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Category: Marine Aquariums

Marine aquariums have a reputation for being difficult to start and maintain. There are some added responsibilities compared to freshwater tanks; however, these are challenges that can be mastered. Here are my posts for marine aquarium tips and chronicles of our Fluval EVO 13.5.

Aqamai KPS Wavemaker Packaging

Aqamai KPS Wavemaker Review

Posted on 2021/08/012023/05/30 by Nate
When setting up our EVO 13.5, I kept a mindful eye on a budget, but still wanted to go ahead and get all components in place to raise future coral additions.  In order to provide flexibility in flow ... Read More
AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite

AutoAqua Smart ATO Lite Auto Top Off Review

Posted on 2021/04/172021/11/24 by Nate
When putting together our Fluval EVO 13.5 saltwater build, I spent quite a bit of time considering what all was worth upgrading.  I wanted to maintain a balance between keeping initial cost down but ... Read More
Fluval EVO 13.5 Aquarium with box

Fluval EVO 13.5 Saltwater Nano Aquarium Review

Posted on 2021/04/032022/12/03 by Nate
About a year ago, I started our adventure in saltwater nano aquariums.  I’ve documented my decision to get into saltwater and the setup of our EVO 13.5 in this series. Core to this project is t... Read More
Fluval EVO 13.5 Saltwater Nano

2020 Fluval EVO 13.5 Saltwater Aquarium Journal

Posted on 2021/01/082023/11/20 by Nate
Welcome to one of the most mundane posts here on Spec-Tanks – our first annual EVO Marine aquarium journal! I’ve kept a tank journal for our Share on Facebook  Read more...... Read More
Marine aquarium cycle

Project Evo Marine Part 9: Saltwater Cycling and Basics of Reef Water Parameters

Posted on 2020/12/242021/08/03 by Nate
Cycling a new aquarium is somewhat exciting.  Kind-of like watching paint dry or organizing your junk drawer.  I kid, but it is an important process to setup a good foundation for your saltwater Sha... Read More
wiring in an aquarium stand

Wire Management Tips for Your Aquarium

Posted on 2020/08/212023/11/14 by Nate
Our freshwater tank, a Fluval Spec V, has always had equipment space limited to a nearby storage box.  I do my best to keep it organized, but it’s somewhat hopeless.  When I started the EVO sa... Read More
Setup a Fluval EVO 13.5 Saltwater Aquarium

Project Evo Marine Part 8: Fluval EVO 13.5 Saltwater Aquarium Setup

Posted on 2020/07/302022/12/03 by Nate
Patience is a virtue in the Marine Aquarium hobby. It has been difficult waiting for all the other pieces (aquarium stand, RODI system, saltwater mixing, hardscape) to be in place, but finally –... Read More
Accessories for the Fluval EVO 13.5 marine aquarium

Project Evo Marine Part 7: Accessories and Upgrades for the Fluval EVO 13.5

Posted on 2020/07/292023/05/26 by Nate
Beyond the basics that I covered in Part 1 of our EVO 13.5 series, I have a few other upgrade products that I wanted to include in our build. If you are on a budget, I’d consider all of these as... Read More
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