ifirefight
Active Member
Got the daughter a 24 aquapod with a 20 inch sunpod 70 watt hqi MH. She wants a clam...
doable or not.
Thanks
Nano clam?
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bang guy
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Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2603905
Sure I would suggest T. deresa.
I'm hoping you're kidding.
http:///forum/post/2603905
Sure I would suggest T. deresa.
I'm hoping you're kidding.
coral keeper
Active Member
Crocera(sp?) stay nice and small and is a good choice for your nano.
bang guy
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Originally Posted by Coral Keeper
http:///forum/post/2604190
Crocera(sp?) stay nice and small and is a good choice for your nano.
The size is OK but I'm worried about light for a Crocea. Is the Aquapod shallow enough so that the light is close to the Clam?
http:///forum/post/2604190
Crocera(sp?) stay nice and small and is a good choice for your nano.
The size is OK but I'm worried about light for a Crocea. Is the Aquapod shallow enough so that the light is close to the Clam?
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2603905
Sure I would suggest T. deresa.
LOL...could you imagine a T. Derasa in a 24g?...there wouldnt be any room for anything else...
http:///forum/post/2603905
Sure I would suggest T. deresa.
LOL...could you imagine a T. Derasa in a 24g?...there wouldnt be any room for anything else...
coral keeper
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2604369
The size is OK but I'm worried about light for a Crocea. Is the Aquapod shallow enough so that the light is close to the Clam?
Hes got a 70 W MH, isn't that enough?
http:///forum/post/2604369
The size is OK but I'm worried about light for a Crocea. Is the Aquapod shallow enough so that the light is close to the Clam?
Hes got a 70 W MH, isn't that enough?
paintballer768
Active Member
Ive got a 4" crocea under 150 watts of MH in my 24 gallon Aquapod. I honestly would not recommend a clam under only 70 watts, even if it is MH. The lower light clams get to be quite big, like the derasa and gigas. Crocea and maxima would be the only ones you could put in there, but need to have the right lights for it.
perfectdark
Active Member
The large cube tanks are approx 20" tall. IMO a 70w Halide isnt enough, the 150 would be my suggestion. The 14 gal cubes and down are ideal for a 70watt halide they are only about 15" tall.
spanko
Active Member
Originally Posted by Bang Guy
http:///forum/post/2603908
I'm hoping you're kidding.
He did not say he wanted anything else.
http:///forum/post/2603908
I'm hoping you're kidding.
He did not say he wanted anything else.
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2604767
He did not say he wanted anything else.
Good point!
It would suck Carbonate out of the water faster than you could dose it though. Maybe with a constant auto-topoff of B-Ionic
http:///forum/post/2604767
He did not say he wanted anything else.
Good point!
It would suck Carbonate out of the water faster than you could dose it though. Maybe with a constant auto-topoff of B-Ionic
jtrzerocool
Active Member
Originally Posted by spanko
http:///forum/post/2605008
IDK may even be a market for the "Dedicated Deresa Cube". New from Oceanic wcart for 5 gallon jugs of ESV B-Ionic, constant dosing pumps included!
http:///forum/post/2605008
IDK may even be a market for the "Dedicated Deresa Cube". New from Oceanic wcart for 5 gallon jugs of ESV B-Ionic, constant dosing pumps included!
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/2605227
i think with proper maintenance and having the crocea at the top of the tank, its very do-able in a 24 nano under 70w mh.
I tend to agree that it will be ok at the top of the tank but the colors will wash out at that angle. Clams look their best when looking down at them.
http:///forum/post/2605227
i think with proper maintenance and having the crocea at the top of the tank, its very do-able in a 24 nano under 70w mh.
I tend to agree that it will be ok at the top of the tank but the colors will wash out at that angle. Clams look their best when looking down at them.
paintballer768
Active Member
Yea given those circumstances, I agree also. Just test the calcium/alk and all that fun stuff biweekly or so. I check mine weekly and the my crocea is doin great.
ifirefight
Active Member
DeMartini,in another post says she has a croecea in a 10 gallon with a 70 watt MH.
I guess I will try it ...I can always move it into my 130 if need be. Thanks for the info guys/gals.
groupergenius
Active Member
Originally Posted by ifirefight
http:///forum/post/2607070
DeMartini,in another post says she has a croecea in a 10 gallon with a 70 watt MH.
I guess I will try it ...I can always move it into my 130 if need be. Thanks for the info guys/gals.
Not to diss what your wanting to do....but, 70w on a 10g is way different than on a 24g. Deeper tank.
Remember too that light is not the only consideration. Water quality plays a big affect. I know that you are a responsible reefer and will help your daughter keep up on her water.
I would suggest that ya'll keep it up in the rockwork and spot feed once in a while if it's small. Keep up the good work and keep the kids involved. Awsome that she is interested.
http:///forum/post/2607070
DeMartini,in another post says she has a croecea in a 10 gallon with a 70 watt MH.
Not to diss what your wanting to do....but, 70w on a 10g is way different than on a 24g. Deeper tank.
Remember too that light is not the only consideration. Water quality plays a big affect. I know that you are a responsible reefer and will help your daughter keep up on her water.
I would suggest that ya'll keep it up in the rockwork and spot feed once in a while if it's small. Keep up the good work and keep the kids involved. Awsome that she is interested.