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Category: Spec Mods

As good as the Fluval Spec line of Aquariums is, there are many ways to improve on their product. Mods can range from complex and inventive to extremely simple.

This group of articles showcases some of the most important improvements you can make to your Spec.

Fluval Edge Pre-Filter Mod for Spec Aquariums

Posted on 2015/09/092020/01/10 by Nate
One tip that I offer on my page on keeping Betta fish in a Spec Aquarium is to put filter foam over the return nozzle to help reduce the fast currents in the Spec aquarium. There are probably several ... Read More
Fluval Spec V without top installed

Operating Your Spec Aquarium Topless

Posted on 2015/09/022023/11/17 by Nate
Here’s an idea for an alternative way to set up your Fluval Spec aquarium: go topless!  That is to say, sans lid . . . Going without a top is a great debate among serious aquarists, both for ma... Read More
stainless overflow cover for spec v

How to Make a Stainless Steel Overflow Cover for Your Fluval Spec Aquarium

Posted on 2015/08/222020/01/10 by Nate
One modification that some people are interested in for the Fluval Spec aquariums is to add a cover over the overflow slots that lead into the filtration systems. This can be useful for those wishing ... Read More
red cherry shrimp and nerite snail

Fish Options for Stocking a Fluval Spec Aquarium (III and V)

Posted on 2015/07/292015/10/16 by Nate
Planning what fish and inverts are going to go in an aquarium is always daunting: how many fish, what species for your aquarium size, what fish will play nice with one another.  So many questions th... Read More
Fixing light droop

How to Fix Light Droop on a Fluval Spec V Aquarium

Posted on 2015/06/152020/01/09 by Nate
I very much appreciate the design of the Fluval Spec V.  There are a few things I might change about the design, but it is well executed overall.  The one glaring issue, one that I mentioned in my r... Read More

Finnex Stingray: Low Light Option for Fluval Spec V Aquariums

Posted on 2015/04/142019/11/24 by Nate
I recently wrote an article on aftermarket light options for the Fluval Spec Aquariums and I just updated the portion on the Spec V to include Share on Facebook  Read more...... Read More
aftermarket light for fluval spec v aquarium

Options for Fluval Spec Light Upgrade

Posted on 2015/02/162019/11/25 by Nate
The Fluval Spec line of aquariums has much to offer in the way of features – it’s all-in-one package lends to a very clean look with simple setup and operation.  The one component of thi... Read More

Replacement Parts for Fluval Spec Aquariums

Posted on 2015/01/222020/01/09 by Nate
The great thing about the Fluval Spec line of aquariums, (older Spec II, Current Spec III and Spec V) are the relative ease of replacement supplies for the filtration system. If you break other compon... Read More
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