Upgrading lights?

[reefer240]

Hi everyone,
I'm upgrading my lights and wanted to see what you thought about these for clams. My aquarium is a 92 gal corner. It is about 22-23 inches deep. I am having a hood built because it is an odd shape, the front is bowed as well. We plan to install a 250w MH and 1 96w PC (it was going to be 2 actinics, but only 1 would fit). There will also be a fan for cooling and integrated timer in the ballast.

So what do you think about keeping clams or SPS under these?

Thanks, Lee

 

[RonN]

Don't know the L or W but it is said that 1 MH will cover 24". As far as the depth, the 250 w/PC will be fine with clams and SPS , IME

Ron

 

[reefer240]

Thanks Ron,
As far as the L and W go, I haven't actually measured it. My current 36" PC just does fit across the opening now so I would guess it's about 41-42 inches at the widest point. Since it is basically a triangle shape, the distance from side to side is quickly diminished. From front to back are roughly the same distance at (41-42) to the furthest point, but then the overflow of course takes up part of this and that's where I started my rock. I'm thinking maybe some of my low light animals can be moved back there depending on how the light falls when I get it together.

Maybe I'll just take some pictures tonight and post with the way my current rocks are arranged, though I have a nasty looking brown algae bloom going on right now:eek1:

There are some pics in my member photos, not very good, if you care to look. I also have added a little more rock since those were taken.

Thanks again!

 

[Peabody]

Sounds very good. Just put clams and SPS under the bulb, and not too the side. PAR drops significantly as you move away from directly under a bulb.