*Need input* Nano reefs

I think 30 gallons is about the limit IMO. We may change that.

 

Yeah, I really don't consider my 46bow a Nano aquarium. At 36" long and running some equipment that tanks pushing 100 gallons are running I just don't believe it to be a nano. I would consider 25 and under Nano personally.

 

If dimensions were a deciding factor that would change a lot though. MY 30 is 36" long and I'm running two skimmers rated for combined 200 gallons. IMO you could have a 1000 gallon sump and it's still a nano tank. For me "nano" signifies the compact viewing tank, not the equipment or system volume.

 

id say 39 and below are nanos
thats what salonas are

 

It's hard to say what really constitutes a nano. My definition is:

To small for a beginner to maintain in the 1980's. At the time the recommendation was for people to start with at least a 55 gallon because smaller than that was too unstable.

Of course now Nano Cubes make much smaller easily set-up and maintained. I tried to find a definition of a "nano" online and came up with nothing...

Makes me wonder what technically constitutes a pico. I would consider anything 5 and under a pico.

 

its not the light from the sun that gets you algae but the fact that you cant controll how long and power full the lighting is

 

it is important to gain info from people, but your personal experience will be supreme for you. Meaning a lot of things work and a lot of people are very opinionated but it does not make them totally right or wrong.
just have fun and do not forget what you have personally learned to be true.

 

red and yellow lights favor algae growth and can bleach corals;D