K K9coral Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 10, 2006 #1 I am buying a 36"x36"x14" tank for growing clams. I am debating on a 250watt or 400watt MH pendant or hanging fixture. What wattage would you use?
I am buying a 36"x36"x14" tank for growing clams. I am debating on a 250watt or 400watt MH pendant or hanging fixture. What wattage would you use?
K K9coral Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 10, 2006 #3 250's as in (2) 250 watt? I plan on one light for the tank (for now).
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 10, 2006 #4 I had clams under 400 Watts of compact fluorescents, so I would think 250 W halide should be fine. You can always keep the clams near the surface if it becomes an issue.
I had clams under 400 Watts of compact fluorescents, so I would think 250 W halide should be fine. You can always keep the clams near the surface if it becomes an issue.
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 10, 2006 #5 Start with one and add another later, if necessary. Louey
K K9coral Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 10, 2006 #6 Im gonna set it up with eggcrate over live sand so I can adjust the height. Just debating on a filter system as I dont plan on using a sump.
Im gonna set it up with eggcrate over live sand so I can adjust the height. Just debating on a filter system as I dont plan on using a sump.
A Anonymous Guest Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 11, 2006 #7 Well if it's just clams they should be plenty of filtering Then again you'll be sucking down calcium like it's going out of style
Well if it's just clams they should be plenty of filtering Then again you'll be sucking down calcium like it's going out of style
K K9coral Experienced Reefer Rating - 0% 0 0 0 Sep 11, 2006 #8 Yeah, I forget the calcium additive I was using but Im sure I will find it again........I think it was milk
Yeah, I forget the calcium additive I was using but Im sure I will find it again........I think it was milk
Then again you'll be sucking down calcium like it's going out of style 
