Recent content by jshorter

Well, it seems that everyone's opinions, through my readings, and replies on other bulletin boards, are that Maximas under VHO are a "no go." I find this difficult to understand since SPS corals are not supposed to do well under VHOs either, and I have some of the most colorful Acroporas...

I am just trying to get opinions at the moment. I have a 29 gallon tank lit by 4 - 75 watt VHOs (2 - 50/50, & 2 - Super Actinic). I measured the spot today, and it is exactly 10 inches from the light (from the lights to the rock) & almost dead center front to back, & side to side. I don't...

I have an SPS/LPS tank that I am thinking about adding a clam to. I really would like to try a Maxima. The area I would like to put the clam is just to the right of center, and a maximum of 10 inches from the light. I have several different species of SPS (Acropora, Porites, Seriatopora...

Can anyone tell me how low of light a "Deep Water Acropora" can take? I have heard some conflicting stories, and wanted to ask someone with first-hand experience. I have a 29 tank that is lit with 4 - 75 watt VHOs (2 - 50/50 and 2 - Super Actinic). Right now I have, as far as SPS's, a...