Medium/Large Reef Vs. Nano

[Tre719]

I have kept medium/large reef tanks for almost my entire experience as a reefer (~8 Years) I have just started a nano reef instead of my currently empty 70Gal. Which do you prefer, and why?

 

[damsels are not mean]

Nano is easier IMO because maintenance can just be regular water changes using just a 5 gallon bucket which means you don't really need to test and dose as much unless you are trying to grow all SPS really fast in it. Cheaper to maintain and easier to deal with problems when they come up. Emergency 80+% water changes are possible in this case and not so much livestock to move if and when you need to.

Each has pros and cons and I wouldn't say I prefer any. It depends on what my goals are and what I intend to do with it. If I were setting up a nano today I would do freshwater planted personally.

 

[UkiahTheTurtle]

Nano because that’s all I’ve ever owned but I would sure love a large reef tanks I really want a tang

 

[Jeeperz]

My red Sea max nano is 1000x easier and cheaper to maintain than my reefer350. Less salt and easy water changes, less dosing volume. But, you get less options for livestock and water movement. I've got a large candy cane, hammer and rbta in my nano and it's full

 

[Conchman]

Not having the room for an extra large, I prefer the mid-sized tanks...40-75. Maintenance is reduced by workload, stocking not so costly etc.