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144W PC enough?
I have a nano-cube and was just wondering if my 144watts of pc lighting would be enough for any species of clam?
Thanks a lot, Jordan |
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What size do you consider nano?
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O-Yeah just noticed your posts.
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So... Do you think that is sufficiant or no? If so, what species would everyone suggest as a starter clam seeing that I have never had one before? Derasa? Squamosa? Help please...
Thanks, Jordan |
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I'm afraid the answer is no. While it's enough light to maybe sustain a derasa or squamosa, they will quickly outgrow the tank, and even before that, are most often too chemically demanding on such a small system.
While Maxima or crocea would stay small enough, the light intensity (PAR) isn't enough. If you used a 150w Metal Halide bulb, then the PAR would be sufficient. |
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So... is a 150w MH more powerful than 144w of PC by more than just 6w? I dont know too much about metal halide lighting other than how hot it gets. haha.
Jordan |
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I have 150 MH on 10g
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150w of MH is probably 3-4x stronger than 144w of PC. You gotta look into the PAR ratings and not watts.
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Lighting is very much about the "intensity"
Metal Halides are much more intense than VHO or PC lighting and that's what the maximas and croceas need. |
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