Which Sunpod for a Nano?

Bmgrocks · 07/02/2012, 08:24 AM

15Lx15Wx9D Nano (about 9gallons)

Would like to use Metal Halide Fixture---Tried and True

Would Keep Clams, LPS, Softies, Shrooms

Is a 150w Sunpod Overkill? Can it be used successfully? Is it too Intense for the tank depth? Can corals acclimate to it? And is there any difference in intensity in a 20k vs 14k? Optimum growth vs. color?

or is 70w Sunpod More suitable?

MarkGP · 07/02/2012, 01:52 PM

I ran the 70 watt sunpod over a 12 gal for a couple of years. I had some sps and a clam that did very well and I still have them today in my 45 gal 7 years later. The clam back then was only about an inch long and now it is around 6 inches. The nice thing with the 70 watt was it didn't heat the tank much.

07/02/2012, 08:24 AM	#1
Bmgrocks Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,006	Which Sunpod for a Nano? 15Lx15Wx9D Nano (about 9gallons) Would like to use Metal Halide Fixture---Tried and True Would Keep Clams, LPS, Softies, Shrooms Is a 150w Sunpod Overkill? Can it be used successfully? Is it too Intense for the tank depth? Can corals acclimate to it? And is there any difference in intensity in a 20k vs 14k? Optimum growth vs. color? or is 70w Sunpod More suitable?

07/02/2012, 01:52 PM	#2
MarkGP Why do I do this? Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bristol, RI Posts: 1,015	I ran the 70 watt sunpod over a 12 gal for a couple of years. I had some sps and a clam that did very well and I still have them today in my 45 gal 7 years later. The clam back then was only about an inch long and now it is around 6 inches. The nice thing with the 70 watt was it didn't heat the tank much.