SPS with this Lighting?

[reefrob87]

Hi,
I was wondering if these lights could support sps and clams. They came with the tank I just purchased so I hope they work for what I want. I have a 75 gallon bow front
Nova Extreme T-5 Fixtures w/Lunar Lights
48''
8 bulbs, 4 daylight 10000K, 4 actinic for a total of 432 watts ( comes with the stock bulbs)
Moon Lights
What do you guys think?

 

[wangotango]

Welcome.
Yes you can, but I would swap out the stock bulbs for a better brand like ATI or UVL.

 

[reefrob87]

Thanks for the reply, I can handle replacing the bulbs, I was starting to worry that I would have to get a whole new setup.

 

[nycbob]

with proper placement of corals and inverts, the t5 setup u hv is enough for sps and clams.

 

[reefrob87]

Originally Posted by nycbob
http:///forum/post/3235548
with proper placement of corals and inverts, the t5 setup u hv is enough for sps and clams.
Iv read that some clams prefer to be in the sand bed, would that mean that Id have to get a clam that could be on the rockwork in order to be closer to the light?

 

[reefrob87]

Also, does anyone know if running the moonlights during the day will give it more of that "shimmer" affect?

 

[nycbob]

u could still leave deresa or squamosa clams on the sandbed. its just with more light demanding sps, u will hv to place it at top 1/3 of tank.