oh yes, most definitly...... i wouldnt rush into anything like this, because that goes against the cardinal rule of saltwater tanks.
My tank has been up for several months already, and is finally becoming fully stable. The clean up crew, zoos, and cleaner shrimp are all thriving. I am getting pretty confident now with my parameters that i want to look into something like a clam, thats why i was asking about small tanks. My biggest concern was lighting.
mbbunna - okay, so when you say forget about watts and look at the way the light (photons) is delivered........ what do you mean? Is there a difference in the way that MH and PC "photons" are delivered? I agree its totally possible, but im not sure exactly why you told me this....care to expand on that statement a little bit please???
thanks for the help so far guys! i appreciate it!