Can I place my Maxima on the sand bed in a 24" deep tank

[Diehl]

Hello, I have a 90gal. Tank that has been running for about 6 months. I want to know where I can put my Electric Blue Maxima? I want to put him on the sand bed. I know people with the same size tank I have and the same lighting that have kept Maxima's. There. My lighting is Duel 175watt 10K MH's and duel 110watt VHO actinics. I have no plans on upgrading my lighting just wanted to here replies from people that have my setup and are keeping clams

 

[Diehl]

Come on Clam Experts

 

[Kitzo]

I have 3 maximas on the bottom of my tank (24 inches deep) and have no sandbed.
They are doing fine...I do have 400 watt mh though.

 

[Blaster]

HOW HIGH DO YOU KEEP YOUR HALIDE?

 

[jpweber]

i have a gold maxima on the sand bed of my 24" deept tank with 250's, they seem to be doing fine

 

[Diehl]

HOW HIGH DO YOU KEEP YOUR HALIDE?

I keep my lights about 8" from water surface

 

[MCsaxmaster]

That's probably flirting with too dim for a maxima. If i were you I'd place him in the rockwork as close to the light as possible. He'll do better and look a lot more natural too.

Cheers,

-Chris