SPS Nano Question?

[smoney]

I have one of those 12 nanos by JBJ, and I was thinking of putting on a K-2 Viper Metal Halide Clamp-On Lamp 70watt or 150 watt. Could I keep SPS in that nano cube or is it too small?


I keep up on my water changes and test for practically everything.

 

[Rivenjim]

it can be done. if you are going to use the 70w light you should stay away from acros but other wise yes.

 

[smoney]

When you say it could be done, does it mean that it is really hard to do?


And what do you mean to stay away from across the light?

 

[LionfishFinatic]

he means acropora corals. don't do reall good with 70w metal halide . otherwise yes it could be done i have seen one.

 

[LionfishFinatic]

examples:
louists reef
jdmhonda954 reef

off of this forum http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=964254

 

[smoney]

wow, those were so saweet, I always wanted an sps tank, and I think the small tank would be a little easier to manage.

What would you suggest on the 12g nano, 70 watt or 150 watt?

 

[louist]

You can do it, "hard" is a relative description. If the 12g is heavily stocked with SPS, you need a small bioload (just saves you headaches and worries), and stay vigilant regarding the water parameters, in particular calcium and alkalinity.

My tank consumes around 20ppm of calcium and almost 1 meq/L of alkalinity per day (consumption rates are in proportion). So you just need to work out the demands, and dose accordingly every day.