Time To Add Fish To The Fluval Evo 13.5
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@scroob72 Жыл бұрын
Just purchased this same tank and set it all up yesterday. Woke up this morning to a crystal clear tank and even though it's day 1 of cycling, it's the best feeling to see a beautiful scape and know it's going to get even better.
@bronzeinabangan Жыл бұрын
How is your aquarium so far?
@TomoBishBosh Жыл бұрын
loving this series already, im not into the hobby yet but i have been interested for nearly a year! i was always waiting and saving for a red sea 170, but now i know i can enjoy things without the sump and cabinet, thank you!
@magalimckay4685 Жыл бұрын
Woot! Congrats on adding your first fish! Thanks for sharing!
@scottweir6447 Жыл бұрын
Set one up 8 months ago my first salt water tank, great little tank but the filtration is poor added media baskets and a new pump massive improvement.
@gianisain8880 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the content, you make the saltwater hobby to look so easy :)
@Hozay1 Жыл бұрын
Man, I can’t wait for next episode. Love the rock scape.
@geoffW1997 7 ай бұрын
thanks. A great video. I follow your step by step guide to set up mine.
@keelanakokan5407 Жыл бұрын
Love this series just set up my first fluval marine too and following along with your series 😄😄
@MTXCraze Жыл бұрын
i set up an 8gallon lifeguard aquatics tank about 4 months ago. I went with a Tail spot blenny and an orchid dottyback. Also added a candy cane pistol and have been trying to get a yasha goby to pair with with it but after a month of searching my first one jumped our first night after being moved from a 30 day QT...
@jimgreen83 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying the series having just gone through the setup of the same tank. I have a Royal Gramma but he is a bit bigger and keeps opening his mouth and bumping my Clown Goby. Looking forward to seeing the upgrades, I went with an Eheim 600 as the pump upgrade but now looking at a new pump with a feed setting and adjustability, it looks like you may have the one I want so keen to see what it is like as there aren’t many reviews for it yet.
@MoMoey Жыл бұрын
that tank looks great!!!
@jaysrealreefuk Жыл бұрын
Always loved Royal Gramma's not sure why I never ended up with one 🤔. Possibly my next addition in a larger tank. Great video 👍
@JakeDogg-RIP Жыл бұрын
Don’t forget to dose some phyto and copepods to seed the tank as part of cuc also! 😉👊🥰🐶
@colinedward3147 Жыл бұрын
Loving this channel, found through abyss aquatics 👍.
@fuffoon Жыл бұрын
Nice choice of fish. Perfect. I had a CO2 leak (loose regulator, emptied the bottle). Went to the fish store today to fill the bottle and get a spare. Accidently purchased a Xanthurum and two Euphyllia frog spawns at very nice prices. Got home, my Aqua Medic RODI died on me. Looks like another trip is already necessary.
@dennisscott6413 Жыл бұрын
Looking forward to seeing more videos on this tank 👍🏾
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
I've done a couple of updates on the Reef Dork Xtra channel...
@creme314 Жыл бұрын
just a warning for the hot summer the light and hood will bake your fish if your room gets hot i would recommend using a mesh top and a different light or mounting the light
@SuperCarldk Жыл бұрын
Was looking forward to this one!
@UnMinutoViajando 18 күн бұрын
The perfect size tank for an unsuccessful fish keeping
@EIY_Kumar Жыл бұрын
maybe an unpopular opinion but I think the Algae covered rock you always use in your videos look amazing and I'd love to have that sort of rock in my tank
@Richs_reef Жыл бұрын
I think Royal Grammas are great reef fish for much larger tanks too! I have one in my 100g tank and it is my favourite fish
@adanv09 Жыл бұрын
Very informative, I finally set up my 32g biocube last week it’s cycling, dry rock and dry sand. I’m taking it slow to cycle but it’s killing me I want to add fish jaja lol
@Colettesmarinetank Жыл бұрын
Great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻
@innerpeacefindings671 Жыл бұрын
Love it man. I also dream to build nano reef tank. it look cute
@dimitrinvs Жыл бұрын
highly recommend a rainfords goby! Best nano sand sifter.
@artistic_spaz3724 Жыл бұрын
It's refreshing to see someone start up with something other than clowns!
@MrPWalden Жыл бұрын
You can’t go upgrading the pump without telling us you know! Haha.
@ricodeguzman5338 10 ай бұрын
I just setup my fluval evo 5 gallon. I cycled it for about 3 hours before putting my fish. It’s now been a week and so far, all fish are still living. I did use live rock, live sand and nutri seawater for the initial setup. Just added water clarifier and biological booster.
@Aestheticlyfishy 8 ай бұрын
3 hours?
@ricodeguzman5338 8 ай бұрын
@@Aestheticlyfishy yeah, I was planning on cycling it for 4-6 weeks but the kiddos really wanted to see livestock in it. It’s been over two months now and everything is still alive, including my soft corals. 😊
@Peterrdee Жыл бұрын
I would always drip acclimate my tangs I didn’t with my foxface or my angelfish, but with my filefish also also I think the fish should get the sense of the water before they go in the tank
@trob7473 Жыл бұрын
Pink Streak is a must
@chelsihoward3629 2 ай бұрын
I really want this tank!
@sonkaldebi Жыл бұрын
So I watched your vids and decided I was getting the Eve 13.5 I checked marketplace first and got one inc the skimmer, 3d printed filter insert from in tank and a few other bits for £70. Going to give it a good clean but I set it all up like your vids. Assuming I just use tap water and elbow grease rather than fairy liquid or anything 😂
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Milton's fluid is good for cleaning tanks 🙂
@chasejohnson2550 Жыл бұрын
Been out of the hobby for 4 years a just bought an evo to get back into the swing of things before I fire up a tide line 65g
@JuAn-vt6ue 9 ай бұрын
Hey! I have a fluval evo 13.5 and fluval marine 3.0 light, what percentages of light and hours do you recommend for the settings?
@muhammaduddin8363 6 ай бұрын
Question.. did you add the Fritz turbo start 900 as well?
@ReefDork 6 ай бұрын
This was so long ago I don't remember what I added I'm afraid. But I think I showed everything in the video, so if it's not in the vid, it probably didn't go in.
@FoolOfATuque Жыл бұрын
We have a Midas Blenny and he’s so lively. You need 30+ gallons for him though.
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
My favourite blenny! Very sociable 🙂
@samerbayoumi6378 11 ай бұрын
i read they need a 30 gallon tank
@frankchong5585 6 ай бұрын
Mind to share what is the other coral and clean up crew that you eventually added to this Fluval tank?
@ReefDork 6 ай бұрын
Too many to list - check out the most recent Cade video
@SwampRanger Жыл бұрын
I had the Pygmy possum wrasse in mine…he did well for the first two months, but unfortunately last week he kicked the bucket…I think my clown bullied him and caused too much stress. Now it’s just my helfrichi and clown with a frogspawn and golden torch
@t.m.a.3665 Жыл бұрын
Where’d you get your tank ? How big is it?
@AaronDHerd 5 күн бұрын
Getting this tank today, thinking of stocking two clowns, cleaner shrimp (the wife wants one not me…) and some snails. Everywhere I’ve seen seems to think this tank is drastically undersized for clowns. Bit worried. Thoughts?
@ReefDork 5 күн бұрын
It'll be fine - clowns have a very small territory in the wild anyway. A larger tank would absolutely be better, but the Fluval Evo is adequate - mine were in there for a year with no signs of stress and it's super common to keep them in this tank. They can be territorial though so adding more fish might be problematic.
@alaskacosplay Жыл бұрын
I’d love to find a Royal Gramma for my tank but for some reason, I can find everything but that one fish.
@risasmith1770 Жыл бұрын
I’m trying to get started.. I have a 36 gallon tank.. and am just overwhelmed at figuring out a simple but good filter to use.. power or canister? Please help.. thank you
@alexl.9317 Жыл бұрын
What do you think of tailspot blenny? I have a pair, they are small suitable for nanos and eat algae as a bonus. I think will fit, everyone needs a blenny in their life. :)
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Awesome fish, love blennies! But any of the comb tooth blennies (ecsenius) are a risk for some corals. Probably fairly low risk but I had a bicolour blenny go munching a few years ago. I forgave him because he's so cute 😅
@AOG_ETH 8 ай бұрын
How many fish would you recommend? I believe a clown fish would be fine with anneome of course.
@ReefDork 8 ай бұрын
2, maybe 3 at a push. Clowns don't need anemones - they look cool, but clowns are just fine without.
@Lissxox Жыл бұрын
Would you be able to do an update on your simple salt water set up on the tetra 105l tank please? X
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
That's gone I'm afraid - I only set it up to make the video. The Fluval is here to stay though...
@geoffW1997 6 ай бұрын
Hello, I have been following all your setup to get mine up running. However, my stock pump becomes very noisy which I couldn’t cope with it. I have seen yours isn’t stock so wonder what it is and whether it is quiet? Thanks.
@ReefDork 6 ай бұрын
I originally bought a tmc compact but it broke so I went for a jecod dc650 which was fantastic
@geoffW1997 6 ай бұрын
@@ReefDork lovely. Thanks I will get the same one.
@cantusaurus8530 Жыл бұрын
I kinda disagree with the royal gramma. They get a lot bigger then you might think and will most likely outgrow the tank.
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
For sure, but they'll be fine for years. It's the same story with most 'nano' fish imo
@cantusaurus8530 Жыл бұрын
@@ReefDork I guess that’s true, I’ve seen cardinal fish and clownfish that are gigantic but it takes a while for them to get to that point. And that particular royal gramma may not even get that big
@arterialrion Жыл бұрын
Hi there! Great video as usual, I'm currently trying to find new fish for my 17 gallon cube, i already have a clownfish pair, do you have any recommendations? (The tank is ~1.5 years old mixed reef and is quite established)
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Go on liveaquaria.com and search for something you like
@nishanthyuha7400 Жыл бұрын
Hi What dosing do I need just to keep fish and live rock? Thank you
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Nothing, just feed the fish
@nishanthyuha7400 Жыл бұрын
@@ReefDork thank you What kind of test kit do I need for that?
@superdragon3060 Жыл бұрын
would a 6g or 12g sump be better for a 3g tank with a shrimp or 2 a snail and asterina star, a 15g with sump would be more stable but a 9g with sump would look better, what should i choose
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
It's a bit unusual to have a bigger sump than display tank but more water volume is always good
@s.i.m.poster6823 Жыл бұрын
Huh, I didn't know that royal grammas were considered nano fish. I'm now considering one for my established 29 gallon.
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
My approach is that most fish will take a couple of years to outgrow a tank like this, by which point you'll want to upgrade!
@EJGraham14 Жыл бұрын
Basslets like the Royal Gramma usually just claim a little area of the tank anyway, you don’t see them explore a ton.
@brobbelweatherill2773 8 ай бұрын
What wave maker do you recommend for this tank?
@ReefDork 8 ай бұрын
Jecod slw 10
@twinter Жыл бұрын
I was going to buy this version but saw a 60l version. Same footprint but taller ? Anyone got the 60l version ?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
I thought about it but I think the dimensions make the tank look less cool and 10 extra litres won't make any real difference
@beat5180 Жыл бұрын
Set up my Red Sea reefer 350( it’s my first ever tank) and my ammonia has been at 8 for two days in a row now…. Any help pls
@TomoBishBosh Жыл бұрын
Alex will you be going over maintenance for this too?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Yep! Probably a few weeks away yet
@cramsden6987 Жыл бұрын
I have the same tank with a pair of clownfish in it now. I wanted to get a royal gramma as well but am concerned about over stocking it. Do you think the 3 of them would be ok?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
That's perfect for me, although I wouldn't go more than 3.
@Aeevans18 Жыл бұрын
How long did it take you to cycle before you added your first fish? I’m buying this today and it’ll be my first!
@theall-usechannel8916 Жыл бұрын
it takes a month, faster if you use some kind of faster cycler
@phaedonio8720 Жыл бұрын
please make a video or answer to me here on what is the best starter budget tank
@themarineman Жыл бұрын
Alex what is that rerun pump? DC?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Tmc compact 500 I think - will tell you more next week!
@RenegadeLK Жыл бұрын
Coming up nicely. Question will you be doing a total cost for the setup at the end?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
I'll cover the costs in my equipment video yeah
@creaturecorner5578 Жыл бұрын
Hi Alex what size bottle did you use of atm colony I’ve got people telling me to use loads of different brands and sizes but I trust you more 😂
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
I used the 95L bottle but only because that's the smallest my lfs had in stock! Better to add too much than too little though...
@creaturecorner5578 Жыл бұрын
@@ReefDork thanks mate
@artfclintlgnce1977 11 ай бұрын
Calibrate your refractometers. Lost a tank that way.
@fuffoon Жыл бұрын
Question. Do you know why there is not a good selection of clams in Europe? Are they seasonal?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
TMC get nice ones in but I don't often see them in shops so I'd guess there just aren't many of them
@BraedenAmick Жыл бұрын
How many inches of saltwater fish I can have per gallon ?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Inches per gallon is a really bad metric to use. What tank have you got?
@BraedenAmick Жыл бұрын
@@ReefDork I have a 75 gallon tank
@clintparsons3989 Жыл бұрын
What about captive bred mandarins?
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
I'd still be worried about being able to feed them in a small tank. Even captive bred.
@paulsumner8508 Жыл бұрын
How long did you cycle for as I had one of these tanks and it took months ans was never right
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
It shouldn't actually cycle - i've had no ammonia a week in and don't anticipate any
@paulsumner8508 Жыл бұрын
@@ReefDork love your channel. I have a tank I emptied as everything died. I'd there a website you recommend where you buy your fish and supplies
@mattmonteith2175 Жыл бұрын
What type of salt u use
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
Tropic Marin Pro Reef
@mattmonteith2175 Жыл бұрын
@@ReefDork I use Coral life marine salt mix. I used u instant Ocacn.
@topuyato Жыл бұрын
Where is the update that we all need???
@ReefDork Жыл бұрын
I've made a few videos on this tank but the next update will be on the Reef Dork Xtra channel
@Mlh1978 Жыл бұрын
Really no need for dripping fish?
@FoolOfATuque Жыл бұрын
You will find a lot of disagreement on this subject like everything else in reefing. I have floated fish and dripped fish. Personally I have had much more luck floating them then dripping them. Inverts always drip acclimate.
@Mlh1978 Жыл бұрын
@@FoolOfATuque aksets drip inverts and fish to. Will just stick with that for now
@FoolOfATuque Жыл бұрын
@@Mlh1978 if you get them from the LFS then dripping everything is perfectly fine. There’s one thing that odd pretty much universally agreed upon and that’s don’t put the water from the fish store in your tank. Drop the fish in a net and then drop them in your tank.
@victorzamora1429 Жыл бұрын
Hi i hope someone can help me, I have had my 20g saltwater tank for about 3 months, With 2 ocellaris clownfish and 2 hermit crabs and in the past week twice I've tried to add another fish (first a cleaner shrimp then a firefish goby) but they died in the span of 24-48 hours i dont know what to do, the clownfish and crabs are still alive and healthy anyone has any ideas??? 😔
@samerbayoumi6378 11 ай бұрын
he died
@mckessa17 Жыл бұрын
These tanks are useless, way too small to hold fish.
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