Meet Jannik! 👋
Hi! I'm Jannik, born in '99, living in Germany, and I've been in this hobby for as long as I can remember. It all started when my dad bought me my first tank when I was around three years old, and I've been into it ever since. I like to keep the natural look. I prefer to keep the tank looking natural with less plastic and more plants. I also love taking pictures of my results as a second hobby.
Jannik's Story
My First Aquarium
Freshwater aquariums
My first reef tank
Back to freshwater
My new reef tank
Upgrading
About Jannik's setup
He uses 4 Illumagic X4 lights supported by Vitamini LED bars to really fine-tune the spectrum. Together they create a wide, even spread of light with strong fluorescence and great color pop. The goal isn’t extreme intensity, but a balanced, stable light field that keeps corals happy long term.
Because the tank is heavily LPS-dominated — especially Euphyllia — Jannik focus is on moderate PAR and consistent output rather than chasing maximum brightness. Stability makes a huge difference in tissue health, extension, and overall coloration.
In the end, the lighting setup is all about balance: strong growth, vibrant colors, and long-term stability without stressing the corals.
Dimensions | 49×22×22 inches or 125×55×55 centimeters
Lighting | 3x Illumagic X4 Platinum 2x Vitamini LED bars
Filtration | Filtration is handled by a Deltec 1000i skimmer, activated carbon, UV-C, ozone, and a small refugium, all working together to keep the water crystal clear and biologically stable.
Dosing | Dosing is fully automated using a dosing system to maintain stable major and trace element levels tailored to the reef’s high LPS demand.
