Let there be light!

[ryanthig]

Well today my Coralife aqualight arrived and I must say I am stoked. I went with the 130W setup for my 20H and the light is awesome. I almost went with the 175W metal halide setup but decided against it due to overheating concerns. I must say though that this setup looks very similar to the MH lighting I have seen. It cast great shadows and reflections. My question is what besides clams wont I be able to keep in the tank?
Thanks for any input and I will get some pictures up soon!
Ryan

 

[powdertoastman]

i was told there are some clams that only need vho for them, dont know the names but thats what i was told by krux, maybe he can fill you in a little more. but as far as corals go, you should be able to keep most sps, lps and softies, hth

 

[y2says]

You might be ok with some sps and some clams but keep them high. Most other lps and softies should be fine.

 

[audisteve]

The Squamosa Clam relies heavily on the photosynthesis of the zooxanthellae cells growing in its mantle. However, it will also require micro foods designed for a filter feeder, especially when small. Offer phytoplankton and other micro-foods, such as marine snow. The Squamosa can be sustained by power compacts but it will suffer without really good light. It's a catch 22. If I were you I would wait unitl you could provide the best enviroment for a clam possible. That's my 2 cents.

 

[j-cal]

I think the far majority of SPS would be a bad idea, I've tried them under good amounts of PC and they still STN or RTN in my tank.