It would logically seem like that at some point you're just asking for trouble. Can you just keep loading it up till you run out and then frag off as you go?! I guess it just seems weird to me that there is no "formula" like there is with fish ie 4 gallons per inch or whatever because it would seem to me that the biological load on the tank would increase as more corals get loaded in..
See the difference? Actually my riccordea did poop out a long brown strand of something last night. Also, certain corals are gonna suck up alk and cal faster. If you want to see an example, check out my "pico-de-guy-o" thread in my sig. I currently have about 14 different species of softies and lps in 2g of water. I agree with previous comments, as long as your corals can't harm each other and you can maintain calc.
Like others have said just do your research on what stings what. SPS for instance, most can grow, touch and fill in the entire top area of your tank and be happy living ontop of each other.
But there are some SPS that have a horrible sting and will wipe out anything it touches such as hydrophora. LPS in general usually all sting so it is best to keep them spaced well. Unless you plan on doing one or the other I would suggest keeping numbers lower in a nano "mixed reef" so that you do not have any territory issues.
Getting to know your corals takes time, just suggest keeping it slow and learn as you go. I would also suggest no branchng soft corals in a nano, they grow way to fast, usually conduct chemical warfare and are hard to remove if you dont want them anymore as they always pop back up.
Zoas and palys are good soft corals as you can keep them confined to areas you want them in just by giving them x amount of rock space. Really, there is a big appeal to getting a thirty-gallon Nano reef tank. You save more space in your home and spend less money on your tank. Still, it will take hard work and skill to pull off a tank that is thirty gallons. This is because waste can accumulate much faster in a small tank and change the conditions of the water.
In addition, you want to put the right coral breeds into your smaller tank space! Only certain types of corals will do well in Nano reef tanks.
In general, though, you want to go with soft coral and polyp type corals. My top list of corals will introduce you to the best corals for gallon reef tanks.
These corals are easier to manage and will be able to thrive in a gallon tank space! The first coral for gallon reef tanks that I will be introducing is the Zoanthid. Zoanthids are one of the easiest corals to maintain in a smaller tank environment. So, I have decided to talk about them here first. Zoanthids Corals are a type of polyps coral. So, they are extremely compact and can be found in many different types of colors and variations. You can grow these corals on almost any surface, but placing them on rocks will yield better growth results.
The Zoanthid also has minimum care requirements which make it perfect for a smaller tank. These are hardy corals that will be able to handle a little change in your tank environment. And, they only need low levels of light and water flow to survive. However, before you get this coral, you want to keep something important in mind.
Zoanthid corals have a type of poison in them called palytoxin. The chances of you getting poisoned are slim. But, you want to stay safe when you handle this particular coral. I suggest putting on gloves and protective eyewear. In addition, keep the water away from your mouth. This can seem a little off-putting, but Zoanthids are still a great choice for your 30 gallon reef tank. So long as you take the right precautions and keep your tank healthy and clean! Sea Mat Corals, also known as Button Polyps, are a manageable breed of coral that grows in a colony.
The polyps of this coral come in a brown or tan color. However, under certain lighting conditions, they can appear as a neon green hue! Sea Mat Corals are made up of many individual polyps that grow on the same live rock or surface.
These are great coral to cultivate in a small thirty-gallon tank, but you want to keep this polyp coral separated from other corals. Sea Mat does have a tendency to get a little aggressive with other corals that are nearby. Their polyps have small stingers that can disturb or even hurt other coral growths. So, you want to keep this in mind if you plan on putting multiple coral breeds in your small tank.
Try to situate the Sea Mat away from other corals, and make sure to frag your coral every once in a while. The Sea Mat grows pretty rapidly and needs to be kept in check. In addition, this coral type likes medium levels of light and high water flow.
You also want to dose your tank water with trace elements and extra nutrition. This way the Sea Mat grows healthy and full. Iodine levels are especially important to the Sea Mat, as well! Finally, handle this coral with extreme care. Like the Zoanthid, Sea Mats can release palytoxin. So, you want to wear gloves when handling them! Mushroom corals, like the Zoanthid coral, come in a ton of different shapes and colors.
So, you will find many unique growth patterns and colors with this species. In addition, Mushroom corals are another ideal pick for beginners or people that need a hardy coral. So, if you are new to corals or have trouble keeping your tank in the best possible condition Mushrooms can be better for your Nano tank.
Though, you should keep nitrate levels down and water parameters stable as best you can. Finally, if you have a mushroom coral, make sure it has plenty of space to grow. You might want to keep this coral in its own tank. Otherwise, they might grow into the space of other coral species. Overall, though, this is one of the best corals for your 30 gallon tank.
They require low levels of light and water flow. Mushroom Corals are also unique and highly versatile in terms of aesthetics. And, they are perfect for any type of reef keeper! Yes, you can have too many corals in a saltwater tank. Keeping several corals that are jammed packed together will lead to many different problems including aggression and poor water quality.
Although it can look amazing, this can be a costly mistake that many hobbyists make. In this article, you will learn why you should not have too many corals in your saltwater tank. The biggest concerns with having too many corals in the same tank include:. Read: Green Star Polyps care guide. Not all corals will get along together. Many of them need plenty of space between each other to prevent them from being stung.
Corals can be very aggressive. Coral tentacles can extend and sting others in its area which can be deadly. Torch corals and Hammer corals are examples of this. Corals can also release a chemical that is toxic to other corals around it. They can produce a toxic cloud around them killing other corals within reach.
Having too many corals in your tank will definitely lead to poor water quality concerns. Anytime you add heavy levels of livestock into your tank, your bioload will increase.
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