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VCA Random Flow Generator Review for the Fluval EVO

Posted on 2023/11/202023/11/20 by Nate
One of the first mods I got for our EVO 13.5 saltwater nano is the Vivid Creative Aquatics (VCA) random flow generator.  We installed an RFG nozzle on our smaller planted Spec, but there were comprom... Read More
InTank Chamber 1 Media Basket for Fluval EVO 13.5 Review

InTank Chamber 1 Media Basket for Fluval EVO 13.5 Review

Posted on 2022/12/032023/11/13 by Nate
The InTank Camber 1 Media Basket for the Fluval EVO 13.5 is a product that I didn’t want to love – that I resisted purchasing, and that I thought wouldn’t be a recommended tank accessor... 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
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
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
Mixing salt for a marine aquarium

Project EVO Marine Part 6: How to Mix Saltwater for a Nano Aquarium

Posted on 2020/07/282022/02/19 by Nate
At this stage of our Fluval EVO Marine journey, we’ve got the RODI system in place and pumping out stripped down water that will serve as a base for mixing our own saltwater.  It’s as goo... Read More
activated carbon filter media for fluval EVO aquarium

Project Evo Marine Part 5: Fluval Evo Filtration Mods and Filter Media Options

Posted on 2020/05/302022/12/03 by Nate
One aspect of research for our new EVO nano aquarium got of hand real quick: filtration media options.  For a number of reasons that I touched on in Part 1 and in the EVO 13.5 Review (and will reite... Read More
modify furniture for a nano saltwater aquarium

How to Modify Furniture for a Saltwater Nano Aquarium Stand

Posted on 2020/05/242021/04/03 by Nate
I discussed in “Project EVO Marine Part 2: Aquarium Stand and Placement” that one of the great benefits of nano AIO (All-In-One) aquariums is that you can use regular furniture pieces as ... Read More
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