I think a large problem many people have when buying their nano is they don't know what to stock it with. Now that relatively "cheap" nano tanks are available, many more people are getting into this great hobby and I found it was quite hard knowing what is good and what is not suitable for smaller sized tanks.
I found an extensive forum post on Reefs.org that includes pictures and information of different species of fish. I think it will be really helpful for new reefers to learn and help them build a successful nano tank!
Here's the first list:
Angels, Anthias, Basslets, Bass, Clownfish, Dottybacks, Wrasses, Hawkfish, Blennies, Cardinals, Damsels
Second list of fish:
Dartfishes, Jawfishes, Gobies, Pipefish, Moray Eels, Frogfishes, Scorpionfishes, Clingfishes, and fish unsuitable for nanos
It's a really informative read and I think if most new reefers could see things like this then they would be more successful with their livestock!
Just a small extract from the article:
"The adult size of any nano candidate should be carefully considered. Although thumbnail sized juveniles of large fish like these Paracanthurus hepatus will fit in a nano, they will quickly outgrow it. Juveniles this small ship and adapt poorly to captivity as well." - Matt (site admin on Reefs.org)
I found an extensive forum post on Reefs.org that includes pictures and information of different species of fish. I think it will be really helpful for new reefers to learn and help them build a successful nano tank!
Here's the first list:
Angels, Anthias, Basslets, Bass, Clownfish, Dottybacks, Wrasses, Hawkfish, Blennies, Cardinals, Damsels
Second list of fish:
Dartfishes, Jawfishes, Gobies, Pipefish, Moray Eels, Frogfishes, Scorpionfishes, Clingfishes, and fish unsuitable for nanos
It's a really informative read and I think if most new reefers could see things like this then they would be more successful with their livestock!
Just a small extract from the article:

"The adult size of any nano candidate should be carefully considered. Although thumbnail sized juveniles of large fish like these Paracanthurus hepatus will fit in a nano, they will quickly outgrow it. Juveniles this small ship and adapt poorly to captivity as well." - Matt (site admin on Reefs.org)