Simple 13.5 Evo Build

[Heavymman]

Hi all, I am going to set up my Fluval 13.5 Evo tank more as a Frag/coral QT tank and I wanted to pick everyone’s brains a little.

I want to keep it real simple, I will only keep a pair of clowns in the tank and I plan to set up some elevated egg crate to hold the frag plugs.

I don’t want to add a skimmer and I already have an intank chamber two basket which I will run carbon and filter floss.

Chamber 1 will be empty and just hold my JBJ ATO switch.

Chamber 3 I’m thinking of going with a Sicce 1.0 so I don’t have to run an extra power head and I will keep the heater there as well.

I have an A160 for lighting and I will keep the tank open top with a gooseneck bracket for the light.

Do you all think I can keep a few SPS , LPS in the tank with no dosing and once a week water changes?

 

[KorD]

You should be able to start off with just basic water changes, but the more corals and the more they need daily will change.. you might need to dose a little later down the road.

If you are adding clowns.. I would get the nano ones unless you plan for a larger home later down the road.

 

[Heavymman]

You should be able to start off with just basic water changes, but the more corals and the more they need daily will change.. you might need to dose a little later down the road.

If you are adding clowns.. I would get the nano ones unless you plan for a larger home later down the road.

I’m thinking maybe down the road maybe go old school and add Kalk to the ATO might be the easiest. I guess I will have to try it out .

Thanks!