Nano Coral?

kalani1126 · 09-11-2007, 04:00 AM

Hey guys. Im new to RS and wanted to ask my first question. I couldnt find a thread to answer the question. I have a 25g nano and want to start a coral reef tank. I cycled my tank with live rock and do a weekly water change to keep my parameters good. Im not sure about what type of corals. SPS? LPS? Soft corals? Any suggestions? heres a pic of my tank. Any and all replies are greatly appreciated.

DaveK · 09-11-2007, 04:42 AM

You have a number of options. Since the tank is just through it's initial cycle, I wouldn't rush into a lot of corals. Also, since you have a smaller tank, you want everything you add to be a real gem.

I would consider some mushrooms, and soft corals to start with. Leather corals are usually easy to keep, and would be a good choice. So would some star polyps. Colt corals and xenia would be a little harder, but doable.

Later on you could add some LPS corals.

I think I'd avoid the LPS corals since those require much better lighting and water conditions, which is tough to do in a nano.

Triggerjay · 09-11-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveK

Later on you could add some LPS corals.

I think I'd avoid the LPS corals since those require much better lighting and water conditions, which is tough to do in a nano.

In the second sentence, I'm sure Dave meant to say SPS.... The softies would be a good start.. What kind of lighting is on the tank?

Jason

kathywithbirds · 09-11-2007, 09:59 AM

I have a "nano" frogspawn and my husband is really jealous. It's beautiful.

I have few different zoos in my 37 and they're doing REALLY well... they're going to take over in a while.

michael_cb_125 · 09-11-2007, 11:02 AM

The SPS corals need very stable water parameters, and allot of light. In a 25 that is just through its first cycle I would steer clear of these. I would go with Shrooms, and some softies. Just be sure to research what you add first, some soft corals need just as much light as SPS. Zoanthids are very easy to keep and dont need as much light. I would wait on the LPS as well. They can be kinda touchy when it comes to water quality.
Good-Luck and welcome to RS---Michael

AQTCJAK · 09-11-2007, 12:46 PM

Welcome Aboard - I to would inquire as of to you lighting situataion?

BigAl07 · 09-11-2007, 01:13 PM

I have a 10g Nano at home with:
Frogspawn
Pulsing Xenia
tons of zoas,
shrooms
torch Coral
Hammer Coral
some rics

In my 12g Naon I have:
GReen Star Polyps (GSP)
Lether Finger
FrogSpawn
Closed Brain (very cool)
Zoas
Yellow Palys
Pom Pom Xenia

I love Nano Corals...

kalani1126 · 09-11-2007, 09:09 PM

Hey everyone. thanks for the reply. My lighting I have is the stock hood which is 72watts. Im planning on buying the Sunpod 150watt MH. Would that be enough light for a 25g coral tank? I have a chiller that keeps my water at 77-79degrees. My salinity is 1.027. ph 8.0 nitrates 0. I used RO water to top off. Pretty good parameters I think, unless you guys think I should change. How does this look?

kalani1126 · 09-11-2007, 09:10 PM

duplicate posting deleted

dobejazz · 09-11-2007, 09:18 PM

Welcome to RS
I kept sucessfully in my Nano Cube with 72w of lighing
Xenia, Green Star Polyps, Mushrooms, Yellow polyps& Leather Corals. I did have a frogspawn and a Galxia also but they quickly outgrew the tank and started stinging other corals. When I upgraded my lights to 144w of PC the Green star polyps took over the tank.

dobejazz · 09-11-2007, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kalani1126

. Im planning on buying the Sunpod 150watt MH. Would that be enough light for a 25g coral tank? .

I just bought that light for my nano so far everything is loving it

GeeWizzItsMe · 09-11-2007, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kalani1126

Hey guys. Im new to RS and wanted to ask my first question. I couldnt find a thread to answer the question. I have a 25g nano and want to start a coral reef tank. I cycled my tank with live rock and do a weekly water change to keep my parameters good. Im not sure about what type of corals. SPS? LPS? Soft corals? Any suggestions? heres a pic of my tank. Any and all replies are greatly appreciated.

Is that a carpet anemone??? What is that little thing at the bottom?

kalani1126 · 09-11-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeWizzItsMe

Is that a carpet anemone??? What is that little thing at the bottom?

Its a sand anemone or heteractis malu. There's 2 of them. I bought one from a friend and it was bleaced. Now its getting better and the color is starting to come back.

kalani1126 · 09-11-2007, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dobejazz

I just bought that light for my nano so far everything is loving it

Oh cool. So I guess it would be okay to buy the SunPod. thanks

lcstorc · 09-22-2007, 05:07 PM

Sorry I am so late but Welcome to RS!
Looks like you have a nice litttle nano going there.
If you plan to keep the anemones then you really do need to upgrade the lights. Anemones require high lighting and very stable water paramaters. Be sure to keep up on your water changes and testing and get the stronger light to give these guys a chance.

09-11-2007, 04:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
kalani1126 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Nano Coral? Hey guys. Im new to RS and wanted to ask my first question. I couldnt find a thread to answer the question. I have a 25g nano and want to start a coral reef tank. I cycled my tank with live rock and do a weekly water change to keep my parameters good. Im not sure about what type of corals. SPS? LPS? Soft corals? Any suggestions? heres a pic of my tank. Any and all replies are greatly appreciated.

09-11-2007, 04:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
DaveK Neon dottyback Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Philadelpahia, PA Posts: 666 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Nano Coral? You have a number of options. Since the tank is just through it's initial cycle, I wouldn't rush into a lot of corals. Also, since you have a smaller tank, you want everything you add to be a real gem. I would consider some mushrooms, and soft corals to start with. Leather corals are usually easy to keep, and would be a good choice. So would some star polyps. Colt corals and xenia would be a little harder, but doable. Later on you could add some LPS corals. I think I'd avoid the LPS corals since those require much better lighting and water conditions, which is tough to do in a nano.

09-11-2007, 09:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
kathywithbirds Social Darwinism victim Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Hood, NJ Posts: 5,847 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Nano Coral? I have a "nano" frogspawn and my husband is really jealous. It's beautiful. I have few different zoos in my 37 and they're doing REALLY well... they're going to take over in a while. __________________ (\_/) (\__/) ( . .) (^.^) (")(") (> <) Bunny and Bunnina have worked things out. Bunny was mistaken after all, Bunnina was not having an affair. "Besides the noble art of getting things done, there is the noble art of leaving things undone. The wisdom of life consists in the elimination of non-essentials." ~Lin Yutang

09-11-2007, 11:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,804 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Nano Coral? The SPS corals need very stable water parameters, and allot of light. In a 25 that is just through its first cycle I would steer clear of these. I would go with Shrooms, and some softies. Just be sure to research what you add first, some soft corals need just as much light as SPS. Zoanthids are very easy to keep and dont need as much light. I would wait on the LPS as well. They can be kinda touchy when it comes to water quality. Good-Luck and welcome to RS---Michael __________________ Elos System 70 Angel Reef (up and Running) Megan's Elos Mini Reef (up and running as well) ~The less people speak of their greatness, the more we think of it.~ (Lord Bacon)

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 7,261 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Nano Coral? Welcome Aboard - I to would inquire as of to you lighting situataion? __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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kalani1126 Tunicate Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 13 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Nano Coral? Hey everyone. thanks for the reply. My lighting I have is the stock hood which is 72watts. Im planning on buying the Sunpod 150watt MH. Would that be enough light for a 25g coral tank? I have a chiller that keeps my water at 77-79degrees. My salinity is 1.027. ph 8.0 nitrates 0. I used RO water to top off. Pretty good parameters I think, unless you guys think I should change. How does this look?

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dobejazz Elegance coral Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,246 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Nano Coral? Welcome to RS I kept sucessfully in my Nano Cube with 72w of lighing Xenia, Green Star Polyps, Mushrooms, Yellow polyps& Leather Corals. I did have a frogspawn and a Galxia also but they quickly outgrew the tank and started stinging other corals. When I upgraded my lights to 144w of PC the Green star polyps took over the tank. __________________ Kelli

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,932 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Nano Coral? Sorry I am so late but Welcome to RS! Looks like you have a nice litttle nano going there. If you plan to keep the anemones then you really do need to upgrade the lights. Anemones require high lighting and very stable water paramaters. Be sure to keep up on your water changes and testing and get the stronger light to give these guys a chance. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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