you’ll need a new lid if you’re running ai prime. the only changes i’ve made to mine were adding a filter sock to chamber 1 (activated carbon and gfo) and adding a protein skimmer (i carbon dose). i would recommend upgrading stock lights if you want sps or any high preference light coral
This was my first thought as well. GSP is Not easy to remove once gets on the rocks. Ask me how I know
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is that the fuge lit up in the back? Is it commercial? Can you post some more pics or a link?
I have been enjoying my Evo 13.5 for about 10 years total with a few restarts. Right now I have a wave maker on low, bio balls in the 2nd chamber and a small canister filter and heater in chamber 3. I tried the InTank and didn’t like the flow (or lack of). Finally… in the first chamber I found a skimmer that fits and lasts (looking at you PS2…not!) I found the IceCap Nano and love it! Does a great job! No way to adjust it except moving it higher or lower in the chamber but really nice equipment. Babies are: a small BTA and mushrooms, cleanup crew, clown, cardinal, pincushion urchin and finally a hilarious six line wrasse. Trust me I knock on wood everyday! They are all less than/equal to an inch and get along super. Sorry about the the long post… first time poster and excited to be here.
Lil Update.
So finally got most of my stuff. Sucks Amazon stole/mishandled my cabinet for this tank. Started planning on how my rock goes. Got 2 box of Caribsea LifeRock 10lbs.
Still waiting on my heater and pump. I went ahead with Cobalt Neotherm Pro 75w heater and Sicce 1.0 pump. Can’t wait to start cycling the tank this weekend.
I would say your on the right track. I also have the EVO 13.5 tank and will say its a great tank for those that can keep their saltwater addiction to a smaller scale. One thing I will mention is the Sicce 1.0 with the Hygger is going to make waves in the tank. I had to go with the Sicce .5 and dial back the power setting on the Hygger so it wasn't a tornado in there. Also, placement of the Hygger is key to get a nice reciprocating action in the tank.
Freezing down here in Melbourne Australia, i’ve had to resort to a 100w jager on a 15gallon WB. way over powered but the room it’s in doesn’t stay warm over night.I don't use an inkbird on my Evo either. Although I use a 50 Watt Eheim heater. So if mine malfunctioned, it could probably cause some issues. I just hope that doesn't happen and will deal with it if it does.
However, I don't have a lot of expensive livestock or coral in that tank. I use a inkbird on my biocube though.
I like your suggestion of using 2 smaller ones if you aren't going to use the inkbird. If you are going to use one properly sized and have livestock that be hurt the wallet, if the worst happened. I would recommend getting something as a fail safe......
Are you planning on adding fishes? what lid is that?
Looking mighty fine
Post Reef-a-palooza haul. Bought me some new lights and some zoas. Now I need to get a jumpguard.
Lovin it. Yeah. I’m thinking about getting a diffuser still looking into it.
What do you have stocked in there. I see 2 clowns and a royal gramma? I'm just getting the same tank set up myself and want something really similar.
Lil update for y’all. I need to upgrade the lights soon.
