SPS in a nano/pico?

[mr. bojangsjang]

Would it be possible to keep SPS corals in a small nano (15 gallons or under) or in a pico?

I would like to try them in a pico, although I am a SW newb so thats a bit far fethced at the moment.

 

[goreefer]

It's all about light and calcium.
If you have the proper lighting you can grow about anything that you want. I feel that the biggest problem with the nano's is consistant water quality and water stability. With small tanks little problems can develop into big problems very quickly.

 

[wav3form]

Go for it. With a smaller tank you have to be a little more diligent about water changes and parameter checking but it can be done and many have done it successfully.

 

[mermin]

i have a 15 gal sps with mostly montis. i have noticed good growth but topoffs are a pain. i am adding a 20 gal sump(about 15 gals H20) to help steady the system. IF you do decide to do it i would suggest a long tank maybe a 15 or 20 l because nothing will ever be under low light. at least that is my case with t5s. I have seen smaller but a 15 is hard enough. I learned my lessons about top offs the hard way.