nyx101]

bump.
What about a DIY cover/screen with plastic mesh from home depot?

Yeah the cover is... covered (bad pun) but I’d like to use the stock light over it searching for bracket options.

 

[tresguey]

Do you have a 3-D printer or access to one?

 

[tresguey]

I was thinking of a 3D printed bracket for mine.

 

[Nyx101]

Do you have a 3-D printer or access to one?

Yes?

 

[Mikedawg]

Sounds like you've got a good start with the Sicce and InTank. When I had a Fluval Evo I put two small pieces of .5 inch black pvc under the stock light to elevate it above the hood and was pleased at how much heat escaped (about 3 degrees) without significantly diminishing coverage and par. LPS and softies did well.

How warm does it get in Quebec in the Summer anyway, lol?

 

[Katrina71]

@cromag27 could maybe help with that.

 

[Nyx101]

Sounds like you've got a good start with the Sicce and InTank. When I had a Fluval Evo I put two small pieces of .5 inch black pvc under the stock light to elevate it above the hood and was pleased at how much heat escaped (about 3 degrees) without significantly diminishing coverage and par. LPS and softies did well.

How warm does it get in Quebec in the Summer anyway, lol?

Sounds nice it could work for now though I’ll get a screen top eventually even if evaporation will be awful. It can be up to about 43 Celsius with humidex. We get both extremes lol