Nano Corals

I'm starting a list of nano corals for all the people who want to know what kind of corals they can place in their Biocube, Nanocube, et cettera. With an average W/G of 4.5w

The list starts here:
-Zoanthids
-GSP (Green Star Polyp)
-Mushrooms
-Ricordea
-Small Leathers
-Xenia (Pulsing, Pom-Pom)

 

Mushrooms
Potentially small leathers

 

zenia and cloves

 

Greenstar polyp

 

open brain coral
plate coral
candy cane
frogspwan/torch/hammer
bubble coral
cup coral
toadstool/devils hand/kenya tree

 

Anthelia

 

Two things you have to consider in setting up a nano and adding corals is how toxic they are in relation to other neighboring corals in your tank and the growth factor. Some of the above mentioned corals are prolific growers and will consume other corals as they grow. An example of this would be housing zoanthids and star polyps. Eventually, with time, the star polyps will take over, and kill the zoanthids on their way to taking over your tank.
I guess you could also look at the placement in the nano as well for coral placement to ensure that the corals are all receiving the right amount of light. Say that you have mushrooms, Xenia and zoanthids in your tank. Eventually, you will have a problem with the three corals competing for light from above, though it seems like the zoanthids will be the ones left in the dark literally. The size of the mushrooms and Xenia wll make short work of the light situation by snuffing out the zoanthids.
Just something to be aware of in your decision to add corals to a nano, or any tank for that matter.

 

I know PackLeaders torch coral would never fit in a nano tank. I'm thinking nano like 12 gallons and under.