SETTING UP MY FLUVAL EVO 13.5! (PICTURES AND VIDEO)

Timothy Ahn · Jul 4, 2017

INTRODUCTION:
Hello everyone! Here is my full setup of my Fluval Evo 13.5 reef tank. I has such a blast recording and setting up. Be sure to check out my setup video of this tank on youtube. New episodes of aquarium "HOW TO:" will be out soon so be sure to show you support by liking and subscribing! I put a lot of time and work into this video so showing your support means the world to me so be sure to check out my full channel page here:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1znJkA8qb-EIl4DQ3_3sSQ

CHECK OUT MY VIDEO:

PICTURES OF THE SETUP:

Timothy Ahn · Jul 4, 2017

tell me what you guys think!!

brett_schn · Jul 4, 2017

Nice job

hbetanzo · Jul 4, 2017

Beautiful tank!! My fluval Evo is such good tank, be patient!! This is mine.. and I'm so happy with it!!!

Timothy Ahn · Jul 4, 2017

hbetanzo said:
Beautiful tank!! My fluval Evo is such good tank, be patient!! This is mine.. and I'm so happy with it!!!

Will do! Those are some awesome zoas you have [emoji41]

mtraylor · Jul 4, 2017

tank looks nice. I went to their website and checked the construction out. Its nice you can put integrated protein skimmer and heater in there as well. Very nice setup.

Devaji · Jul 4, 2017

nice tank bud! keep up the good work!

Timothy Ahn · Jul 6, 2017

UPDATE: my kitty loves the new tank! [emoji23][emoji23] got 2 lbs of live rock from the LFS. I can see some diatoms on the sand bed and rock, but I haven't tested the water yet. Today is day 4 of the setup and I'm excited to get a pair of clowns once my tank is fully cycled! I'll keep you guys updated. And if you haven't already, check out my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1znJkA8qb-EIl4DQ3_3sSQ
-Timothy

ReefAddict007 · Jul 7, 2017

Looks really good!!! You did a fantastic job!

BBoley24 · Jul 7, 2017

So that was a great video. You've got a heck of a skill on many levels. I hope you don't lose the passion. Far too many people lose that edge as they get older. Good job!

Timothy Ahn · Jul 7, 2017

BBoley24 said:
So that was a great video. You've got a heck of a skill on many levels. I hope you don't lose the passion. Far too many people lose that edge as they get older. Good job!

Hey thanks! That really means a lot! I'm sure I'll keep my addiction, I've been addicted ever since MACNA 2014[emoji23][emoji23]

Timothy Ahn · Jul 7, 2017

UPDATE!!! OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!!!! REEF BUILDERS SUBSCRIBED AND COMMENTED ON MY CHANNEL!! IM SO HAPPPY OMFGGGG

SashimiTurtle · Jul 8, 2017

Looks good, following along.

Maddlesrain · Jul 8, 2017

Look'n good so far!

Timothy Ahn · Jul 10, 2017

UPDATE: Bough a hydor koralia 425 pump and placed it behind the rocks to get rid of dead spots and add more flow. I went to Neptunes aquatics (Colorado) and had a very bad experience. I left 1 star reviews on their Facebook and yelp. I went to buy the pump and get my water tested but the man was not helpful at all and treated me like a baby. Never going back there again, I've had so many bad experiences there. If you live in Colorado DO NOT go there. Here are some images taken just now, and the algae is definitely growing, can't wait till my tank cycles in a couple of weeks and to get a pair of frostbite clowns in there! [emoji16][emoji16]

brett_schn · Jul 10, 2017

Could u put a quarter near the pump. I looking for one for my 10g.

Timothy Ahn · Jul 10, 2017

Oh! And if anyone was wondering what the back chamber looks like here it is, you can see the sponge, heater, and return pump. also, I'm really disappointed in the design of the back chamber, the water flows directly to the sponge with no place to put filter floss, so debris will get stuck there and I'll have to clean it out.... and I don't want to fork out 60 bucks to buy an in tank media basket. I'm thinking of filling up the first compartment with marine pure balls and then placing filter floss on top of them. What do you guys think?