nano tank

[Bouc_1]

is 2 24 watt compact good enough for reef keeping in a 12 gal tank?? what type of skimmer is the best for nano??

 

[klhscooter]

Here's my Nano 12 gal with stock lighting 48 watts...everthings very happy, frogspawn, candy cane, xenia, zoos and mushrooms. The lights are on 8 hours a day

 

[klhscooter]

Forgot to add.... I only have a surface skimmer...no protien skimmer. I have a small tomato clown and a huge brittle starfish ( see other pics in my gallery)...have fun

 

[Volcmreefer]

All you need for proper filtration for a nano is a protein skimmer, live rock (1lb./gal.), and live sand (1.5lb./gal.). You will have 4 watts/gal. if you run 2-24 watt PC's . That is good enough to keep mushrooms and zoas, but you might want to ry to jump up to 6 watts/gal. if you want any SPS.

 

[AdidaKev]

Bouc_1,
[welcome]

As Volcmreefer said, two 24 watt compacts should be fine if you'd like to keep soft corals and some LPS. If that's all you're looking to keep, that should be fine.

 

[Bouc_1]

thanks for your advice