Top 10 Nano Reef Tank Fish

Mad Hatter's Reef

In this video we take a look at the top 10 Nano Reef Tank fish. This list is made up of the most hardy saltwater fish that can be kept in a nano reef tank. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe. ►Subscribe: https://goo.gl/hKGFWL ►Premium Aquatics (Lastest): https://youtu.be/VzMWRcuWRLQ ►Top 10 Designer Clownfish: https://youtu.be/XiXXySgknNI ►Top 10 Saltwater Fish Mistakes: https://youtu.be/FCnJIegT8YY ►Top 10 Most Expensive Saltwater Fish: https://youtu.be/lZlb_4N7krE ----Support MHR---- ►My Book: https://goo.gl/0kuGOh -----Helpful Reef Tank Books----- ► The New Saltwater Aquarium Guide: http://amzn.to/2FwCqWc ► A ReefBum's Guide To Keeping an SPS Reef Tank: http://amzn.to/2BPicqM ►The 101 Best Saltwater Fishes: http://amzn.to/2CHNHjr ►The Complete Illustrated Breeder's Guide to Marine Aquarium Fishes: http://amzn.to/2ERVKMe ►The 101 Best Marine Invertebrates: http://amzn.to/2orgxQv ►The Reef Aquarium, Vol. 3: http://amzn.to/2BSQklk ►Reef Invertebrates: An Essential Guide to Selection, Care and Compatibility: http://amzn.to/2FrZSnb ►The New Marine Aquarium: http://amzn.to/2GHzvJw ►Book of Coral Propagation: http://amzn.to/2ETFD4I ►Aquarium Corals : Selection, Husbandry, and Natural History: http://amzn.to/2BPgwgL ----Products I use and recommend---- ► Hanna Checker (Phosphate): http://amzn.to/2E0ezwg ► ELOS Test Kit (Phosphate): http://amzn.to/2FH4jta ► Phosphate RX: http://amzn.to/2GNwFmY ► Neptune Systems Apex: http://amzn.to/2CgE6Vo ► Brightwell Aquatics Marine Salt: http://amzn.to/2DCTBTF ► Brightwell Xport Brick: http://amzn.to/2DFtPyf ► Brightwell Microbacter 7: http://amzn.to/2Ent8uG ► Flipper MAX: http://amzn.to/2nVTz3R ► Flipper Magnet Cleaner (Normal Size): http://amzn.to/2H8RSIq ► Aquamaxx BioMaxx Biopellet Reactor: http://amzn.to/2EnD7Qk ► Aquamaxx ConeS CO-1 Protein Skimmer http://amzn.to/2DFK9Pr ► ESV 2 Part: http://amzn.to/2Cj9TEQ ► Kessil A360WE LED: http://amzn.to/2DC09C3 ► Chemi-Pure Blue: http://amzn.to/2CsRMtd ► Salifert test kits: http://amzn.to/2ColRwk ► Fluval 13 gallon Nano Tank: http://amzn.to/2Ci4kqw ► Aqamai KPS Powerhead: http://amzn.to/2CtglGh ► Aqamai LRM LED Light: http://amzn.to/2CgvduF ► Coral RX: http://amzn.to/2zUu3z3 ► Tunze ATO: http://amzn.to/2DFNk9P ► Tunez Glass Cleaner: http://amzn.to/2zSIR1f ----Other Helpful Videos---- ►Top 10 Soft Corals for a Reef Tank: https://youtu.be/Gn8fbvwnL8s ►DIY Macro Algae Reactor to Reduce Nitrate and Phosphate: https://youtu.be/hThFtNuZ4Ys ►Quarantine Tank Build: https://youtu.be/H_uy84Ldj3s ►DIY Stand: https://youtu.be/0YJAyKarnKo ►Aquarium Plumbing: https://youtu.be/gPS_ytssuOg ►Aquarium Sump: https://youtu.be/iOcLCzYWtnE ►Aquarium DIY Projects Playlist: https://goo.gl/GbJZzU ►Aquarium Equipment Reviews Playlist: https://goo.gl/l1jmv8 ----Let's be friends---- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madhattersreef/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/madhatterreef Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madhattersr... Website - http://www.madhattersreef.com Podcast - http://saltwateraquariumradio.com Intro Music by: DJ Quads Subscribers: 16,717 Some of the links above are to products I use or have used at some point and feel they are good enough to share with you. Some of these links may be affiliate links where I would receive compensation if you were to purchase them. I only recommend products that I’ve used and I believe will help others be successful with keeping a saltwater aquarium. Happy Reefing!

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Harry - 6 years ago

max sive

AMAZING HOTPOCKET - 6 years ago

How many of each can you have in a 30 gallon?

Almighty Ankles - 6 years ago

Sorry meant to say flame angel

Almighty Ankles - 6 years ago

So can a flame angel be 32 bio cubs

Almighty Ankles - 6 years ago

Hey guys can I add fire fish to 32 Gallon Biocube

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Yes

Toasted trash - 6 years ago

I want to set up a 5 1/2 gallon nano tank,is thear anything I can put in a 5 gallon?

Eric A. - 6 years ago

Good list! Ive always wanted a midas blenny! These are all great fish for large tanks as well! Never mind the misspelling sive!! Lmao!! Adds character!

Avocado :v - 6 years ago

Hey! Hi! I have a 18 litter nano reef tank what fish can I get???

Fadhlan Anuar - 6 years ago

I like your all video sharing about top 10 tqvm sir

Jon Stogner - 6 years ago

very useful

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justin rhymer - 6 years ago

Would a Green Chromis be good for a nano reef tank? Also I’ve heard conflicting information on how many fish you can have in a nano tank due to the bio load if you to adequate water changes. What is your recommendations for how many fish for the fluval evo 12.5?

RDK - 6 years ago

#500 just subbed, good channel.

Kyle McAnallen - 6 years ago

Hey Jeff, why do you think Nano tanks are always perceived as "beginner tanks" ? I've been a few years in the hobby and have a 27gal marineland cube. Curious to see what you'd recommend for fish that aren't for beginners persay but those of us who want something with a little more challenge! Any advice is greatly appreciated! :D

Daniel Fernandez - 6 years ago

How expensive would it be to set up a 20 or 10 gallon reef tank? I have always been intrested in it but i have always been told its too expensive.

James Withers - 6 years ago

Is it ok to put a yellow watchman goby with a tailspot blenny?

James Withers - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef thanks for that, just starting a tank for the first time and want some interesting fish in all areas of the tank. But obviously want them to all get on.
So any information is much appreciated.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

The tailspot will probably just mind his business the yellow watchman my act up.

Smoky mt reefer - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing to do in a nano system is keeping it stable. Especially in the early tank stages. Ato is a must

Anthony Scianna - 6 years ago

I thought clownfish need a minimum of 30 gallons and the hardest thing about having a nano is my alkalinity level

dean masters - 6 years ago

Iv just started watching all the videos an it's so helpful. I was thinking off starting a nano reef tank for my room but now iv watched these I will now start getting everything ready. I have a couple of questions tho. Would a 30 gallon tank be okay to start off with? Buying the marin water from a local fish store is this okay? Last question is live rock a must have thing for the tank?

Am SAL - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing is the cost boss

Am SAL - 6 years ago

Who won me?

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jeff britman - 6 years ago

Most difficult thing about a nano for me is stocking it, with such limited space you really have to be careful about whats taking up your real estate.

Secundino Adrian - 6 years ago

Staying on top of the water chemistry is definitely much harder with a smaller space

Deyon Siobhan - 6 years ago

I'm mostly worried about the amount of time that it will take to cycle my tank.

Sean Kehoe - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing about a nano is probably parameter monitoring. Things get out of whack much quicker.

Logan Eisenhart - 6 years ago

Evaporation baby

James - 6 years ago

Smaller tanks are only difficult to keep the water quality right. But that's it really they are very enjoyable.

Marc Marsala - 6 years ago

I want a tailspot now

Marc Marsala - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing with a nano tank is Lighting I have a 20 gallon hex tank. I had led strips for awhile but was not getting good depth with them. I just hung a 165 watt led which is working much better. I have a Royal Gramma in my nano because my son wanted one. He is awesome.

Sarah Scalpel - 6 years ago

Don't have a tank yet, but want to start with a nano (I know possibly ambitious but I have my reasons for it) but I think for me being totally new to it, is all the information you must know to have a successful tank, I can't really talk much on it since I don't yet have a tank. Just researching for now...

Brandon Neice - 6 years ago

I was going to say having patience was the hardest part of reef keeping. But after getting hit by a mini spring blizzard and losing electricity for nearly 8 hours I now think that the hardest part (for me) is having the foresight to see these kinds of issues coming and knowing how to handle them fast. Maybe you could cover a video sometime on preparedness for sudden power issues and solutions. Obvious solutions are having a generator on hand and ready to go. But some people that’s not feasible. The main issues are the obvious oxygen and gas exchange and temperature. Great video as always!!

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J Funk - 6 years ago

Water parameters.

Utube Reefer - 6 years ago

Hardest part of nano is being extra picky on stock list of fish and coral. I love them all

Simon Littlefield - 6 years ago

Hardest thing about a nano tank would be keeping your parameters in check, smaller tanks are usually harder to keep smaller fluctuations in

lunar fox - 6 years ago

Great video I love my new fish thank you

Jamie Anstey - 6 years ago

Hardest thing about a Nano tank is definitely managing the water parameters. So much easier in a larger tank

Shawn Lee - 6 years ago

I think the alk swing would be the toughest part on nano tank

Reef Chick - 6 years ago

Agree... have 4 of the 10!

Feisty Unicorn - 6 years ago

Firefish also can survive a velvet outbreak! Thanks for the video!

Dano's Nanos - 6 years ago

I have a 55g and a 14g. Everything is easier on the 14g but I do weekly WC on the 14g and every 2 weeks on the 55g. The 14g thrives more and is easier to fix. Just do another water change. Long story short, more water changes that I don't mind to keep bad things from happening

Amber Dalton - 6 years ago

I really want to start a nano tank

Amber Dalton - 6 years ago

Love that tank!

Alex Barrios - 6 years ago

Water parameters fo sure! Also not having enough space for all the pretty fishies:(

Jason Ward - 6 years ago

The hardest thing....getting the wife to allow purchases lol it's so expensive!

John Andreadakis - 6 years ago

I think that the hardest thing is that you need to keep the parameters stable, which is kinda hard since the tank is really small. I hope I win!!

Anne Falen - 6 years ago

The hardest part is keeping stable water conditions, a few days of neglect can lead to huge swings in various water parameters.

Ruben Sacramento - 6 years ago

Another great video. While you're at the nano side of things why not do a couple more videos on best nano corals, lights and skimmers. As for what has troubled me the most with my nano, the winner is keeping the parameters in check. I just recently gained the battle against high nitrates after about a month at it. But then again, I'm in the hobby for only 6 months now so I'm pretty much just climbing the knowledge curve

Leah Funk - 6 years ago

The only tank I have is a nano and the most difficult part in my opinion is keeping the parameters in check. I do a water change every other day.

Marcus Boondock - 6 years ago

The hardest thing to keep a nano tank is temperature

Gb J - 6 years ago

Why use a picture of a mandarin goby for the title image when he is non included in ur list.
Also you mentioned you copied and pasted the info. If It's from someone else's website you should probably site your sources...

Jaime Garcia - 6 years ago

Most difficult thing about a tank is isn’t spending lol

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Jaime Garcia - 6 years ago

Nano!

OneLion ForLambs - 6 years ago

k
Knowing what I should get , over getting what I want!

Xavier Sancho - 6 years ago

Starting out unprepared for the responsibility of a small water volume especially after adding decorations. Just because it says it’s 10 gallons doesn’t mean you’ll have ten gallons of water after adding rocks, sand, corals or in tank equipment.

Dan Jansen - 6 years ago

For me the hardest thing is figuring out what is really needed for a salt water setup. I am planning to try to start a 40 gallon reef tank for each of my kids and there is a lot of information to figure out. I have done well on freshwater tanks; but this will be my 1st try on salt. Also, trying to pick the right combo of colorful fish and easy coral hat they will like.

Fredy Pacheco - 6 years ago

Position the corals it’s for me nice video bro

Tom Phillips - 6 years ago

Another great video! I imagine the hardest thing about keeping a nano tank would be maintaining stable water parameters. It intimidates me just thinking about it!

vwpower18 - 6 years ago

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Anthony Wayne - Rootbeer - 6 years ago

The hardest thing with a nano system is keeping all of the water parameters especially salinity constant. This has been my experience. I highly recommend an ATO for a nano system and minimally biweekly water changes. Nitrates can climb fast in such small tank as well. Salinity swings are such a pain, ATO is the way to go.

Claude Hoarau - 6 years ago

Maintaining water parameters

The reef - 6 years ago

For me the hardest thing about my nano tank is how fast things can change for the worst. If I neglect for even two days I will notice problems like algae, lots of soils from the fish (crap) on the bottom. As a nano tank owner it's all about my Husbandry and me observing on a constant basis.

The filthyKazual! - 6 years ago

I'll see you at reefaplaooza April 7th!

Marco Marcos - 6 years ago

I found that if you keep 2 firefish together they are less likely to jump out of the tank

hippyskee316 - 6 years ago

id love a blue jawfish! always see them at my lfs but would imagine that feeding it 3 times a day would be a pain :/

NewReeferBiocube29g Fishguy - 6 years ago

The size limit always wanting to put more corals and fish. Great videos

Schwo Ba - 6 years ago

Easy answer to the question...not enough room for the variety of stuff I want to get :)

Mike Senuty - 6 years ago

We don't have a 75 and about to upsize to a 210. I think mandarins are the hardest to keep. Thanks fo4 the informative videos, keep it up Jeff.

TexasReeferUSA - 6 years ago

Most difficult things for me, water chemistry. Things change so fast in a nano reef.

Victoria Henderson - 6 years ago

Keeping water levels steady. A few ambient degrees makes all the difference for me.

jeff hayford - 6 years ago

Keeping it stable.

Russell Garcia - 6 years ago

Keeping salinity levels balanced.

ReefDudes - 6 years ago

Great List! all awesome fish :) That Blue Spot is a huge jumper too, so keep a lid on that tank!
Question of the week.. well go with salinity! buy an ATO!

Reef Noob - 6 years ago

You forgot to mention that the Yellow Watchman Goby are jumpers... Make sure everyone, that you have a tight fitting screen because they will find a way out of your tank.

Emily Meschelle - 6 years ago

Hardest thing for myself.... just getting into the hobby and trying to sort through all the opinions and info online to figure out what equipment to actually buy and what to spend more on compared to other things.

Frankie Duenas - 6 years ago

Clown Goby

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Yes. Great fish

Inappropriate Reefer - 6 years ago

Great list!

Skiles Haag - 6 years ago

I would say salinity is definitely the toughest thing to keep. I had a 10 gallon nano and it was way to tough to prevent swings. I upgraded to a 55 gallon recently and am having success so far!

Travis Gonzalez - 6 years ago

Hardest thing for me is alge and keeping water level steady

William Chow - 6 years ago

Water evaporation. I don’t have auto topper and constantly filling the tank back up every other day

The Glitch - 6 years ago

I loved my jawfish, Dillinger, but he decided to leap out of the tank due to the clownfish getting angry at him. I'm very tempted to swap the two clowns for another jawfish. Clowns are bellends.

Hardest thing for me is keeping parameters in check, my ph is forever going down to 7.7.

The Glitch - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef that's first thing in the morning. I open my windows as much as possible and the most it's gone to is 8. But heck, things look happy enough, just ultra slow growth.

David Dumanski - 6 years ago

For me was wanting fish that are to big for tank

MARINE TV - 6 years ago

1) purple fire fish you wrote 20 and read 10 gallon is that 50% off lol just kidding
2) I have no problem with nano lol that's my problem

plootsa - 6 years ago

As always a great video

Tino And Freinds - 6 years ago

Hardest part of keeping a reef tank is choosing the right fish for a small tank.

Michael Gao - 6 years ago

Not having the urge to buy fish you cant get... :(

Trenton May - 6 years ago

Running out of space and not being able to get new corals/fish

Holden Hohman - 6 years ago

Keeping salinity is so hard to keep in check. Just all parameters are hard to keep in check. If you leave to go on a trip for just a couple days your salinity would be super high.

Passissmokes - 6 years ago

Most difficult part of having a nano tank, is trying to find more room for new corals!

Curtis Bridgen - 6 years ago

Not being able to stock it with all the fish I would want.

Jordan Teach - 6 years ago

Probably choosing what kind of stocking in the tank and keeping stable salinity levels in the tank

Reef Cloud - 6 years ago

Most difficult thing in a nano to me would be keeping algae issue at bay. Water change water change water change and watch the feeding.

Jimmy Ramey - 6 years ago

I'd say keeping consistent water parameters.

Jake Mills - 6 years ago

The hardest part of the nano is wanting multiple nanos

Otto Reese - 6 years ago

For me it would be how to hide all of the equipment.

mavis' lil'reef - 6 years ago

The yellow coris wrasse is a good option for at least a 20 gallon nano. Also the yellow clown goby makes a wonderful addition. This is a great list of nano fish. Our nano is plumbed into the main display system, so water parameters are easier to maintain.

Javier Williams - 6 years ago

Keeping the nitrates down

Matthew Shermoen - 6 years ago

I would have to say parameter swings. Thats why i just ordered an ato!!

DANIEL ESTRADA - 6 years ago

Salinity and water changes are hard for me

Karen Straily - 6 years ago

Keeping Water parameters in check

Jared c - 6 years ago

I would have to say keeping stable parameters. Sometimes I have to check my salinity, alk, calcium, and magnesium multiple times just to make sure.

Matthew Cautero - 6 years ago

Just started my first reef tank and its going really good so far thanks to your videos thanks!

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Matthew Cautero - 6 years ago

Nice!

Jeffrey Mize - 6 years ago

Keeping water levels consistent and safe for everything in the tank can be difficult in a nano tank

Travis - 6 years ago

The hardest part of keeping a nano is leaving it alone. Always finding a way to improve it even if it doesn't work.

cassandra Gwara - 6 years ago

I haven't started yet. I am doing research to start my first Saltwater tank.

Mascota Ace - 6 years ago

A stable parameters and fishes

Channel Chupathingee - 6 years ago

Salinity can be very difficult to manage without a good auto top off. Other than that I've found them very easy to take care of. I actually started out in this hobby with a 5 gallon Pico tank.

Matthew Nicoletta - 6 years ago

The size restriction for sure. So many fish you can't have in a nano tank. You also are restricted pretty tightly on how many you can have. I had a 10 gallon reef tank a couple of times and within a year I upgraded both times. Currently I have a 40 so I suppose I still fall within the nano size, but it allows me to have more fish and even some additional species I couldn't in my 10 gallon.

Jr Flores - 6 years ago

Most difficult part of wanting to stock a nano/Pico tank is the research and how much you have to pay attention to water parameters

Brett Brunett - 6 years ago

Most difficult thing I found so far is researching all the different types of corals anemones ect. and their specific requirements!

Yesli Frias - 6 years ago

My most difficult part about starting a nano reef is resisting the urge to buy more fish since theres so much visible swimming room! (But then i have to realize that its only alot of swimming room because my clownfish are still babies...)

The artist aquarist - 6 years ago

Keeping nutrients in check.

Bradley Womack - 6 years ago

I believe that the hardest thing would be parameters. I would also say that being limited on fish that you get because some would outgrow the tank

Michael Kessler - 6 years ago

So far the hardest about keeping a nano is the fight with algae.

Sven Hoeppermanns - 6 years ago

Temperature control, especially for me living in the caribbean

NC Fish Man - 6 years ago

The hardest part about my fluval evo is managing calcium and nitrogen b/c of its size, btw I have a purple firefish

William Christian - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing about a nano would have to be in my opinion water stability.

Adrian Lopez - 6 years ago

I think the hardest part about

keeping a nano reef tank is going

to be the water parameters i say

going to be because im about to

start a 10g saltwater tank and this

gift card would really help me but

i dont want to sound helpless or

rude. Also GOOD LUCK TO

EVERYONE and Awesome video!

ash5sos - 6 years ago

Keep a good salinity level for me in a small tank is hard

Sammy31Dee - 6 years ago

ash5sos is use an auto top off. It's crucial

SC Reefer - 6 years ago

Nice update!!!

Bob Heitman - 6 years ago

The hardest is not over feeding the tank. They always look so hungry! Great videos!

Mike Nielsen - 6 years ago

A video suggestion. Nitrate control methods without a reactor! Thanks Jeff

Mike Nielsen - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef Just in general. I am struggling with high nitrates.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

In a nano tank or just in general?

Jesse Ascunce - 6 years ago

The hardest thing would be keeping water parameters stable and consistent. Being consistent with alk, calf, salinity, temp and other chemicals is the key to nano aquariums

goodall1bay - 6 years ago

Some years ago I purchased a 4.5" Royal gramma. I know this is not common to see, but they do get much bigger than 3"

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

My mom has a huge one in her 30 gallon, it’s a beast.

James Williams - 6 years ago

I have found that parameter swings in my 10 gallon are the hardest part about that size. My 60 gallon is really stable but my 10 gallon is the bane of my existence, but it has shrimp and gobies in it and keeps the wife happy since those are her favorites. Happy wife, Happy life lol. Thanks for the videos.

Adrian Lopez - 6 years ago

This video helped.me so much thank you! Im about to start a 10 gallon saltwater tank over spring break and this is just what i needed to satisfy my fishtank needs until i have mine :)

Tonya Clark - 6 years ago

Nano tanks are difficult to keep the parameters within check. Nano tanks don't give you a lot of room for mistakes as larger systems. When parameters are wrong in a nano tank, things can go really bad quickly.

USMC Reefer - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing would be keeping the salinity stable

jackson jarvis - 6 years ago

the evaporation is definitely the most annoying part of having my nano tank

jackson jarvis - 6 years ago

yes i do. havent had the money to get one just yet

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I need an ATO

daniel coble - 6 years ago

water levels obviously!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

I need to get an ATO for my Nano reef myself.

Pete Mancuso - 6 years ago

The hardest thing in my opinion about Nano tank is keeping the parameters stable and self control not to put a tang in a little tank

edc_aquariums_ - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing is keeping everything stable

justin meyer - 6 years ago

For me I think it’s a split between being patient and finds affordable nano equipment.

Annika O'Brien - 6 years ago

“Max siv of 3 inches” hahaha, now that’s infotainment!

Reefgeek _PR - 6 years ago

Cownfish paceful?mine used to attack me when I put my hand in the water.

chrisd925 - 6 years ago

The hardest part for me is balancing flow rates and coral location, for example I thought I had the perfect spot for. Nice blasto I bought, put it in that spot and he shriveled up like a raisin so I had to adjust the wave maker location, speed, and location of the blasto to make him happy as well as all the other coral in the tank

Chris Jenkins - 6 years ago

I would say probably stability if keeping coral. Parameters can change quickly with a small volume of water. Regular frequent water changes normally does the trick. :-)

Rebekka Castagliuolo - 6 years ago

I do not own a Marine Aquarium (yet) but i think for me would be the stabilization of the tank...i only have freshwater Tanks but i guess it is sort of the same with the size and the stability...but i really am looking forward to put together a nano reef :)

Cae Walker - 6 years ago

The hardest thing about a nano tank is finding somewhere to put it when I upgrade to a bigger tank because of overstocking.

Burt Reynolds - 6 years ago

keeping water in check is very hard aswell a ph due to low gas exchange. my 2 cents wish me luck

Mark Mckinnell - 6 years ago

Keeping your phosphate low.

Alex's Reef - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing to keeping my nano reef tank, is not buying fish that will out grow my tank. So for example, I have been waiting on my lfs to get in a pigmy angle, the fish came in with a hole in the shipping bag... So dead fish... I wanted to buy the baby emperor angle in place. And while knowing that it would way out grow my 22 gallon tank my lfs shop keeper slapped my hand to told me to stick to my fish plan. Might have to had a neon goby to that list. I would like to add that after I was told to stick to my fish plan... I dropped $100 in corals at her shop.

Yohan M - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing about nano tanks is you can't put a tang in #tangpolice

Jeep Fish - 6 years ago

Having uncured rock, I put uncured rock in my tank for 6 months and still have cyano I do water changes every week but never goes away, I’d use the $25 for more salt so I can keep doing water changes (I don’t have a lot left)

Jeep Fish - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef thank you very much I will try this right away

Reefer Reborn - 6 years ago

Honorable mention Clown Goby and Pajama Cardinal

TheSchwenkster - 6 years ago

Any mistake and it is magnified in a nano but it keeps you on your toes!

Duane Clark - 6 years ago

Hardest thing about a nano is stocking it like a nano. You always want to add more.

Steve S - 6 years ago

Hardest thing for me is not going big!!! Go big or go home imo!

Flying Reef - 6 years ago

Most difficult part I’ve had was trying to find the right fish to put in my nano/pico Reef tank, I finally chose to put in a highfin goby paired with a pistol shrimp, and they have been doing great. I’m glad this fish made it into your top 10 list.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

One of my favorite combos.

Caelen Luke - 6 years ago

Keeping parameters in check is hard with nano

Tom Evans - 6 years ago

Knowing when to stop adding live stock

Michael Bain - 6 years ago

Quarantining is most difficult in my noob experience.

Jason Keane - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing about keeping a nano, aside from stable water parameters is not upgrading to a larger system!

Nuclear Walnut - 6 years ago

Hardest thing for me is if something goes one, it happens fast

Ava seigel - 6 years ago

The hardest part of having a nano tank is keeping the levels stable so all my aquarium members remain happy and healthy! Another great video and I think you should have green banded goby’s and pink streaked wrasse on the list.. they are both cute fish with cool personalities!

jeepinreef - 6 years ago

When the word nano gets brought up I think of 20 gallons and less that being sad I have a nano 8 gallon and the most difficult thing to keep up on is the balance between flow lighting and not letting your parameters swing

Savanna - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing with a nano tank is either wanting to overstock or maintaining perfect parameters.

Josh Armenta - 6 years ago

Keeping the system stable weather its salinity or keeping all nutrients under control. Secondly would be controlling the amount of corals and fish that i would like to have in a nano.; overstocking.

Lee and Mandy Battersby - 6 years ago

Some nice fish there just setting up a 14 gallon nano so was looking what to stock it with this helped a lot (Mandy)

jack mcpherson - 6 years ago

I would have to say stocking and or stable parameters.

oscar Anchundia - 6 years ago

Water parameters and water changes but im my mind the hardest thing that we have so many things available for the hobby and to manage the stock of the tank to a manageable level.

Emrick Laurent - 6 years ago

The hardest thing on a nano tank is the water chemistry. When something wrong happen, it happen quick.

on the other side water changes are easier on a 20 gallons than on a 200gal

Helio Teixeira - 6 years ago

The best one!

dominik Guzik - 6 years ago

Can i have a yellow tang in a 32 gallon bio cube

Almighty Ankles - 6 years ago

Etmanning hey can I keep flame angel 32 gallon

Etmanning - 6 years ago

dominik Guzik unfortunately not, yellow tangs require at least a 5 foot long tank.

Jake Sorrels - 6 years ago

Clown fish peaceful ?? Lol mine night me every time I add something to the tank

Will Godfrey - 6 years ago

The most difficult factor is that it is hard to keep parameters in check, because they can swing dramatically in no time at all!

Heidi's Fish Tank - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing about a nano tank is making sure to limit your fish and not go overboard. One thing about the blue jawfish though is I’ve always heard they need cooler water. Any experience keeping them at reef tank temps?

Jonyace - 6 years ago

Looks like other people think the same thing. You can’t just throw whatever you want into a nano. You have to spend some time carefully picking out your stock list of fish and coral.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Good stuff, thanks for sharing.

Joshua Franklin - 6 years ago

The hardest thing about nano tanks in my opinion other than water quality is not being able to have some of the more useful fish and creatures in your tank. Like tangs and other fish that eat lots of algae

Logan - 6 years ago

All the swings of the tanks is the thing that’s most difficult

evilzurg Fpv - 6 years ago

The most difficult part about nano tanks would definitely be keeping the parameters right because less water means your levels are going to change a lot

Blue Carbon Reefing - 6 years ago

Top 10 King strikes again! Nice work Jeff!

I AM AWESOME j - 6 years ago

I think the hardest thing with a nano tank is when you go into a fish store and see a fish that you really want but can’t have because of the tank size but water changes can also be a harder thing because you have to match it up precisely or you risk throwing off the salinity

Zach Sonker - 6 years ago

warty frog fish, my favorite fish, never makes the nano reef fish lists... sad

Conall Hartig - 6 years ago

The hardest thing about keeping a nano reef in my opinion is keeping the waters chemical balance right

beth98362 R - 6 years ago

Keeping my friends kids out of the tank!
And feeling sorry for myself because its 50000000% to small!

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Ya that happens…

Dan Bethel - 6 years ago

The hardest thing I have found is keeping all of the parameters in check

Brandon’s Pokémon - 6 years ago

Hi Jeff

gaz2 - 6 years ago

the hardest thing I have found so far about my tank is 2 things, algea and keeping anemones in a place you can see them!!!!

Matty Hops - 6 years ago

Nice video. I just set up a tank and this was helpful.

I AM AWESOME j - 6 years ago

I just got my first saltwater fish on Friday and they were clownfish

Reefers Life - 6 years ago

Staying restrained when it comes to making changes in a nano tank and adding to many fish.

JyB818 - 6 years ago

Another quality video Jeff.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Email me at jeff@madhattersreef.com

TheShrimpPimp - 6 years ago

love the video, water parameters have been a bit of a struggle in my nano tank going to add a sump soon! You forgot my favorite fish! The barnacle blenny. These guys are fantastic to watch eat and I just got one in my first ever saltwater aquarium! If you have time you should definitely talk a little bit about these guys they are truly a great fish and I love watching mine feed. They are amazingly fast and their eyes are crazy looking! :)

Alexandra Janota Gaines - 6 years ago

The hardest part of having a nano is not overstocking!

Mark Paige - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing about a nano tank is the filter ration I have a 5.5 nano that up but together myself and I was trying to find out what type of filter to put on his tank I'm currently using a 200 Aqua clear with a invert skimmer.

00Mass00 - 6 years ago

No mandarin 'goby' though, despite the thumbnail.....

00Mass00 - 6 years ago

Zach Robertshaw I got him from someone who breeds clownfish and they told me how to feed it. If it picks on rocks he has food, you can add pods, and hatch eggs for them to eat. If he get thinner I will get some food at the breeder :)

Zach Robertshaw - 6 years ago

Usually takes them 6 months to starve, if youve got it eating frozen then thats fantastic!

00Mass00 - 6 years ago

Cae Walker ah so that is why there is a big 50 number etched on his back.... it's doing fine in my 20G though.

Cae Walker - 6 years ago

00Mass00. Mandarin gobies are not Nano fish. Minimum tank size is 50 gal.

Keiren Lewis - 6 years ago

Ive been a reef tank owner for a week and always go top your videos for advice. Just starting out and look forward to getting started

Keiren Lewis - 6 years ago

It defiantly feels like the dark side when I see my money disappearing. Loving the vids.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Welcome to the dark side

ItsJayCross - 6 years ago

The most difficult thing for me about keeping a nano is the small amount of water. Small amounts of water = higher fluctuations in water chemistry. Other than that, I love my nano.

ItsJayCross - 6 years ago

Mad Hatter's Reef It's an IM Nuvo Fusion 20! I love it.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

What size is your nano?

will howell - 6 years ago

most difficult thing is parameter swings because new reefers want to dose right away instead of just riding it out.

K-Town Aquatics - 6 years ago

Great video! How about a video on coral for a nano?

Nate Espinoza - 6 years ago

Love the blennies! And in my opinion the hardest thing about keeping a nano is understanding how fast the water parameters can change and what to do to prevent bad rapid changes.

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Awesome. Thanks for watching and for the sub.

Joe Kirksey - 6 years ago

I need a nano for my bedroom

Kasra Khoubiari - 6 years ago

Great video agree with your list. You misspelled size as sive

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Thank you…

RainbowLoom Tutorials - 6 years ago

Epîc

Mhmd - 6 years ago

haha I was shocked when I saw the title because I was just researching about this

John Robinson - 6 years ago

I've been thinking about turning my 36BF into a saltwater tank. Would I be able to fit most of these fish you mentioned into it or would I have to pick a fish add the gallons together etc etc?

John Robinson - 6 years ago

Yes it's a 36 gal. Bow front

Mad Hatter's Reef - 6 years ago

Is it 36gallons?

Johnny Carreiro - 6 years ago

Nice video so far!

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