James' 22-Gallon Rimless Nano Reef

Hello!

Upgraded my horrible 15 Gallon tank to a new 22 Gallon Custom OptiWhite made by the LFS. Spent hours on it yesterday moving everything into the new tank. The dimensions are 26x14x14 which I like because it gives off a view that the tank seems a lot larger than it actually is, especially close up. I am in need of some more stock so I will post updates here.

The only equipment I use on this tank is:

AI Sol LED Lighting
Eheim Jager
Fluval Powerhead (rated for 25-50g's. I like a lot of flow and this is perfect)
V2 Auto Top-off Unit

No filter on this tank but that cutaway is supported with good and fine water changes. I have managed to get my water very clear 8).

As for LiveStock, not much of it. Trying to keep things cool and easy but now I'm interested in getting some good inhabitants. So far:

Blue Chromis
Cleaner Shrimp
Malu Anemone
Hawaiin Feather Duster
Kenya Tree
Some Zoas
Montipora
Mushrooms

Pictures (Note: Lighting was actually white so camera doesn't do justice)

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It's strange to see how things have changed over from the past 2.5 years, with everything being added slowly.

From a planted freshwater tank (Note: the same Jager heater):

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To my reef tank:

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- James.

 

It's really nice James. Rimless makes tanks look soooo much better. Did you have the AI Sol LED Lighting before? Does it give enough spread?

 

I've had the lighting for about a year now and to be quite frank, I thought these AI were very over rated until yesterday when it was placed over the new tank and then boom, it was stunning. I guess you could say that's how poor the old tank quality was. It definitely does give a good spread, I could imagine the light giving another good few inches of spread, I give it another 5-6'' at the least.


Just a pointer - The ole' Kenya tree is shriveled up due to the bombardment of power from the head because I couldn't find a proper placement. Now that I've found one, he's starting to come out and I'll have to post an update when he fully pops out ;D. Thanks!