The Nano RL – 20 Gallon is a rimless aquarium designed for aquarists who want a slightly larger tank while still maintaining the sleek, modern, and minimalist aesthetic typical of rimless designs. With a 20-gallon capacity, it provides more space for a variety of fish, plants, and aquascaping elements while still being manageable for beginners and hobbyists with limited space.
Features of the Nano RL – 20 Gallon Aquarium:
- Rimless Design:
- Modern, Sleek Appearance: Like other rimless aquariums, the Nano RL – 20 Gallon features an open-top design without a plastic rim, offering a minimalist and contemporary look that blends well in modern living spaces or offices.
- Unobstructed Views: The lack of a rim allows for full, clear viewing of the tank from all angles, which is especially appreciated by aquascapers and those who enjoy watching the fish interact in their environment.
- Size and Space:
- Perfect for Aquascaping: The 20-gallon size offers ample space for creating intricate aquascapes with plants, rocks, driftwood, and substrate, making it a great choice for aquarists interested in creating a planted tank or a natural-looking underwater landscape.
- More Fish and Creatures: The increased volume compared to smaller nano tanks (like 10 or 15 gallons) allows for more stocking options, giving you the flexibility to keep a small school of fish or a variety of shrimp, snails, and plants. It’s ideal for those who want a slightly larger but still compact setup.
- Flexible Setup: With more space, you have greater flexibility in creating different aquatic environments, from freshwater setups to saltwater or reef tanks, depending on your interests.
- High-Quality Glass Construction:
- Clear and Durable Glass: Nano RL tanks are made from optically clear, high-quality glass that provides a sharp, crisp view of your aquarium’s interior. This glass is also durable, ensuring long-term stability and resistance to cracking or breaking.
- Reliable Construction: The glass thickness is designed to withstand the pressure of a 20-gallon tank, ensuring safety and stability throughout its lifespan.
- Easy Access for Aquascaping and Maintenance:
- Open Top for Easy Access: The rimless design allows for easy access to the entire tank for aquascaping, cleaning, and equipment placement. This is especially helpful when creating aquascapes that require delicate adjustments or when cleaning the glass and removing debris.
- Effortless Equipment Placement: The open-top design also means you can place various pieces of equipment—such as heaters, filters, CO2 systems, and lighting—without being hindered by a plastic rim.
- Ideal for Beginners and Experienced Aquarists:
- Beginner-Friendly: The 20-gallon size is large enough to maintain a more stable environment than smaller tanks, but still compact enough for beginners to manage water parameters like temperature, pH, and ammonia levels.
- Advanced Aquascaping Potential: For more experienced hobbyists, the 20-gallon Nano RL tank provides ample room for creating beautiful aquascapes, adding different plant species, and experimenting with various setups (freshwater, planted, or low-maintenance aquariums).
- Filtration and Equipment:
- Flexible Filtration Options: The tank’s size allows you to use various filtration systems, including sponge filters, hang-on-back (HOB) filters, or small canister filters. This flexibility allows you to tailor the filtration system to the specific needs of your tank’s inhabitants.
- Efficient Lighting Setup: Because it has a larger surface area, you may need to choose a more powerful or customizable lighting system to suit the needs of live plants or corals (if you opt for a reef setup).
- Versatility in Stocking:
- Ideal for Freshwater Fish and Plants: The 20-gallon tank is perfect for small schools of freshwater fish (like tetras, guppies, or rasboras), shrimp, or a mix of live plants. The larger size also allows for more complex aquascaping and varied plant species.
- Saltwater and Reef Options: If you’re interested in saltwater setups, the 20-gallon tank can support a small reef tank or marine fish, offering more options for aquarists who want to experiment with saltwater aquariums.
Benefits of the Nano RL – 20 Gallon Aquarium:
- Aesthetic Appeal: The rimless design gives it a contemporary, minimalist appearance that fits well in modern spaces. It’s perfect for creating an eye-catching aquarium display.
- More Room for Aquatic Life: The 20-gallon size offers enough space for more fish, plants, and invertebrates, making it a great option for hobbyists looking for a larger, more diverse setup than smaller nano tanks.
- Aquascaping Opportunities: The increased volume allows for more complex and elaborate aquascapes, making it ideal for aquascapers who want to create beautiful, natural underwater environments.
- Easy to Maintain: The open-top and rimless design make cleaning and adjusting the tank easier, while the 20-gallon size helps maintain stable water conditions with proper care.
- Flexibility in Stocking: This size tank is perfect for keeping a small community of fish, a variety of plants, or even a mix of both. You can experiment with different setups and stocking combinations.
Considerations:
- Water Parameter Stability: Larger tanks like the 20-gallon still require careful monitoring of water parameters, but they offer more stability than smaller tanks, making them more forgiving to changes in water conditions.
- Filtration and Equipment: Make sure to select a filtration system that is properly rated for a 20-gallon tank to maintain water quality. If using CO2 or specialized lighting, ensure the equipment is appropriate for the size of the tank.
- Avoid Overstocking: Even though the 20-gallon tank offers more space, it’s important not to overstock with fish or plants to maintain a healthy, balanced ecosystem.
Accessories for the Nano RL – 20 Gallon Aquarium:
- Lighting: A good LED lighting system designed for aquascaping and plant growth is essential, especially if you plan on keeping plants.
- Filtration: A suitable filter (e.g., sponge filter or HOB filter) that provides gentle filtration without disturbing the substrate.
- Heater: If you’re keeping tropical fish, a submersible heater will help maintain a stable temperature.
- Aquascaping Tools: To create your desired underwater landscape, specialized aquascaping tools (tweezers, scissors, substrate tools) can be very helpful.
