Halides over a 12G DX?

[29GReef]

Hey,
Has anyone done this? I would love to keep crocea clams in my tank, and know that the pc lighting just wont cut it. Another question, could a deresa live under the pc lighting? If you have any full tank shots of metal halide lighted tanks I would really appreciate seeing them.
-Evan-

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

well i don't have a 12 gal, but i do have a nano with halides

 

[Lakeside518]

For a 12 gal Nano a 70w HQI would be good. Some go higher and get the 150w HQI

Check www.nanotuners.com

They sell HOB Halide lighting.

Only Draw back is you have to remove the top. I kinda like our top!.. Less obtrusive. How many watts are you currently using?

We have 54w above our 12 gal

 

[29GReef]

Hey,
I have 48 Watts at the moment over the tank, and at my LFS i have seen beautiful SPS corals thriving under this lighting.

 

[llewoh05]

im installing a 150 HQI on my 10gal. pics of current tank in gallery. will update with new lights when im done.

 

[aleiodubua]

I have a 150w Aqua Light Metal Halide over my 12 nanocube for about a year, moved to a 20 L now.

 

[Bobalouy]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6920123#post6920123 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by 29GReef
Hey,
I have 48 Watts at the moment over the tank, and at my LFS i have seen beautiful SPS corals thriving under this lighting.

How long has that tank been set up. Is it the same coral thriving everything you go there?

 

[Cutiewitbooty]

I wouldn't bet on it, i would like to see how their SPS looks in 6 months. It might survive, but there is no way it could thrive, it's going to loose all the prety colors and turn a brownish color and probally survive, but for how long is anyones guess.