HOW TO: Care & Maintain a Fluval Sea EVO Aquarium (ft. Mr. Saltwater Tank)
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- Mark Callahan (a.k.a. Mr. Saltwater Tank) provides care and maintenance instructions for the Fluval EVO saltwater aquarium.
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As a 20+ year reefer and having downgraded from a 90 gallon, I didn't think I would benefit from this video, but I did! Thanks for the info! I'm loving my Evo 13.5!
Thank you for these great introduction videos!
Wow great video dude. Nice to watch you break down the info. Take care.
Wow i love it! This video give me confidence to start my salt water
Well done Mark! I really enjoyed your video & that was really, really good expert advice! 😀👍
Glad it was helpful! 😊
Thanks nice straight forward advice, appreciated.
Fluval rocks! 👍
awesome video Mark. Would the stock light be ok for BTA's?
My fish love this little tank
this is now available in the uk
Are you going to upgrade the tank for the dottyback or not
Hi, Can I use the EVO 13. gallon for freshwater? If I yes, do I need to change anything to use it?
1st..., I am a newbie reefer. I hv 3 fw tanks but buying my 1st saltwater tank. I saw another video of yours talking about Mr. Tim's, One and Only. So.., 4 weeks cycling or Mr. Tim's? I do hv patience but curious what method you would suggest for a newbie. Also.., does the Evo hv low iron glass. Also watched your video with the best home tank you ever saw.., the one in the garage with 2,400 gallons. Wow..! His wife must be a saint. I hv watched a ton of instructional videos but Mr. SWT.., You da Man.
last video I was just wondering to see if you were going to be commenting on the protein skimmer it's ups and downs.
Hi Jay, the good news is we are working on a new video to feature our PS series: PS1 and the newest PS2. Look for the video sometime in the next few weeks. Meanwhile, if you have specific questions, don't hesitate to post those here. We'll try and help in any way we can.
I've always wanted to start a salt water fish tank. This seems like a easy beginner tank that doesn't seem to complicated. I've done fresh water for about 10 years but salt water always seems financially impossible.
byfuzzerabbit it's nuts to get into but if you have the time and money I recommend it. There is nothing like staring at some happy corals. Be aware though. This little tank will suck you into the hobby faster than you'd believe. I've had mine a month or two and now I was a 60 gallon frag tank. Take your time building the tank is the best advice I have.
Small little beautiful tank, what kind of subtrade are you using? Is that crush coral?
Crushed coral or coral sand can be used, preferably live coral sand for generally best results. In this video which was shot 2 years ago the substrate appears to be crushed coral.
it'd be really nice if you could make a video on how to adjust/operate the skimmer for this tank. I've only found one so far but it's not very specific. I believe mine is defective, I've brought it back to the store so they can check it for me, no matter what I do I cannot control the water level and the collection cup fills completely with water, and the only way I get bubbles is to completely remove the top of the air valve.
Hi Allison, stay tuned, we will be. In your case it sounds like you need to adjust the level of the collection cup upwards, you do that by sliding the surrounding O ring downwards. If you wish you may PM at info@fluvalaquatics.com
this is the skimmer for the nano tank, it doesn't have an o-ring...
Allison, when I mentioned O ring in fact it does refer to the Fluval Sea PS-1, as mentioned though, stay tuned we will cover the PS-2 as well. You are invited to contact the email address provided, we will provide some tips and can send you images of the PS-2 skimming very effectively.
Can you make a video on how to properly adjust the PS2 skimmer? I am not sure what I should be looking for when I adjust the water level control valve.
We're happy to report that we're working on a video right now. We have our new desktop reef running with a PS2, and it's working great, so we're really looking forward to sharing this in the video.
Still using the lights that comes with the tank.. im new to the hobby , any recommendation on how long do i keep the white lights on , and what about the blue lights ?
Thank you
Emilio Rzk do 4hours on each and then turn it off e.g 12:00-20:00
How did you get the heater to fit were you could put the cover on I have the recommend heater and I can no see to get it to fix all the way down because of the pump and help?!
Nevin, try shifting the pump over, it does fit.
I wish they sold the Sea EVO Aquarium Kits in the UK, I've fallen in love with the tank.
Katie! Good news! They do! Here is the link to the Fluvalaquatics.com UK site: www.fluvalaquatics.com/uk/saltwater/aquariums/
Please reach out to our UK team via the contact page, we will make sure you are directed to a UK retailer that stocks the EVO.
I've been searching everywhere!!! Thank you so much, i just presumed it wasn't available.
Keep us posted, we look forward to your experiences with the EVO, good luck!
The sponge is very messy to take in and out, are there any other options? If I have live rock, carbon, and bio cubes. Do I still need a sponge?
Remove the sponge it's bad for your tank. The bio cubes and filter floss
Do you have any micro bubbles from the skimmer getting into the display?
Timothy, there are usually no issues with micro bubbles as the skimmer itself does have a small piece of foam at the water outlet and from there all water must traverse a large filtration fine foam block, basically impossible for micro bubbles to get through. When the aquarium is new or when performing maintenance on the foam block, make sure to saturate it with water and work out any air, in that instance there can be some air pockets that will work themselves out over time, not from the skimmer in that case of course.
How do you set up the light with a timer so that you have consistency?
Such as moon light for a little bit first thing in the morning then bright light for a few hours then moon light again and then for it to turn off for night time
Thank you
Martika, the typical photo period would be from 10 to 12 hrs. of light per day for an aquarium containing living coral. Having a period where the light typically illuminates gradually at sunrise to maximum light during the day and then gradually dims at sunset at best. Sunrise and sunset periods can be set for an hour each.
I have the PS2 in the Evo 12 and getting some serious micro bubbles. It's still breaking in but was wondering where I should keep the water level to help with this?
We recommend keeping the water level in the aquarium and in the rear filter compartment half way up the intake grid.
It will take a few days for the protein skimmer to “settle down” however adjusting the control knob of the skimmer will take some precise movement. Never twist the control knob more than 0.5 to 1 mm at time. Separately, make sure the exhaust screen (foam block) at the skimmer exhaust is in place as it helps to collect any bubbles exiting the protein skimmer.
Could you give me a link to the carbon bags because I want to make sure I'm getting the right thing?
Jackson, A1377 for the carbon insert for the EVO 13.5, here is a link to the instruction manual on fluvalaquatics.com where you will have it listed as well: www.fluvalaquatics.com/media/bluemill/products-manuals/fluval-10531-evo-aquarium13.5g-manual-eng-na.pdf
Great Video! I just ordered an evo tank. I want to purchase back up media but I cannot seem to find what sizes the 12 gallon evo sea tank uses. Can you please let me know? Thank you very much.
Hi Rebecca, please use this link that takes you to the product page on fluvalaquatics.com, scroll down to replacement parts and click on filter media which will open up that specific page with item numbers and information you require to order: www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/10528-evo-aquarium-kit/#.WPjf00UrLcs
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If you are siphoning water from the back chamber, how does the sand bed get cleaned? Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I just don’t understand how waste gets removed from the sand bed if it is not siphoned directly. Thanks!
Nothing prevents you from stirring the sand bed once and a while and carefully siphoning off the bottom to remove waste.
Only way to get heater to fit is for the to touch the pump. Is this okay? Using the recommend fluval m50
Hello! We recommend making sure nothing is touching the heater, as this can create uneven heat in the glass tube and weaken it.
what kind of corals can we add to such a small tank i want to introduce a pair of clowns to mine .i have couple snails and emerald crabs 1 Diamond Goby and a extremely vicious Clown Goby . had mix feeling about the this tank skimmer fill up frequent un certain why but i noticed if i clean the pump chamber it fill less frequent the sponge in side the pump the lid on the skimmer never lays flat unless i lay a tile block on top of it tanks been running since January were putting a film movie of tales of the tank its real low budget film lol .our cam is a iphone5 lol but we enjoy it
Adjusting the skimmer has much to do with the water level and ensuring that is a constant, evaporation in a small aquarium means very regular topping up with a small amount of R/O make up water. Mushrooms, zooanthids, small colt and kenya soft coral, ricordea are options.....
When my skimmer is on, the water level in the pump chamber gets really low. How do I fix this? Thanks
Thomas, you can adjust the level in the skimmer with the control know for the outlet of the PS 2 skimmer.In case this is the filter you are using, please use this link that will help you understand is features and operation: th-cam.com/video/XQGH8_n9RIM/w-d-xo.html
We want to know what kinds of salt watrr fish this tank can support?
Smaller nano species of gobies, cardinal fish, chromis for example among quite a few other choices.
So I got this tank and the Protein Skimmer and the all the skimmer does is cause massive amounts of micro bubble it the tank. the bubbles are coming out of the seams of the skimmer... the body of the skimmer isnt sealed. Feeling like a got ripped off. But Hoping someone has some advice.
The protein skimmer is adjustable in terms of positioning as is output so that you can ensure no to very few bubbles are emitted from the output. By positioning the body of the skimmer within its bracket slightly higher than you current position you can effectively eliminate micro-bubbles.
So how much water should I take out of this tank? then how much salt mixed with water back in? I have been in the FW hobby for years, aquascaping traditional dutch tanks and this will be my first venture into SW. Still kind of confused but hope to find answers.
If you mean what should the partial water change % be, we recommend a solid 25%- 50% every two weeks.
Yea that is what I was wondering. Now in FW we do fifty percent a week, is that preferred because on the reef forums that's what it sounds like?
A small reef tank such as this should be lightly stocked with fish and inverts, therefore 25 to 50% is very adequate.
Hi i have the fluval evo 13.5 g
So my tank comes with the sump at the back... im new to the hobby. Is it normal that i have daily water evaporation ? The water level is below the amount required by the protein skimmer, so i keep adding water everyday .. im still in my first week of cycling.
Thank you
Yes, water will evaporate continuously, the rate at which it does varies with a number of factors. Given the small volume it is important to meticulously top up with freshwater to maintain a constant specific gravity as well as to have proper skimmer function.
@@fluval got it... thank you for your reply
what protein skimmer do you have,?
Hi Rogue. The Fluval PS2 skimmer is made toe fit the larger EVO tank. www.fluvalaquatics.com/us/product/14324-mini-protein-skimmer/#.Wk5gbt-nGHs
What is the max amount of fish to put in here I was thinking
2 ocellaris clownfish
1 fire fish
1 diamond goby
Idk if that's too much
That sounds reasonable, we don't think you are over crowding the tank with fish.
do you not have to vacuum the sand in the saltwater tank?
Giving it a gentle stir and siphoning any debris off the surface works well, a gravel vac can also be used when doing partial water changes.
what do you feed? how often do you feed?
What you feed would depend on what you are keeping exactly. Typical frequency is 1 to 2 times daily.
What things can live in the fluval evo 5?
Here is a link to our Blog section on fluvalauqatics.com that will provide some basic guidance on small nano marine set ups: fluvalaquatics.com/ca/saltwater/nano-marine-aquarium-keeping/
As for the livestock a limited combination of mushroom and zooanthids along with a cleaner shrimp and a small fish like a clown goby would make for an interesting community.
Amazon don't see that tank
Can we adapted the PS2 skimmer on the 5gallons?
Hi Mark, the PS2 is designed for saltwater aquariums between 5 and 20 US Gal, making it ideal for the EVO. bit.ly/2bXLVk3
How is this tank holding up for you? Any issues?
All is well, no issues to report.
Is this to big/heavy for a small desk with a tv on it?
Thomas, we would not advise placing an aquarium beside any electronic goods such as a TV. It would be best to locate the aquarium or the TV elsewhere.
I have an issue. My water, in my pump chamber is real low an it doesn't wanna let water stay in the chamber. Every time I add water it just spits it out in my tank an it doesn't fill up again. Do you know how can I fix this?
Hi Dylan , we are sorry to hear that you are having some trouble! Normally this happens due to the filter sponge insert being overly dirty. The debris will prevent the aquarium water from passing through the sponge resulting in the pump returning all the water before the reservoir has a chance to refill itself. Please try to thoroughly clean your filter media and let us know if this has helped you! Should you still be having trouble after this, please contact our customer service team for additional assistance. 😊 fluvalaquatics.com/us/contact-us/
@@fluval Thank you so much! It fixed the problem.
cool whipppp
Hi, new to the hobby, do I clean the sand or not...
You should stir the substrate occasionally and siphon off any excess debris during a partial water change, not every single partial water change as you should be doing small partial water changes at least once every two weeks for best water quality. Make sure to maintain the protein skimmer regularly as well.
Fluval Aquatics thanks
I started with 2 blue damsels but one killed the other. What fish does well with damsels, thanks.
Hi there! We're sorry to hear about that. Clownfish, most gobies and blennies, dartfish and some chromis are good tankmates for damselfish. If the aquarium is large enough, angelfish, surgeonfish, butterflyfish and other species are suitable tankmates as well!
@@fluval I was advised by the fish store not to mix damsels with clown fish. I might try a domino damsel next, slightly bigger then the blue one I have. I am finding these small EVO tanks tough, I think I made a mistake in buying one.
Is 2 occelaris clownfish, 3 green chromis, and 1 firefish too much for this tank? Sorry I’m new.
Our input here would be to choose between either keeping the 3 green chromis or the 2 clowns, both would start to get crowded. The firefish would mix with either.
Thank you!
Can't get the water level to drop in the cup. Turning the knob doesn't seem to do anything. The cup is 3/4 full of water. No explanation in the instruction for the PS2 protein skimmer
As per our new video just posted, you can move the body of the skimmer upwards with the supplied brackets, that will drop the water level in the skimmer. You are not noticing a change with the control knob because the skimmer itself is not positioned as per the instructions, at half way up the outlet grill. Please watch the video, its covered very well.
Refill with fresh saltwater? or fresh water. It depends on people refill them each other.
Water loss due to evaporation should be replaced by fresh R/O water. The smaller the aquarium the more regularly this needs to be done given the significant changes in specific gravity happen that much quicker.
When the parameters are off what do you do
Hello Amanda, We would need to know which parameters you are referring to..if it is water quality, it is usually just a water change and addressing and correctly the source of poor water quality.
Where can I buy this tank at?
I bought the tank from their dealer, check their website www.fluvalaquatics.com/us/fluval-retailer/
If a dealer does not have this tank, you may ask him/her to order you the tank from fluval.
where's the ps2 skimmer video, its been quite a while?
Thank you for the reminder.
Can you use well water to top it off? I drink it, my dogs and birds and cats drink it, and I use it for my freshwater tank.
R/O will ensure only pure water as what had evaporated is replaced. Well water likely contains many different minerals and other compounds which may or may not be good for your reef.
How big is the tank???
13.5 gallons
+Faisal thx!!!
So theres a reason theres never crazy sps nd lps corals in these evos
Yes, the Evo is a small aquarium, by default it is limited.
A gallon of distilled water works just fine. Go to the grocery store it's $1.59
Or you can go to you local fish store and pay 50 cents a gallon for the correct stuff.
@@supermariozombies4824 I know this is late but my nearest store is an hour away
Can I use ro water to top it off
Ethan, that would be the best thing to do!
Fluval runs my discus tank
this 5 gallon or 12 gallon?
It is actually 13.5 gallons, here is a link to the product page for your review on this aquarium; www.fluvalaquatics.com/ca/product/10531-evo-aquarium-kit/#.WSSkN5IrLcs
is this for sale in united kingdom ?
Hi, the 52 L EVO aquarium will be available in the UK around October.
What kind of life can the light on this thing generally support? Lps, sps, maxima clam, anemone? I would really appreciate a response I'm new to saltwater and I find lighting the most complex part of it. I'm sure this would help anyone wanting to buy this.
Also would a cheap small little powerhead be beneficial to add in, or too much flow and only for the very most demanding additions and generally to stay away from? I see people saying light, circulation, and water quality are biggest factors for saltwater success and this guy only touched on water quality.
Thank you so much I really hope you find the time to respond.
Thanks for asking, but do consider that we purposely try to keep our videos to the point, and this means we won't necessarily cover everything that is important. That said, clams, most SPS and anemones, with the exception of small bubble tip anemones (because they prefer rock surfaces and will move up rock structure to the light, although a bubble tip will eventually outgrow the aquarium), are not suitable for the EVO aquarium. Many LPS, polyps and related are suitable.
Yes, lighting can be a complex subject because to really know what an animal would fare best under, you would need to know what light it has flourished and grown under (PAR and spectrum). Often, this information is not available on the animals you actually purchase. We suggest lower to mid-light corals and invertebrates.
We do agree that a list outlining suitable choices would be very helpful, and we will address this very soon with an article we'll publish in the Did you Know? section of our our Website: fluvalaquatics.com/us/explore/did-you-know/
Finally, adding one or two Fluval SEA CP-1 circulation pumps (depending on the corals you keep) is a good idea.
+WaterspoutsOfTheDeep yeah if I was you I would look for another tank larger with a refugium under the tank with better lighting, will save you money in the long run to get it right first time.
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Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.
I know when to fill water on the back because it starts making a waterfall noise haha
you never uploaded a video for the ps2 skimmer
Sorry for the delay, we plan on doing that.
With a tank this size you don't need a skimmer and you shouldn't have charcoal all the time!
We would have to disagree, a skimmer is always beneficial, while carbon can be used when it is required.
Not downing your work. just letting people the filter on this doesn't do a good job. Also people you need to buy about 200$ worth of stuff to make it run good.
5:32 spider comes :)
Fluval must be paying you big bucks lol .....this tank is tiny compared with your normal videos .
I will never buy a thing from this company. I read so many awful reviews of how the Fluval Spec V tank has killed their small bettas and other fish. They get sucked into the filter area, even on the lowest setting. Ripped the poor fish to shreds. Horrible to have read so many accounts of this happening.
Darren, we can honestly say we have yet to see a betta suffer in anyway in a Fluval Spec tank either in our own tanks housing a number of different male bettas in the aquatic cave here at HQ nor have we heard of them ever being ripped to shreds, which is really impossible as the inlet section is divided from the pump output chamber by significant amounts of filtration foam which allows no access by any fish.