130 watt?

[nick17]

Would 130 watt PC 10k, and super actinic be enough for some arco and POSSIBLY a clam on a 10gal tank?
What kind of wattage would be needed to keep some arco, lps and a small clam if this isn't enough?
-Nick

 

[aarone]

hmm maybe the acro in a tank that small. Calms really need the strength of MH.
aaron

 

[nick17]

Thanks again aarone!
Do you know where to get a 70watt MH ballast?
TIA,
-Nick

 

[aarone]

Here 70 w magnetic ballast
They will sell the bulb you need as well. That just includes the ballast. You still need to buy the proper endcaps to connect it.
aaron

 

[nick17]

Yeah I just went over to a friends house today who has a 110 with 2 400 watt MH that he wired and a 175 over his 10 that he wired and all looks good. He also built the stand and canopy for both 110 and 10 so he looks pretty handy.
I will order all the parts etc needed and he will assemble it for me. Really nice guy!
Thanks again aarone!
-Nick

 

[aarone]

No Problem.
aaron

 

[marvida]

I bought my 70w M85 ballast from a guy on ----. It was less than $30 delivered. I noticed he has another one there now. I used this on my 10 and the only drawback to it is bulb selection. I have a 10K. I'm thinking of upgrading to a 150HQI because there are 10K, 14K and 20K bulbs available.
Here's a shot of my 10 with the 10K 70w HQI.