70w mh over 10g for SPS or clam
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Its not so much the light thats going to plague you but the massive parameter shifts in temp, salinity, and alkalinity that could occur.
In a smaller tank, SPS can be twice as difficult but can be done. Someone told me once, keeping a nano or pico tank(whats the size cutoff?) in balance was much like balancing a text book on the tip of a finger........the params are constantly in flux.
I think there is more of a chance that SPS will RTN before light is really an issue, but sure that will be enough.
It will be a fun challenge and definatly look full quickly.....let us know how it turns out.
In a smaller tank, SPS can be twice as difficult but can be done. Someone told me once, keeping a nano or pico tank(whats the size cutoff?) in balance was much like balancing a text book on the tip of a finger........the params are constantly in flux.
I think there is more of a chance that SPS will RTN before light is really an issue, but sure that will be enough.
It will be a fun challenge and definatly look full quickly.....let us know how it turns out.
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Nothing like watching two colonies that you just paid $80 each fillet thier skin within a day of getting them. That was my first SPS experience. I spent the next 6 months learning how to control my parameters and all about how to keep them on here. By the time I tried them again I was and have been lucky not to lose another entire one again.........great now I jinxed myself.......
STN can be reversible, stopped and recover from before it turns to RTN if you fix what causing it in time. Lucked out a few times that way.
STN can be reversible, stopped and recover from before it turns to RTN if you fix what causing it in time. Lucked out a few times that way.
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montipora digitata and montipora capricornis tend to be forgiving, there are some acroporas that are easier than others.....I would suggest a green one in color off the top of my head....they seem to hold their color well compared to the more vibrant ones, there are some tan ones that can be quite interesting that have highlights, so don't overlook those. John, (he runs the store for his wife), is very knowledgable and has alot of frags that are perfect for what you are looking for. He will be more that happy and able to suggest some great pieces for you to start out with.
I would try not to spend a lot on on particular piece right now and do more of a quantity thing so you can "get your feet wet". Try to avoid any wild pieces and ultimatly you are looking for a tank raised piece or something he has had in his system for a while. They tend to be the most forgiving and stable in color.
Watch out, its an addictive hobby.....especially with the SPS. Best of Luck, and don't hesitate to ask any questions here if you run into any problems......there are a bunch of people here that are very informed aquarists.
I would try not to spend a lot on on particular piece right now and do more of a quantity thing so you can "get your feet wet". Try to avoid any wild pieces and ultimatly you are looking for a tank raised piece or something he has had in his system for a while. They tend to be the most forgiving and stable in color.
Watch out, its an addictive hobby.....especially with the SPS. Best of Luck, and don't hesitate to ask any questions here if you run into any problems......there are a bunch of people here that are very informed aquarists.
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