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Fluval Evo XII Saltwater Aquarium Kit, 13.5 Gal. – Saltwater Fish Tank with Reef-Capable LED, Efficient 3-Stage Filtration and Seamlessly Integrated Hardware
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Brand | Fluval |
Target Species | Fish |
Material | Glass |
Tank Volume | 5 Gallons |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Product Dimensions | 22"L x 11.5"W x 15"H |
Item Weight | 10 Kilograms |
Shape | Rectangular |
Specific Uses For Product | Active |
Style | Modern |
About this item
- 13.5 gallon glass aquarium for saltwater fish
- Stylish honeycomb design conceals rear aquarium filter compartment and aquarium water line while looking ultra modern
- Powerful 3 stage filtration with oversized mechanical, chemical, and biological Fluval filter media
- Multifunctional canopy with easy feed door
- Sleek, all aluminum waterproof casing; convenient LED aquarium light touch start day & night illumination
- The 13.5 gallon (52 L) fish tank is 22 L x 11.5 W x 15 H inches (56 x 29 x 38 centimeter); Wattage: 16 W; Lumens: 1383 lm
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Sheerness | 4.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | — | — | 4.9 |
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tank volume | 5 gallons | 10 gallons | 15 gallons | 12 gallons | 0.95 gallons | 20 gallons |
material | Glass | Glass | Glass | Glass | Acrylic | Glass, Wood |
shape | Rectangular | Rectangular | Rectangular | Bullet Shape | — | Rectangular |
weight | 10 kilograms | 35.5 pounds | 53 pounds | 28 pounds | — | 61.7 pounds |
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From the manufacturer
Fluval EVO Aquarium Kit
Go Small in a BIG way!
Whats Included with the Fluval Evo?
Glass aquarium(13.5 gallons) with cover.
Fully integrated LED lighting system.
Safe, low-voltage transformer.
Circulation pump with output nozzle.
Foam filter block with handle.
BioMax insert.
Activated carbon insert.
Features
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LED Lighting SystemSuper bright 14000 K LED provides optimal conditions for healthy coral growth, color and conditioning. |
Day & Night Lighting OptionConvenient touch start day & night illumination. |
FiltrationPowerful 3-stage filtration with oversized mechanical, chemical and biological media. |
FiltrationMulti-functional canopy with easy-feed door. |
Product Description
Do not let its size fool you, the Fluval Sea EVO Fish Aquarium packs the same performance features as a tank several times its size, but is small enough to fit on any desk or countertop. A super bright 14000 K LED aquarium light provides optimal conditions for healthy coral growth, color, and conditioning, while powerful 3 stage water filtration with oversized media delivers amazing water quality. Now you can finally enjoy the saltwater fish tank hobby for less money, less effort and less space required! Go ahead and grow your mini reef tank with confidence and creativity. Endless possibilities await. For more fish tank accessories, check out the other Fluval Sea products including aquarium filters, filter media, aquarium heaters, aquarium air pumps, aquarium lights, aquarium thermometer, fish food, aquarium gravel, fish tank decorations and aquarium stands. Fluval has a wide variety of products that are perfect for your pet fish to enjoy in any large fish tank, small fish tank, freshwater tank or in a saltwater tank. This Fluval aquarium is perfect to pair with the Fluval Submersible Heater or the Fluval Sea Protein Skimmer to help maintain a stable temperature and remove waste so your fish aquarium stays clean (all sold separately). If you are looking for a small fish tank the Fluval Evo Aquarium model is also available as a 5 gallon fish tank, Fluval Sea Evo Aquarium Kit – 5 US Gal (19 L) – Black (sold separately).
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Product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 22 x 15 x 11.5 inches; 22.05 Pounds
- Item model number : 10531A1
- Date First Available : October 12, 2016
- Manufacturer : Rolf C. Hagen (USA) Corp.
- ASIN : B01M2WI6PT
- Best Sellers Rank: #34,623 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #54 in Aquariums
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Customers like the value, appearance and ease of setup of the vivarium. For example, they mention it's an amazing tank for the price, looks great and is simple enough to put together. That said, some complain about the durability. Opinions are mixed on lighting, and size.
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Customers like the value of the tank. They say it is an amazing starter tank, has a filter built in, and a decent return pump. Some customers also mention that it is a great tank for a desk or bedside. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Over all great tank for home or office. Could also serve as a great qt or sump if you upgraded to a larger tank." Read more
"...Biggest pluses are the cost/value. It comes with everything you'd want besides a heater and protein skimmer...." Read more
"...Great beginner tank, fair price for AIO setup.Cons-Stock filtration sucks. Giant stock sponge is a nitrate factory...." Read more
"These really are nice little tanks and a good value. I bought two and love them both with one exception, the lid is a POS...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the vivarium. They say it looks awesome, is the nicest looking aquarium with many features, and the tank looks great without it. Customers also mention that the lid is nice and keeps evaporation to a minimum. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...and whatever your taste in the nano reef, this is a beautifully designed saltwater aquarium. And functional...." Read more
"...The first thing I have to say is I love the way this tank looks, Fluval choosing to use a built in pedestal on the bottom to raise the tank up some..." Read more
"This tank is easy to set up and is truly Fulval perfection. The only thing I could even fault about the tank is the heat of the light...." Read more
"...Cons- Not very good filter layout in my opinion." Read more
Customers find the setup of the vivarium to be easy. They mention that it's simple enough to put together, and the tank is perfect for any beginner saltwater enthusiast. The tank is also compact and user friendly.
"Great setup for a beginner nano tank. Stock equipment can sustain live fish and soft corals...." Read more
"...Following this routine has made things pretty simple and I will start all my future tanks the same way...." Read more
"...Fluval 13.5 gallon saltwater tank kit is the perfect setup for any beginner saltwater enthusiast...." Read more
"...I will amend this review at that point.Set up is breeze if you can open the box and have a safe place to place it, you'll be in business...." Read more
Customers like the performance of the vivarium. They say that it gets the job done, the pump and filters work well, and the lighting is decent. Some mention that the tank has been running great for 3 months and that the LEDs for stock lights work really well. Overall, most are satisfied with the performance and durability of the product.
"...And functional.Now the bad things targeting the newbies:..." Read more
"...LED that can sustain some hardy corals and a pump that's quiet and effective...." Read more
"...The LEDs for "stock" lights work really well...." Read more
"...It’s about $50 and 100% improves the efficiency and performance of this tank.I use the IceCap Skimmer in chamber 2...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the lighting of the vivarium. Some mention that it's pretty decent, strong enough for softies, and customizable. Others say that it was defective and underpowered for SPS corals.
"...Indeed the light did not illuminate at all but only flashed as seen in the video...." Read more
"...the box you'll have everything you need to get started, including a powerful LED that can sustain some hardy corals and a pump that's quiet and..." Read more
"...I’ve owned this for about 7 months and the light has already stopped working. Not sure how expensive this will be to replace." Read more
"...I'm definitely very happy with this tank, but I'm bummed about the light issue...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the vivarium. Some mention it's perfect for a small space, has plenty of space for small fish and plenty of corals, and is small but mighty. However, others say that it doesn't fit, the tank is only large enough for a few fish, and the equipment bay is not large enough.
"...I use the IceCap Skimmer in chamber 2. It is a snug fit but fits in perfectly. I may take out skimmer and use macro reactor instead." Read more
"...I am especially fond of the raised base. The equipment bay is not large enough for an Aquatic Life 115 skimmer despite the claims on that product's..." Read more
"...Its easy to clean, plenty of space for small fish and plenty of corals, good flow (add a little wavemaker for better flow)...." Read more
"...My biggest gripes about it are the lack of room in the back...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the vivarium. They mention that it arrived with the glass completely broken. Some customers also report that the tank was late and damaged. Additionally, some customers report that their light broke and that the lighting is not strong enough for a lot of coral growth.
"...here now at 2:30 am after smoke alarms went off because the tank cracked in the botttom and leaked out flooding the desk and everything on it..." Read more
"...Lighting is ok, not strong enough for a lot of coral growth...." Read more
"...top is absolutely crap, the side piece fell on the floor and shattered in 3 pieces, super cheap plastic, and I already know I have to make my own..." Read more
"...beginners- we went through 2 replacement pumps because the original one malfunctioned...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the filtration of the vivarium. They mention that the stock filtration is not adequate, the pump is poor, and the lid is poor. Some customers also report that the return pump is weak and failed after just 4 months.
"...I could not put water in it as shipped because the return pump was compromised...." Read more
"...Cons-Stock filtration sucks. Giant stock sponge is a nitrate factory.Stock return pump is weak, doesn’t create enough flow in tank...." Read more
"...I would recommend upgrading the filtration because the stock filtration is not adiquate...." Read more
"...Also very important for filtration. I set this up just like I would have a big salt tank...." Read more
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Return pump could be a bit stronger but is sufficient.
I added a fluval nano light and removed the hood.
I also added a jebao SW-2 Nano power head, the fish live it, so do my softies.
If you can, plug the hole they left in the wall. The domino I had in the tank to start the nitrogen cycle get freaked out and swam into it, which damaged it and it died as a result.
They sell inserts to make it more like a sump but it’s not necessary.
I keep a 2-3 in sand bed. Arragonite sand and a caribsea live sand starter pack are what I used.
Get some live rock from an LFS and seed your tank with it.
Adding the protein skimmer isn’t required but it does pull out some of the organic material from the water column which has increased the clarity of water and stability of tank parameters.
I added small bioballs to the last chamber to increase biological filtration and that has worked very well.
You should also fit a second bag of ceramic along with the one provided so you can switch a new one in for an old one around 3-6 months
Make sure to push the middle chamber sponge pack so it’s submerged each time you clean it out (with water changes, in the waste salt water… not tap water)
Purchase a box or two of carbon filter bags and switch out monthly.
Return pump impeller and sponge can get gunked up so make sure to clean it regularly.
Don’t worry about sand/detritus on the bottom of the sump chambers, shake it up when you do monthly deep cleans.
Over all great tank for home or office. Could also serve as a great qt or sump if you upgraded to a larger tank.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2022
Return pump could be a bit stronger but is sufficient.
I added a fluval nano light and removed the hood.
I also added a jebao SW-2 Nano power head, the fish live it, so do my softies.
If you can, plug the hole they left in the wall. The domino I had in the tank to start the nitrogen cycle get freaked out and swam into it, which damaged it and it died as a result.
They sell inserts to make it more like a sump but it’s not necessary.
I keep a 2-3 in sand bed. Arragonite sand and a caribsea live sand starter pack are what I used.
Get some live rock from an LFS and seed your tank with it.
Adding the protein skimmer isn’t required but it does pull out some of the organic material from the water column which has increased the clarity of water and stability of tank parameters.
I added small bioballs to the last chamber to increase biological filtration and that has worked very well.
You should also fit a second bag of ceramic along with the one provided so you can switch a new one in for an old one around 3-6 months
Make sure to push the middle chamber sponge pack so it’s submerged each time you clean it out (with water changes, in the waste salt water… not tap water)
Purchase a box or two of carbon filter bags and switch out monthly.
Return pump impeller and sponge can get gunked up so make sure to clean it regularly.
Don’t worry about sand/detritus on the bottom of the sump chambers, shake it up when you do monthly deep cleans.
Over all great tank for home or office. Could also serve as a great qt or sump if you upgraded to a larger tank.
Now the bad things targeting the newbies:
The Fluval EVO 13.5 box comes with a recommendation, what type of fish and corals to have in this aquarium. Follow that, if you don't, and get excited for more fish, expensive ones, or want that awesome coral from the fish store this tank will end up crashing, losing the livestock, and sold for pennies at the garage sale.
-This saltwater fish keeping hobby requires money and knowledge. No matter if is Fish Only or Reef
-Whatever livestock you put inside your tank, treated like your beloved, dog, cat, snake, iguana, or tiger you keep as a pet.
Fluval EVO 13.5 comes ready to set up right out of the box.
You just need extra:
Knowledge( cycling the tank, water quality, and temperature control), rocks (dead or alive), sand (not a must), marine salt, thermometer, heater, saltwater test kit, salinity test, extra wavemaker for improved water movement (not a must). Reverse Osmosis is a must!!!!. You need to prep saltwater for a new set up and future water changes and to refill evaporated saltwater with fresh R/O water. No way around. Get it cheaply in jars from a local store, buy a home system (in the long run, you have insurance, cheaper solution, you get to maintain control) whatever you do, freshwater from your house will not do it.
The only biggest problem all nano tanks and bigger ones too ( the smaller the tank the fastest things go wrong) have is temperature control in the summertime. If your tank is going above 80 F you have to modify the outlook of your Fluval to be ready for summertime. Give up canopy, Cooling fans (water evaporation fast), different suspended lighting, your home ambient temperature no more than 78F for cooling fan to keep it under $80F. And all of this extra hardware, chosen carefully not to end up with an ugly Fluval EVO 13.5 tank on your home!!!
The expensive route to keep the stock Fluval outlook is a Mini Chiller, not many on the market and the only one with some degree of effectiveness and aesthetics is this one from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Chill-Solutions-11415-Thermoelectric-Aquarium/dp/B00JY6UJB6/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Chill+Solutions&qid=1588560696&sr=8-1.
On this chiller, the maker is out of stock, the dedicated marine sites out of stock., Amazon has it for $50 more than the market and without tubing and the right pump. Yes, you need to have the right pump and the tubing to fit inside the Fluval filtration chamber in order for this chiller to work. Sorry for the bad news.
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Anybody claiming to have kept saltwater reef tanks successfully should instantly know this tanks flaws
Sponge is a nitrate trap ,didn’t use from start
Hood will cause tank to get to hot
reef lights that are good cost more than this whole tank
A small tank is less forgiving than a large tank when it comes to water parameters
Yet I still bought this product and happy with it, knowing what to expect
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 14, 2020
Anybody claiming to have kept saltwater reef tanks successfully should instantly know this tanks flaws
Sponge is a nitrate trap ,didn’t use from start
Hood will cause tank to get to hot
reef lights that are good cost more than this whole tank
A small tank is less forgiving than a large tank when it comes to water parameters
Yet I still bought this product and happy with it, knowing what to expect