T5 of Halide Fixture

[jcolon2]

Hello. I made the stupid mistake of purchasing a 275 watt PC fixture thinking it was a T5 fixture. Even worse, I have been using the fixture since December 23 under this impression. I need to purchase a halide of t5 fixture ASAP. My tank has clams, and all types of coral in it. Perhaps, this is why I have noticed EXTREMELY slow growth. Thanks. Also, if anyone is interested in some sort of trade I have a 48 inch coralife deluxe fixture. I can pay cash, trade for my light, or trade coral. Thanks.

 

[Lil-Polska]

Hello. I made the stupid mistake of purchasing a 275 watt PC fixture thinking it was a T5 fixture. Even worse, I have been using the fixture since December 23 under this impression. I need to purchase a halide of t5 fixture ASAP. My tank has clams, and all types of coral in it. Perhaps, this is why I have noticed EXTREMELY slow growth. Thanks. Also, if anyone is interested in some sort of trade I have a 48 inch coralife deluxe fixture. I can pay cash, trade for my light, or trade coral. Thanks.

I've grown sps, lps, clams and softies under PC's. You should look into feeding your corals. That's what makes them grow. There's nothing that states how fast a coral should grow; coral growth depends on many factors.


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[jcolon2]

I feed them well, however, I have noticed relatively no growth except in my lunar eclipse zoos and xenia.

 

[masterswimmer]

We've got what you need in T5's or MH/PC combo.

Russ

 

[Lil-Polska]

I feed them well, however, I have noticed relatively no growth except in my lunar eclipse zoos and xenia.

What kind of lights were you using before these?

P.S. I love lunar eclipse.

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[masterswimmer]

Justin, using PC lighting to keep clams is bordering on animal abuse. Even if the clams were kept on the top of the rocks. You're embarking down the right path. Keep up the research and reading. You might want to check out James Fatheree's book on Clams. Here's another link to one of Fatheree's speaking engagements

swimmer

 

[bizarrecorals]

MH is probably better for SPS or clams, PC are strong enough, but remember to change the bulbs frequent, if your tank dosn't have too much depth, T5 will do.

 

[plateboy3293]

I have a 55 gallon canopy black with a 250 watt mh and 2 96watt pc's for $150

 

[duke62]

T-5 works fine for clams.even sps.you saw my clam on top of the rock.its a maxima.had it over a year.it was 2 in when i bought it it is now over 5 in.under 39w t-5.my sps was growing great as well till the cyano took them over.MH is a electric sucker.people like the shimmer of the water.i had MH in my 120 and the only difference i noticed was my electric bill.put a stip of led with the t-5 and BOOM you have shimmer.