4x24 watt t5 good for deresa clam?

reefboy1994 · 11/30/2009, 02:09 PM

hey,

on my 30 gallon cube will a 4x24 watt t5 be good enough for a deresa clam? .they are individually reflected but they are stock bulbs. it is a cheaper ficture

reefboy1994 · 11/30/2009, 03:49 PM

bumpity

IslandCrow · 11/30/2009, 03:59 PM

It really depends on the specific fixture. A Tek or better, I'd say yes for particular clam dependin on the depth (I probably wouldn't want it to be more than 14" or so). This isn't a professional opinion, just based on having kept a couple derasas under T5s (4x36" in my case) and a good amount of reading.

Shane Hoffman · 11/30/2009, 04:01 PM

I wouldnt try it unless your able to keep it in the upper half of the tank. In my opinion I think it takes a bit more light if you want to keep it on the sand bed.

11/30/2009, 02:09 PM	#1
reefboy1994 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 362	4x24 watt t5 good for deresa clam? hey, on my 30 gallon cube will a 4x24 watt t5 be good enough for a deresa clam? .they are individually reflected but they are stock bulbs. it is a cheaper ficture __________________ --Charlie-- 40 Breeder Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 30 Gallon Rimless -- Mainly Softie tank and a few 'Nems

11/30/2009, 03:49 PM	#2
reefboy1994 Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 362	bumpity __________________ --Charlie-- 40 Breeder Mixed Reef Current Tank Info: 30 Gallon Rimless -- Mainly Softie tank and a few 'Nems

11/30/2009, 03:59 PM	#3
IslandCrow Reef Monkey Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Rockledge, Fl Posts: 5,759	It really depends on the specific fixture. A Tek or better, I'd say yes for particular clam dependin on the depth (I probably wouldn't want it to be more than 14" or so). This isn't a professional opinion, just based on having kept a couple derasas under T5s (4x36" in my case) and a good amount of reading. __________________ All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count?

11/30/2009, 04:01 PM	#4
Shane Hoffman Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 45 mins from Chicago Posts: 2,009	I wouldnt try it unless your able to keep it in the upper half of the tank. In my opinion I think it takes a bit more light if you want to keep it on the sand bed. __________________ A wise man once said "Never play leap frog with a unicorn" Current Tank Info: 150 gallon glass with 20 gallon sump, 175lbs of coraline covered live rock, EuroReef skimmer rated for 250gal, 25watt Aqua UV sterilizer, Fluval FX5, Hamilton 3x250watt MH, 160 watt Blue actinic....Mixed reef