can clams be kept on 175w metal halides in 22 inche deep tank?

Markerum · 08/30/2007, 05:22 AM

have a 60 gallon and I am torn between putting in 2*175w MH or 2*250w MH. I want to keep clams but I still feel the 250w is overkill. The tank is 21 inches deep to the sand bed.
What you think can I keep clams on 175W MH

lvpd186 · 08/30/2007, 06:05 AM

I have several clams in a 120 tank with 175w MH lights (two of them) and they are doing great. The 120 is 24" tall so I don't see why it wouldn't work for your tank. I will say that I want to upgrade to 250s for better coral growth but thats not what we're talking about

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Paulairduck · 08/30/2007, 07:00 AM

You should have no problem, especially if you are going to use a top notch refelector like lumenarc.

markandkristen · 08/30/2007, 07:15 AM

yep and the more clear the water is kept the better light penetration you will have.

raynist · 08/30/2007, 07:58 AM

Easily, especially if you use the Iwasaki 15k 175w bulbs.

I keep purple acros on the bottom of my bare bottom 120.

davocean · 08/30/2007, 10:02 AM

I have my clam on bottom of my 180 (24"d) w/ 150w mh and it looks great.

AMIFL · 08/30/2007, 10:05 AM

Should be no problem in that depth. I know people that have them thriving under PC's.

08/30/2007, 05:22 AM	#1
Markerum Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 99	can clams be kept on 175w metal halides in 22 inche deep tank? have a 60 gallon and I am torn between putting in 2175w MH or 2250w MH. I want to keep clams but I still feel the 250w is overkill. The tank is 21 inches deep to the sand bed. What you think can I keep clams on 175W MH __________________ 60 gal Reef with 30 gal Refugium. 1 Wrasse, 3 Chromis, 1 Ocellaris Clownfish, 1 Lawnmower Blenny, 1 Blue Tang, 2 Pepermint Shrimp, 1 Sand Sifting Star, Corals, Anemones, and Cleanup Crew. Current Tank Info: Reef Tank since 9/2006

08/30/2007, 06:05 AM	#2
lvpd186 Reefing in NE Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Papillion, NE Posts: 1,485	I have several clams in a 120 tank with 175w MH lights (two of them) and they are doing great. The 120 is 24" tall so I don't see why it wouldn't work for your tank. I will say that I want to upgrade to 250s for better coral growth but thats not what we're talking about . __________________ "A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones that need the advice." Bill Cosby

08/30/2007, 10:02 AM	#6
davocean Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 14,655	I have my clam on bottom of my 180 (24"d) w/ 150w mh and it looks great. __________________ There's a fine line between owning your tank and your tank owning you! Current Tank Info: SCA 120g RR Starfire, Tunze silence 1073.02 return, 40g sump w/ fuge, SWC Extreme 160 cone skimmer,Geismann reflexx 4xT5, 2x Panorama Pro LED strips, Vortech MP40QD

08/30/2007, 07:00 AM	#3
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	You should have no problem, especially if you are going to use a top notch refelector like lumenarc.

08/30/2007, 07:15 AM	#4
markandkristen Moved On Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winterhaven, fl Posts: 4,081	yep and the more clear the water is kept the better light penetration you will have.

08/30/2007, 07:58 AM	#5
raynist Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,921	Easily, especially if you use the Iwasaki 15k 175w bulbs. I keep purple acros on the bottom of my bare bottom 120.

08/30/2007, 10:05 AM	#7
AMIFL Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: FL Posts: 359	Should be no problem in that depth. I know people that have them thriving under PC's.