Not all baskets are created equally. These are not free files found online, printed and sold. Rather, I have personally designed, tested, refined and offered them to the public. Just because others appear similar, don't be fooled. I am a hobbyist with more than 25 years in the trade and these are in use in both of my personal systems. The video clip shows the chamber 1 basket in use in one of my systems.
Images are only for color reference. Swatches are shown as a reference of the colors available. You will receive the basket combo as seen in the images (baskets only, no other items included), but in the color you select.
PLEASE NOTE:
You will need a stronger return pump than stock for the chamber 2 basket. It simply isn't powerful enough to move the water up and over the flow director. I recommend something rated at least 185/700 gph/lph flow rate. The AI Axis 20 & 40, Sicce Syncra Silent 0.5 or 1.0 are great drop in options. The Jebao DCS-1200 and 2000 are fantastic options, but do require modifications to fit the chamber.
3D0cean in-house designed and printed upgrade kit made specifically for the Fluval Evo 13.5g nano reef aquarium. This kit includes both media baskets for chambers 1 & 2 as well as the chamber 2 backwall plug Everything you need to get that Evo filtration flowing efficiently to it's best potential. Only the chamber 1 & 2 baskets are included with the plug, no aquarium, media, pads or other items that may be shown are included, they are ONLY for reference. Pads are available in my store.
These designs came from my personal desire to improve the flow and filtration in my 2 Fluval Evo reef aquariums. Finding the shortcomings of the stock setup and other aftermarket options available, I made modifications to each and every area that needed attention. The results were far better direction of the water flow, snug fit to not have those rogue jumper fish wind up in an area you can't reach them, and ease of maintaining your media. The baskets have 4 removable and interchangeable shelves each that you can utilize in ways the others don't allow. They too fit more snugly and help seal off the chambers, combined with the flow director built right into the top of the baskets, you now have water that flows over all media in a tiered fashion. Still allows the lowest area of the chamber to be utilized for ceramic bio media or rubble rock. The second chamber basket allows for use as a refugium, media basket as well as other configurations. The chamber 2 backwall plug is also included in this bundle, no need to purchase a separate item. Due to Fluval's running changes, plug fitment can be loose or tight, instructions are included to help with those situations. Please note, you need to maintain slightly higher water levels in the rear chambers to create the loop to push water up and over the director in the chamber 2 basket and a stronger pump is highly recommended. Instructions and suggestions are included with the package.
Understand, USPS has hiked up their rates again. Instead of reducing the "holiday rates" back to pre-holiday times, they instead jacked them higher. There's NOTHING I can do about that and I don't mark up for my packaging materials or time/gas to drive them to deliver. You know the costs before buying, if they're unacceptable don't make the purchase. I am a consumer just like you, I understand these factors before buying something and not going to ding someone for something they can't control.
These items are typically printed to order, which is reflected in the ship by date. I run several machines to ensure they are made prompt and have little to no delay.
Benefits Include:
- Drop in fitment
- More efficient use of filter media
- Easier access to filter pads for maintenance
- Adjustable compartments to accommodate various media
- Waterflow director built right in, no extra pieces needed
- More sealed chambers compared to others and stock configurations for maximum flow over media
- No rogue jumpers swimming in your chamber
- Chamber covers are easily removed for maintenance or top off
- Everything you need in 1 package
- ONLY Reef Safe PETG materials used
- A STRONGER Pump Is Required For Maximum Efficiency.