IM 15 gallon AIO

[cdemoss01]

Hello,
this will be my first nano tank on top of my 65 gallon. The tank is not setup yet but I have pretty big plans for it. The purpose is too keep smaller fish and things I cant keep in my 65 gallon due to my evil wrasse. Recommendations will be taken. This will be my third fish tank at 14 years old. Currently have a 45 planted fresh and 65 reef. This is on the bottom of my plans list however because I'm facing problems like high nitrates and algae in my 65. I need to buy a IceCap i50, new power heads, and a Kessil A160 repair due to water splash :( and a white tail tang all for my 65 still. So I will have to push this tank back a little (mainly budgeting issues guess I'll have to get a job). Expected setup is June-August. Excited!
Equipment list:
Kessil A80 (Still need to get the money for it)
Sicce heater
IM cleaner magnet
My AIO of course
Thats about it.
Stocking plans:
Two blueface pipefish
tailspot blenny or starry goby (willing to improvise looking for UNIQUE fish to put in here)
Inverts:
1x shrimp fire or skunk or none due to size
decorator crab
chitons
possibly a sea star of some sort?
Scarlet Hermits, emeralds, astrea, and turbos.
Not your average CUC I guess. Not all will be added but shrimps, decorator crab and sea star are indefinite if I can do them. I would like recommendations on stocking for inverts, coral and fish please share!
Coral plans:
Plate corals
hammers
toadstool?
torches
Some others

 

[revhtree]

Following! :)

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Following as well!

 

[cdemoss01]

Following! :)

Is it possible to link two build threads to one account? Possibly a new feature in account details that has multiple build thread spots. Like for a nano build etc.

 

[cdemoss01]

If anyone can post their own 15 gals in the discussion I need inspiration for an aquascape!

 

[Peair]

If anyone can post their own 15 gals in the discussion I need inspiration for an aquascape!

My favorite nano 15 AOI:

 

[cdemoss01]

Good news! I have sand and rock now a good aquascape as well! Now all I Need is an A80 and I'm set!

 

[aztoza]

Looking forward to seeing this come together!

 

[william Lutman]

My IM-15 has been running since November 2022. Due to small water volume I find myself helping the tank more often, swap filer media based on water clarity, run some GFO if algae gets going too much and such. I do run bio-reactor but with ceramic bio-media not bio-pellets to supercharger my good bacteria. I run same media in my overflow basket, and just add floss or polishing pad when needed. I also run a skimmer, with water changes I rarely ever get skim. I change 5 gallons a week - 33% - so no dosing. I do feed my corals, Red Sea AB+, and some frozen.

I have pair of clowns, small tang, lawnmower blennie, scooter blennie, Ranford gobie, yellow line wrasse, lots of cleanup crews. Lots of Coral, mainly zoas and mushrooms with some sps and sandbed items for fun. I have added racks and am collecting frags for my 30 tall I hope to have up and running within 2 weeks.

I hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine. Feel free to reach out if you have questions.

 

[cdemoss01]

An update after a few months!
Still looking for a light but I have everything! I bought a custom rock from wrasseyreefer and so now I just need a Kessil A80 and all will be good!

 

[Flameback Pair]

@cdemoss01 I have a Kessil 160 over my 22 gallon and love it. Only two variables to contend with: color and intensity. As opposed to a dozen colors that have no effect in growing corals. Subscribed to your build thread here!!!

- Mitchell.

 

[cdemoss01]

Update:
Still looking for a used Kessil A80. I think I am going to set this up after I get my main tank under control. (still a disaster with briopis and GHA)
Stay with me here this will be a great tank!

 

[Johnd651]

My favorite nano 15 AOI:

Does the wave pump at the return cause any issues? Does it keep stuff like food away from going into the filter sock?

 

[Peair]

Does the wave pump at the return cause any issues? Does it keep stuff like food away from going into the filter sock?

No it go's into a complete circle around the tank very nice, the fish have more time to eat without turning it off, and the problem that I have with that filter sock, it gets dirty quick, and you have to clean it or change it every dam week, I am looking to get rid of it, for I am trying to find a nano fleece filter roller that will fit, and if i can't i will probably have to hook up a sump.

 

[aciak]

If anyone can post their own 15 gals in the discussion I need inspiration for an aquascape!

Here's mine. This pic is from August. I've added more coral and things has grown substantially since, but this should give you a good idea of the scape. The rock is a nano pack of Caribsea Life Rock. Hope this helps for inspiration!

 

[cdemoss01]

Update on stocking:!
I wanna try and get a pistol and goby pair in there. I have a light on order and as soon as that is done I will set the tank up!

 

[Knucker]

My favorite nano 15 AOI:

What did you go with for your protein skimmer?

 

[Knucker]

Here's mine. This pic is from August. I've added more coral and things has grown substantially since, but this should give you a good idea of the scape. The rock is a nano pack of Caribsea Life Rock. Hope this helps for inspiration!

We are tank buddies. My current build is an IM 15 AOI also. I love how you have your aqua scape.

 

[cdemoss01]

It's good to have a small community of 15 IMs.

 

[Johnd651]

Same tank just hello reef brand.