Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

The Fluval 13.5 gallon saltwater tank kit is the perfect setup for any beginner saltwater enthusiast. Out of 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 effective. The filtration media that comes with the tank is enough to get you started, although you'll be better served to upgrade it as you start adding livestock. I'd highly recommend you purchase this tank with the following items in your shopping cart: - A 150W heater: this tank doesn't come with one, and although the heater is oversized, it will ensure a stable temperature. - A pump: saltwater tanks thrive when there's good circulation. - Live sand: you can buy a bag of live sand on Amazon. I put 20lbs in mine for a 2.5" deep sandbed. - Live rock: you'll need to pick this up at your local fish store (LFS). - A Saltwater Test kit: for monitoring parameters and ensuring your tank has cycled. By using live rock and sand, you'll be able to cycle this tank within 3-4 weeks. Once established, weekly water changes are recommended considering the tank doesn't have a refugium and it's a small body of water. I'm keeping 2 Clownfish, 1 Watchman Gobi, a bubble-tip anemone, a peppermint shrimp, some hermit crabs, emerald crabs, turbo snails, zoanthid corals and 1 pincushion toadstool coral in this tank and they're all doing really well.