"Now THIS is perfect for Nano Reefs!"

[AlyciaMarie Verified Admin]

Alright, here is one for the nano fans, including myself. What is one fish, coral, or invert that is PERFECT for nano reefs to get the most life and enjoyment out of a little reef? Make sure to add what size nanos are appropriate for your answers, as we all know, "nano" covers a wide range of tank sizes. Let's discuss!

 

[ColorMeGone]

My nano has 7 gallons of water with 29 species of cirtters. Luv them all. lol

 

[exnisstech]

Sorry in can't do just one
Still working on my 8g but am finding inverts pretty cool. Even little hermits are fun to watch in a little tank. Larger Nassarius snail makes a good sand stirrer and is fun to watch when food is added. I want to add a shrimp like a blood red fire but haven't yet. My porcelain crab is probably my favorite addition so far. Its a pig and really starts shoveling the food in when I add baby brine.

My Sea Apple is pretty interesting but has care requirements not suited for everyone.

Then there's the pistol shrimp goby pair tho mine aren't out as much as I would like.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Urchins!

 

[exnisstech]

Urchins!

I love my urchins but don't think I would have one in a nano. I would be afraid it would starve but I don't target feed mine so I could work I suppose if it didn't move everything around lol.

 

[Acanthaopolis]

For mid to larger size nanos, I really enjoy a springeri dottyback. Adds a lot of movement and interest to the tank.

 

[JoJosReef]

Sexy shrimp and an RFA garden. 10 gal cube. Great fun!

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

Sorry in can't do just one
Still working on my 8g but am finding inverts pretty cool. Even little hermits are fun to watch in a little tank. Larger Nassarius snail makes a good sand stirrer and is fun to watch when food is added. I want to add a shrimp like a blood red fire but haven't yet. My porcelain crab is probably my favorite addition so far. Its a pig and really starts shoveling the food in when I add baby brine.

I stabbed/speared the 2 porcelains I got. Couldn't catch them. Killed several pederson shrimp which I watched and possibly my flaming prawn.

 

[Ben's Pico Reefing]

My favorite so far are flaming prawn, trimma gobies, gum drop coral Croucher, pederson shrimp, antonnibruni shrimp (however it's spelled), Catalina goby (tank raised better but no longer available)