Clams

[coldwaterreefer]

DO Clams do well under T5"s and how many for say a 40br or a 55 i have the options for both.

thanks

brett

[Adam G]

T5's will be great for Clams. T5 light penetrates water really well. I would say go with 4 bulbs on a 40 breeder and you can grow anything. You may be able to do 2 bulbs with careful placement. My clams seem to do best on the bottom right on the sand. I have placed them up higher and on the rock for more more light, but they never seem to plant themselves and take hold.

[coldwaterreefer]

Ok than what combo would you use.

[REEFSTOCK]

Two bulbs and clams... ATI Blue + and ATI AquaBlue

[Zibba]

I have clams under my T5's. I have a six bulb fixture over a 90 gallon. They do really well.

Go for it!

[coldwaterreefer]

would a ic 660 work i have one i could do two bulbs frist than if want change to 4 later right?

[Zibba]

would a ic 660 work i have one i could do two bulbs frist than if want change to 4 later right?


Hypertech is getting growth and his SPS are happy under 2-bulbs. I'd say 2 bulbs is fine. I can't say for certain, but they may even be fine on the bottom with 2 bulbs.

[Adam G]

Hypertech is thinking of adding 2 more bulbs when I was up at his place. But you are right, he is getting some good growth. Maybe I am just bias because I went with 4 on my 40 breeder frag tank. I think you would be fine with 2, don't get me wrong. However I don't think 4 is overkill by any means.

[hypertech]

Yep, 2 is enough and I am getting growth. I think I would be getting better colors and more growth with 4 so I'm planning to add 2 more bulbs.

If its right smack under the center of the bulbs you could grow the clam with 2. 4 is much more flexible though.

[coldwaterreefer]

what 4 light t5 combo would people use thanks lps softies and may be clams and some sps ?