Tank size too small for coral maturity?

[PhNixx]

If I remember right some corals like tank's of a larger size. So if I'm right, what might those corals be that will not like or grow to maturity in my 33gal?

 

[Fatal Morgana]

hard corals don't have sensor that let them tell how big your tank is. The reason larger tank is "recommanded" is because it is more stable (water parameter-wise), and you don't need to worry about pruning the twig too often if it get too tall.

 

[Len]

All corals will grow to sexual maturity in nearly any size tank. A polyp is almost always very small, so a single polyp that is sexually mature is considered a mature coral Of course, certain corals need larger tanks to take on the shape we're familiar with. For example, "Table Acroporas" will need a larger tank to form that table look. But there aren't any corals that won't grow to maturity in your 33 gallon.

 

[PhNixx]

lol nice way to put me in place for my terminology. I guess what I meant was what coral will grow to the size/shape we have all come to know and love in my little 33 gal tank.

 

[Len]

Yep, a 33 gallon is plenty big for all corals to exhibit their natural shape. Size might be limited for some corals (most corals will actually outgrow a 33 gallon if you don't regularly prune them), but your tank is plenty large for corals take take natural form.

 

[grav]

I think 33g makes a great tank.

Short, so lighting isn't too crazy, long so you get some swimming space. Get away with Hang-on filters.

SPS, LPS, BTA, softies.... everyting is in my "little" 33.

 

[Anonymous]

33 is a nice size, as long as you don't overdue stocking fish and curb the impulse to buy "just one more" whatever

 

[Anonymous]

Keep the stocking levels reasonable and you should have some nice growth and shapes.