SRC Member sps_dude Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 hi...newbie reefer here...i am just wondering if a 10000 k x4 pl tube enough for tridacna clams to survive ??? btw does it make any difference if i place it near the surface ??? this light fixture contains 2 blue and 2 white bulb each at 10000k....pls reply soon....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terryz_ Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 not enuff... at least T5... Quote Member of: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Not good enough for clams... they will die within a few weeks or months... as their energy stores run out... they need intense lighting. Lots of T5s or MH is best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 not enuff... at least T5... hey if its a 4X55watt, you should be able to keep in fact most clam species although it is better if you keep low light demanding clams such as squamosa or derasa. But if you place crocea or even maxima up high, you should be able to keep them, but IMO for maxima or croceas go for MH. In fact some high grade maxima need >250watt to thrive. Bad point abt PL is that they get dim very slowly and to us there wun be much difference but to your inverts they are lots of difference and they will not thrive as well as before and in fact some will bleach and by the time you notice it, it will be too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 So to play safe, you better go for MH or follow AT advice to have many t5s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sps_dude Posted November 4, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 whats a T5 ...where can i get it ????...how much ???... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 Sorry AT, was replyin to this thread so didn't know you post already.(faster than me) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achilles Tang Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 SPS dude.... your name isn't reflective of your knowledge... haha.. joking! Check out what T5 means... here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sps_dude Posted November 4, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 it just says ...a type of flourecent bulb.....whats that suppose to mean to me...i blur liao.....btw i bought the bulb at aquamart for 200+....the owner of aquamart who is a clam expert said its enough for clams >>>????.....please explain whats a T5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sps_dude Posted November 4, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 not the bulb the whole light set......type wrongly ..paiseh ar..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dispar_Anthias Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 it just says ...a type of flourecent bulb.....whats that suppose to mean to me...i blur liao.....btw i bought the bulb at aquamart for 200+....the owner of aquamart who is a clam expert said its enough for clams >>>????.....please explain whats a T5 huh clam expert????? i believe in this hobby, no one has yet the right to call themselves expert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 hello can anyone tell me what is the best temp for clam ....can 27-28temp suitable for clam ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morgan Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 hello can anyone tell me what is the best temp for clam ....can 27-28temp suitable for clam ..... That is a good temp to maintain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 is 2 T4 PL 55watts x 2 which is 110Watts enough for a 2 feet by 1feet by 18 inch tall tank ....which i am think to keep clam such as squamosa or derasa...temp at 26.5 to 28 temp using fan to cool........and i am thinking of placing the clam right on the top near the surface of the water about 3-4 inch away from the light....do you guy think it ok ? .....help .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sps_dude Posted November 4, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 can someone please tell me what a t5 is ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 T5 - is a lighting which flourescent tube which is the second best lighting but compare to metal overhead light is nothing ..... t5- 24watts for 2 feet lighting tube .......it is better than PL i would said it a good and strong lighting ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 You can try looking at this webby if you still don't understand what I'm saying. Hope it helps T5 Infomation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member sps_dude Posted November 4, 2003 Author SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 thsi T5 thing....does it run hot ??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 not as hot as metal overhead light .....compare PL to T5 , Pl ligthing is produce more heat than T5 and T5 is a lot brighter than PL ...and for PL you need to change the tube after 5-7months after use because it will get dimmer...... but T 5 can last longer aand bighter ....for 1year at least ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 before you change the tube ......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuEl Posted November 4, 2003 Share Posted November 4, 2003 My T5s boil my water to 31 degrees on a typical day if I never on the fan for 24/7. Quote Always something more important than fish. http://reefbuilders.com/2012/03/08/sps-pico-reef/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member DrJekyl_MrHyde Posted November 4, 2003 SRC Member Share Posted November 4, 2003 of course you are mad using 3 t5 ....... luckly never use 4 t5 or i can go ur house for seafood already ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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