40 Gallon Lighting Question

[csufman]

I have 2X96 PC, one 6700K and one actinic. Will this be enough to keep clams and acropora in my 40 gallon? I am getting mixed answers.

 

[ksheely]

i dont think so but not sure

 

[up north hermit]

IMHO, no.
I have a 40 with 380 watts VHO, and I won't consider these creatures. They require high intensity lighting which only metal halides can provide to satiate their needs.
Oh I know some one will say they keep them "alive" with less. But for these creatures to "thrive" they need much more than PC for their longevity.
HTH
Hermit

 

[mr . salty]

I agree,,Clams should only be kept under TONS of vho,,Or better yet,,Metal Halite....

 

[nm reef]

Got to say NO also.......I run 4x65 pc & 2x110 vho over a 55 and I would not attempt either in mine.....MH for your choices I'm afraid....but there are tons of other choices that would work