Whoyoube's IM20 nano reef - Mixed reef

Whoyoube · Mar 30, 2022

Hi guys! I just got back into reefing after a hiatus. Wanted something easier to maintain so decided to go for a nano tank. Thought long and hard between WB and IM but eventually went for the IM20. Tank is currently 4 months old.

Equipment:

2 x AI Prime 16 (started with gen4 xr15 but ditched it for AI prime - loved David Saxby's signature series)
2 Return pumps (with one connected to a chiller - its pretty hot where I am)
-IM mighty jet and Skimz QP 1.2
2 spinstream nozzle from IM (crazy flow for the nozzle connected to the return pump directly
Started with eshopps skimmer but recently switched to icecap nano skimmer. It fits snugly into the 2nd chamber. Had to remove the magnetic mount brace though.
2 x IM custom caddy

Fish list:
1 clownfish
1 Blotchy anthias
1 longnose hawkfish
1 tailspot blenny
1 yellowhead jawfish (in QT)
1 yellow watchman (in QT)

Dosing:
All-for-reef
Live phyto
Planning to start on Fauna Marin bacto reef ball (BRB)

Challenges so far:
1) Trying to find the right flow for my fish and corals. After trying various WM, I've decided that the spinstream provides the balanced flow that I need.
2) I feed quite heavily (LRS reef frenzy + Mysis + TDO chroma) so trying to keep nutrients down by weekly 25% wc. Bought FM BRB recently. Going to try and see if it can keep nitrate and phosphate in check.

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