Fluval Spec Aquarium Kit

I have had the tank running with salt water for over 3 years and it is preforming very well with regular water changes. The bio filter combined with the sponge filter and carbon keeps the water crystal clear. All tested levels are prefect and inhabitants are happy. Because it is a very small tank you are limited to one or two small saltwater fish but can add things like brittle starfish, peppermint shrimp, a cleaning crew with turbo snails, live rock and zoas. Be patient while the bio cycle establishes and add live product slowly. Don't let anyone tell you that a 5 gallon tank won't work for salt!

...arrived with two sides and the bottom shattered. Thankfully, Chewy handled quickly. Wanted replacement, but none left; so had to get refund and look for elsewhere.

Perfect size and fit alongside my bed. Works great and looks great. Only downfall, the plastic lid tip cover has chipped marks and the lid is bowed upwards so it does not lay flat.

I put it on my bathroom counter. It is the perfect size for Samson, my Betta Fish. I like that the heater can fit back where the filter pump goes.

Nice quality tank. Decent size for a big finned Betta fish after some modifications. The light seems great for plants so far, not 100% sure the filter is doing a good job...I may take out separator & install sponge filter but I’ll give it a few more months.

I Bought this Fluval Spec for my Betta fish. He Loves it!! Highly recommend.

I ordered the Fluval Spec 2.6 gallon tank for my Betta, Cliff. I'm normally leery of tanks with built in filtration systems, but I am really liking this tank! It has a sleek and modern look and was very easy to set up. The pump is very quiet, and adjustable - it has a little knob on it with a + and - sign, but comes pre-set to the highest setting that's too strong for a Betta. For a Betta, I would recommend turning the pump all the way down. Cliff has no problems with the pump/current when I turned the pump all the way down. The LED lights are bright and there is a blue light/evening setting. I choose to use silk plants, but I believe the LED lights would be strong/bright enough for live I ordered the Fluval Spec 2.6 gallon tank for my Betta, Cliff. I'm normally leery of tanks with built in filtration systems, but I am really liking this tank! It has a sleek and modern look and was very easy to set up. The pump is very quiet, and adjustable - it has a little knob on it with a + and - sign, but comes pre-set to the highest setting that's too strong for a Betta. For a Betta, I would recommend turning the pump all the way down. Cliff has no problems with the pump/current when I turned the pump all the way down. The LED lights are bright and there is a blue light/evening setting. I choose to use silk plants, but I believe the LED lights would be strong/bright enough for live plants. I also bought a 25 watt Hydor heater from Chewy with this tank, and it fits perfectly in the rear compartment with the pump. Bettas are tropical fish, and they do need a heater and a low flow filter and they should have at least a 2.5 gallon tank. This tank is an excellent choice for a Betta, and I would recommend it - especially if it's on sale. … more

My Fluval Spec V currently sustains a betta, anerite snail, and a few cherry shrimp along with slow growing plants. Set up so far has been great, with a few modifications to the filter to keep the water flow betta friendly. There are many online tutorials that explain these modifications. The light has been sufficient for my low tech set-up. The design is sleek and clean. Filter chamber can be tailored to various media types. I exchanged the carbon for Purigen and the water is crystal clear. Would definitely buy again and recommend!

It's a nice tank adds character I have one on each side of my 29g long looks good everyone likes them for the flow on my bettas I used filter floss and zipped tied it to the it slowed it down enough to keep them happy and food doesn't dash away when feed them just have to direct the flow down some.

The tank is perfect for a nano planted aquarium, a lot of reviews stated the pump has too strong of a flow. This isn’t the case, the flow is perfect and the pump has a toggle to alter the rate of flow, I run mine at full and direct towards the top to direct water in a circle towards the sump. I have rottalla, hippurdoides, and dwarf hair in it now, I tried glossostigma but without pressurized C02 it’s almost impossible to carpet. The light is more than powerful enough to grow plants, I have it set on a timer running 9 hours today any longer than that and it starts to grow a lot of green hair algae. I have 1 German blue ram, 2 otocinculus, and 4 cherry shrimp. I dose 1ml excel daily, .5ml The tank is perfect for a nano planted aquarium, a lot of reviews stated the pump has too strong of a flow. This isn’t the case, the flow is perfect and the pump has a toggle to alter the rate of flow, I run mine at full and direct towards the top to direct water in a circle towards the sump. I have rottalla, hippurdoides, and dwarf hair in it now, I tried glossostigma but without pressurized C02 it’s almost impossible to carpet. The light is more than powerful enough to grow plants, I have it set on a timer running 9 hours today any longer than that and it starts to grow a lot of green hair algae. I have 1 German blue ram, 2 otocinculus, and 4 cherry shrimp. I dose 1ml excel daily, .5ml iron daily, and .5ml flourish twice a week. I perform a 30oz water change once a week. It’s an awesome tank and I would recommend it to anyone. I bought the Marina 25w heater and it fits perfect and keeps the temp at 76. Only modification I would recommend is a simple timer for the light. … more