The Nano-Reef Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Reef Systems Under 15 Gallons

by Christopher R. Brightwell

Any reef aquarium that contains less than 15 gallons of water is considered a nano-reef aquarium. These tiny ecosystems are almost as popular in the fishkeeping community as full-size marine aquarium setups, and with the proper information and tools, they can be set up and maintained by aquarists at any level of the hobby. The wide range of topics covered in this guide include the importance of water quality and tips on maintaining stable water parameters; components of a nano-reef and how to choose the appropriate aquarium, lighting, and accessories for a tank; which fish and invertebrates are best for these types of tanks; and much, much more. For a reef enthusiast looking for a new challenge or any up-and-coming fish hobbyist, nano-reef aquarium are a stunningly beautiful option. The Nano-Reef Handbook contains all the information necessary to get started.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference

192 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2006

Reviews

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reads almost like a science text but is full of helpful/practical information about the ecosystem of a small saltwater tank.

[Nanci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great title on the new concept of small aquariums for saltwater. This is a fairly new and unusual idea as saltwater aquariums need to be much more stable and the larger volume of water the easier it is to create and keep it stable.

This book covers the concept and how to implement it. There are a lot of lists of suitable species of the many different reef types.

The only negative issue that I found with the book is that there are many beautiful photographs but not a detailed description of which species are in the picture. The general type is noted, but for someone who is not very familiar with the different species, it is very frustrating. Also, the chapters that mention the best suited animals for nano reefs do not have pictures of the one mentioned. Again, frustrating.

Overall, the book is very well done.

[Christopher McCorkle · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is packed with great information but it is also full of a lot of scientific terminology (often not defined). For a hobbyist it makes this book difficult to read at times and diminishes the value of what is otherwise a really great book.

[Mark Sires · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome.