Dustin Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 I have been fooling around with ideas for sometime now. I dont was thinking of doing just one 32 watt bulb, but decided I want more lighting so I can try a clam. I also was afraid that little light might not give me the growth I am looking for. I am now looking at 2 32 watt bulbs or two 28 watt bulbs. My last resort is Metal Halide, but everywhere it is so expensive and I would want a supplemental actinic to take away some of the white put out by the MH. Here is my question. What should I do? I am not going to build a hood and would like one that I can attatch pulleys to, that way i can raise and lower it. Are CSL hood any good? I am really considering the one with the two 32 watters in it. Link to comment
Physh1 Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 CSL stuff is nice and you can create a pulley system for it. The 2x32 watt hood has a fan too. That sounds like a good option for what your looking to do. Cameron Link to comment
Dustin Posted May 18, 2003 Author Share Posted May 18, 2003 Thank you very much, You think I could grow some acros under that? How about a clam? Link to comment
Physh1 Posted May 18, 2003 Share Posted May 18, 2003 I think you can. You'd need to be more concerned with water quality instead of lighting on a tank this size. You'd need to keep on top of evaporation (to keep the salinity from swinging) and make sure the calcium/alk/ph were stable. Clam wise I think a squamosa or derasa would be your best choices. Cameron Link to comment
Dustin Posted May 18, 2003 Author Share Posted May 18, 2003 I have a sump, I know that does not make a bit of diff. But at least you know. I am talking to PetSupply about a custom hood, I will have to supply the bulbs, know where I can get some 32 watt ones? It looks like everyone has 28 watts, but 8 watts is a whole other wpg, so I think it would help a bit. Link to comment
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