Enough Light?

I'm fairly certain that you have about 3 anemones as well. I have the same lighting setup she does and my LFS said, "No clams, No anemones! PERIOD!" when we bought the light fixture.

Your LFS is selling you livestock...out the wazoo...without making sure you have enough lighting or proper space for it.

 

it's all about individual reflectors with t-5 lighting. w/out them you are losing alot of light.

 

totally - the difference they make is remarkable!

 

Quick question i just got two 54" wat each t5 lighting, now should i put then in order of t5, compact lighting, t5? or *Back*compact, t5,t5*Front*?

 

I'd do T5,Compact,T5. That way both the front and back get some of the light from the T5.

 

Ok thanks, i am going to set it up and ill tell you if my clam turns happy!

 

K the two t5's are added, the water went up 6 degrees, wasn't watching but thats a high jump. Everything seems to love it.

 

6º from what or what is your current temperature?
I have failed to monitor my temperature lately and due to the thunderstorms my water got as low is 71ºf but it should be back to normal soon, if yours is staying between 78º and 82ºf it all should be ok

 

Lighting Temp

5 or 6 degree temp swing is too much. 1-2 degrees in temp swing will not cause any stress at all. Is the room where tank is in having a big fluctuation in temperature during the day?
Adam