Maxima Clam
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fishman830
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it's not the watts that count it's the type of light.. i thi nk, clams need to be under metal halide, and maxima's i'm pretty sure need 250 watts
zanemoseley
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I think you'll be ok with the maxima, just be sure to dose some DT's or some other type phytoplankton, most will say that you need halides for maxima's but I think you'll probably be ok with the PC's, you biggest challenge in such a small tank is going to be keeping parameters in check including keeping temp. stable without swings
nm reef
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There is much more to consider than "just" the lighting...in regard to the lighting source its not really the watts but the spectrum & intensity that will determine if a clam can thrive. Plus there are serious water chemistry issues to be considered for clams. They prefer stable/mature systems with very stable water chemistry...in addition to proper lighting. I don't know that I'd try a maxima in your system...not simply based on your lighting anyway. Sorry...maybe others will support your choice...but personally I'd wait for a larger system...better lighting...and more experience with clams.:thinking:
mjsdas
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i've had my 46 gal setup since october and it is doing great. No sps in it though cause they need such intense lighting. The 10 gal is about a month old and everything is looking great so i'm starting to look for corals, and i figured that since i have such strong light i might be able to keep some sps in it. Do they need the MH only or can the survive or thrive under non MH strong lighting?
