abernier Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 i was looking at new ligthing and i cant decide to go ahead and spend the extra 100 and get mhor go with pc's. i would like to hear all the success stories about people keping clams and sps under pc lighting. if you could post pictures it would be apreciated. Link to comment
FAC_WNY Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Agreed with de...save yourself the extra cost and hassle of upgrading later and get metal halides. Then again..I'd never consider setting up a reef without halides... Cheers, Fred Link to comment
[InuYasha] Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I say it depends on what size aquarium you are going with. The shallower, the more likely pcs will work for you. Link to comment
Xx_de_xX Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 Originally posted by FAC_WNY Agreed with de...save yourself the extra cost and hassle of upgrading later and get metal halides. Then again..I'd never consider setting up a reef without halides... Cheers, Fred I like your style... haha Originally posted by FAC_WNY In the works: 15 gallon nano, 400w XM 10kK, 10 gallon sump, Mag 9.5 return through SCWD & 2 X 3/4" returns, custom hood/stand, BP 2R Skimmer Link to comment
vangvace Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 How much pc were you looking at getting? What species are you interested in? Certain species of clams and SPS can be kept with great success under pc lighting. Personally, since you have a nanocube I would worry about Cal, Alk, growth (especially with clams), and evaporation caused by greater lighting Link to comment
abernier Posted July 30, 2004 Author Share Posted July 30, 2004 a 2x65 watt on a 20 long is what i was going to do and i dont really know alot about the different type of clams yett butt i am going to research about them any suggseestions on types that would yourk under ps's Link to comment
jimbro Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 don't know about the clams (i can't get one cuz of my angelfish) but i got some birds nest that is growin well in a 20 long w 2 65 watt pcs. don't know about other species but you might be able to keep some of the hardier sps ( birds nest, P. damicornis, monti cap..) Link to comment
impur Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 I have a monti, 2 different yellow/green acros, and a hydnophora that are thriving under my 96w quad. Can't say about clams but SPS can definately do well under PCs. The guy i got the acros from had MH and were bleached. After going in my tank they have taken off. This is most likely due to the guy not keeping parameters in check, but its still impressive to me Link to comment
vangvace Posted July 30, 2004 Share Posted July 30, 2004 derasa, squamosa, and mayby hippos can be kept under PCs but can get BIG. I kept a derasa under 72W of pcs in an 18gallon and it was growing well. I'm going to sell it though before it gets too much larger. it's about 4"-5" now but I want it to go into a more pernament home before it gets too big to travel well. below is a good thread clam in a 6 gallon Link to comment
abernier Posted July 31, 2004 Author Share Posted July 31, 2004 bump.......................anyone? Link to comment
xcajx Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 clambo under 88 watts pc... I bowl feed which is why I believe it does so well. If I had the choice, I would still go with MH tho. Link to comment
ninhsavestheday Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 yeah go MH! youll might be able to keep stuff under pc but itll look better under MH. but sometimes people tend to forget that the key to keeping a successful sps/clams is water quality. Link to comment
xien2000corp Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 i agree with the waiting and saving up for mh. you will be much happier in the long run, trust us. pc's can only go so far but with mh it opens up the entirety of animals able to be kept in your aquarium. hth, steve Link to comment
abernier Posted July 31, 2004 Author Share Posted July 31, 2004 how many watts of MH would you suggesest over a 20 long? are there any inexpensive already made MH systums, or would it be cheaper to go with a retro fit? Link to comment
DRZL-sauras Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 I have a 70w ushio 10k and i like it...its really birght and not too big to cause alot of heat...and i can keep it near the surface of my water about 6 in..i hate the look of super tall hoods they remind me of those hats the buckingham palace guards wear....or when a light is super strong so they hang it 18 inches away....what the hell was the point of that?...also if you get one center it and the corners can be for softies and lower light corals just my ching ching Link to comment
DRZL-sauras Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 xcajx explain bowl feed im a clam'tart Link to comment
tylernt Posted July 31, 2004 Share Posted July 31, 2004 Bowl feeding: take the clam out and put it in a bowl of SW. Feed a heavy dose of phyto etc and wait for a while. Then put the clam back. Link to comment
abernier Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 bump.......................................anyone with success stories? Link to comment
myfisharemean Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 I don't know, but that's a lot of light i think, I like PC's, go to Drs. foster and smith and live chat with someone there about it, lol, they seem to know their stuff. Link to comment
xcajx Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 yup tylernt summed it up. You know it is feeding b/c the water clears. Takes a few attempts, but once the clam gets used to it, it pumps away and you know it is getting its nutrients. Link to comment
abernier Posted August 1, 2004 Author Share Posted August 1, 2004 so if i get pc's and i do bowl feeding and put the clam near the top it would do good? how much phytoplankton would i need to put in one bowl and how often? Link to comment
Sushi Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 that's a good question abernier...i wanna know the answer too! do clams know when to stop eating? or is it possible to "overfeed" a clam...? Link to comment
jtsam Posted August 1, 2004 Share Posted August 1, 2004 stupid fat clams....always over eating Link to comment
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