what makes a reef tank a reef tank?

[adee]

I have my 37 gallon "reef" tank, basically has some corals in it.. some fish, exc i know its just too big for a nano despite it being posted there.. is there anyway a mod could move my post to this forum? does it qualify for a reef tank?

 

[tropills]

I would say yes it qualifies. IMO if it's smaller than a 20 gallon then it's a nano. as for what makes a reef tank a reef tank I would say corals only no fish. once you add fish then it's mixed reef.

 

[adee]

i fit no where

lol
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[tropills]

mixed reef or not, it's still a reef.

 

[coralreefer]

 

[king_neptune]

um...corals...like the ones found in coral reefs

 

[spanko]

Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2974643
um...corals...like the ones found in coral reefs

So what about all of the other things found in the coral reef?
So could you have?
A fish only
A coral only (frag tank)
An invert only

 

[tizzo]

A reef has fish. A reef tank has fish. (or usually has fish)
Mixed is usually meant that it's sps and softies, since most tend to lean toward one or the other.
A nano can be a reef tank. Nano means small, small can also be reef.
sheesh, you guy s are all confused.

 

[adee]

so i wonder if a mod can move my thread to here.... hmmm

 

[king_neptune]

 

[culp]

if your tank has corals than you have a reef tank. simple as that.
if you do not have any corals than you have a fish only tank.
that help any?

 

[elijaher]

I said live rocks, coral soft or hard or both,a touch of fish, and saltwater.Bright light t5/mh.