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Areas such as the Great Barrier Reef serve as inspiration for those who are putting together a reef tank. Most fish tanks aim to feature fish, with small rocks and plants accenting the tank; Nano Reef Tanks focus on the live coral, with the fish serving as accents.<br />
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A Nano Reef Tank is identical to a normal reef tank; the only major difference between the two tanks is the size of the nano reef tank. The exact size of the Nano Tank is disputed, as some think that anything under 40 gallons is a nano tank, and others feel that anything lower than 20 gallons constitutes a nano tank. Either way, the nano tank is a great alternative for people who do not mind putting extra work into their tank, but want a smaller tank with live coral.<br />
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You Cannot Ignore the Size<br />
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A normal reef tank features smaller fish, as the focus of the actual reef tank itself is the live coral. A Nano Reef Tank takes that idea even further; because the tank is so small, size really does matter. Everything in a live reef tank, besides the live coral, is likely going to be smaller in size. This size allows for the tank to seem realistic, as it tries to recreate the actual reef in a small setting; fine particulate foods and small particulate organic matter are blueprints of the nano reef tank, as the tank is all about going small.<br />
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Think About Other Life in the Tank<br />
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The Nano Reef Tank is just like any other reef tank; the tank focuses on the live coral reef. Other life does need to be in the tank, however, so that the ecosystem can thrive, and so the tank can have a complete and authentic feel. Aggressive fish do not mix with clownfish anemones, cleaner shrimp, and other sessile animals; putting aggressive fish in the mix will cause massive problems with both the coral and other living creatures. <br />
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Clownfish anemones and cleaner shrimp can also be a major part of a nano reef tank, as do other sessile animals. Be sure to watch for aggressive fish, however, as they can tear up a tank.<br />
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The Tank is As Important as the Life<br />
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A great Nano Reef Tank absolutely needs a great tank itself. Making sure that what is in the tank, and what you do to the tank is spot on is just as important as the live coral and live fish in the tank. A good sand bed is crucial, as it is needed for the ecosystem of the tank to allow the coral to thrive. <br />
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To be a good coral keeper, you should make sure to check the reef temperature constantly, and watch colony orientation. Using a protein skimmer is key to take care of the food from corals and other organic material that can dirty a tank.</div><div class='uawresource'><div style='font-style:italic;' class='uawabout'><br />
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</div><div class='uawlinks'>For more instructions about setting up your Coral Reef Tank, make sure you check the <a href="http://www.theaquariumlady.com/aquarium-articles/Reef-Aquariums">Coral Reef Tank Articles</a> at <a href="http://www.theaquariumlady.com/">The Aquarium Lady</a>. </div><br />
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