My nano setup

[Shadownova]

I am wanting to set up a 15 gallon reef. Here is my nano reef plan.

Stock
- two fire gobies

Clean Up Crew
- two skunk cleaner shrimp
- two Astraea snails
- two cerith snails
- two nassarius snails

Corals
- two colony polyps
- one micro colony polyp
- one Blue Sympodium Polyp

Equipment
- one hydor 50w heater
- two Marineland Maxi-Jet PRO Water Pumps
- one Hagen 20 mini hob filter
- one Zetlight nano touch
- one small refrigerum with lighting
- one protein skimmer

Now for the questions. Would my lighting be adequate for the corals I selected? Would I need a skimmer for such a small tank? Would I need any other supplies? Would I be overstocking a 15 gallon tank? Anything else I missed? I know that you guys are the experts on this stuff so feel free to tell me your thoughts on my setup.

 

[Craigj247]

Well two things i would do is get rid of the protein skimmer as it is not needed on a nano. Maintain your weekly water changes and you wont need to worry about anything else.

I would also stick with one cleaner shrimp as they are known to fight in small spaces... You could try some sexy shrimp if you like.

 

[Shadownova]

Thanks. Any advice on corals

 

[Craigj247]

The corals seem fine... You could add a bit more as you go on... Howmany watts is your light? I think you should start with zoas and mushrooms as most people do... I did the same and then advanced to LPS.

 

[Shadownova]

I think it is 10.4

 

[Craigj247]

Yeah that should be fine... Upload some pics as you go along...

 

[Shadownova]

I will start a new thread as soon as I have the money to start a reef
Sadly it all comes down to money

 

[Craigj247]

Thats true... Take it one step at a time... The best reefs are the ones that took patience to build.