5 gallon nano reef ideas

mattaytayan · 07/04/2018, 01:31 PM

I have been struggling for some time trying to come up with a nice live rock design for my 5g tank. Can you guys post some pics of yours for inspiration

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ZenGuitarGuy · 07/05/2018, 04:49 PM

I don't have a nano, but I have seen many photos, and it always seem to work well with one nicely sized, interestingly shaped rock. Otherwise, I've seen some with many small pieces piled, and it looks cluttered. Just what I've observed.

mcgyvr · 07/05/2018, 05:02 PM

Its only 5G.. you really don't have much options there unless you are molding your own aquascaping...
Its also very much a personal preference..
A few caves for a fish or 2 ain't a bad idea..

mattaytayan · 07/05/2018, 06:37 PM

This is my current setup, i feel it could be better

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cdavmd · 07/05/2018, 07:10 PM

This is a tank I had set up a long time ago. It’s a fluval edge. After a couple years I upgraded to a 14 gallon. Hope these give you some ideas-

Valentini89 · 07/05/2018, 09:13 PM

I would go with the one smaller rock. Save swimming room.

mattaytayan · 07/05/2018, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdavmd

This is a tank I had set up a long time ago. It’s a fluval edge. After a couple years I upgraded to a 14 gallon. Hope these give you some ideas-

I really like the design of the tank on the top, ima switch it up tomorrow and try giving some more space to my fish and shrimp

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jlmawp · 07/06/2018, 12:33 PM

9-gallon cube

Psychomantix · 07/09/2018, 09:57 AM

8g tall hexagon

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07/04/2018, 01:31 PM	#1
mattaytayan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 126	5 gallon nano reef ideas I have been struggling for some time trying to come up with a nice live rock design for my 5g tank. Can you guys post some pics of yours for inspiration Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/05/2018, 05:02 PM	#3
mcgyvr Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 20,050	Its only 5G.. you really don't have much options there unless you are molding your own aquascaping... Its also very much a personal preference.. A few caves for a fish or 2 ain't a bad idea.. __________________ Who me?

07/05/2018, 09:13 PM	#6
Valentini89 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Bay county, Fl Posts: 624	I would go with the one smaller rock. Save swimming room. __________________ I have 1 1/2 years experience in this hobby. Take my advice with that in mind. Current Tank Info: 26g bowfront QT tank, -- 150g tall = http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2671045

07/05/2018, 04:49 PM	#2
ZenGuitarGuy Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London, ON, Canada Posts: 145	I don't have a nano, but I have seen many photos, and it always seem to work well with one nicely sized, interestingly shaped rock. Otherwise, I've seen some with many small pieces piled, and it looks cluttered. Just what I've observed.

07/05/2018, 06:37 PM	#4
mattaytayan Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 126	This is my current setup, i feel it could be better Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

07/05/2018, 07:10 PM	#5
cdavmd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 23	This is a tank I had set up a long time ago. It’s a fluval edge. After a couple years I upgraded to a 14 gallon. Hope these give you some ideas-

07/06/2018, 12:33 PM	#8
jlmawp Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 595	9-gallon cube

07/09/2018, 09:57 AM	#9
Psychomantix Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Canada Posts: 120	8g tall hexagon Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk