Nano tank question

littlefoxx · Jul 7, 2023

Hey all. Looking to set up a tiny nano for two carpet nems and maybe a few other corals. No fish will probably add hermits and snails for reef upkeep. Anyone have a gallon suggestion? I was looking at an all in one 5 gallon tank. Is this big enough to house the carpet nems? Would put them in my DT but Ive heard horror stories about them not only eating small fish but big ones!

Jekyl · Jul 7, 2023

littlefoxx said:
Hey all. Looking to set up a tiny nano for two carpet nems and maybe a few other corals. No fish will probably add hermits and snails for reef upkeep. Anyone have a gallon suggestion? I was looking at an all in one 5 gallon tank. Is this big enough to house the carpet nems? Would put them in my DT but Ive heard horror stories about them not only eating small fish but big ones!

I wouldn't recommend a carpet nem in a nano tank. @Rtaylor @Lost in the Sauce any size recommendations?

littlefoxx · Jul 7, 2023

Jekyl said:
I wouldn't recommend a carpet nem in a nano tank. @Rtaylor @Lost in the Sauce any size recommendations?

Ah okay. Ive got a 32 that can I dedicate to it. Im just nervous to put them in my DT

littlefoxx · Jul 7, 2023

Also if anyone has experience in them with their main DT please share! My smallest fish are a juv clown trigger, lawnmower blenny and a mandarin dragonet. Done want any of these guys eaten!

Jekyl · Jul 7, 2023

littlefoxx said:
Also if anyone has experience in them with their main DT please share! My smallest fish are a juv clown trigger, lawnmower blenny and a mandarin dragonet. Done want any of these guys eaten!

Mature tank with sps parameters and very strong lighting is generally needed. Also would recommend having cipro and a hospital tank ready to go.

Nano_Man · Jul 7, 2023

Yep the can grow large as far as I’ve read but a small nano you would only have to transfer it sooner than later . I love your idea but bigger tank they look stunning when in the correct conditions . Good luck and a photo when you have it all set up would be great

jabberwock · Jul 9, 2023

Maybe look at rock flower nems?

littlefoxx · Jul 10, 2023

jabberwock said:
Maybe look at rock flower nems?

That would be a very cool species tank actually!! Might do that for my nano. I want just corals, a crab of some kind and a shrimp for this nano!

z4chburris · Jul 10, 2023

littlefoxx said:
That would be a very cool species tank actually!! Might do that for my nano. I want just corals, a crab of some kind and a shrimp for this nano!

These do very well in a nano, they’re pretty unique nem to nem as well.

littlefoxx · Jul 10, 2023

z4chburris said:
These do very well in a nano, they’re pretty unique nem to nem as well.

Ah okay! Ive got one in my 70 and its really cool too!

kevgib67 · Jul 10, 2023

littlefoxx said:
That would be a very cool species tank actually!! Might do that for my nano. I want just corals, a crab of some kind and a shrimp for this nano!

Sexy shrimp form a symbiotic relationship with rock flower anemones. Pretty cool to see. Here are a few of mine.

littlefoxx · Jul 10, 2023

kevgib67 said:
Sexy shrimp form a symbiotic relationship with rock flower anemones. Pretty cool to see. Here are a few of mine.

oh do they really?? I love those guys. I was planning on having 7 or so of those in my nano as my main animal! And a few hermits and snails for CUC

littlefoxx · Jul 10, 2023

littlefoxx said:
oh do they really?? I love those guys. I was planning on having 7 or so of those in my nano as my main animal! And a few hermits and snails for CUC

Also considering watchmen goby/pistol shrimp pair as the only “big” fish and invert.

vetteguy53081 · Jul 10, 2023

littlefoxx said:
Hey all. Looking to set up a tiny nano for two carpet nems and maybe a few other corals. No fish will probably add hermits and snails for reef upkeep. Anyone have a gallon suggestion? I was looking at an all in one 5 gallon tank. Is this big enough to house the carpet nems? Would put them in my DT but Ive heard horror stories about them not only eating small fish but big ones!

29 AIO or 32g biocube- 45g cube tank ideal. Here was my cube tank:

littlefoxx · Jul 10, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
29 AIO or 32g biocube- 45g cube tank ideal. Here was my cube tank:

Beautiful! I have a 32 biocube but its so scratched up from cleaning algae and keeps malfunctioning! Not a fan. I think Im going to go ahead with the 15 gallon nano! I like rock flower nem and sexy shrimp idea a lot!

kevgib67 · Jul 10, 2023

littlefoxx said:
oh do they really?? I love those guys. I was planning on having 7 or so of those in my nano as my main animal! And a few hermits and snails for CUC

Porcelain/anemone crabs do the same and are fun to watch sweeping their little fan like arms filtering the water.