Fluval spec v reef build

Mr. Nemo · 01/04/2016, 12:23 AM

I recently purchased a fluval spec v for a really good price and i wanna make it a reef tank. i have discovered some really nice setups online but i can really use some help from experienced people. i would like to grow the more easier corals since i am new to this but one main thing i would like to have is an anemone. if someone can please help step by step with building this i would really appreciate it thank you

Dkuhlmann · 01/04/2016, 03:55 AM

Start here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074

You have a long way to go before you can add any corals or anemones to your tank. Make sure you do a more reading than doing for a while anyway LOL there is so much to learn and we'll be here along the way to answer any questions that you might have.

We have a "nano" forum further down the list of the different forums, I suggest you dive in there and read, read, read then ask questions.

Easier corals might not be the best corals. Make sure you look in the coral forums for LPS, SPS, Softies, mushrooms and zoas and palys. Some of the easy corals will actually take over your tank like the plague. Easier LPS corals are nice and have good flow, check them out and also check out the different leather corals you can get.

Welcome to Reef Central!

snulma1 · 01/04/2016, 12:09 PM

I loved my spec v when I was limited on space.
Look at par38 bulbs for lighting and minijet 606 pump for upgrading flow.

And be selective on your LR. Space is a commodity, so plan things out

Chuckd76 · 01/04/2016, 04:25 PM

The 606's are even scarcer now. I believe inTank finally sold out.
The older Orbit Marine LED light fits the top of the Spec V perfectly.

adamwheel · 01/09/2016, 11:13 PM

I'm planning one too right now. The Orbit Marine LED does fit perfectly and on that tank, I think some SPS will do ok.

I'm going to use an external cascade filter to increase flow and allow me a place for carbon, GFO etc.

Good luck,

Adam

01/04/2016, 12:23 AM	#1
Mr. Nemo Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 7	Fluval spec v reef build I recently purchased a fluval spec v for a really good price and i wanna make it a reef tank. i have discovered some really nice setups online but i can really use some help from experienced people. i would like to grow the more easier corals since i am new to this but one main thing i would like to have is an anemone. if someone can please help step by step with building this i would really appreciate it thank you

01/04/2016, 03:55 AM	#2
Dkuhlmann Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,823	Start here: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1031074 You have a long way to go before you can add any corals or anemones to your tank. Make sure you do a more reading than doing for a while anyway LOL there is so much to learn and we'll be here along the way to answer any questions that you might have. We have a "nano" forum further down the list of the different forums, I suggest you dive in there and read, read, read then ask questions. Easier corals might not be the best corals. Make sure you look in the coral forums for LPS, SPS, Softies, mushrooms and zoas and palys. Some of the easy corals will actually take over your tank like the plague. Easier LPS corals are nice and have good flow, check them out and also check out the different leather corals you can get. Welcome to Reef Central! __________________ Previous tanks: 200 gal fowlr 9" Emperor Angel and many different butterfly fish 4" maroon clown and several other fish, 50 gal sump, 40 gal mixed reef/fish mostly softies and LPS. Current Tank Info: 40b 750 gph 45 lbs lr, 2"-3" sand, 165w full spectrum dimable LED, 20 gal sump/refugium 30 lbs lr, Bak Pak 2 skimmer, 4" sock temp 79-80, sg 1.026, NH3 0, NO2 0, NO3 <10, ph 8.2, calc 400, mag 1300

01/04/2016, 04:25 PM	#4
Chuckd76 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 166	The 606's are even scarcer now. I believe inTank finally sold out. The older Orbit Marine LED light fits the top of the Spec V perfectly. __________________ Before you judge a man, walk a mile in his shoes. That way, when you judge him you'll be a mile away. And he'll have no shoes.

01/04/2016, 12:09 PM	#3
snulma1 Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 2,281	I loved my spec v when I was limited on space. Look at par38 bulbs for lighting and minijet 606 pump for upgrading flow. And be selective on your LR. Space is a commodity, so plan things out

01/09/2016, 11:13 PM	#5
adamwheel Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Meechigan Posts: 225	I'm planning one too right now. The Orbit Marine LED does fit perfectly and on that tank, I think some SPS will do ok. I'm going to use an external cascade filter to increase flow and allow me a place for carbon, GFO etc. Good luck, Adam