96 watts?

Sprayin70 · 11-14-2003, 04:02 PM

i lust bought a 10 gallon tankand a 96 watt coral life pc. would that be fine for a squam. clam? i hope so that is why i upgraded. i want a small reef with a clam. also does anybody make a mh hood for a 10 gallon? thanks again.

aliendomain · 11-17-2003, 02:43 PM

Well, I would say that you may be able to keep a squamosa although a derasa would be a better bet. I do think that Tridacna do better under a MH. If you do go down the MH road a 70 watt would be more that enough. But IMO most of these clams, if cared for, will out grow a 10 gal so why not go with a larger tank if you are going to spend the money on a MH.

Just my two cents.

aliendomain · 11-18-2003, 11:21 AM

Also if you just setup the ten gallon you should wait at least four months before adding your first Tridacna.

Sprayin70 · 11-19-2003, 09:02 AM

thanks for the info. i might just wait and get a mh for my 55 gallon.

Casey · 11-19-2003, 10:27 PM

If you can possibly get the Mh go for it you will love it and your clam to

Sprayin70 · 11-20-2003, 09:11 AM

i agree thanks.