Thinking

[mpdan]

I have a 75gal tank that I have wanted to make into a reef tank but it seems I can never afford to make the big change over. So im sitting here looking at a 15gal I have, 24x12x12, thinking this might be my best route for a reef tank. Before I sell the idea to myself is it possible to do? What options do I have with a 15g tank? am I limited to certain types of coral? I understand some things get too big for this tank. Thanks

 

[atrain5851]

As long as your water quality is good through biological, mechanical and chemical filtration and have good lighting you can have a successful reef tank in a tank that size. My reef is 10g. Just make sure you keep up on maintenance.

 

[nissan577]

for a 15g the reef should be fine. like stated above the maintenance should be on check like weekly water changes, etc. for a filtration you can do a aquaclear 110 and make it into a refugium. with online searching you will fine one. and you can do a nice HOB skimmer. for lights i would do a clip on MH HQI or a t5 set if they have a nice good one. sand a 10lb back would be nice. 15lbs or so of live fiji rock. a koralia 1 from the old school versions or a 750 for a nice amount of flow.

 

[mpdan]

Thanks for the replies I would like t-5s how much lighting would i need to not have restrictions on corals?

 

[nissan577]

look for a 6 bulb t5ho set with individual reflectors