30 gallon and clams - MH recoomendations

[spamin76]

I have a 30 gallon set up and would like to possibly raise some kind of clam. I only have a 130 watt power compact right now but am planning on upgrading my lights to MH. My tank is about 16" deep and 36" long. Can anyone give me a recommendation for some decent but not too expensive MH fixtures or retrofits? How much lighting do I need and what k bulbs should I look for? I am a long time marinedepot and premiumaquatics customer - anyone know some good, dependable lighting websites that they would recommend buying from? Thanks for the input!

 

[Frisco]

A 250DE HQI fixture seems like it would be nice, but the 36" length might make it tough to light uniformly with a single fixture.

 

[spamin76]

I am not that concerned about having uniform light - I only can always put lower light species toward the sides of the tank and keep the light lovers in the middle. I will look into a 250DE I had not though about DE bulbs.