A reef tank is an aquarium which contains live corals and other animals (invertebrates) associated with coral reefs. A coral reef tank can become the centerpiece of your home décor because of the beautiful underwater landscapes of marine life.
If you think maintenance is too time-consuming or complicated, you can obtain a nice effect with a simple dry coral decoration. However, a reef tank with live coral and colorful plants or fish is much more beautiful and can liven up any space.
Your main concern when setting up a reef tank will be the coral itself and the plants associated with it. These are the ones that will bring color into your home or office and they can easily form an incredibly beautiful indoor garden by themselves. If you choose to add fish, there are things to consider, as detailed below.
There are two types of reef tank that you can opt for: the "FOWLR", which stands for Fish Only With Live Rock and the complete one. The first version has the disadvantage that you cannot add invertebrates to it, which means you tank won't be very colorful. Another minus is the fact that the fish can damage your coral and can even eat some of it. The complete version is the best and the most complex and difficult to look after. It includes live coral, vegetation and invertebrates. This is by far the most spectacular and if you want to make the best of your reef tank, this is the way to go.
And speaking of invertebrates, these are some of the most popular ones you can add to your aquarium: starfish, crustaceans, anemones, snails and maybe even octopuses.
So, if you want to make a valuable addition to the interior of your home and are willing to invest some time in maintenance, go for a reef tank. You won't regret it.
