VHO'S enough power for clams

[who dey]

i have a 55 reef. saw a really cool clam the other day. tank is not very deep 2- 120 watt vho's. think i can do it?????really hope so

 

[viper_930]

:nope:

 

[jobob]

some clams u can. some u cant. what kind was it? or what color?

 

[who dey]

i have 2 more bulbs and the most powerfull icecaps ballast they make. would that be enough

 

[who dey]

had same colors as a mandrin dragonette. crasy lookin!!!really cool. not sure what kind though

 

[jobob]

and keep it at the top of the tank. what color is it??

 

[jobob]

maybe a crocea, i think u can keep them under strong vho or pc. so i would say yes with the other 2 bulbs making it 440w or 8 wpg.

 

[bdhough]

YES derasa or squamosa.
DEFINITELY no crocea or maxima.
YES add the other 2 bulbs.
If you value your pocket book you will not buy a crocea or maxima.....

 

[who dey]

tough to recall it was a few days ago, i remember it had some crasy blue, and pink. can i keep it on the bottom with the bulb additions

 

[who dey]

lfs had it under the same 2 bulb set=up i have. it's on the substrate

 

[viper_930]

As long as you add the two extra bulbs, then I'd say yes to T. squamosa, T. gigas, and T. derasa. They can be kept on the bottom. And I think a T. maxima or T. crocea would also work as long as you keep them within a few inches of the surface, but even then their color may not be the best.

 

[who dey]

thanks everyone for your thoughts. will add new bulbs and find out what kind of clam it is:joy:

 

[tankcrazy]

Clams are the coolest, so full of amazing color depending on how your bulbs are hitting them. I say definitly worth your money for the bulbs and the clams!! Will brighten up your whole tank depending on placement.

 

[who dey]

i had all 4 on my 120 in the past. i'm just worried about the heat w/ the limited space on the 55

 

[tankcrazy]

I think 4 is alot for 55 gal.
How big is your hood, will it fit 4 bulbs? Not sure if necessary to put in 4 bulbs if only for the clam?

 

[who dey]

it's big. i built a crappy one, and finally bought the matching all=glass brand canopy. will hold 4 bulbs easily and it is very well vented, but i still worry. those bulbs get damn hot. a friend of mine's house burned down w/ 2 many watt's (Ice caps) yikes!!

 

[tankcrazy]

You bought a whole new tank and canopy after you had built one? That is a lot of $$ and moving? I worry about the same thing that things will get too hot. That is why I have kept mine with 2 and not going to increase.

 

[who dey]

no, just bought the matching canopy to the stand. Maybe i'll say screw the clam and not burn down my house. sound good??

 

[tankcrazy]

I think you could do the clam wiht only 2 bulbs, everyone has a different opinion on what they have learned. I would say stick with the two bulbs and not burn the house down though!!

 

[who dey]

thanks, will take your advice:happy: