clams

[rws]

hi, new to nanos, but had a 55gal. salt tank 15 years ago, my how things have changed.started a jbj 12 gal nano dx. does this have enough lighting power for any type of clams? thanks for any help. Rob

 

[viper_930]

Nope, not enough for any of the tridacna clams.
You could consider get metal halides. JBJ has the viper K-2 lights that are cheap and would be fine. If you've got some extra $ you could get one of the better fixtures like the Sunpod or from Coralife.

 

[bonebrake]

Definitely spend the extra for an aquapod or Coralife metal halide if you go that route.
The K2 Vipers are junk!
:joy:

 

[bigpete]

Originally Posted by Bonebrake
Definitely spend the extra for an aquapod or Coralife metal halide if you go that route.
The K2 Vipers are junk!
:joy:
agreed fully

 

[millerman]

how many watts are needed for clams. I know they require great lighting but have wondered if 130watts would be enough but i doubt it.

 

[viper_930]

I assume that's 130 watts of PC lighting? If that's true, then I'd say no.

 

[millerman]

yeah thats what i was thinking to. and yes pc