15k iwasaki

[manini333]

is a 175 watt 15 saki in a lumenarc mini strong enough to grow sps?

 

[iseeweed]

How big is your tank??

 

[liquid]

Here's a review that mentions the Iwasaki:

Product Review: Revisited Reviews, Part II: LiterMeter III Peristaltic Pump, IceCap Pendant, 150 Watt Ballast, and Iwasaki 150 Watt Bulb
Greg updates us on more equipment that he's previously reviewed for Advanced Aquarist.
By Gregory Schiemer

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/8/review1

Shane

 

[Anonymous]

Well there's a reason the 15k Iwasaki is called the PAR monster, it is brighter than many 250w bulbs. So yeah I think it'd be fine for growing SPS>

 

[Anonymous]

Here's a review that mentions the Iwasaki:

Product Review: Revisited Reviews, Part II: LiterMeter III Peristaltic Pump, IceCap Pendant, 150 Watt Ballast, and Iwasaki 150 Watt Bulb
Greg updates us on more equipment that he's previously reviewed for Advanced Aquarist.
By Gregory Schiemer

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2006/8/review1

Shane

Thats a PAR36 bulb, has it's own reflector in it and using it in a LAIII is just silly . Not 15K either but rather 6500k. The 20KK was discontinued as the backing was peeling off (from what I was told).

 

[SnowManSnow]

has a TON to do with how DEEP your tank is going to be... whats the depth?

B

 

[ChrisRD]

If you run these on electronic ballasts they are VERY bright - better than many 250 watters.

Here's Sanjay's review: http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2005/12/review#h12

With good reflectors, I wouldn't be concerned about keeping acros and clams right down to the bottom of 24" tall tanks. For extra tall tanks (30"+) you might want to keep the most light demanding stuff up off the bottom.

HTH

 

[manini333]

sorry i slipped on the main part, the tank is 30'' deep

 

[manini333]

the current tank has clams(5 yrs old in the system) on the bottom of a 75 g running 4 bulb vho pfo fixture

 

[jandree22]

Well normally for a 30" tank, IMO that's flirting with 400w territory. But Iwasaki 15k's under a Lumenarc reflector... well that combo's just crazy enough to work!

...especially considering the sucess you've been having with the clams basking in VHO rays under 20" of water.