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Nano Reef Corals

Nano reef aquariums are generally classified as anything 24 gallons or less. Since the ocean is so vast, and nano aquariums are so tiny, there are limits on what can be put on them. This page lists some of the best corals that thrive well in nano reefs and how to care for them.

Nano Mushroom Pack 

Mushroom corals for nano aquariums



Mushroom corals are perfect for small nano reef aquariums. They're tough, hardy, easy to take care of, and all that while being beautiful. Mushroom corals don't demand much, and that makes them perfect for beginner aquarium owners and nano tanks.

Mushroom corals will thrive on very low-light conditions--as I said they are not demanding. They will do great on power compact lighting or multiple fluorescent lights, and don't require feeding. I personally have had mushrooms in my aquarium for a long time and they are doing wonderfully with a simple 96 watt power compact light. They've multiplied like crazy!

LiveAquaria sells a mushroom pack made just for nano reef aquariums. Each pack consists of a mix of different mushroom species, and is a set of seven different individual mushrooms attached to small rocks. Under good lighting and water conditions, these mushrooms will grow and multiply quickly!

CF-Nano Mushroom 7 Pack

Aquarium Coral Books 

Learn some more about aquarium corals

Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History

Amazon Price: $37.77 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

Marine Reef Aquarium Handbook

Amazon Price: $11.19 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

A Guide to Corals for the Mini-Reef Aquarium

Amazon Price: $19.95 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

Nano Reef Aquarium Video 

A video of a nano reef aquarium in action...

Nano Aquarium by Oliver Knott

Very fast "Step by Step" nano layout from Oliver Knott in real time. Showing a very simple layout for a 20 liter "Nano Aquarium". This nano aquarium was very easy to maintain with a few plants of Anubia and Javamoss. Low energy lightning: 2,5 Watt LED, the filter system was behind the blue background. Made only for some freshwater shrimps. You need more information please visit: www.oliver-knott.com

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Zoanthid Polyp Pack 

Zoanthids for nano aquariums



Another excellent choice for nano reef aquariums and beginner aquarists is zoanthid polyps. Zoanthids are easy to maintain and take care of, although they demand more light and water movement than mushrooms do. They also need iodine and other trace elements to be added to the water for optimum health. They multiply easily, and will quickly spread across all the rocks in the aquarium.

Although zoanthids are very beautiful and easy to care for, they do have a characteristic that requires attention. Zoanthids will sting neighboring corals or polyps. Don't worry, their sting doesn't harm humans, but it can be a problem in places with not much square footage, so to speak, like a nano aquarium. They can still be great choices for nano reefs; they just need to be spaced out a bit from other corals, and kept trimmed so they don't grow too much.

The Zoanthid Nano Polyp Pack from LiveAquaria is a set of five different zoanthid corals perfect for nano tanks.

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Nano Reef Aquarium Books 

Books featuring nano aquariums

The Nano-Reef Handbook

Amazon Price: $19.77 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

Nano Soft Coral Pack 

Soft corals for nano reefs



Soft corals can be another great choice for nano reef aquariums, as they typically are hardy and suitable for the small spaces of nano aquariums. They generally also are not that light-demanding, and therefore can be kept with lower-powered lights than other corals can.

However, they are photosynthetic, meaning they get their food by converting light, so having a good amount of life will ensure they grow and thrive.

Each nano soft coral pack contains a mix of four different species from each of the following categories:

Mushroom Corals
Polyp Corals
Soft Corals


The corals selected from each category include corals such as lavender mushrooms, starburst polyps, toadstool mushroom corals, and kenya trees. They aren't limited to those four of course, and the full list of corals is available below:

SW - Nano Soft Coral Pack

More Nano Aquarium Corals 

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General Reefkeeping Books 

Books on keeping a reef aquarium

The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: Science, Art, and Technology

Amazon Price: $56.67 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

The Marine Reef Aquarium

Amazon Price: $16.49 (as of 12/18/2009) Buy Now

Nano Pictures 

Pictures of nano reef aquariums

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Nano Reef Aquarium Care Tips and Reviews 

Tips for caring for a nano reef and nano reef aquarium reviews

20 gallon reef - first SW tank - Aquarium Advice - Aquarium Forum ...
I've been doing a lot of research into marine aquaria, and believe this to be about the right size for what SW hobbyists consider to be a "nano reef". Ideally I would like a larger tank to achieve better stocking and water quality, ...
Low Cost Nano setup?
I have a spare 20G High and 20G Long I was planning to turn into a nano SW tank. Not 100% on whether I want it to be a nano reef exactly but i would definitely like something a little more than just FOWLR. Cost is an issue for the moment and even though I probably won't start up for a while (I really love doing research on SW aquariums). If anybody has the time to do a quick list of the lowest costing equipment I would need in order to get a tank up and running (or at ...
WTB: Nano Tanks, Live Rocks, Lights, Etc. - Manhattan Reefs
Hey I looking for a nano tank set up or buying items separately. I'm here looking for good deals and bargains not retail, economy is rough not looking. ... Welcome to Manhattan Reefs, the premier website for coral reef aquarium owners in the New York City area. You are not currently logged in to our site so you may not be able to access all of the wonderful content and features that we offer. Registration is fast, simple and absolutely free so please, join our community ...
14 gallon biocube?
Saltwater Beginners A place for saltwater aquarium beginner questions. Also check out the Saltwater Aquarium Beginner's Guide and Aquarium Setup Guides ... I can get a 14 gallon oceanic biocube on Craigslist for pretty cheap. Does anyone have any opinions on this setup? I still have a lot of research to do before actually starting up. I am just wondering if this tank would be a good start for a nano reef. t-ace is online now ...

 


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