What is the smallest size reccomended? I don't have a lot of space yet. Any tips on setting one up would be appriciated!
2006-09-23 22:11:19 · 5 answers · asked by poutypitbull 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
A nano reef is a reef tank of less than 30 gallons. The exact limit that distinguishes a nano reef from a regular reef is somewhat ill-defined (some claim that anything less than 40 gallons would qualify), but 30 gallons seemsNano reefs have become quite popular in recent years among fishkeeping hobbyists, primarily because of low costs, smaller size, and maintainability. The burgeoning interest in this niche of marine aquarium science has fostered several notable contributions ranging from a host specific consumer products such as specialized tiny aquarium filters, lighting systems and circulation pumps, to a focused approach on the pure biology of the interactive reef ecosystem allowing a host of complex organisms to grow and reproduce in an incredibly small volume of water. to be the generally accepted limit.
2006-09-23 22:22:02 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The larger the better as it is easier for the water parameters to go off in a smaller tank I would recommend at least 12 gallons as it allows you a much greater choice of fish and reef life (various types of corals will try to kill each other is they don't have enough space). This site has some excellent info on setting up and maintaining one, but when you buy the fish don't trust what the pet store employees are telling you, do your own research on the fish to find out how compatible it is with your own set up.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/general.cfm?general_pagesid=199
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=2124
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/scateg.cfm?pCatId=420
2006-09-24 12:34:36 · answer #2 · answered by iceni 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about 3 gallons or less but it wouldn't be able to sustain fish
2006-09-24 05:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by snakey 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
WHAT IS NANO REEF? IS IT A SKIMMER? TRY E-BAY, THEY ARE ADVERTISING, FOR ALL SIZES.
2006-09-24 05:26:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
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2006-09-24 05:14:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋